Sumar76

That's $25,479/person for the least expensive oceanview including taxes, fees and port charges.

 

The least expensive balcony is $31,334/person.

 

And if you pay in full six months in advance, you can save 2.5%.

I know.. quite a bargain, right.... haha.

But that's the price on Crystal. That's why I'm trying to drum up interest for Princess to think about an itinerary in that region.

Not as long, maybe ending in Quebec. Princess is a more moderate priced cruise line than Crystal to begin with.

When I did the Antarctica cruise on the Golden, it was 21 days.

Once a year sailing.. packed ship , and no where near that price.

Princess could/ would do it for less.

But in order for them to even think about it there has to be an interest

From cruisers.

I know there are many of us that might be interested if it weren't quite as long and no where near as expensive as Crystals or even National Geographic's.

The only reason they can begin to offer this cruise is because of global warming, unfortunately. Sad but true.

Thank you everyone for all your thoughts and replies.

Sort of making me realize this trip will probably not come fruition for me.

Just thought I'd throw the ideas out there to hear others thoughts.

That's why I love cruise critic.

I'm sure that under the "follow the money" mantra, this is probably right. If they think they could make money doing this, then they would already be doing it. That said, as a one-time-a-year, one-ship-only proposition, I could see it being profitable. You take a (smaller) ship that is already in Alaska, such as Island or Coral; you do a repositioning cruise to get it ready for Panama Canal season; and you go from Whittier to Quebec. And from there, you go from Quebec to Fort Lauderdale. It could be booked as one Grand Adventure or two individual legs. The Whittier to Quebec leg could potentially be profitable based on the fact that most of the journey is Sea Days or "Scenic Cruising" days. That means more alcohol sales; more casino revenue; more spa treatments; more Sanctuary revenue. Also, even where the ship stops at a "port of call" (if you want to call them that), there would be no competition from third party vendors, and frankly, nothing really to do for people who just want to get off the ship and wander around. I doubt that there is a Diamonds International or any Tanzanite shops throughout the Northwest Passage. So whatever excursions Princess put together would pretty much be the only option that guests have. So there would be tons of revenue from that source. Throw that in a blender and top it off with the fact that Crystal sold out this year's cruise in 48 hours selling cabins that start at $22k per person (almost $700 per day per person), and I think that it could be feasible. I don't suspect that Princess could match Crystals, prices, but let's look at what Princess charges for a 33 day cruise in August, 2017 that I randomly selected:

• Inside=$5,189
  
• OV=$7,439
  
• Balcony=$8,189
  
• Mini-Suite=$10,689
  
• Suite =$20,289
  

That is for a cruise with 18 Sea Days and 13 ports of call in Hawaii and the South Pacific. At all of those ports of call, many people are not handing any of their money over to Princess. North of the Arctic Circle, all of the money handed over would go to Princess. It is possible that Princess has no interest in the complications that could arise from an iceberg cruise, and it is certainly possible that I have my math all twisted and that this could never make money. But my instincts tell me that if Princess can get the above prices for a 33 day cruise in the South Pacific, once a year it could fill a smaller capacity ship at similar prices with people who are ready to spend all of their money on Princess drinks and excursions. Even if this was only done once every three years it would be intriguing.

My thoughts exactly! Well said.

You do realize it's a no way no how proposition don't you? Just because a handful of people can afford it.... doesn't mean it would be profitable for Princess.

 

Good luck!

Doesn't hurt to try..you never know! Who ever thought they'd have a ship that part of their itinerary was sailing around Elephant Island for four days?

I don't see Princess doing this anytime soon. I also can't envision a big demand as it would be way too cold and costly for most cruise customers. The route seems to be a better fit for one of the smaller expedition vessels.

You're probably right, but thought I'd try to drum up some interest anyway.

I saw information on the cruise you reference as well. It looks amazing but oh so costly.:eek:

YES... lets face it, not many could afford to ,Or would want to pay that. But I know Princess could do it for less with the quality we like . Without jackets, haha.

Did you see the price of this little getaway?????

Well, where I saw the itinerary for the Northwest Passage explorer was on Crystal. (Enough said). All drinks included.. jackets ..many perks of course for the tune of $20,000 per person. As much as I'd love to do it, I cannot afford anything near that price. THATS why I'd like Princess to fine tune it , less time, less money. And if it's just going to go once a year ( for shorter time) on a smaller ship I Bet they'd have a lot of interest.

All those that cruised to Antarctica at least.

Saw an ad about another cruise line that does a one time a year, in August, for 32 days up thru the Northwest Passage.

The cruise originates in Anchorage, Alaska and goes north up around Alaska, stopping at Kodiak ( yes where the polar bears are), Dutch Harbor, Nome, cruising North Pacific Ocean, Bering sea, going to Northwest Territories, Canada, cruising through fjords, going to 3 ports in Greenland, and ends up in NYC after stopping in Bar Harbor, Maine, Boston and RI. Phew!

 

 

There are definitely NO polar bears on Kodiak Island.

 

Yes you're right...I know no Polar Bears on Kodiak, Kodiak bear territory.

Shouldn't have put that comment saying they were there.. meant the Polar bears are in the Artic region where the ship would be cruising.

Well, at least I didn't say Penguins! Haha

I don't see Princess doing this anytime soon. I also can't envision a big demand as it would be way too cold and costly for most cruise customers. The route seems to be a better fit for one of the smaller expedition vessels.

Yes, there is National Geographic, and the smaller expedition ships that do it, but too " blow up crafty" for me.

But Princess did go to Antarctica in 2007..was the largest ship to sail there so they could try one of their smaller ships for this itinerary. There was only one sailing in January for South America, and probably only one sailing in August for this one up north.

Not for anyone who would like warm weather cruising for sure.

All I have to say is it sounds great. :) What do you think if the length of the cruise was a little shorter? 32 days is just to long for my wife and I.

Tony

Yes, I would prefer if it was shorter. Alittle long for me too, but maybe we. An throw out the idea to Princess and see what they come up with.

Now is the time for those who would be interested in a cruise from Anchorage Alaska ending in NY, (of cruising thru fjords, glaciers, Seeing polar bears) to write to Princesses planning board or customer service to show interest in an adventure cruise that few have gone on before.

I was one of the lucky ones to do the Antarctica Cruise in 2007 on the Golden and will never forget it. I'm sure this would be equally exciting.

Iv'e been to the bottom of the world and now would love to go to the top of the world. It's offered by another cruise line now, but way too pricey for me and I love cruising with Princess.

If enough show interest they may make it a future destination.

How exciting would that be!

Saw an ad about another cruise line that does a one time a year, in August, for 32 days up thru the Northwest Passage.

The cruise originates in Anchorage, Alaska and goes north up around Alaska, stopping at Kodiak ( yes where the polar bears are), Dutch Harbor, Nome, cruising North Pacific Ocean, Bering sea, going to Northwest Territories, Canada, cruising through fjords, going to 3 ports in Greenland, and ends up in NYC after stopping in Bar Harbor, Maine, Boston and RI. Phew!

I was one of the lucky ones to cruise to Antarctica on the Golden in 2007. I believe it was the only time a larger ship had cruised the area, and it was done by Princess. It was fascinating, very educational and unlike any other cruise I've taken.

I would love, love, love for Princess to have this destination added to their itinerary. It would be exciting ,fascinating,educational and a cruise you would talk about for the rest of your life. Just as I have talked about the Antarctic cruise.

This itinerary has just opened up this year, by a very expensive cruise line, only because of global warming. Who knows what the future would bring if it continues. Wouldn't it be phenomenal to see the area that only a small number of cruisers would be able to do? And by our favorite cruise line Princess?

If those who are adventurous as I am would write to Princess customer service and inquire about opening up an itinerary in this area, they might just do it.

I've already written to them. Is anyone else interested???

How do you do ecards?

Anyone have pictures of C748 on the diamond ?

Is this the thread you are looking for?

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1705700

 

Diamond Princess North to Alaska August 18 2012

Thank you millies mom, that was it!

Thanks for the write up Norris! Hoping to surprise my husband and sign him up!

Bimmer09.. Having trouble finding your review you mentioned from this past Sept for the UST.I checked all the cc reviews and couldn't find it.

Where can it be found?

Thanks, Sue

Norris, once again Thank You for writing about your adventure.

I know many have enjoyed it so far, and many more will in times to come.

Sue

Bimmer...is it over?????:eek:

Can't you just continue..maybe go backwards and write about things you forgot to write about before.:o

Norris, just loved your journey... Followed it right along.

We were in Alaska in 1998, and have a return trip planned for this May.

By reading your journal and looking at your pictures/videos, it's really made my return visit that much more anticipated!

Thanks for taking the time and effort to share with everyone.

Great , great review and pictures and video!

Norris.. So glad to see the back of the ship. I will be on the Caribe deck also, aft. However I will not be in a suite, just a balcony room. C748

Well, that ended too quickly...

Oh boy..now I'm nervous. I always used to take bonine on a cruise...

but it would make me "foggy" and just a little tired all the time.

So the last cruise I went on I got an rx for the scop patches.

They worked great, and I do not remember having any problem after the cruise was over. In fact, it was the first time I felt like I wasn't "rocking" after disembarking.

Now after reading the problems some have had, I think maybe I shouldn't use them. Don't want to go back to bonine, and not sure ginger would do it for me. Decisions, decisions...