Toryhere Posted May 7, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 7, 2018 It seems that on this board most of the discussions are about cruising on mainstream lines. The most popular thread is all about finding the cheapest cruises. Why not go to the oppposite extreme. What would be your dream cruise if money was no object? Is anyone planning to throw caution to the winds and spend up big on a cruise in the near future? Let’s hear about your upcoming ventures or even your past indulgence in luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectlyPerth Posted May 7, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 7, 2018 3 out of 4 of my polar trips cost over $50k each. If money was no object I would do back to back Antarctica trips every year from Oct-Mar and some round the world cruises elsewhere in the off season. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 7, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Well for us it has to be Syd-Syd, so a World Cruise, but none of the luxury lines do it out of Sydney. So something like this. Syd-London A few weeks in UK, INCLUDING a ed cruise, a fords cruise and a circuavgation of UK. Then over to mainland for some time in a few cities including a river cruise. Next a TA to East Coast USA A few weeks on the East Coast A Caribbean cruise while I’m there. Then a Panama crossing. (Not sure is I can manage it without flying but if I can sort Antarctica while I’m close I’d do that) A few weeks on the west coast Canada Alaska Cruise, and train Trans Pacific back home. I did price it out a few years ago and the cruise portion was about $75K ea for a Balcony on Princess/Celebrity/Cunard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted May 8, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Not top luxury, but for anyone thinking of heading to Britain next year , how about a balcony cabin for a 37 night cruise on Sapphire Princess from Singapore to Southampton to arrive there next April. Around $10,000.00 each and at the moment incentives of OBC , and complimentary gratuities are being offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryhere Posted May 8, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted May 8, 2018 3 out of 4 of my polar trips cost over $50k each. If money was no object I would do back to back Antarctica trips every year from Oct-Mar and some round the world cruises elsewhere in the off season. Sent from my iPhone using Forums WHich line do you use for your polar trips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryhere Posted May 8, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Well for us it has to be Syd-Syd, so a World Cruise, but none of the luxury lines do it out of Sydney. So something like this. Syd-London A few weeks in UK, INCLUDING a ed cruise, a fords cruise and a circuavgation of UK. Then over to mainland for some time in a few cities including a river cruise. Next a TA to East Coast USA A few weeks on the East Coast A Caribbean cruise while I’m there. Then a Panama crossing. (Not sure is I can manage it without flying but if I can sort Antarctica while I’m close I’d do that) A few weeks on the west coast Canada Alaska Cruise, and train Trans Pacific back home. I did price it out a few years ago and the cruise portion was about $75K ea for a Balcony on Princess/Celebrity/Cunard. Some of the luxury lines do sail from Sydney. I've often thought about getting on such a ship in Sydney and going to Asia before heading off to Europe. But I can see the difficulty if you can't fly. Nevertheless your solution to that problem looks ingenious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 8, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Some of the luxury lines do sail from Sydney. I've often thought about getting on such a ship in Sydney and going to Asia before heading off to Europe. But I can see the difficulty if you can't fly. Nevertheless your solution to that problem looks ingenious. Yes they sail from or to Sydney, rarely a round trip. Though the one I want to do above is very reasonable priced even when I add in a few months on land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belmont Babe Posted May 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 8, 2018 This one if I had a spare $80,000 ( for two passengers) GRAND NORTHWEST PASSAGE 30 NIGHTS SEWARD TO MONTRÉAL Seven Seas Navigator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted May 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 8, 2018 (edited) I think I fancy the Viking Sun 2019 world cruise. 245 days, 59 countries on 6 continents. AU $117,995pp upwards. :D Edited May 8, 2018 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 8, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 8, 2018 If money was no object, I would cruise constantly but not necessarily on the same ship, jumping from line to line and ship to ship and itinerary to itinerary so as to explore every place and port worldwide. Obviously I would have everything included in the best suites possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 8, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 8, 2018 If money was no object, I would cruise constantly but not necessarily on the same ship, jumping from line to line and ship to ship and itinerary to itinerary so as to explore every place and port worldwide. Obviously I would have everything included in the best suites possible. Yep, except I’d be happy with a balcony, or maybe a mini suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Talking of expensive, son sent me a message today about Viking 8 month world cruise, inside from $93K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Yep, except I’d be happy with a balcony, or maybe a mini suite. If money didn't matter, than I want the best room, even if it is to just invite friends into and empty the mini bar each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 8, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 8, 2018 If money didn't matter, than I want the best room, even if it is to just invite friends into and empty the mini bar each day. Ahhhh, but I dont have friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted May 8, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Ahhhh, but I dont have friends. You would if you had a minibar.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 8, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Talking of expensive, son sent me a message today about Viking 8 month world cruise, inside from $93K Sounds good, I wonder what the best cabin would be.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 8, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Ahhhh, but I dont have friends. Yes you do, they just hide it well.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 8, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 8, 2018 You would if you had a minibar.;) Exactly, so friendly that you cannot get them to leave until the bar is empty.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 8, 2018 #19 Share Posted May 8, 2018 You would if you had a minibar.;) Nope, because I’ve got Mrs Gut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 8, 2018 #20 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Sounds good, I wonder what the best cabin would be.:D Just looked at their web site the $93 is US I THINK, Aus Is $118k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 8, 2018 #21 Share Posted May 8, 2018 But includes Business class air $4000 excursion credit $2000 OBC Beverage package Unlimited wifi So a bargain it seems https://www.vikingcruises.com.au/oceans/cruise-destinations/request-quote-lite.html?currentCruise=tcm:18-110954&itineraryId=tcm:18-110923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 8, 2018 #22 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Plus One excursion in each port Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge3 Access to top-rated spa & state-of-the-art fitness center Self-service launderette available to all guests; laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine and pressing available based on stateroom category Port taxes and fees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryhere Posted May 8, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted May 8, 2018 If money was no object, I would cruise constantly but not necessarily on the same ship, jumping from line to line and ship to ship and itinerary to itinerary so as to explore every place and port worldwide. Obviously I would have everything included in the best suites possible. Does any particular cruise line or itinerary interest you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryhere Posted May 8, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Plus One excursion in each port Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge3 Access to top-rated spa & state-of-the-art fitness center Self-service launderette available to all guests; laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine and pressing available based on stateroom category Port taxes and fees somewhere on CC there’s a chap doing the current world cruise on Viking and reviewing as he goes. I can’t say it would be my cup of tea, as Viking isn’t really a luxury brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted May 8, 2018 #25 Share Posted May 8, 2018 This one if I had a spare $80,000 ( for two passengers) GRAND NORTHWEST PASSAGE 30 NIGHTS SEWARD TO MONTRÉAL Seven Seas Navigator I have seen a a similar cruise but for $25000. I am hoping to get out there one day(yn). There is also a Bering Strait cruise I would love to do and on the otherside of the equator there is a Wendell Sea cruise I keep my eye on. The last one is probably the most expensive per day, a 12 day cruise around West Papua for $20000:eek:. That one is definitely a pie in the sky dream:'), though I have seen the prices starting to drop so I'm playing the optimist:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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