NSWP Posted November 19, 2018 Author #26 Share Posted November 19, 2018 20 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Yes, it was a good offer. Although it feels bitter sweet, normally we would be about ready for muster drill and sailaway drinks at this time. Ah well, your 'Mustard Drill' and 'Stewart' will be waiting for another time, as will the 'Horizontal Court.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 19, 2018 #27 Share Posted November 19, 2018 1 hour ago, NSWP said: Ah well, your 'Mustard Drill' and 'Stewart' will be waiting for another time, as will the 'Horizontal Court.' Yep, although not sure about missing the PAE drinks tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog & Sea Hag Posted December 5, 2018 #28 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Just received another “move over “ offer of majestic on 30 December. Full refund in OBC, free 14 day and possibly an upgrade. Laughed my head off and said No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 6, 2018 #29 Share Posted December 6, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 6:35 PM, Seadog & Sea Hag said: Just received another “move over “ offer of majestic on 30 December. Full refund in OBC, free 14 day and possibly an upgrade. Laughed my head off and said No Mate, great offer but only if it suits to postpone. I would have grabbed it, just like I did with our November one. We have a Mini suite on the Majestic in 2020 with total cost of what we paid as OBC (refundable). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christodan Posted December 7, 2018 #30 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I got the offer too. I took it. Was going on a 4 day cruise on Sun Princess on Jan 5, now going on 10 day cruise on the Majestic with upgrade to balcony and price of cruise with refundable OBC. Didn't really care if I didn't go on this cruise as it was the cruise you have when you're not having cruise - just a little jaunt up to Moreton Island. Couldn't be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulgagirl Posted December 7, 2018 #31 Share Posted December 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, christodan said: I got the offer too. I took it. Was going on a 4 day cruise on Sun Princess on Jan 5, now going on 10 day cruise on the Majestic with upgrade to balcony and price of cruise with refundable OBC. Didn't really care if I didn't go on this cruise as it was the cruise you have when you're not having cruise - just a little jaunt up to Moreton Island. Couldn't be happier. SCORE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 7, 2018 #32 Share Posted December 7, 2018 3 hours ago, christodan said: I got the offer too. I took it. Was going on a 4 day cruise on Sun Princess on Jan 5, now going on 10 day cruise on the Majestic with upgrade to balcony and price of cruise with refundable OBC. Didn't really care if I didn't go on this cruise as it was the cruise you have when you're not having cruise - just a little jaunt up to Moreton Island. Couldn't be happier. Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kangakid Posted December 8, 2018 #33 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Have accepted a “move over” offer for our 18 December cruise. Swapped our deluxe balcony for an obstructed view and have been offered a considerable OBC. Couldn’t refuse as I thought the offer was generous. TA advised Princess over sold this cruise it appears they are doing this more frequently anticipating last minute cancellations which are not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 8, 2018 #34 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Well done KangaKid, I think they are over zealous in the booking or their booking system itself is not functioning properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christodan Posted December 8, 2018 #35 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I'm tempted to book high season with them every year now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 8, 2018 #36 Share Posted December 8, 2018 1 minute ago, christodan said: I'm tempted to book high season with them every year now! Yeah, you may be onto something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 8, 2018 #37 Share Posted December 8, 2018 27 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Well done KangaKid, I think they are over zealous in the booking or their booking system itself is not functioning properly. I think it’s less cancellations than normal fir the first season if such a new ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 8, 2018 #38 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Heard a lot of views on the Ship today at cruisers drinks and it has a lot of issues, that other ships haven't had. I suppose I will find out eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted December 8, 2018 #39 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Though offers are coming on other ships as much as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 8, 2018 #40 Share Posted December 8, 2018 That is why I think it is a policy or system fault rather than just isolated to this ship's popularity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted December 8, 2018 #41 Share Posted December 8, 2018 13 hours ago, GUT2407 said: I think it’s less cancellations than normal fir the first season if such a new ship. 4 hours ago, The_Big_M said: Though offers are coming on other ships as much as well. My guess is they have underestimated the demand from the Northern Hemisphere markets and have taken guarantee bookings that they have to honour. The newer ships are attracting a market that would not come on down before and cruise in the old "tubs" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted December 8, 2018 #42 Share Posted December 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Kiwi Kruzer said: My guess is they have underestimated the demand from the Northern Hemisphere markets and have taken guarantee bookings that they have to honour. The newer ships are attracting a market that would not come on down before and cruise in the old "tubs" I agree with you. On our cruise in September on the Majestic out to the Islands there were lots of Americans. Now I have never seen that before on a Princess return cruise out of Sydney to the Islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 8, 2018 #43 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Yes, I think that is another reason to add into the mix of why they are over booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe Posted December 9, 2018 #44 Share Posted December 9, 2018 They are also doing offers on The Sun Princess 4 day out of Sydney to Moreton Island and return on Jan 5th 2019. Sister-in-law's sister got an offer but didn't take it up. Not sure what exactly but it did include a free 10 day cruise..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 9, 2018 #45 Share Posted December 9, 2018 46 minutes ago, Thorpe said: They are also doing offers on The Sun Princess 4 day out of Sydney to Moreton Island and return on Jan 5th 2019. Sister-in-law's sister got an offer but didn't take it up. Not sure what exactly but it did include a free 10 day cruise..... Would have been nice for them if they wanted to take it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christodan Posted December 9, 2018 #46 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Thorpe said: They are also doing offers on The Sun Princess 4 day out of Sydney to Moreton Island and return on Jan 5th 2019. Sister-in-law's sister got an offer but didn't take it up. Not sure what exactly but it did include a free 10 day cruise..... plus upgrade and refundable OBC was included on the Sun princess cruise. I called up after the first offer but they said were all taken. Then I got same offer second round later that day. Couldn't turn that down. Best thing is the new cruise I took on Majestic is only balconies and inside cabins. So our upgrade jumped two levels from inside to balcony on Majestic. And we are five people in two cabins - so we got a $10 500 cruise for port taxes only if we spend nothing on next cruise. Amazing! Edited December 9, 2018 by christodan typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 9, 2018 #47 Share Posted December 9, 2018 At least it made me finally have a chat with Mrs Gut about what we would want to do if we ever get an offer (noting some reports that when they rang the offer was gone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 9, 2018 #48 Share Posted December 9, 2018 That really does work out well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 9, 2018 #49 Share Posted December 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: At least it made me finally have a chat with Mrs Gut about what we would want to do if we ever get an offer (noting some reports that when they rang the offer was gone) Always good to be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christodan Posted December 9, 2018 #50 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Yes Mic. It worked out really well. I feel like I won a prize really. They give you six weeks to choose another cruise. In my excitement I chose another straight away. I was paranoid that they would renege on the offer as the lady on the phone said it was usual to get offered another cruise up to 10 days when the original was only 4 days. Edited December 9, 2018 by christodan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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