Price Per day

[c-boy]

4 minutes ago, KevintheIrishDJ said:

We just booked an OV (obstructed view) 15 day TA for $60 pp pd.  Two years ago, we got a 10 day repositioning from Brooklyn to FL for $50 pp pd.

geez ! that's " we'll leave the light on for ya " rates

[voljeep]

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[BrandiGreg]

We shop by price of the cruise and not the itinerary. We try to go cheap so that way we can take more cruises. We love transatlantic, because we often can get the price at 50 to 60 per person per day.  Same with Alaska cruises in May or September. Of course, then you have to figure in the transportation costs. It is very rare for us to pay over 100 per person per day for a cruise. Of course, we always go for an inside guarantee.  And, being retired, we can take drop and go discounted cruises very easily.

[Cruise Raider]

Very simple question for me .... 

We use the scale of $100 a day pp for whatever room type that affords us.  We will splurge once in a while, especially if the beverage package and/or free gratuities and obc (or other perks - wifi, airfare discount, specialty restaurants, etc) are thrown in.  We might also splurge on a nicer room if it isn't a huge bump in the price.  

We can't do much about the taxes and fees, but we do look at how it affects our overall price.  I already know that the Panama Canal itinerary is automatically going to add upwards of $700 to my sailing so I do take that into consideration.  Probably the reason why we don't do the Canal a lot.  Also, can't do too much about the auto gratuities (and we wouldn't want to) so we look for deals on things we can do while in port.  I also look for money saving tips such as Amex promos and stockholder's obc and we never find ourselves without at least one future cruise deposit in case we see a deal we can't pass up.  

So far, with years of cruising, we can still usually meet that goal.  We find we like the obstructed oceanview rooms on deck 8 (for those ships that have them).  Sure, we'd rather have a balcony but the OV rooms work out quite well for us if the balcony is priced too high.  I have a cruise booked in the spring in a balcony cabin and we met that goal with everything included, even the tips, taxes / fees and insurance.  We even got a little obc to boot.  

The brilliant thing is .... we have used this same $100 pp per day goal for the last 25+ years of cruising....and I can still meet it!!  

 

[OCruisers]

 

Wonder if we are the only ones who .... book the time of year/ship & cruise line/itinerary/cabin catagory/ etc. we want and are willing to pay whatever it takes to get what we want?   

[suekel]

2 minutes ago, OCruisers said:

 

Wonder if we are the only ones who .... book the time of year/ship & cruise line/itinerary/cabin catagory/ etc. we want and are willing to pay whatever it takes to get what we want?   

No, but I normally get really good discounts from the Casino so it makes a lot more cruises affordable,  

[cruiserdru]

No, you are not the only one. We may usually only cruise once per year but it is our primary vacation and we want what we want.  That doesn't mean we don't keep our eye out for price drops and promotions and extra OBC opportunities but we book first and grab the 'goodies' as they arise and don't look back if there aren't any. We are fortunate to be able to take this approach.

[spookwife]

Depends on what you expect to get for the price.  Cruises start at about $100 per person per day all in and  go up from there

[OCruisers]

2 minutes ago, cruiserdru said:

No, you are not the only one. We may usually only cruise once per year but it is our primary vacation and we want what we want.  That doesn't mean we don't keep our eye out for price drops and promotions and extra OBC opportunities but we book first and grab the 'goodies' as they arise and don't look back if there aren't any. We are fortunate to be able to take this approach.

 

Yes, like you, know we are very fortunate to be able to do this for our major vacation of the year and are thankful we can.  

 

[Heidi13]

19 minutes ago, OCruisers said:

 

Wonder if we are the only ones who .... book the time of year/ship & cruise line/itinerary/cabin catagory/ etc. we want and are willing to pay whatever it takes to get what we want?   

We also book cruises up to 2 years in advance when we find a cabin on a ship we want to sail on and that is sailing an itinerary of interest.

 

Most of the screaming hot deals are most likely mainstream line mega ships, which are of no interest to us, regardless of how in-expensive it is.

[MicCanberra]

What is fair to who? the cruise line's shareholders or the passengers?

I know what I would like to pay and I know what I do pay and they sometimes meet but often not.

[MicCanberra]

34 minutes ago, OCruisers said:

 

Wonder if we are the only ones who .... book the time of year/ship & cruise line/itinerary/cabin catagory/ etc. we want and are willing to pay whatever it takes to get what we want?   

Depends on the cruise, for the right itinerary we have booked knowing it is expensive but will definitely go much higher.

[Joebucks]

I've never really considered price per day. I look at the bottom line price, the actual one I pay. But to answer the question, we stay frugal. Under $100 pp pd is what we cruise on. We had a great deal last year for a 7-night southern Caribbean for $57 a person, with taxes and fees.

 

We keep the price low because I want to be able to do 2 (or more) cruises per year with as little financial impact as possible. When I look back on the times we had. We remember the staff members, we remember the ports, we remember the events. All of the good times. To spend double on our trip to get a room with a view is a concept that doesn't make sense to us. It doesn't add to our memories.

[MicCanberra]

1 minute ago, Joebucks said:

I've never really considered price per day. I look at the bottom line price, the actual one I pay. But to answer the question, we stay frugal. Under $100 pp pd is what we cruise on. We had a great deal last year for a 7-night southern Caribbean for $57 a person, with taxes and fees.

 

We keep the price low because I want to be able to do 2 (or more) cruises per year with as little financial impact as possible. When I look back on the times we had. We remember the staff members, we remember the ports, we remember the events. All of the good times. To spend double on our trip to get a room with a view is a concept that doesn't make sense to us. It doesn't add to our memories.

We will get a balcony cabin on certain itineraries and even then it depends on the ship and if we are travelling with friends or family. Otherwise a  inside or ocean view is sufficient.

[OCruisers]

As long as you are happy with what you book ... that's all that is really important!  

[c-boy]

4 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

What is fair to who? the cruise line's shareholders or the passengers?

I know what I would like to pay and I know what I do pay and they sometimes meet but often not.

what if your both 

[MicCanberra]

4 minutes ago, c-boy said:

what if your both 

I am both and I feel torn. Not really, I want a cheaper cruise for me rather than a larger dividend.

[BCCRUSINGCOUPLE]

I have always said if you can cruise for cheaper than an all inclusive you are doing well. I think anytime you can be under 130 bucks a day per person you are doing well.


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[lamchops]

I’m a Canadian and have been averaging $100-$150cdn  “all in” on my last 6 cruises in Europe. I booked inside or sail away cabins. I just got off the Spirit 3 days ago for a 11 night Canary Islands cruise for $975cdn per person “all in”. I cruise in the spring and fall due to work commitments.

[BCCRUSINGCOUPLE]

I’m a Canadian and have been averaging $100-$150cdn  “all in” on my last 6 cruises in Europe. I booked inside or sail away cabins. I just got off the Spirit 3 days ago for a 11 night Canary Islands cruise for $975cdn per person “all in”. I cruise in the spring and fall due to work commitments.

Nothing wrong with that rate.


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[MicCanberra]

seems good to me as well.

[Joanne G.]

So many variables, as people have said.   Most of my cruises (in the Caribbean) have been with my sister. We like big balconies and are willing to pay a premium for them.   My upcoming Scandinavian cruise on Princess is with a more frugal friend, and we took an obstructed view window cabin on possibly chilly spring dates to save money, knowing we had to allow for airfare to Europe and excursions that we expected to be more expensive that those in the Caribbean.   All that being said, I like the daily rate to be under $200 for cruise fare, port fees and taxes.     

 

I definitely compare per-day prices when researching cruises, but I don't necessarily book the cheapest one.  Perks and promos matter, of course, as do other factors such as ports that I want to see, dates that are suitable given my work schedule, and cost of airfare to the departure port.   My focus is on value for my vacation, which is a different concept than cost.  

 

When non-cruising friends ask me for advice, one of the factors I always point out is that there cabins and cruises for a wide range of budgets. 

[Nebr.cruiser]

We look for balcony cabins at $100pp or lower; this is without taxes and fees.  Of course some itineraries/times of year will be more, but we are flexible and usually manage to reach this goal.

 

Just booked a 13 day Transatlantic for $ 769pp.  Even with taxes and fees it is under $100 per day--this a guarantee balcony category.

[janny444]

Hi....I am over in England so my prices will be in Sterling. My pricing for cabins are £80pp inside...£90pp outside....£100pp balcony....anything under them prices are what I consider a good price.

Best cruise price was on  Caribbean  Princess 12 nights round Britain cruise....inside cabin...£399pp

[whogo]

Roughly US$120 to $2000 per cabin for two per day including taxes and port fees. Tips and transport to and from the ship would be additional.