nordski Posted September 22, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2018 These comments from Frank del Rio may prove interesting but not surprising. Hope this link works. https://www.avidcruiser.com/2018/09/frank-del-rio-mind-the-curve/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9-16-18-Avid-Cruiser-newsletter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted September 22, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Interesting, and explains why prices keep rising! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted September 22, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Not a surprise, watching pricing across all lines. And the "cruise is the best value for your vacation dollar" meme has jumped the shark for us. Seeing much, much better value in other travel choices. Still have 8 cruises booked (7 ocean, 1 river) but all were booked prior to the upward pricing spiral. Not a single one would I book today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNgardens Posted September 22, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Well, the economy has been going well for the segment that can afford the higher end ships. Customers are ready to open their wallets and travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted September 22, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Del Rio is the master of the most deceptive cruise pricing scheme: alleged 2-for-1 pricing. How many, do you think, paid the $27,998 "brochure price" per person for a lowest category guarantee on this 12-day cruise? https://www.rssc.com/cruises/EXP190520/summary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted September 22, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2018 What!!! - and people complain about Azamara’s prices! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baynanno1 Posted September 22, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Interesting . . . but then he is a salesman pushing the greatness of his product! “The days of us or anybody else deeply discounting inventory inside of 30 days or 60 days are gone,” del Rio said. On this statement, I think he is dreaming . . . we are bombarded daily with offers of deeply discounted "Guarantee" stateroom offers and we know from checking stateroom availability, just how many staterooms are not booked at the time of final payment on various cruises on different lines we have been monitoring over many months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonintassie Posted September 23, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Does not surprise me we generally budgeted on around $1200 per day for our cruises but have switched to land travel lately as it is better value for money These comments from Frank del Rio may prove interesting but not surprising. Hope this link works. https://www.avidcruiser.com/2018/09/frank-del-rio-mind-the-curve/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9-16-18-Avid-Cruiser-newsletter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted September 23, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Well...Oceania offers very reasonable cruises with lots of perks. The article seems to me more a wish than the reality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted September 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 24, 2018 A lot of comments have been deleted. I wonder why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted September 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 24, 2018 A lot of comments have been deleted. I wonder why Political discussion or the hint of it. Against TOS. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted September 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 25, 2018 There is competition to get people to book cruises. I like Azamara and Oceania. I have a future cruises booked on both lines. Prices vary from cruise to cruise. It is really just supply and demand that will adjust price fluctuations. To increase prices across the board may make some people book before October 1st. Most will book when they decide that the cruise, dates, and price are all good. Be ready to recognize a good price and book. I have missed out on some great deals. If I do, I know that given time there will another opportunity. There are always options for vacationing. Be patient. If cruises don't sell out, prices will drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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