Rare MicCanberra Posted February 14, 2015 #1026 Share Posted February 14, 2015 BTW it's available again at $548pp. That deal disappeared for a few hours late last night then came back again. It is just teasing us now.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datone Posted February 14, 2015 #1027 Share Posted February 14, 2015 For those that can travel anytime , there is an advert in today's Sunday paper for a short cruise next week. P&O Arcadia 21 February 3 nights Sydney to Brisbane $249 pp twin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru2on Posted February 15, 2015 #1028 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) I looked at that Arcadia cruise but a little too soon and we need flights from nth qld and what if there's a cyclone here (at home ) while I'm away and whose going to drive my 18 year old too work and will they remember to feed the animals and blah blah ....took me having half a sleeping pill to combat my nights of insomnia before I woke up to remember oh I booked a cruise last night :eek: Only a 2 nighter like the one above , but on the Diamond Princess Brisbane to Sydney 25th March , an obstructed view cabin guarantee , think the total price for a twin was $530 , that seemed pretty good for a short cruise? Looking forward to seeing what something other than a p&o looks like inside. Weird thing is my cruise seems hard to find I can see the whole Australian cruise advertised but no where except the one T.A had the 2 night leg? Edited February 15, 2015 by Ru2on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 15, 2015 #1029 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Weird thing is my cruise seems hard to find I can see the whole Australian cruise advertised but no where except the one T.A had the 2 night leg? It's probably fully booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 15, 2015 #1030 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I looked at that Arcadia cruise but a little too soon and we need flights from nth qld and what if there's a cyclone here (at home ) while I'm away and whose going to drive my 18 year old too work and will they remember to feed the animals and blah blah ....took me having half a sleeping pill to combat my nights of insomnia before I woke up to remember oh I booked a cruise last night :eek:Only a 2 nighter like the one above , but on the Diamond Princess Brisbane to Sydney 25th March , an obstructed view cabin guarantee , think the total price for a twin was $530 , that seemed pretty good for a short cruise? Looking forward to seeing what something other than a p&o looks like inside. Weird thing is my cruise seems hard to find I can see the whole Australian cruise advertised but no where except the one T.A had the 2 night leg? Fully booked may be the reason as OzKiwiJJ posted.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted February 15, 2015 Author #1031 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Only solo catergories left on the 2 nighter Brisbane to Sydney on Diamond Princess. And only available in oz cat for twin share at $269 pp. Its not on the Princess site. However, if you ring them they can probably book it directly if any availability left. Edited February 15, 2015 by icat2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stki Posted February 15, 2015 #1032 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) We are also on the 2 dayer on the Diamond. It is the end of the around Australia cruise, and they sell off any available cabins where people got off in Brisbane, rather than Syd. Princess doesnt put it on their site, sold through online OZ TA's only. We have done a couple of these and its cheaper than staying in a Hotel in Sydney. :) We paid $269pp for lowest OB OV guarantee and have been given highest cat OV.Used points to fly to Brisbane too. Add to it our Elite benefits, shareholder credit and Loyalty credit and its a bargain. Tanya Edited February 15, 2015 by stki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 15, 2015 #1033 Share Posted February 15, 2015 We are also on the 2 dayer on the Diamond. It is the end of the around Australia cruise, and they sell off any available cabins where people got off in Brisbane, rather than Syd. Princess doesnt put it on their site, sold through online OZ TA's only. We have done a couple of these and its cheaper than staying in a Hotel in Sydney. :) We paid $269pp for lowest OB OV guarantee and have been given highest cat OV.Used points to fly to Brisbane too. Add to it our Elite benefits, shareholder credit and Loyalty credit and its a bargain. Tanya That makes sense, glad you could take advantage.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru2on Posted February 16, 2015 #1034 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) We are also on the 2 dayer on the Diamond. It is the end of the around Australia cruise, and they sell off any available cabins where people got off in Brisbane, rather than Syd. Princess doesnt put it on their site, sold through online OZ TA's only. We have done a couple of these and its cheaper than staying in a Hotel in Sydney. :) We paid $269pp for lowest OB OV guarantee and have been given highest cat OV.Used points to fly to Brisbane too. Add to it our Elite benefits, shareholder credit and Loyalty credit and its a bargain. Tanya Thank you thats interesting that princess don't put it on their site, I thought maybe I was just not looking in the right direction. We don't have our cabin allocation yet. Haven't finished filling in our boarding Details yet. Do you have a boarding time for Brisbane ? Edited February 16, 2015 by Ru2on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted February 16, 2015 Author #1035 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thank you thats interesting that princess don't put it on their site, I thought maybe I was just not looking in the right direction. We don't have our cabin allocation yet. Haven't finished filling in our boarding Details yet. Do you have a boarding time for Brisbane ? You can always ring Princess to see if they offer it. I have rung them before and asked about various sectors that they haven't had on their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisine21 Posted February 16, 2015 #1036 Share Posted February 16, 2015 We are also on the 2 dayer on the Diamond. It is the end of the around Australia cruise, and they sell off any available cabins where people got off in Brisbane, rather than Syd. Princess doesnt put it on their site, sold through online OZ TA's only. We have done a couple of these and its cheaper than staying in a Hotel in Sydney. :) We paid $269pp for lowest OB OV guarantee and have been given highest cat OV.Used points to fly to Brisbane too. Add to it our Elite benefits, shareholder credit and Loyalty credit and its a bargain. Tanya The Japanese Izumi Bathhouse looks interesting. Reminds me of Japan. I just have to convince DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 16, 2015 #1037 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Looks like Royal Caribbean have a new sale. I just spotted a 9 night South Pacific cruise for $548pp ($1061 single) departing Sydney 20th March. Just had confirmation that we have a booking at that price. None left now! We have to pay by tomorrow. OMG! I'm so excited! This will be our first cruise in an inside guarantee cabin. We had a balcony on our Sun Princess cruise, but we're looking at value for money now so this will be a good chance to try an inside cabin. Hope we get a reasonable one. *Happy Dance*. Have just got our cabin number, we've been given a large interior, just aft of the lifts. Gotta be happy with that at that price :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielil Posted February 17, 2015 #1038 Share Posted February 17, 2015 A bit sad.... just rang Princess and the Diamond two day cruise is now fully booked. Thanks to all. Love this thread! cheers Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru2on Posted February 17, 2015 #1039 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Did you look on the web because the travel site that I booked on was still showing cabins last night? Edit Just checked again and the travel site is showing interior twin available $249 pp And ocean view twin at , I think it was $449 pp Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited February 17, 2015 by Ru2on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 17, 2015 #1040 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) I found it on the OZ site, OK. Had to laugh, they are also showing suites available from $13,589 to $16,703. For a two night cruise??? :eek::eek::eek: Edited February 17, 2015 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisine21 Posted February 17, 2015 #1041 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I found it on the OZ site, OK. Had to laugh, they are also showing suites available from $13,589 to $16,703. For a two night cruise??? :eek::eek::eek: Up to $29303 for a Single Penthouse Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted February 17, 2015 #1042 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Up to $29303 for a Single Penthouse Suite. Must be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 17, 2015 #1043 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Up to $29303 for a Single Penthouse Suite. Who would pay those prices for a 2 night cruise? It's crazy! I guess they'll try to do upsells on them. I gather they rarely discount suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 17, 2015 #1044 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Who would pay those prices for a 2 night cruise? It's crazy! I guess they'll try to do upsells on them. I gather they rarely discount suites. They must be some demand or the prices wouldn't be that high, it is ridiculous though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted February 17, 2015 #1045 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Might be a way of ensuring that it's not booked for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 17, 2015 #1046 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Might be a way of ensuring that it's not booked for some reason. Possibly, as good as any.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted February 17, 2015 #1047 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Unlikely, they just exclude categories if they don't want them booked. I found equally amusing that other suites can take more than 3 - yet family suites are restricted to two people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted February 17, 2015 Author #1048 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Who would pay those prices for a 2 night cruise? It's crazy! I guess they'll try to do upsells on them. I gather they rarely discount suites. Maybe they hoping someone will still book the longer cruise or they planning on upgrading me from my interior cabin on the relocation up to Singapore. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 17, 2015 #1049 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Maybe they hoping someone will still book the longer cruise or they planning on upgrading me from my interior cabin on the relocation up to Singapore. :D Keep hoping and your dreams may come true.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru2on Posted February 18, 2015 #1050 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Whoop whoop just got my cabin allocation for the 2 nighter Brisbane to Sydney on the Diamond and I've gone from obstructed view guarantee to a Balcony on the Lido Deck .. Not bad for $249ea. On a less happy outcome I rang Princess to see if it was possible to stay on the Ship and do just the Sydney back to Brissy section as the Diamond leaves Australia ..and the very helpful gentleman did a dummy booking to find out yes I could do it but it would cost $800+ pp for the lowest cabin for the 3 nights ..so wonderful it could be done shame the expense makes it not an option ..still I have a Balcony , first time ever :D Edited February 18, 2015 by Ru2on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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