icat2000 Posted August 19, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Okay PO Australia have released their schedules and they open to booking. The itinerary that I like the look of is this one. Date Arrive Time Port Depart Time 15 August 2016 Brisbane 14:00 16 August 2016 At Sea 17 August 2016 At Sea 18 August 2016 08:00 Luganville, vanuatu 17:00 19 August 2016 08:00 Vila, vanuatu 18:00 20 August 2016 At Sea 21 August 2016 08:00 Port Denarau, Fiji 18:30 22 August 2016 At Sea 23 August 2016 08:00 Vava'U, tonga 17:00 24 August 2016 08:00 Nuku'Alofa tonga 18:00 25 August 2016 At Sea 26 August 2016 08:00 Apia, Western Samoa 18:00 27 August 2016 At Sea 28 August 2016 08:00 Dravuni Island, Fiji 17:00 29 August 2016 08:00 Suva, Fiji 18:00 30 August 2016 At Sea 31 August 2016 At Sea 01 September 2016 At Sea 02 September 2016 08:00 Brisbane Now looking at booking oceanview category. But can't remember what ship Aria was. Need do some research on the rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 19, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Pacific Aria... 1993... Currently sailing as Statendam Pacific Eden... 1994... Currently sailing as Ryndam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted August 19, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 19, 2014 i think the prices are too high ATM, nearly $170 per day for an inside twin havent checked out p&o site but that price is from an OZ online site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted August 19, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) I through a deposit down on 18 night ocean view category. It works out about $273 per night (solo) I got $400 obc from the Ta and $400 for what they call VIP booking OBC. Edited August 19, 2014 by icat2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 19, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Not a bad Itinerary but the prices will need to drop for me to be seriously interested. Enjoy the cruise Sarah.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted August 19, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I through a deposit down on 18 night ocean view category. It works out about $273 per night (solo) I got $400 obc from the Ta and $400 for what they call VIP booking OBC. yes enjoy the cruise Sarah but it may not drop in price but its still too dear whats this about the VIP booking, is that something new p&o havent got the itinerary up as yet on their site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted August 19, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted August 19, 2014 yes enjoy the cruise Sarah but it may not drop in price but its still too dear whats this about the VIP booking, is that something new p&o havent got the itinerary up as yet on their site Well deposit only $25 non refundable. So not like losing much if changes mind or refare it. Though the $800 OBC is good. I think the pricing on par with Princess offerings. Its a different ship to try. I don't think the plans are going to change from how they are at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted August 19, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted August 19, 2014 There’s now another reason to book early! Our new VIP Early Booking includes up to $700 of additional value. VIP Early Booking benefits apply to all cruises departing on or after 1 November 2015 (except P&O MainEvent cruises). Guests already booked on published cruises will have the offer automatically applied to their booking. The benefit includes: • Welcome Pack on all cruises • Voucher booklet to make the most of the cruising experience for 7+ night cruises • Priority check-in and preferred room choice • Onboard credit (varies by duration) The VIP Early Booking benefit is limited to the first 200 guests booked on a cruise so get in fast! The VIP Early Booking benefit expires 30 April 2015 or when the limit of 200 guests is reached first, whichever occurs first. VIP Early Booking benefit is combinable with Pricebreaker fares, past guest savings at launch and Select Sailing fares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 19, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 19, 2014 If you were thinking of booking early, the VIP Early Booking makes it really worth considering and can make up for getting in before seeing any price changes:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerman00 Posted August 19, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 19, 2014 P&O are kidding themselves with these prices, I am not a great fan of P&O but if the price is right we would probably book one of the new ships . K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest012 Posted August 19, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Waiting for quotes to come back for this cruise Sarah, maybe get the chance to meet this time missed out on the the Arcadia :) the cruise may be a little top heavy pricing wise but it's going where we want to go soooooooooooooo happy to pay with all the extra's included plus no flights... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted August 19, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 19, 2014 p&o has got some vacancies on the 16 night Mutiny on the Bounty cruise 6th october on the Pacific Pearl starting from $2000 for an inside twin or the OZ online site has prices for $1899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted August 19, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Waiting for quotes to come back for this cruise Sarah, maybe get the chance to meet this time missed out on the the Arcadia :) the cruise may be a little top heavy pricing wise but it's going where we want to go soooooooooooooo happy to pay with all the extra's included plus no flights... :) Thats my thinking as well. Its not too much different from the Princess 20 day cruise that went up to PNG and South Pacific islands leaving this month. I think solo that was over $5k for inside cabin. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted August 19, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Well deposit only $25 non refundable. So not like losing much if changes mind or refare it. Though the $800 OBC is good. Low deposits like that are pretty appealing in that way. I think the prices are comparable to the market at the moment. I'm sure some will come down over time, but some of the distinct trips may increase as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 19, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Low deposits like that are pretty appealing in that way. I think the prices are comparable to the market at the moment. I'm sure some will come down over time, but some of the distinct trips may increase as well. It is interesting to see which itineraries do drop. These one per season type itineraries rarely drop, just seem to keep increasing, if they do drop it is for last minute sailings and with a very limited choice of cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoey Posted August 19, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 19, 2014 $270 a night for 3 star P&O service on a small and old ship? You can get Queen Mary 2 for $200 a night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted August 19, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 19, 2014 $270 a night for 3 star P&O service on a small and old ship? You can get Queen Mary 2 for $200 a night! thats what i was thinking too, they do go to some different places but its still over priced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 20, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 20, 2014 thats what i was thinking too, they do go to some different places but its still over priced I read it as the price Sarah as paying for a solo so that would be $137 per person.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted August 20, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I read it as the price Sarah as paying for a solo so that would be $137 per person.:D a basic inside twin i worked out the price as $150 per day pp so an oceanview is going to cost a lot more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 20, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 20, 2014 a basic inside twin i worked out the price as $150 per day pp so an oceanview is going to cost a lot more Well Sarah must have picked up a good deal then as the prices have already gone up.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted August 20, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Well Sarah must have picked up a good deal then as the prices have already gone up.:D Mic, Sarah said she was paying $273 per day going solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest012 Posted August 20, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Since only 1 out of 3 agencies has emailed me back..must be busy.....I thought I'd take a look at the P&O website pricing for the 18 nighter and surprise, surprise....:) ..... so ..... I rang, that's another story :eek: :rolleyes: and booked us direct, managed to secure an outside for the price of an inside...OBC plus the VIP bonus... and my deposit is my whatever P&O call their brand of FCC .... not a bad mornings work........ ;) got to ask though ..... when did P & O bookings go offshore......... been a long time since I rang them.......:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted August 20, 2014 Author #23 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Im doing normal deposit my oz agent confirm it this morning 200 deposit for final payment in june 16. I checked po cruise site lots of cabins sold out and nothing cheaper than what I got my oceanview cabin for. Its gone up 200. Seems like this cruise selling well. Edited August 20, 2014 by icat2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted August 20, 2014 #24 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Since only 1 out of 3 agencies has emailed me back..must be busy.....I thought I'd take a look at the P&O website pricing for the 18 nighter and surprise, surprise....:) ..... so ..... I rang, that's another story :eek: :rolleyes: and booked us direct, managed to secure an outside for the price of an inside...OBC plus the VIP bonus... and my deposit is my whatever P&O call their brand of FCC .... not a bad mornings work........ ;) got to ask though ..... when did P & O bookings go offshore......... been a long time since I rang them.......:eek: I think it's about a year or so... could be longer. I put a post in the P&O forum at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 20, 2014 #25 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I read it as the price Sarah as paying for a solo so that would be $137 per person.:D Mic, Sarah said she was paying $273 per day going solo I know, that is why I divided by two for twin share. As Sarah has now said, the prices have already gone up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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