hpeabody Posted April 18, 2017 #151 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Which airport do you fly into to get to the Long Beach cruise port? Is it a short cab or Uber ride to the port? Scheduled shuttle bus services available? Thank you. I live < 6 miles from Long Beach Airport/LGB. Depending on the market LGB can be quite a bit more expensive than LAX and there are a lot fewer flights, hence a lot fewer non-stops if those things matter to you. IMO Orange County Airport//SNA is no better than LAX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 18, 2017 #152 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I live < 6 miles from Long Beach Airport/LGB. Depending on the market LGB can be quite a bit more expensive than LAX and there are a lot fewer flights, hence a lot fewer non-stops if those things matter to you. IMO Orange County Airport//SNA is no better than LAX. We flew into LAX and out of LGB last month off the Ruby. $90-DEN-SWA. Beat the heck out of LAX. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted April 19, 2017 #153 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Keep in mind that LB is Carnival, LA/San Pedro is Princess, SFO is Princess, San Diego is HAL Not sure what your point is but none of those lines have exclusive agreements with those ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lladage Posted April 19, 2017 #154 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Oh did she tell you when they are to be released? Normally there was someone on CC that would post the spreadsheet they got from their TA...but perhaps they got in trouble as the last release they didn't have the info... I think she said the 26th, but don't hold me to that...... Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted April 19, 2017 Author #155 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Ohhhh yeah! I think princess normally opens new stuff Wednesdays or Thursday so that sounds about right and i think they are supposed to be releasing majestic in NZ next week as well. ...hmm perhaps i will search on here to see if anyone has that spreadsheet. . Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 19, 2017 #156 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Ohhhh yeah! I think princess normally opens new stuff Wednesdays or Thursday so that sounds about right and i think they are supposed to be releasing majestic in NZ next week as well. ...hmm perhaps i will search on here to see if anyone has that spreadsheet. . Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Have you seen this Majestic NZ/AUS itinerary information that is scheduled to be released for bookings on 4/24 at 1600 PDT? https://book.princess.com/pdf/onesource/pc/PC_2018_2019AustraliaNewZealandSouthPacificReference.pdf?cid=brand_email_info_internal_programrelease_destnews_se7sp007_170415_australia,newzealand,southpacific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted April 19, 2017 Author #157 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Oh yeah I saw that. ..i thought it was later in the week..got the date wrong. Perhaps princess will release the others at same time? Although we already have 2018 cruises booked always love a new release and to look at the direction princess is going. Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser411 Posted April 19, 2017 #158 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Not sure what your point is but none of those lines have exclusive agreements with those ports Maybe not, but I would think that since they're all Carnival Corp companies, they talk to each other and have divvied up the state... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted April 19, 2017 Author #159 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Have you seen this Majestic NZ/AUS itinerary information that is scheduled to be released for bookings on 4/24 at 1600 PDT? https://book.princess.com/pdf/onesource/pc/PC_2018_2019AustraliaNewZealandSouthPacificReference.pdf?cid=brand_email_info_internal_programrelease_destnews_se7sp007_170415_australia,newzealand,southpacific Just saw this on the CC news page... Majestic Princess' Australian itineraries, along with the line's entire 2018/19 season will go on sale to the public on 27 April 2017 Wanted to let you know as you had posted 4/24...not sure which date to believe, but wanted to give you the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 19, 2017 #160 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Just saw this on the CC news page... Majestic Princess' Australian itineraries, along with the line's entire 2018/19 season will go on sale to the public on 27 April 2017 Wanted to let you know as you had posted 4/24...not sure which date to believe, but wanted to give you the heads up! Thanks although based on the Princess email CC may not be accurate in the US & I should have "refreshed" my memory by reading the email again before incorrectly posting 4/24. :o "We are pleased to announce the 2018 – 2019 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Program which opens for booking and securing group allocations on April 26, 2017 at 4:00 pm PT". Although based on the order of the date being 27 April 2017 that's probably the date Downunder because 1600 PDT on 4/26 is 0900 on 4/27 in Sydney. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted April 20, 2017 Author #161 Share Posted April 20, 2017 No worries i will be checking on the 26th off and on all day and then thr 27th. ..just to cover all the bases. ..wonder if this release will show how royal is coming west and hopefully what homeport. .will report what i see [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted April 20, 2017 #162 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I'm enjoying this thread. It does seem like the Royal is coming to the West Coast. As soon as bookings are available I will be booking. It doesn't matter to me where the embarkation port is, as none are that far from me. 2019 is going to be a great cruise year for me. :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 20, 2017 #163 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I'm enjoying this thread. It does seem like the Royal is coming to the West Coast. As soon as bookings are available I will be booking. It doesn't matter to me where the embarkation port is, as none are that far from me. 2019 is going to be a great cruise year for me. :D:D:D Me too because I can use planes, trains or automobiles to SF or SD. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted April 20, 2017 Author #164 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I can use planes trains and autos for SD and LA... SFO is only planes for us but still shorter than the one we are doing this year. .drive to LA then fly to Québec. .. Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted April 21, 2017 #165 Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) Yes, the Royal is going to the West Coast. She will start doing the Mexican Riviera 7 day RT out of Los Angeles on 23 March 2019 before repositioning up to Vancouver on May 4. Her last 7 day Caribbean is 26 January 2019. She does not show up on the Panama Canal routes, so I think it is safe to say she will do something in South America on her way to California. I do believe the time span is longer than a direct repo (FLL-LA), although they could do something similar to the Island 60 day in Jan. 2018. I do not have the South America schedule to confirm. If you want more dates or info on the upcoming schedules, contact your Travel Agents-they have the schedules. Edited April 21, 2017 by cherylandtk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthomp5 Posted April 21, 2017 #166 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Thank you Cherylandtk! I'm so excited about the news! I'm definitely going to take advantage of the Royal being on the West Coast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted April 21, 2017 #167 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Yea! Thanks Cheryl! If she repositions via South America, she'll probably do a round trip between BA and Valparaiso before sailing to LA. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esper10 Posted April 21, 2017 #168 Share Posted April 21, 2017 When do you think we can book for the West coast Mexican Rivera cruise? I'm sure the ship will sell out fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithLynne Posted April 21, 2017 #169 Share Posted April 21, 2017 We live dead center on the west coast and are so excited about the news! As we get older, flying long distances has lost it's appeal. We can always do Mexico, Hawaii, or coastal. We enjoy those cruises, and have repeated them many times. I do, however, I have a few concerns: 1. How is the Royal going to fit under the Lion's Gate bridge? 2. How are they going to fill the ship? This has been an ongoing problem for other ships on the west coast. It makes me think that HAL may be pulling out of the west coast. Celebrity did so within the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted April 21, 2017 #170 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I think there's enough interest in the Royal that Princess won't have a problem filling it. She will probably do longer cruises which usually sell out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esper10 Posted April 21, 2017 #171 Share Posted April 21, 2017 The princess has no problem filling the ships. We went twice and it was sold out and charging full price. This is why Royal and Celebrity stay away. Many people will be interested with ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny2runner Posted April 21, 2017 #172 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I'm thrilled! I love that ship. Maybe we'll go to Hawaii after all..... Woot Woot! I would love to do a long cruise to the South Pacific or Hawaii on Royal. We heart that ship :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted April 21, 2017 #173 Share Posted April 21, 2017 We live dead center on the west coast and are so excited about the news! As we get older, flying long distances has lost it's appeal. We can always do Mexico, Hawaii, or coastal. We enjoy those cruises, and have repeated them many times. I do, however, I have a few concerns: 1. How is the Royal going to fit under the Lion's Gate bridge? 2. How are they going to fill the ship? This has been an ongoing problem for other ships on the west coast. It makes me think that HAL may be pulling out of the west coast. Celebrity did so within the last few years. According to nautical cities it is under 200'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted April 21, 2017 Author #174 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Interesting. ..is she coming back to LA after her Alaska season? Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted April 21, 2017 #175 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Yay! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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