Deployment 2019-20 booking season begins

[mugtech]

Quite a story, thanks for sharing. I had not heard it before.

 

I think RCI did market their SA itineraries to Brazilians. When we went around, there were a lot of Brazilians onboard, but also a lot of Americans and Canadians, with a sprinkling or Europeans (if I recall correctly). Most of the Brazilians were on the first segment only, from PC to Rio. Marketing could have been a problem, as well, but I think the Great Recession also contributed to low bookings. We never got the feeling we were in the minority on the ships -- English was still the primary language spoken, at least on Mariner. I don't think RCI attached the culturally enriching tag, to those sailings, anyway.

Another recent problem was that at the height of the Olympics and world cup in Brazil they simply stopped providing visas. As a result NCL was selling 10 day cruises, inside cabins for $289 pp. Their prices are much higher now, but they have cut down on the number of SA cruises.

[Ashland]

I just did a cruise on Celebrity Eclipse out of Dublin that included Iceland and Scotland...I would have much rather sailed this itinerary on my favorite RCI...it seems like RCI could have...Agree they need to expand on their itineraries...their getting kinda stale.

[pstone1]

I just did a cruise on Celebrity Eclipse out of Dublin that included Iceland and Scotland...I would have much rather sailed this itinerary on my favorite RCI...it seems like RCI could have...Agree they need to expand on their itineraries...their getting kinda stale.

 

We've done similar itineraries on RCL a few times, twice out of Harwich, and once out of Copenhagen without Ireland but including Scotland. The August North Atlantic TA's are usually similar to what you are describing.

[Ashland]

We've done similar itineraries on RCL a few times, twice out of Harwich, and once out of Copenhagen without Ireland but including Scotland. The August North Atlantic TA's are usually similar to what you are describing.

Yes...similar but not the same...and certainly not interested in a TA and why I said RCI could easily do this particular itinerary.

 

Over night and departed from Dublin so we had two nights on the ship....then a sea day...then over night in Reykjavik then Akureyri...at sea...Lerwick...at sea...Cork..back to Dublin.

 

This was just an amazing 10 night itinerary....we saw and did so much using private tours...I just wish it would have been on RCI...not a fan of X now that I've tried it...other than the food ;)

[Blue Eyed Belfast Belle]

This thread has gone quiet. Has a new one been started yet for 2020-21? If so can someone please share the link. Thanks :)

[Clarea]

This thread has gone quiet. Has a new one been started yet for 2020-21? If so can someone please share the link. Thanks :)

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2642383

[Blue Eyed Belfast Belle]

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2642383

 

Thank you Bob...much appreciated. :)

[Clarea]

Thank you Bob...much appreciated. :)

You're very welcome.

[IzznOll17]

I apologise if this has been posted before, but if someone fancies a little detective work then this site may help via cross referencing ships/ports and the like!

[IzznOll17]

I apologise if this has been posted before, but if someone fancies a little detective work then this site may help via cross referencing ships/ports and the like!

 

http://ports.cruisett.com/