Rare MicCanberra Posted July 21, 2017 #3401 Share Posted July 21, 2017 That is a great deal. Cabin price only is around $1200 for a JS at present. So that's flights and 4 nights in a hotel for $600 pp. Just be prepared for the Chicken feet in the Windjammer;p I try and avoid the buffet any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted July 21, 2017 #3402 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Just be prepared for the Chicken feet in the Windjammer;p It's the super-red frankfurts I found more scary. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisine21 Posted July 21, 2017 #3403 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I try and avoid the buffet any way. Same here Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvm49 Posted July 22, 2017 #3404 Share Posted July 22, 2017 October 22, celebrity soloice $979 to the islands. Inside cabin 8 nights Thanks, we just booked a balcony with online agent (1st) for $1257 - Celebrity website $1299:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted July 22, 2017 #3405 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Thanks, we just booked a balcony with online agent (1st) for $1257 - Celebrity website $1299:D. That is such a great price for a balcony on that ship. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlandlyn Posted July 23, 2017 #3406 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I booked the top category ocean view (needed to book this one as I didn't want to get "upgraded "to the walkaround 6th deck where you have to make sure your curtains are drawn tight at night :/ For the 7 night New Guinea cruise leaving 2 sept on The Eden. .. $649pp twin share Not a bad deal , would have preferred a balcony but couldn't justify an extra $900 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Hi Ru2on We are out of FNQ as well, and we booked this cruise last year to see what they were like. We got the price you just paid for the Outside Cabin and picked Deck 5. The Cabin was quite spacious, but we could hear the morning walkers on deck 6, but wasn't a real distraction. We really enjoyed the cruise, and although we prefer balconies, for a 7 day cruise this was fine. As it is P&O there are some aspects that aren't Celebrity / RCI, but even so it was worth the money, and we had a great time. A suggestion - the 9 course dinner with paired wines - fantastic, costs a bit, but was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 23, 2017 #3407 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hi Ru2onWe are out of FNQ as well, and we booked this cruise last year to see what they were like. We got the price you just paid for the Outside Cabin and picked Deck 5. The Cabin was quite spacious, but we could hear the morning walkers on deck 6, but wasn't a real distraction. We really enjoyed the cruise, and although we prefer balconies, for a 7 day cruise this was fine. As it is P&O there are some aspects that aren't Celebrity / RCI, but even so it was worth the money, and we had a great time. A suggestion - the 9 course dinner with paired wines - fantastic, costs a bit, but was great. Those PNG cruises look good, for me, I would prefer to do one out of Sydney though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted July 24, 2017 #3408 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Those PNG cruises look good, for me, I would prefer to do one out of Sydney though. It makes more sense for us Queenslanders to fly north to Cairns (or Darwin), rather than fly to Sydney to sail north. I read a cruise magazine at the Library today and northern Australian choices are scarce at this time of year. There was an article on an increase on the number of Australians flying to Asia to cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 24, 2017 #3409 Share Posted July 24, 2017 It makes more sense for us Queenslanders to fly north to Cairns (or Darwin), rather than fly to Sydney to sail north. I read a cruise magazine at the Library today and northern Australian choices are scarce at this time of year. There was an article on an increase on the number of Australians flying to Asia to cruise. I have considered that many a time but the airfares were eroding any savings on the cruise. With airfares dropping / being on sale, the prospect of Asian cruises is getting stronger, at least for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyren Posted July 24, 2017 #3410 Share Posted July 24, 2017 As a data point for future planning....does anyone know how much RCL are charging at present to buy OBC. It was 77c USD for 1 AUD for a fair while but with the AUD rising I wonder if they have lifted the return. In general it has always been above the current forex rate. I cant check as I am in China at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisine21 Posted July 25, 2017 #3411 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Short 3 night cruise sampler Xmas School Holidays 22 Jan from Sydney Pacific Eden Quad from just $197pp Twin $293pp Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted July 26, 2017 #3412 Share Posted July 26, 2017 P&O from Melbourne to Tasmania in January 2018 5 nights from $499 pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie888 Posted July 30, 2017 #3413 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I will checking these deals. Sent from my SM-A520W using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted July 30, 2017 #3414 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I will checking these deals. Sent from my SM-A520W using Forums mobile app You've got to be quick, Goldie. Sometimes these deals last for only a couple of hours, sometimes a day or two. Royal Caribbean's "half year clearance" ends at 5pm today (NSW time) today. It will be interesting to see if their prices go up, down, or stay the same??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie888 Posted July 31, 2017 #3415 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Thanks for the information regarding cheap deals. I have noticed cruise prices have gone up since drink packages were introduced. Sent from my SM-A520W using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvm49 Posted July 31, 2017 #3416 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Thanks for the information regarding cheap deals. I have noticed cruise prices have gone up since drink packages were introduced. Sent from my SM-A520W using Forums mobile app Yes, also watch when RCI have "Buy 1, get 1 at Half Price" sale. The price of the 1st person goes up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted July 31, 2017 #3417 Share Posted July 31, 2017 As rci now includes gratitudes on their price you need to take that into account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted July 31, 2017 #3418 Share Posted July 31, 2017 ' As rci now includes gratitudes on their price you need to take that into account How do Royal Caribbean's prices compare to Princess, assuming both inc gratuities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted July 31, 2017 #3419 Share Posted July 31, 2017 ' How do Royal Caribbean's prices compare to Princess, assuming both inc gratuities? I find royals prices slightly cheaper but of course it does depend on the cruise in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvm49 Posted August 1, 2017 #3420 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I find royals prices slightly cheaper but of course it does depend on the cruise in question. While I agree with this comment, you have to remember that Princess is often considered a superior product to RCI especially for us "older" cruisers. Also Princess is very generous with OBC for for the cruise, Future Cruise Certificates, Shareholders benefits and Military service (sometimes totaling up to $1000) whereas RCI doesn't allow more than one benefit. Of course younger cruisers love the physical activities that RCI offer on-board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted August 1, 2017 #3421 Share Posted August 1, 2017 While I agree with this comment, you have to remember that Princess is often considered a superior product to RCI especially for us "older" cruisers. Also Princess is very generous with OBC for for the cruise, Future Cruise Certificates, Shareholders benefits and Military service (sometimes totaling up to $1000) whereas RCI doesn't allow more than one benefit. Of course younger cruisers love the physical activities that RCI offer on-board. Agreed. I've really enjoyed the princess cruises we have been on. It's fantastic that Australians and New Zealanders are now being offered a choice of cruise lines from which they can pick from to best suit their needs. Something for everyone from aged 2 - 102. [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 2, 2017 #3422 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Some good deals are being offered on Celebrity Solstice , October/January and March sailings . Perhaps folk are shying off the rainy and cyclone season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted August 2, 2017 #3423 Share Posted August 2, 2017 >>> Hot Deal <<< Bonus $150 OBC total - Carnival Legend to Tassie - 5 nights - Departs 1st Feb 2018 - > Inside twin share pp $398 and $75 pp OBC > Outside twin share pp $498 and $75 pp OBC > Balcony twin share pp $648 and $75 pp OBC Visiting : Sydney, Australia > Hobart > Port Arthur, Tasmania > Melbourne, Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted August 2, 2017 #3424 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Carnival Legend to Tassie - 5 nights - Departs 1st Feb 2018 > Inside twin share pp $398 and $75 pp OBC > Outside twin share pp $498 and $75 pp OBC > Balcony twin share pp $648 and $75 pp OBC Visiting : Sydney, Australia > Hobart > Port Arthur, Tasmania > Melbourne, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru2on Posted August 2, 2017 #3425 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Carnival Legend to Tassie - 5 nights - Departs 1st Feb 2018 > Inside twin share pp $398 and $75 pp OBC > Outside twin share pp $498 and $75 pp OBC > Balcony twin share pp $648 and $75 pp OBC Visiting : Sydney, Australia > Hobart > Port Arthur, Tasmania > Melbourne, Thanks just tentatively booked it ..would have been flying in from Nth Qld but then realised I have a wedding to attend in Melbourne on the 4th ..and it docks in Melbourne on the 6th...oh if only it was a couple of days later would have worked in perfect. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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