Sea Princess .. World Cruise 2015

[Gaznjo]

Why would they overbook a world cruise? Weird.

 

 

Cause they know there will be a percentage of cancellations..... They probably feel that it is cheaper to move someone to another cruise than sail with empty cabins... I remember a pass bosses philosophy ..... Get bums on seats and let them spend the money lol

[MMDown Under]

Been reading on another social website that Princess has been busy sending out move over requests for sector from NY....

 

Full refund, free cruise or cruises up to 50 days, free upgrade and $600 PP for lost airfares!!

 

Everyone is saying you should take it ... you should take it... but I don't think any of them have ever organised such a big trip... it is hard to give up all those plans and so close to your start date.

 

Would be interesting how many people take the generous offer up, at such late notice. When they calculate how many people are likely to cancel, I wonder if they take into account how far NY is from Australia and how hard it is to reorganise a big trip, at such short notice. Could be attractive for retired Americans about to join the cruise. Could work for Aussies, if they had family/friends in NY.

[Gaznjo]

For the past few years we have heard about the cabins being over booked and offers for move overs, So if it was a big problem they would not keep doing it each year I guess..... The offer must get sweeter and sweeter.... In 2013 there were passengers taking paid downgrades to Outsides make room for the new passengers in balconies

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Why would they overbook a world cruise? Weird.

 

It seems to be only that sector that is so popular. The Sun ships were extremely popular in the States, so it could be that fans are taking the opportunity to sail on one them again and that's a handy sector for them.

 

I do agree however that over bookings could be handled better.

 

[NSWP]

Looks like its become an annual event on the Cobh calendar.:)

Yes always a big day in Cobh, I recollect in 2010 calling in there on Ruby Princess, it was a Sunday and I reckon all of Cork turned out. I like it when the ships leave, the locals inc traders, line the foreshore, yelling out 'Thank you' and flashing their car lights. The Irish sure are happy with the cruise ship visits.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

They are currently on there way in to Cobh, Ireland

 

 

SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher

[Gaznjo]

seeing raindrops on the bridge cam I hope that it doesn't rain all day for them.

 

hmm I wonder if they declaring a public holiday today LOL

[Kiwi Kruzer]

The cam has updated at last . They are alongside and it looks a bit wet..:eek:

[Kiwi_cruiser]

It looks a bit wet for them in Cobh:

 

 

SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher

[Gaznjo]

let cross fingers everyone Dublin is one of those ports that if the conditions aren't right they will not dock... something about getting up that channel...

[Kiwi_cruiser]

If you are like me looking for the list of blogs again...., here is the list again: :)

 

https://rmlambert1234.wordpress.com/

http://100daysonboard.blogspot.com.au

http://2015cruisenfly.blogspot.co.nz/

http://andyandjudi.com/

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Sunrise over the Irish Sea as they head for Dublin..

They have a smooth sea and its stopped raining..:):)

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Today ,Britannia is calling at Cobh. Here are a few grabs from her bridge cam , as she arrived , (a bit blurry), that give a view of the dock at Cobh where Sea Princess berthed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Arriving in Dublin..

 

 

 

[Gaznjo]

Just reading a a blog about cobh.. nice to see that they really do make is special for us aussie/NZ ... Andy mentioned how they have been there on the Emerald princess and it was just like any other port day ...

[Gaznjo]

here is me thinking they were heading across the atlantic... off to Greenock.. when we visited here we had a lovely day visiting Stirling Castle

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Can just see lights of Greenock:

 

 

SEA PRINCESS at ShipWatcher

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Can just see lights of Greenock:

 

 

A wee bit further to go yet..

 

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Now arrived in Greenock for Glasgow..

 

 

http://www.kroooz-cams.com/

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Just found a webcam for Greenock :) http://saitek1.camstreams.com/

 

[NSWP]

Just found a webcam for Greenock :) http://saitek1.camstreams.com/

 

Ye old Port of Glasgow, we did the Falkirk Wheel from there and Stirling Castle from Memory, on Crown Princess in 2009.

 

Weather is cooling down over there.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Weather is cooling down over there.

 

Don't say that, I will be in Greenock next month!

[NSWP]

Don't say that, I will be in Greenock next month!

August in Scotland will be nice for you mate, just as I hope the Autumn is for us over there.

 

You Kiwis are used to a little chilly weather!

Edited July 16, 2015 by NSWP

[Kiwi Kruzer]

You Kiwis are used to a little chilly weather!

 

Oh really...???

Today Friday 17 July.1 pm

Auckland 15 C

Batemans Bay 11 C

 

[MMDown Under]

Oh really...???

Today Friday 17 July.1 pm

Auckland 15 C

Batemans Bay 11 C

 

 

Gold Coast - 5 - 15, with cold westerly winds - unbelievable! At least it is beautiful sunny blue skies - warm out of the wind.