MCC retired Posted April 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Searching for a westbound QM2 TA for 2018 I came across this one sailing date that has unusually low rates this far out ? Could be an error but bookable at this time . Past guest rates Inside $825 Balcony $1300 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRiband Posted April 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2017 On the US side it's currently showing $869 and $1369. The Grill accommodations are high so I can only speculate that the lower tier accommodations are not selling as well as the higher ones. Cunard uses the POLAR booking engine which is controlled by an algorithm that automatically adjusts pricing to demand. Sometimes I've seen standard balconies going from more than a PG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted April 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 28, 2017 On the Cunard UK website the 27th July 2018 is the only crossing/cruise that has an Early Saver fare against it for the whole of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted April 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2017 If I booked it, Mr HH would be onboard for his birthday, is that a good enough excuse ? I would have expected summer crossings to be more expensive, any thoughts about why this particular one is cheap ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted April 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I had noticed earlier that the 6 July Eastbound is also shown at one of the "last minute" cruise sale sites with a good fare. It bookends nicely with this crossing, giving someone eight days across the pond before returning. Of course I have another obligation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted April 28, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Certainly a low rate for a 2018 mid summer crossing this early . Not even a Sale ? As stated , Grills are still pricy as usual. Can't figure the reason for it ? Still there in POLAR today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted April 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Not cheap in the UK. Still over £1000 each. We've done return T/A's for far less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted April 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Good prices but not super-cheap. There are lots of outside Britannia class cabins to fill on the QM2...insides are not especially popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadOfToadHall Posted May 1, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 1, 2017 We did a back-to-back TA about 5 years ago for £1050 each in mole class. I thought that was very cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising3tlr Posted May 1, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Thanks for posting about this deal. Thoughts as to if it will have a theme? I didn't see any special speakers or events scheduled for this sailing, but I could have missed it. Do TA sailings on the QM always have a speaker or event theme? If not how did they make up for that perceived void? Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted May 1, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 1, 2017 There will be a full slate of speakers but the sailings and the speakers don't necessarily have a theme. I'd say that the speakers being related to a theme is the exception rather than the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted May 1, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I can't see anything about this sailing that would cause it to have so much better rates than any other Summer W/B TA , this early ? Almost like rates you may see with FLASH rates after Final passes . Still there today but I expect Cunard to change it especially if it starts booking heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted May 2, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted May 2, 2017 May 10, 2018 W/B TA an even better deal . Inside from $729 Balcony from $1149 Rate Code RL1 Includes Paid Tips and lots of OBC . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennbank Posted May 2, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Am I missing something ? That July 27 2018 is not a low rate, many lower here in UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted May 2, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Am I missing something ? That July 27 2018 is not a low rate, many lower here in UK. Sorry , should have posted that these are US rates . Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted May 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Am I missing something ? That July 27 2018 is not a low rate, many lower here in UK. But your Brit brethren will still complain about the paucity of good deals from there, so it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolknights Posted May 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Searching for a westbound QM2 TA for 2018 I came across this one sailing date that has unusually low rates this far out ?Could be an error but bookable at this time . Past guest rates Inside $825 Balcony $1300 Sent from my iPad using Forums These are the same prices for Westbound in August 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted May 3, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted May 3, 2017 These are the same prices for Westbound in August 2017 Yes Aug 4 ,2017 has great rates also but due to a current last minute pay in full Sale rate code RGS . The July 27 , 2018 is just a plain old World Club 5% discount rate . Future Cunard Sales could make it even better ?[emoji6] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted May 10, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Wow , those rates are now gone ! Cunard must have caught their mistake discounting a cruise far too early. Now Past Guest rates : Inside from $1424p/p Balcony from $2098 p/p He who hesitates ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising3tlr Posted May 10, 2017 #20 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I am super grateful to the OP. I was able to book an inside for my party of 3 at a great price. This cruise will follow my other cunard cruise and take us back home to the States. It worked out so well. Thank you. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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