BLAMBKY Posted May 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Thinking of switching to first two weeks of Janruary cruise, instead of summer now that both my "kids" are in college. Would the Jan 6/7 sailings (Freedom or Oasis class) be more expensive than the 13/14 sailings? Can anyone recall if they have shown up on the GGG sale pages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I think virtually all RC cruises are more expensive now than in 2013/2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted May 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Instead of asking people. Go on line to a cruise travel website and compare them yourself..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea and Me Posted May 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I think the only thing that comes down is the rain:) I priced a Holland America cruise and was really blown away. The 11 day cruise was more than a 14 day on Princess. Everyone has to be a good consumer and shop for the best price. Of course, if you see something you like book and then keep looking for the price to go down. Some time you may be lucky!:D Have a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbob7 Posted May 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Thinking of switching to first two weeks of Janruary cruise, instead of summer now that both my "kids" are in college. Would the Jan 6/7 sailings (Freedom or Oasis class) be more expensive than the 13/14 sailings? Can anyone recall if they have shown up on the GGG sale pages? We like to sail in January and so I normally watch these sailings (Oasis class primarily for us). My observation is that the first week after the holiday sailings is generally priced a bit more than the second and third week. We have usually ended up on dates like the 18/19 or 25/26 of January. No idea about the GGG sale pages. BobJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC cruiser Posted May 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I think he's asking about the week of Jan 6/7 or Jan 13/14. Anything you book now for January will probably be cheaper than any GGG sale, they haven't been that great lately. As for which week is less expensive, you'd have to price it out, probably pretty close. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted May 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Instead of asking people.Go on line to a cruise travel website and compare them yourself..... Agree. And no way to predict GGG offers. All itineraries are priced by supply and demand, and while there are time frames that would generally be higher or lower during the seasons, the only way to know for sure is to do a mock booking or talk with an agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmom Posted May 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Eastern Itinerary usually cost more than Western on Oasis-IMO. Melinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted May 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Instead of asking people.Go on line to a cruise travel website and compare them yourself..... getting pretty silly here. People want the forum to tell them which cruise to go on price their cruises what the weather will be ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted May 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 13, 2017 getting pretty silly here. People want the forum to tell them which cruise to go on price their cruises what the weather will be ... LOL - and that list could continue to expand into a whole new thread of its own......but I will resist temptation! :D Well OK, just one....will the seas be rough? ;) OP - all in fun. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobro Posted May 13, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I always want the board to tell me what I like to eat. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crism Posted May 13, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 13, 2017 We booked a last minute 5 nighter on the Independence this past January and got a killer deal. They were practically giving the rooms away. The entire month of January, regardless of week, was available at super low prices. Just keep an eye on the website and compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted May 13, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 13, 2017 In 2015 out of Tampa and in 2016 out of Port Canaveral, we had the misfortune (random luck as we booked both about 90 days out for January sailings) to have a cold wave dip down into the South the day before heading south, thus our day of Embarkation was colder that we wanted. We wore sweat shirts that day. Have never had rain all day. Had brief showers though on Embarkation day. Would not stop me from booking again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkhouse Posted May 13, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 13, 2017 We did a late January cruise this year on Liberty and it was marked down in October when we jumped on it. If you are flexible with your time just monitor the price and book when it gets to your price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted May 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I used to do first week of January cruises, and found the price good. But that was before they started these never ending WOW sales that are actually higher than before the WOW sales. Second week in December is usually a good price too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted May 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 14, 2017 We very much enjoy cruising to the Caribbean in the Jan/Feb time frame! You'll love cruising that time of year when it's cold at home! :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 14, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 14, 2017 LOL - and that list could continue to expand into a whole new thread of its own......but I will resist temptation! :D Well OK, just one....will the seas be rough? ;) OP - all in fun. :) I love that one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danp Posted May 14, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 14, 2017 we do b2b2b every January,coming from NJ we get away from the winter for a bit.We usually go out of San Juan,but this year out of Fort Lauradale.And we really enjoy the weather at that time of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronandcarla Posted May 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 14, 2017 For some hints that might be useful we have found the following: During the period that your interested in could very well have a majority of senior citizens, not a lot of families and at times by 10-11:00 PM, clubs, casino and other areas are substantially less persons than say mid Feb through Apr: We have land vacationed in ST Martin during the 2nd week of Jan and the winds can be very strong and cooler, we did this for a few years, but then switched to mid Feb: Other than that have a wonderful vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted May 14, 2017 #20 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Jan 6th for us on the Freedom, Hot or cold weather no problem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAMBKY Posted May 14, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I think virtually all RC cruises are more expensive now than in 2013/2014. :) Goodness, I guess I should double/triple read my post before hitting the last button. It should have read the JAN. 13/14 sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAMBKY Posted May 14, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted May 14, 2017 We like to sail in January and so I normally watch these sailings (Oasis class primarily for us). My observation is that the first week after the holiday sailings is generally priced a bit more than the second and third week. We have usually ended up on dates like the 18/19 or 25/26 of January. No idea about the GGG sale pages. BobJ Thanks, I knew someone had pricewatched & sailed in Jan., who could give observations about this timeframe. You just confirmed what I thought was the most likely case. Now I just need to decide if I want to wait until we cruise to book.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAMBKY Posted May 14, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I think he's asking about the week of Jan 6/7 or Jan 13/14. Anything you book now for January will probably be cheaper than any GGG sale, they haven't been that great lately. As for which week is less expensive, you'd have to price it out, probably pretty close. Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks, I have not really paid attention to the GGG sales lately, so this is helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAMBKY Posted May 14, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Eastern Itinerary usually cost more than Western on Oasis-IMO. Melinda I have noticed this too! I really would like to do Southern route again but do not want to worry about winter storms w/flying. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLAMBKY Posted May 14, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted May 14, 2017 LOL - and that list could continue to expand into a whole new thread of its own......but I will resist temptation! :D Well OK, just one....will the seas be rough? ;) OP - all in fun. :) :cool: No offense, I get it. I will add- Will I get seasick? :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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