sewgood Posted May 5, 2014 #76 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Golden Princess sails from San Francisco to Sydney on 19/09/2015, and returns ex Melbourne to Los Angeles on 17/04/2016. Australian, New Zealand & South Pacific itineraries ex Melbourne for Golden Princess should be out between 13/05 and 20/05/14 . Thanks for this. I have been wondering when we can book the transpacific.:) Karryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted May 5, 2014 #77 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks for this. I have been wondering when we can book the transpacific.:) Karryl you wont be able to book until its official and online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted May 5, 2014 #78 Share Posted May 5, 2014 This is the itinerary for the Alaska cruise prior to her coming to oz. Is this a reasonable itinerary for Alaska or are there better? DAY DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Wed Sep 9 San Francisco, CA 4:00pm Thu Sep 10 At Sea Fri Sep 11 At Sea Sat Sep 12 Juneau, AK 1:00pm 10:00pm Sun Sep 13 Skagway, AK 7:00am 8:30pm Mon Sep 14 Glacier Bay National Park, AK (Cruising) 6:00am 3:00pm Tue Sep 15 Ketchikan, AK 8:00am 6:00pm Wed Sep 16 At Sea Thu Sep 17 Victoria, BC, Canada 7:00am 2:00pm Fri Sep 18 At Sea Sat Sep 19 San Francisco, CA 7:00am Sorry Sliverwillow I don't know if this is the best itinerary but was wondering if the very last cruises of the Alaskan Season would be effected by the weather becomming colder. That is can the ships still get in everwhere or do they have to be careful how far they enter some narrower areas due to the water freezing. I have no idea as I have never been to Alaska. Perhaps I should ask this question on the Princess area if we decide to book the previous cruise to the transpacific crossing. Karryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted May 5, 2014 #79 Share Posted May 5, 2014 you wont be able to book until its official and online Thanks Rkmw. Hopefully it wont take them too long to make it official and get it online. I have a FCC burning a hole in my pocket:D Karryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted May 5, 2014 #80 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Sorry Sliverwillow I don't know if this is the best itinerary but was wondering if the very last cruises of the Alaskan Season would be effected by the weather becomming colder. That is can the ships still get in everwhere or do they have to be careful how far they enter some narrower areas due to the water freezing. I have no idea as I have never been to Alaska.Perhaps I should ask this question on the Princess area if we decide to book the previous cruise to the transpacific crossing. Karryl Last September when there it was around 14degC, no icing etc,in fact in Glacier bay the Captain told us this was the closest they had been able to get to the glacier in years. Also being the end of the season all shops were selling items half price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 5, 2014 #81 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Last September when there it was around 14degC, no icing etc,in fact in Glacier bay the Captain told us this was the closest they had been able to get to the glacier in years. Also being the end of the season all shops were selling items half price. Safety concerns may stop the ships from getting close (or all the way into the Bay) but the cruise season is still a long way away the bay becoming totally blocked. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted May 5, 2014 #82 Share Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Safety concerns may stop the ships from getting close (or all the way into the Bay) but the cruise season is still a long way away the bay becoming totally blocked. :D The reason we were able to get right up to the glacier(which is at the very end of the bay) was because there was less ice last season, global warning?? Yes you're correct the icing starts sometime after the cruise season.:) Edited May 5, 2014 by yatchet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 5, 2014 #83 Share Posted May 5, 2014 The reason we were able to get right up to the glacier(which is at the very end of the bay) was because there was less ice last season, global warning?? Yes you're correct the icing starts long after the cruise season.:) We also were able to get very close in 2012 (last cruise of the season), I suppose with the glaciers retreating so fast, it will only improve the access and make the season longer.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted May 5, 2014 #84 Share Posted May 5, 2014 This from Wiki. According to National Park Service statistics for calendar year 2009, 444,653 people visited Glacier Bay, with 422,919 of those being cruise ship passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 6, 2014 #85 Share Posted May 6, 2014 This from Wiki.According to National Park Service statistics for calendar year 2009, 444,653 people visited Glacier Bay, with 422,919 of those being cruise ship passengers. Interesting, I suppose they are lower due to only two cruise ships being allowed per day into the bay.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverwillow Posted May 6, 2014 #86 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Thanks all its definitely something to consider. I just received an email from an american travel agent we booked through once and it looks like I can book the Golden Princess through them now. This is the transpacific itinerary: -Sep-15 Sat 28 nights South Pacific Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific SAN FRANCISCO, Honolulu, Maui (Lahaina), Tahiti (Papeete), Bora Bora, Pago Pago, Cross International Date Line, Auckland, Wellington, Akaroa, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Fiordland National Park scenic cruising, SYDNEY Not sure how I feel about NZ in early Oct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverwillow Posted May 6, 2014 #87 Share Posted May 6, 2014 (edited) 18-Oct-15 Sun GOLDEN 10 South Pacific New Caledonia & Vanuatu SYDNEY, Lifou, Noumea, Mystery Island, Vila, Mare, SYDNEY 28 oct 2 Australia & New Zealand Australia Getaway SYDNEY, MELBOURNE 30-Oct-15 Fri GOLDEN 13 South Pacific New Caledonia & Vanuatu MELBOURNE, Noumea, Lifou, Champagne Bay, Vila, Mystery Island, Isle of Pines, MELBOURNE 12-Nov-15 Thu GOLDEN 13 Australia & New Zealand New Zealand MELBOURNE, Auckland, Tauranga, Gisborne, Wellington, Akaroa, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Fiordland National Park scenic cruising, MELBOURNE You can also do this one: 28-Oct-15 Wed GOLDEN 5532A 15 South Pacific New Caledonia & Vanuatu SYDNEY, Melbourne, Noumea, Lifou, Champagne Bay, Vila, Mystery Island, Isle Of Pines, MELBOURNE It does a few tasmanian cruises as well as the nz run listed above. 19-Apr-16 Tue GOLDEN 5612 28 South Pacific Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific SYDNEY, Fiordland National Park scenic cruising, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Akaroa, Wellington, Auckland, Pago Pago, Bora Bora, Tahiti (Papeete), Honolulu, LOS ANGELES you can also do a 30 nighted on the above cruise if you leave from Melbourns. Christmas cruise on the Golden: 21-Dec-15 Mon GOLDEN 5601 13 Australia & New Zealand New Zealand MELBOURNE, Auckland, Tauranga, Gisborne, Wellington, Akaroa, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Fiordland National Park scenic cruising, MELBOURNE Edited May 6, 2014 by silverwillow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverwillow Posted May 6, 2014 #88 Share Posted May 6, 2014 This one is the one I would like to do! Mare and Champagne Bay in one cruise yes please. 8-Mar-16 Tue GOLDEN 5608 14 South Pacific New Caledonia & Vanuatu MELBOURNE, Mare, Mystery Island, Vila, Champagne Bay, Wala, Luganville, MELBOURNE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotty52 Posted May 6, 2014 #89 Share Posted May 6, 2014 This one is the one I would like to do! Mare and Champagne Bay in one cruise yes please. 8-Mar-16 Tue GOLDEN 5608 14 South Pacific New Caledonia & Vanuatu MELBOURNE, Mare, Mystery Island, Vila, Champagne Bay, Wala, Luganville, MELBOURNE I cant find any of the itineraries for the golden after the one september the 9th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 6, 2014 #90 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Thanks for posting all the itineraries Silverwillow.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverwillow Posted May 6, 2014 #91 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I cant find any of the itineraries for the golden after the one september the 9th Yeah I got it in an email from an american travel agent but it's not up on any of the webpages yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotty52 Posted May 6, 2014 #92 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Yeah I got it in an email from an american travel agent but it's not up on any of the webpages yet. Thanks will keep a lookout for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckl001 Posted May 6, 2014 #93 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Very interested in this one. 19-Apr-16 Tue GOLDEN 5612 28 South Pacific Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific SYDNEY, Fiordland National Park scenic cruising, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Akaroa, Wellington, Auckland, Pago Pago, Bora Bora, Tahiti (Papeete), Honolulu, LOS ANGELES you can also do a 30 nighted on the above cruise if you leave from Melbourne. Thanks for posting them. Does anyone know where it goes to after Los Angeles? chez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted May 6, 2014 #94 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hello Folks I must say that this cruise will win me over Melbourne -- Mare ---Mystery Island --Port Vila -- Champagne Bay --Wala --Luganville --- Melbourne 14 Nights just waiting for the fares but almost sure we will grab this one Regards john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 7, 2014 #95 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hello Folks I must say that this cruise will win me over Melbourne -- Mare ---Mystery Island --Port Vila -- Champagne Bay --Wala --Luganville --- Melbourne 14 Nights just waiting for the fares but almost sure we will grab this one Regards john I like it but will be cruising elswhere already, I hope they repeat this itinerary. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecruiser275 Posted May 7, 2014 #96 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Very interested in this one.19-Apr-16 Tue GOLDEN 5612 28 South Pacific Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific SYDNEY, Fiordland National Park scenic cruising, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Akaroa, Wellington, Auckland, Pago Pago, Bora Bora, Tahiti (Papeete), Honolulu, LOS ANGELES you can also do a 30 nighted on the above cruise if you leave from Melbourne. Thanks for posting them. Does anyone know where it goes to after Los Angeles? chez I would say Alaska but that means a 20MAY start for Alaska by the time it gets to San Fran, Seattle or Vancouver Could be Hawaii or Coastal runs / Mexico, but too late for anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted May 7, 2014 Author #97 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks will keep a lookout for them Have a look here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateMan Posted May 7, 2014 #98 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I have just booked the 9th September Alaska cruise on Golden Princess for 2015 out of San Francisco. It is my intention to immediately book the repositioning cruise the moment it goes on sale. By working peculiar hours claiming penalty rates and higher amounts of annual leave I am likely to just have enough time and cash to do this cruise next year. That will mean a 13 month cruise and travel drought of absolutely no travel for me prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted May 7, 2014 #99 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Does anyone know where it goes to after Los Angeles? chez They won't normally release that information until next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 7, 2014 #100 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I have just booked the 9th September Alaska cruise on Golden Princess for 2015 out of San Francisco. It is my intention to immediately book the repositioning cruise the moment it goes on sale. By working peculiar hours claiming penalty rates and higher amounts of annual leave I am likely to just have enough time and cash to do this cruise next year. That will mean a 13 month cruise and travel drought of absolutely no travel for me prior. That is a long time without leave. I used to be able to cope but now anything more than 6 months has me chomping at the first sale that comes along.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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