Virtual Balcony Sticker Shock

[Ken at the beach]

Get ready for some sticker shock on the new virtual balconies. Just looked at the March 9 2014 sailing on the Navigator and the virtual balcony was $1189pp while a real balcony was only $999. Hoping this was an error in pricing and now a little concerned about quantum pricing in general.

[oldandslow]

Just checked a random date (Oct. 19, 2014), virtual balconies are $699 per person, promenade are $609 per person, and E2 balconies for $849 so it looks like it might just be that sailing.

 

Hope this helps....

 

Get ready for some sticker shock on the new virtual balconies. Just looked at the March 9 2014 sailing on the Navigator and the virtual balcony was $1189pp while a real balcony was only $999. Hoping this was an error in pricing and now a little concerned about quantum pricing in general.

[JB77]

On some Disney cruises the virtual porthole rooms cost more than the real ocean view rooms, I don't think it is a mistake, just that people will pay more to try something new.

[leaveitallbehind]

On some Disney cruises the virtual porthole rooms cost more than the real ocean view rooms, I don't think it is a mistake, just that people will pay more to try something new.

 

And along those same thoughts - especially with all the new venues being offered - expect Quantum to be very pricey. Just as Oasis class was when they were first launched I would guess Quantum and Anthem will lead the fleet in overall pricing.

[milhouse0506]

That is quite high. Although it may just be that they have sold a lot of them that week. I was curious so I checked the surrounding weeks. The week before has that them at $729 (balcony is $829) , while the week after is $859 (balcony $929). At least those are cheaper than the balcony, but still at that rate I'd rather pay the small difference and get the real balcony. They're also probably priced a bit higher as they are a new feature and people will want to book them for the new experience.

[BecciBoo]

Sounds like Spring Break pricing:(

[TEXASMUNK]

Do not confuse a new offering with a high volume sailing period. It is spring break time....

[StarSong]

Ok, I'll bite. What's a virtual balcony? And for that matter, what's a virtual porthole?

[leaveitallbehind]

Ok, I'll bite. What's a virtual balcony? And for that matter, what's a virtual porthole?

 

As I understand it, Disney has had something similar to this for a while, but RCI - announced with the Quantum press release - will have one wall of their inside cabins on Quantum set up as a virtual "screen" that will show a live shot of the outside of the ship as seen on a balcony stateroom to give the feel of a balcony room. They are refitting Navigator with this feature first. As I understand it there will be a curtain on the wall that when opened reveals the "virtual balcony".

[StarSong]

As I understand it, Disney has had something similar to this for a while, but RCI - announced with the Quantum press release - will have one wall of their inside cabins on Quantum set up as a virtual "screen" that will show a live shot of the outside of the ship as seen on a balcony stateroom to give the feel of a balcony room. They are refitting Navigator with this feature first. As I understand it there will be a curtain on the wall that when opened reveals the "virtual balcony".

 

And people pay extra for this feature? Interesting.

This experience strikes me as being on par with watching a fireplace DVD. Just sayin... :rolleyes:

[vator90]

Why not just dock the ship, roll the footage, and call it a virtual cruise? Save money all the way around. Especially on "port days", when you can "virtually" go on a shore excursion. I guess with the wall you can also "virtually" join the balcony club. Its all a joke folks, save the pitch forks and torches for some other poor soul.

[The Big Booper]

Disney's version has various characters swimming past the "porthole" Awesome, dude.

[Guest maddycat]

Why not just dock the ship, roll the footage, and call it a virtual cruise? Save money all the way around. Especially on "port days", when you can "virtually" go on a shore excursion. I guess with the wall you can also "virtually" join the balcony club. Its all a joke folks, save the pitch forks and torches for some other poor soul.

 

You gave me a good laugh. I'm still grinning.

[Jiffymom]

REALLY!!! are you kidding me. So where do you sit and have your wine. On the floor looking at a movie. Oh my

[Cindy]

Sounds like Spring Break pricing:(

 

Yup! That's the main Texas Spring Break week...when I don't have to cruise any more!:D

[RSLeesburg]

Why not just dock the ship, roll the footage, and call it a virtual cruise? Save money all the way around. Especially on "port days", when you can "virtually" go on a shore excursion. I guess with the wall you can also "virtually" join the balcony club. Its all a joke folks, save the pitch forks and torches for some other poor soul.

 

Maybe that's what we can do with all those old Navy ships - turn them into virtual cruises where you really do go nowhere, and all the money will go to pay down our national debt. "Sail to Bail". :)

[z44212]

Maybe that's what we can do with all those old Navy ships - turn them into virtual cruises where you really do go nowhere, and all the money will go to pay down our national debt. "Sail to Bail". :)

 

Um, I did that on the USS Little Rock stationed at Buffalo.

 

http://dollonaswing.blogspot.com/2012/10/battleship.html

 

It was fun, actually.

[pscozz702]

I would like to see the first drunk try to go for a smoke or fresh air and walk face first into the wall...not that I haven't been drunk and bounced off walls...lol...but would be funny to see some one else do it