Ken at the beach Posted May 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandslow Posted May 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB77 Posted May 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 20, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted May 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 20, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milhouse0506 Posted May 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted May 20, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted May 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Sounds like Spring Break pricing:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted May 20, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Do not confuse a new offering with a high volume sailing period. It is spring break time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSong Posted May 20, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Ok, I'll bite. What's a virtual balcony? And for that matter, what's a virtual porthole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted May 20, 2013 #9 Share Posted May 20, 2013 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". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSong Posted May 21, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 21, 2013 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vator90 Posted May 21, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 21, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted May 21, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Disney's version has various characters swimming past the "porthole" Awesome, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddycat Posted May 21, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 21, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffymom Posted May 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 21, 2013 REALLY!!! are you kidding me. So where do you sit and have your wine. On the floor looking at a movie. Oh my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted May 21, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Sounds like Spring Break pricing:( Yup! That's the main Texas Spring Break week...when I don't have to cruise any more!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLeesburg Posted May 21, 2013 #16 Share Posted May 21, 2013 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". :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z44212 Posted May 21, 2013 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pscozz702 Posted May 21, 2013 #18 Share Posted May 21, 2013 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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