ninjacat8 Posted March 14, 2016 #2501 Share Posted March 14, 2016 :D:D:D:):):) Your cabin is near the rear elevators which is an excellent position I notice you have only been on Carnival previously - prepare to fall in love with this ship You will probably never go on Carnival again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willsaway Posted March 14, 2016 #2502 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) We actually decided not to go ahead even though it was very tempting Once we added in airfares and accommodation, it was a good deal but not a super duper deal. Actually we have been on 3 RCI ships and 1 other X. Have to agree with you about Carnival, not our cup of tea at all. Edited March 14, 2016 by willsaway hadnt finished typing post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted March 14, 2016 Author #2503 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) 16 April 2016 14 Nights Voyager Of The Seas Twin From $728 pp Quad From $1135 pp This is cheap as chips. Even with factoring in airfare back from Singapore its a baragin and a half. Ship Name: Legend Of The Seas Cruise Code: LG20APR16 Departure Date: Wednesday, 20 April 2016 Cruise Name: Brisbane to Hong Kong Nights: 18 Departing: Brisbane - Australia Singapore-Fremantle 19 April 2016 12 Nights Sun Princess Up To $85 Onboard Credit* Twin From $881.02 pp Quad From $1078 pp Edited March 14, 2016 by icat2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmiss6253 Posted March 14, 2016 #2504 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I'm very much looking forward to the Solstice but we have another cruise booked on Carnival in January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted March 15, 2016 #2505 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Here's one for the very few who may have the funds and/or time to do a world cruise. The 2017 Sydney to Sydney 104 night world cruise on the Sea Princess is currently showing $18,700 per person for an inside cabin on the big Oz website. Although it doesn't reveal it, there should be at least $2000 OBC per cabin, maybe more for Past Passengers. I haven't seen it this cheap before. This price is $2299 cheaper than currently on the Princess web site. This cruise would be a good one (wouldn't any world cruise???) as it incorporates 3 ports in Norway, one port way inside the Arctic circle (Honningsvag). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted March 15, 2016 #2506 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Here's one for the very few who may have the funds and/or time to do a world cruise. The 2017 Sydney to Sydney 104 night world cruise on the Sea Princess is currently showing $18,700 per person for an inside cabin on the big Oz website. Although it doesn't reveal it, there should be at least $2000 OBC per cabin, maybe more for Past Passengers. I haven't seen it this cheap before. This price is $2299 cheaper than currently on the Princess web site. This cruise would be a good one (wouldn't any world cruise???) as it incorporates 3 ports in Norway, one port way inside the Arctic circle (Honningsvag). Such a shame they have chosen to use the Sea Princess for such a magnificent cruise:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodycruising Posted March 15, 2016 #2507 Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) The 2017 Sydney to Sydney 104 night world cruise on the Sea Princess is currently showing $18,700 per person for an inside cabin on the big Oz website. Although it doesn't reveal it, there should be at least $2000 OBC per cabin, maybe more for Past Passengers. I haven't seen it this cheap before. This price is $2299 cheaper than currently on the Princess web site. I always wonder if they will honour the price on a big online site if it is cheaper, as they have wording like - Cabin price & availability will be confirmed normally within 24 - 48 hours after the submission of a booking request. I have also noticed that the Celebrity sale with 2 perks does not work on a big online site. It has been 2 perks for a while on selected cruises, but they don't seem to have that functionality when you do your research. They don't mention the OBC offer either in the main listing. Maybe they have been able to book a block cheaper without some of the perks you might get when booking direct? It sounds a lot still, am I working it out wrong at just under $180 per night per person for an inside? Wow. I also hate that the T&C tab will not work until you get past putting in your details. There is the small link at the bottom of any websites page for T&Cs usually, but it should be more upfront. I am blown away by the fact that some online booking sites want a 10% (of the total fare) fee on top of losing the cruise payment if you cancel after the website's final payment date, which is way before the penalties start ramping up on the direct booking. So you could in effect be cancelling before a cruise line's final payment date, and should just lose your deposit, but they are taking 10% of the total of your fare, on top of the cruise line penalty. I though $100 was a lot to pay extra for cancelling! If you have booked with an online cruise specialist site in the past, keep a look out for the fact that they change their terms and conditions from time to time also. Some may change hands and even take away the ability for customers to phone them. Always worth doing the research, particularly for something worth that much! Edited March 15, 2016 by goodycruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 15, 2016 #2508 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Buyer beware and get insurance as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielil Posted March 17, 2016 #2509 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Princess Flash Fares starting 15th March 15th May 2016 - Sea Princess Sydney to Dubai starting at $1799 for 20 days... now for the airfare.. Edited March 17, 2016 by aussielil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 17, 2016 #2510 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Princess Flash Fares starting 15th March 15th May 2016 - Sea Princess Sydney to Dubai starting at $1799 for 20 days... now for the airfare.. Nice cruise price except that airfares one way from Dubai are quite expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted March 17, 2016 #2511 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Princess Flash Fares starting 15th March 15th May 2016 - Sea Princess Sydney to Dubai starting at $1799 for 20 days... now for the airfare.. That's very interesting. This is the first leg of the World Cruise, which indicates that it is nowhere near full if they are selling fares at such a low price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistledoo Posted March 17, 2016 #2512 Share Posted March 17, 2016 That's very interesting. This is the first leg of the World Cruise, which indicates that it is nowhere near full if they are selling fares at such a low price. It's not a very interesting World Cruise sector. It'd be better to fly to Dubai and start from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datone Posted March 30, 2016 #2513 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Last minute cheap fare - Pacific Dawn ex Brisbane 7 nights Pacific Island leaving Saturday (2 April). Only $345 pp twin share interior. Edited March 30, 2016 by datone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobytoby Posted March 30, 2016 #2514 Share Posted March 30, 2016 24 Night Transpacific Cruise. SYD - SEATTLE Leaving from: Sydney, Australia Arriving in: Departs: 23 Apr 2016 Explorer of the Seas This cruise visits 9 ports. From $1,500.68 AUD*Valid for 23 Apr 2016 Sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobytoby Posted March 30, 2016 #2515 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Down further $20 today. Transpacific Cruise Ship Explorer of the Seas Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International Region Hawaii, Pacific Date 23rd April 2016 Sail Nights 24 Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed from Aus$1480.43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrix400 Posted March 31, 2016 #2516 Share Posted March 31, 2016 P&O Aust is getting generous during their 'HOT HOT' sale with extra bonus OBC for those who cruised with them before (bonus added by the cruise line - makes travel agents confused). So it's now $250 OBC for inside/ outside and $350 OBC for balconies/ suites - for 7 or 8 night cruise - AND with soft drink package thrown in. Volume agents dealing with P&O (some online) might throw and extra $50 OBC from their extra 'quota' given by to them by the cruise line. So if you always wanted to see Kangaroo Island, and don't mind smaller and picturesque townships Eden, Mornington Peninsular and - under $1000 for 8 days inside, on 2 Feb 2017 on Eden - this seems to be the good one to use your OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 31, 2016 #2517 Share Posted March 31, 2016 P&O Aust is getting generous during their 'HOT HOT' sale with extra bonus OBC for those who cruised with them before (bonus added by the cruise line - makes travel agents confused). So it's now $250 OBC for inside/ outside and $350 OBC for balconies/ suites - for 7 or 8 night cruise - AND with soft drink package thrown in. Volume agents dealing with P&O (some online) might throw and extra $50 OBC from their extra 'quota' given by to them by the cruise line. So if you always wanted to see Kangaroo Island, and don't mind smaller and picturesque townships Eden, Mornington Peninsular and - under $1000 for 8 days inside, on 2 Feb 2017 on Eden - this seems to be the good one to use your OBC. Cheers.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbtcruiser Posted March 31, 2016 #2518 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Royal Caribbean have a great sale with an additional 10% off for existing Crown & Anchor members (gold and above) on selected Radiance of the Seas cruises. This also combines with their current 30% off sale! Found when booking that the price for our child came up as $0, only charged for gratuities (which we prepay) and taxes/port charges. :D Link to the sale page: http://www.royalcaribbean.com.au/cruise-deals/offers/radiance-loyalty?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=mar_enews&allowMobile=y&ecid=em_21143782&rid=280015873&mes=RCI%20AU%20March%20Newsletter%2020160329&emsc=&empf=&emct=&lnkid=BookNow1_BTN_CONTENT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianaustralian Posted March 31, 2016 #2519 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Great RCI deal, while I was mucking around with cabin selection it went up $400 so they must be getting a rush on bookings, still booked :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbypopsie Posted March 31, 2016 #2520 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I contacted my agent yesterday when noticed prices on our Christmas New Year cruise on explorer had gone down considerably got a much better price yay happy me! Not so happy about the $18 a day gratuities. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 1, 2016 #2521 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I contacted my agent yesterday when noticed prices on our Christmas New Year cruise on explorer had gone down considerably got a much better price yay happy me! Not so happy about the $18 a day gratuities. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualifiedcruiseologist Posted April 2, 2016 #2522 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) On the Celebrity Solstice 9 December 2016 sailing there is only a 20% single supplement on every Category. This reduced single supplement can be booked with Celebrity direct or with a travel agent within Australia. Edited April 2, 2016 by qualifiedcruiseologist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemcruiser Posted April 2, 2016 #2523 Share Posted April 2, 2016 On the Celebrity Solstice 9 December 2016 sailing there is only a 20% single supplement on every Category. This reduced single supplement can be booked with Celebrity direct or with a travel agent within Australia. That is a good special for single. Is it only that date where that single special applies? Where did you find out about that, if you can say, no probs if you can't. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualifiedcruiseologist Posted April 2, 2016 #2524 Share Posted April 2, 2016 That is a good special for single. Is it only that date where that single special applies? Where did you find out about that, if you can say, no probs if you can't. :) I was just doing a check of the prices as I am keen to go on the 9 December cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemcruiser Posted April 2, 2016 #2525 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I was just doing a check of the prices as I am keen to go on the 9 December cruise Thanks for the info. I have been keeping an eye in some NZ Solstice cruises also, but the cost of flying to NZ adds a fair bit to the deal. The NZ cruises that start and finish in Syd are so much more expensive though. Would like to spend more time in NZ if flying over there, but can't take the extra time off in the near future, maybe down the track. I was hoping to see some change to the pricing with them maybe dropping the BBB offers and making available a flat price. I like the idea of the drink package thrown in, but would be interested to see the comparison without it if they ever offered it. Anyhow, we shall keep looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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