dalliowner Posted April 2, 2021 #1 Share Posted April 2, 2021 We are looking to rebooking our Spring 2020 cancelled cruise from Dubai to Piraeus. I am used to looking a year forward and thinking that looks expensive but within the year it usually looks better. I cannot understand why the 2022 cruise is from £7699 but the same for 2023 is from £6499. Very strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayak lk Posted April 2, 2021 #2 Share Posted April 2, 2021 In my opinion SB is raising the 2022 price because many of us have the 25% premium on our canceled cruises deposits/fares that must be used 2022 or forfeited. It will be interesting to see if these fares will sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rols Posted April 5, 2021 #3 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) On 4/2/2021 at 9:18 PM, Kayak lk said: In my opinion SB is raising the 2022 price because many of us have the 25% premium on our canceled cruises deposits/fares that must be used 2022 or forfeited. It will be interesting to see if these fares will sell. This is exactly what I think and this was predicted a year ago when they started handing out 125% credit. They've just moved prices to cover the 'credit' in the near term although I still think they'll try to keep them higher than previously longer term too. I think all the current fares will 'sell' as there's a lot of people with credit they have to use plus a lot of pent-up demand to cruise. We're not expecting to even look at cruising for a year or two until supply and demand level out. Edited April 5, 2021 by rols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowhairob Posted April 5, 2021 #4 Share Posted April 5, 2021 36 minutes ago, rols said: This is exactly what I think and this was predicted a year ago when they started handing out 125% credit. They've just moved prices to cover the 'credit' in the near term although I still think they'll try to keep them higher than previously longer term too. I think all the current fares will 'sell' as there's a lot of people with credit they have to use plus a lot of pent-up demand to cruise. We're not expecting to even look at cruising for a year or two until supply and demand level out. What amazes me is that some cruises in Australia and New Zealand in 2020 which were AUD 6999 For 16 nights are now 8999 or even 9999. Taking us for a ride in my opinion . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SailingNomads Posted April 5, 2021 #5 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Pent up demand, some world cruises have sold out in 24 hours, wait a year especially with all the new ships coming on line and prices will be lower most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredandTravel Posted April 7, 2021 #6 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Carnival sees huge pent up demand https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/07/carnival-says-bookings-are-rising-at-record-pace-watching-us-rules-closely.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride-The-Waves Posted April 21, 2021 #7 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) On 4/7/2021 at 1:30 PM, RetiredandTravel said: Carnival sees huge pent up demand https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/07/carnival-says-bookings-are-rising-at-record-pace-watching-us-rules-closely.html Don't believe the marketing hype... CCL has been saying the same thing for a year now... Edited April 21, 2021 by Ride-The-Waves 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredandTravel Posted April 24, 2021 #8 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Geez Ride I was just trying to give people good news Its been a long haul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisacope Posted May 17, 2021 #9 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I’m looking at a Seabourn cruise and I got a few quotes from a few different TAs - it looks like the fare is the same no matter the agency? Is the only difference between agencies is the OBC or other perks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marazul Posted May 17, 2021 #10 Share Posted May 17, 2021 That's about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-HQC Posted May 18, 2021 #11 Share Posted May 18, 2021 In the US, it should be roughly the same but not identical, some TAs will dip into their commissions / incentives to lower the price - this is normally in the low single digit % range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminina Posted May 22, 2021 #12 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Travel industry pricing.....It's impossible to figure. If you were working on the computers in Seattle for Seabourn, you would not be able to figure it out. Hotels, planes.....cruising is probably the most explainable. From a cost perspective, 2021 is a good year to stay within 50 miles of home if living in USA. No desire to join the wave of pent up travelers during next twelve months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisacope Posted May 22, 2021 #13 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I bit the bullet and booked the Greek Isles cruise on Ovation - I was happy with the price I paid. I’m feeling confident that the cruise will happen but also have contingency plans should it not. This will be our first “luxury” cruise and I am worried we won’t be able to go back to standard lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmartha Posted May 22, 2021 #14 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Lisacope Congratulations...very jealous! When are you sailing? Believe me - after taking a Seabourn cruise.....you will NOT be able to go back 😂t to a mainstream line We took our first Jan20 before everything started shutting down and it is what has gotten me thru these past 15 months (thinking about the amazing trip we had). We just finished paying off our home mortgage and now those funds are earmarked each month for our next Seabourn cruise ! I keep dropping hints to my wife about an October Greece sailing 😉 Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisacope Posted May 22, 2021 #15 Share Posted May 22, 2021 51 minutes ago, robertmartha said: Lisacope Congratulations...very jealous! When are you sailing? Believe me - after taking a Seabourn cruise.....you will NOT be able to go back 😂t to a mainstream line We took our first Jan20 before everything started shutting down and it is what has gotten me thru these past 15 months (thinking about the amazing trip we had). We just finished paying off our home mortgage and now those funds are earmarked each month for our next Seabourn cruise ! I keep dropping hints to my wife about an October Greece sailing 😉 Bob Thanks Bob! We are doing a 7 day Greek Isle cruise in September! A luxury cruise has been in my sites for awhile but the combo of timeframe/itinerary/ability to travel had not lined up until now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohaiboy Posted May 22, 2021 #16 Share Posted May 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Lisacope said: I bit the bullet and booked the Greek Isles cruise on Ovation - I was happy with the price I paid. I’m feeling confident that the cruise will happen but also have contingency plans should it not. This will be our first “luxury” cruise and I am worried we won’t be able to go back to standard lines You are very correct on that point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseej Posted May 22, 2021 #17 Share Posted May 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Lisacope said: This will be our first “luxury” cruise and I am worried we won’t be able to go back to standard lines There's no need to worry you won't be able to go back to mainstream cruise lines after a luxury cruise. Completely erase that worry from your mind. Because it's a FACT that you won't be able to go back. See, worries eliminated. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverlookback Posted May 22, 2021 #18 Share Posted May 22, 2021 4 hours ago, cruiseej said: There's no need to worry you won't be able to go back to mainstream cruise lines after a luxury cruise. Completely erase that worry from your mind. Because it's a FACT that you won't be able to go back. See, worries eliminated. 😉 100% Agree! The price is measurably higher, but the space, quality, personal attention and lack of mobs of people make it our preferred choice. Don't demand perfection, but in comparison to the 3,000+ capacity boats it's truly a wonderful vacation. We are on the 7/17 thru 8/7 on the Ovation also. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisacope Posted May 23, 2021 #19 Share Posted May 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Neverlookback said: 100% Agree! The price is measurably higher, but the space, quality, personal attention and lack of mobs of people make it our preferred choice. Don't demand perfection, but in comparison to the 3,000+ capacity boats it's truly a wonderful vacation. We are on the 7/17 thru 8/7 on the Ovation also. Enjoy! I’m excited about the higher standard for the food! And the cabins seem pretty nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markham Posted May 23, 2021 #20 Share Posted May 23, 2021 It almost goes without saying that you will be very much at ease on Seabourn as will your new friends. There is no nickel and diming, just people relaxing and imbibing and eating fine fare. And a lot of relaxed conversation. It’s easy if you let it be. Ok, a few people may stand out when they make a fuss or otherwise make a nuisance of themselves (you know, rudeness to staff, how much money they have and their politics), but then I imagine they could do with a pre-embarkation session on good manners… Welcome to Seabourn! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisacope Posted May 23, 2021 #21 Share Posted May 23, 2021 10 hours ago, markham said: It almost goes without saying that you will be very much at ease on Seabourn as will your new friends. There is no nickel and diming, just people relaxing and imbibing and eating fine fare. And a lot of relaxed conversation. It’s easy if you let it be. Ok, a few people may stand out when they make a fuss or otherwise make a nuisance of themselves (you know, rudeness to staff, how much money they have and their politics), but then I imagine they could do with a pre-embarkation session on good manners… Welcome to Seabourn! Thanks! I don’t think there is a roll call for the cruise yet - maybe I should start one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraven Posted May 25, 2021 #22 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Another pricing question. US booking. Sebourn site says cruise is eligible for Welcome Aboard Special Offers, which includes internet minutes, 300 OBC, Combo-Cruise pricing and additional 5% savings with a club membership. I get the same final price if I'm logged in or not, so this implies the 5% is reflected in the price because (even if it's your 1st cruise with them), you'll be a club member when you book. That's a real cheesy way of promoting a discount. Note, when logged in, I do get another 5% off when I apply a Future Cruise Deposit, but that's not what the site is referring to. At least I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisacope Posted May 25, 2021 #23 Share Posted May 25, 2021 5 hours ago, mraven said: Another pricing question. US booking. Sebourn site says cruise is eligible for Welcome Aboard Special Offers, which includes internet minutes, 300 OBC, Combo-Cruise pricing and additional 5% savings with a club membership. I get the same final price if I'm logged in or not, so this implies the 5% is reflected in the price because (even if it's your 1st cruise with them), you'll be a club member when you book. That's a real cheesy way of promoting a discount. Note, when logged in, I do get another 5% off when I apply a Future Cruise Deposit, but that's not what the site is referring to. At least I hope not. Don't know if this is helpful - I got the internet minutes and the OBC you are talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverlookback Posted June 4, 2021 #24 Share Posted June 4, 2021 https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/06/03/carnival-mardi-gras-arrives-at-port-canaveral-friday/ Saw this today online.... nearly 6,500 passengers. I am sure it will be an awesome cruise experience for many folks, but for me the extra space, personal attention, ease of maneuvering and many other details are why Seabourn is a preferred choice and value for my treasured travel time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertmartha Posted June 4, 2021 #25 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Neverlookback Totally agree w/you. Once on Seabourn - no going back ! (BTW - we are neighbors somewhat - I am in Rockland County!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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