El Cheapo Cruises Thread

[ROSEBERRY]

I wish I could, I just don't have enough leave to be able to.

 

Been there Mic, now have plenty of time, but we also like to spend time at home with the family:);):cool:.

[MicCanberra]

Been there Mic, now have plenty of time, but we also like to spend time at home with the family:);):cool:.

 

Yeah, we have a grandchild now as well, so we want to be around.

[ROSEBERRY]

Yeah, we have a grandchild now as well, so we want to be around.

 

We have 6 of the best, OH WHAT A FEELING:):):):):)

[MicCanberra]

We have 6 of the best, OH WHAT A FEELING:)

 

:):):)

[rkmw]

any solos thinking of doing the Sydney- Singapore trip have a look at the Ovation in 2017-18 they have some very good prices on the RCI site

[shireboi]

Here's a good deal..........

 

Celebrity Solstice (one of my most favorite ships)

Honolulu to Sydney, via Tahiti and New Zealand.

19 nights, departing 19 September

Concierge Class with verandah (Guarantee)

$2044 per person (cheaper than obstructed view balcony cabins)

 

On that big Oz website

 

 

nice... but not as nice at the Seattle-Syd with the Virgin airfare... sadly there's nothing cheap (air) to Honolulu around that date.

 

 

there is a 1st deal - This offer includes your one-way flight from Sydney. Please choose your local airport from the drop down list below and click change, 1 night stay in Waikiki and 18 night cruise aboard Carnival Legend. Transfers and gratuities are not included - though inside for about $2600

 

 

 

anyway.. needing something in the next month ....mmmmmm... HK ones are looking good... Ovation !

Edited September 4, 2016 by shireboi

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Just booked inside guarantee 7th November CARNIVAL LEGEND $828 PP WITH $500 OBC PER CABIN

 

Not to be sneezed at found it on the book of faces telling me about the cruising line in oz

 

Carnival Legend and Spirit have some excellent prices in November:):)

[datone]

Ideal for solo cruisers - Sun Princess, 7 nights North QLD from Brisbane, $886 Balcony single. Gotta love OZ and the great CRUISING bargains.

Edited September 5, 2016 by datone

[datone]

Ideal for solo cruisers - Sun Princess, 7 nights North QLD from Brisbane, $886 Balcony single. Gotta love OZ and the great CRUISING bargains.

 

Forgot to put date - 26 February 2017.

[MicCanberra]

A nice period of time to pick up some specials in the upcoming months.:D

[shireboi]

Hong Kong To Singapore w/ 2ntPre&2ntPost Stay - Royal Caribbean International - 9th October 2016 - 2 Adults via 1st... pretty good deal ....

 

mmmm.. but it pays to read the fine print... there is a similar deal - for 1 night pre and post.... (see the 2nd lot of data below) :

 

2nights pre and post:

 

Departing: Sun 9th Oct 2016 at 10:30,

Arriving: Sun 9th Oct 2016 at 21:25

Journey Time: 13hrs 55mins

Leg 1 (8hrs 40mins)

Airline: Philippine Airlines, flight No. PR212

Departing: Sydney (SYD), Sun 9th Oct 2016 10:30, Terminal 1

Arriving: Manila (MNL), Sun 9th Oct 2016 16:10, Terminal 2

 

 

Leg 2 (2hrs 25mins)

Airline: Philippine Airlines, flight No. PR310

Departing: Manila (MNL), Sun 9th Oct 2016 19:00, Terminal 2

Arriving: Hong Kong (HKG), Sun 9th Oct 2016 21:25, Terminal 1

 

 

(less than 3 hrs in Manila...... Ok.. bit of stretch and look around)...

 

then there is the 1 nite pre / post..

 

Departing: Mon 10th Oct 2016 at 06:00,

Arriving: Tue 11th Oct 2016 at 10:10

Journey Time: 31hrs 10mins

Leg 1 (9hrs 15mins)

Airline: Philippine Airlines, flight No. PR214

Departing: Sydney (SYD), Mon 10th Oct 2016 06:00, Terminal 1

Arriving: Manila (MNL), Mon 10th Oct 2016 12:15, Terminal 2

 

 

Leg 2 (2hrs 15mins)

Airline: Philippine Airlines, flight No. PR300

Departing: Manila (MNL), Tue 11th Oct 2016 07:55, Terminal 2

Arriving: Hong Kong (HKG), Tue 11th Oct 2016 10:10, Terminal 1

 

 

31 hrs to get to HK !!!!????!!!

arrive - 12.15.... and don't leave until the next morning - so .. what happens to you for those 20 hrs ???? :eek:

Edited September 6, 2016 by shireboi

[KatieK391]

31 hrs to get to HK !!!!????!!!

arrive - 12.15.... and don't leave until the next morning - so .. what happens to you for those 20 hrs ???? :eek:

 

With such a long layover most airlines would put you up for free in a hotel. Surely Philippine Airlines would do the same!

[MicCanberra]

 

With such a long layover most airlines would put you up for free in a hotel. Surely Philippine Airlines would do the same!

 

You would hope so.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Ovation of the Seas is starting to come through with sale prices. Got a newsletter today for 28 Jan sailing claiming 30% off and a 50% deposit.

It doesnt say off what though:D

[Aus Traveller]

Ovation of the Seas is starting to come through with sale prices. Got a newsletter today for 28 Jan sailing claiming 30% off and a 50% deposit.

It doesnt say off what though:D

It would be off brochure price.:)

[woodyren]

Ovation of the Seas is starting to come through with sale prices. Got a newsletter today for 28 Jan sailing claiming 30% off and a 50% deposit.

It doesnt say off what though:D

 

 

I believe from extensive study of Royal's BOGO and 30% off sales on most occasions the "what" would be the price that they put up by 30% or more just before the sale :confused:. At times it is a deal but most times it is not.

[GUT2407]

maybe someone posted this and I just can't spot it but

 

 

Celebrity Solstice

17 Sep 16 - 19 night cruise Honolulu to Sydney

Interior twin share $1178 pp

Oceanview twin share $1384pp

Balcony twin share $1514pp

Concierge Class Balcony $1615pp

Aqua Class Balcony $1999 pp

- 19 night Cruise, Celebrity Solstice - Honolulu > Lahaina > Bora Bora > Papeete > Moorea > Auckland > Bay of Islands > Sydney

[B'Elanna]

I saw that Celebrity one too and emailed a few friends....

[MicCanberra]

Very nice indeed.:D

[The_Big_M]

Ovation of the Seas is starting to come through with sale prices. Got a newsletter today for 28 Jan sailing claiming 30% off and a 50% deposit.

 

Not just Ovation, it's a current RCL promotion on most sailings.

[GUT2407]

I saw that Celebrity one too and emailed a few friends....

 

If we could fly I'm not sure I'd be able to resist.

[MicCanberra]

If I could fly, I wouldn't need to work.:cool:

[woodyren]

Norwegian Star

 

23rd Oct Rome Rome 7 nights $549 (+$120 tax) USD free drinks

30th Oct Rome Dubai 21 nights $1299 (+ $400 tax) USD

20th Nov Dubai Singapore 21 nights $999 (+ $314 tax) USD free drinks.

 

So in total 49 nights $3681 USD with drinks on two of the legs. Probably get some OBC as well.

 

Last I looked these prices are a lot lower than what they were in AUD. This works out at around $100 AUD per day.

 

One of the big two US TA's

[stevefromtas]

Ideal for solo cruisers - Sun Princess, 7 nights North QLD from Brisbane, $886 Balcony single. Gotta love OZ and the great CRUISING bargains.

Thank you datone for posting this bargain. I would never have found it. It will be interesting to see how long Princess run that special for. I booked it today and even found a better deal by booking through a big Australian airline website: Balcony single for $897.03 incl tax/port with a bonus $75 OBC.

[datone]

Thank you datone for posting this bargain. I would never have found it. It will be interesting to see how long Princess run that special for. I booked it today and even found a better deal by booking through a big Australian airline website: Balcony single for $897.03 incl tax/port with a bonus $75 OBC.

 

Glad someone could take advantage of it. Enjoy your cruise.