Diamond Princess 4 nighter Dec 2015?

[anjo]

Need a little info. Taking this cruise regardless of answers cos it leaves on my 60th Birthday and I need to get to Aussie so thought it would be a nice treat. Question, I know it will be peak time and lots of children around but what do you think the demographic will be? Been on Diamond Princess before so know what the ship is like. Thanks Anjo.

[icat2000]

What the date of the cruise?

[anjo]

Sorry knew I should have mentioned that. 30th!! I know that is probably going to make a huge difference. Thanks.

[icat2000]

Oh. The New Year Eve cruise from Auckland to Sydney? I looked a booking that at one stage. Still on my maybe list, watch, wanna list. :D

 

Hard to tell how many kids will be on board. Dawn Princess cruise I did over Xmas once only had 200 kids on board. Princess tends to attract an older crowd.

[anjo]

Have to then get to Perth by 8/1 for 46 night Sun Princess Asia/Africa cruise. Was hoping to go by train but it arrives 1 day late! Any ideas about airfare? Are Princess cheaper? Thanks.

[Frankim]

New Year Cruise would be awesome

[Kiwi Kruzer]

That will be a great cruise. Should be very popular and attract a with it crowd. Being the last 4 days of a Christmas/NY cruise ex Sydney I would it expect it to be a sell out. Do not be surprised if those 4 days fill very quickly and then the offer is withdrawn.

 

 

[icat2000]

Have to then get to Perth by 8/1 for 46 night Sun Princess Asia/Africa cruise. Was hoping to go by train but it arrives 1 day late! Any ideas about airfare? Are Princess cheaper? Thanks.

I use Sky scanner to check airfares. Should be plenty of options out of Sydney to Perth.

[anjo]

Don't think it is a cheap offer, can't remember where I saw it now but it's $743NZ pp. Still, a nice Birthday present to me. Do u think I should book it today or wait for the Princess Cruise Consultant I deal with tomorrow?

[icat2000]

There seems to be plenty availablity on the ship unless you want a specific cabin?

[kuldalai]

Do an advance purchase one way air booking with Qantas via their Australian website qantas.com.au and you should get a pretty good price for Sydney - Perth . The later you leave it the bigger the rip off will be .

 

Assuming you have days to fill in between disembarking Diamond in Sydney and boarding the other vessel in Fremantle. Then allocate at least two days for Perth/Fremantle and book your accommodation in Fremantle as it will be cheaper . Freo is a lovely port city .

Edited August 10, 2014 by kuldalai

[Cruise_me_Crazy]

Don't think it is a cheap offer, can't remember where I saw it now but it's $743NZ pp. Still, a nice Birthday present to me. Do u think I should book it today or wait for the Princess Cruise Consultant I deal with tomorrow?

 

Is that a balcony?

[anjo]

No. Cheapest inside! IF category.

[Cruise_me_Crazy]

No. Cheapest inside! IF category.

 

:eek: hmmmmmm. Happy B.day then!! :D

[anjo]

:eek: hmmmmmm. Happy B.day then!! :D

 

:eek:??

[Cruise_me_Crazy]

:eek:??

 

 

:) just me being shocked at the price! No biggie! Hope you gave a blast! If you don't do it for your 60th you never will! Enjoy it. I will be keen to hear your thoughts!

[The_Big_M]

:) just me being shocked at the price! No biggie! Hope you gave a blast! If you don't do it for your 60th you never will! Enjoy it. I will be keen to hear your thoughts!

 

Not as bad as some prices for the short cruises around. At least that's under $200 (NZ)/night.

[MicCanberra]

The price is not bad when you consider that it is a New Year's cruise.:D

Edited August 10, 2014 by MicCanberra

[rkmw]

:) just me being shocked at the price! No biggie! Hope you gave a blast! If you don't do it for your 60th you never will! Enjoy it. I will be keen to hear your thoughts!

 

you think thats dear the Rhapsody has a 2 nighter 3/10/14 from $454 plus tips for an inside