marcushart Posted August 9, 2022 #126 Share Posted August 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said: They asked about 2023? I’d check for them, but I can’t log in. 😆 Thanks PacnGoNow LOL it's fine no worries. We're just in a tight spot because Jan 28, Feb 17 sailings on the Enchanted is basically sold out per our certificate's parameters. We're praying that Princess continues this itinerary so we can get on! 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb4683 Posted August 9, 2022 #127 Share Posted August 9, 2022 56 minutes ago, marcushart said: Good Afternoon from a low-level Captain's Circle member! Can any Elite members help our family to look at the new sailings to see if there are any 10-day Southern Caribbean (Barbados) sailings that were added after February 14, 2023? We're curious if it picks up right after that sailing or has a short break. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcushart Posted August 9, 2022 #128 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, kb4683 said: So nothing beyond Feb 17 even for Elite members huh? Darn Edited August 9, 2022 by marcushart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 9, 2022 #129 Share Posted August 9, 2022 16 minutes ago, marcushart said: Thanks PacnGoNow LOL it's fine no worries. We're just in a tight spot because Jan 28, Feb 17 sailings on the Enchanted is basically sold out per our certificate's parameters. We're praying that Princess continues this itinerary so we can get on! 😅 I am not sure what you mean by parameters and also your other post seemed to imply you are restricted to 10-night voyage? I don't see why you could not book something else and your credit gets applied and you pay the difference. Have you asked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 9, 2022 #130 Share Posted August 9, 2022 57 minutes ago, CruizinSusan70 said: Add 500 for Princess Plus. Or 155 for gratuities if you don't drink. Yahbut... the addition of PLUS or PREMIUM is a constant no matter what the voyage is and is simply a value-proposition question to be analyzed and answered for each guest. Also, another constant is $14.50x2 = $29 per day - again no matter the cost of the underlying voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcushart Posted August 9, 2022 #131 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: I am not sure what you mean by parameters and also your other post seemed to imply you are restricted to 10-night voyage? I don't see why you could not book something else and your credit gets applied and you pay the difference. Have you asked? Hey there Steelers36, we did unfortunately. We can upgrade within our 10-night, for example since Balconies are sold out we can opt for Mini-Suites but we cannot pay the difference for say a 14-day instead. I was just hoping that come tomorrow if there is the exact same itinerary but in March we can just go on that one instead without all of the hassle. Edited August 9, 2022 by marcushart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted August 9, 2022 #132 Share Posted August 9, 2022 37 minutes ago, marcushart said: Thank you for checking Susan. Darn, it looks like our cruise certificate is only valid for 10-day sailings. I was hoping they would continue the 10-day sailings throughout 2023. Upon further review, I had thought you were looking for 2024. In early 2023, there is a 10 day on the Enchanted on 2/27/23 that goes to Aruba. Other late 2023 choices are 10 day to Martinique on 12/8/23 on the Enchanted, a 10 day on the Caribbean to Tortola on 12/17/23 and a 10 day to Tortola on the Enchanted on 12/18/23. The only thing I found that may be applicable is an 11 day to Barbados on 12/27/23 on the caribbean, but of course is the New Year's cruise and it's 11 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcushart Posted August 9, 2022 #133 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, CruizinSusan70 said: Upon further review, I had thought you were looking for 2024. In early 2023, there is a 10 day on the Enchanted on 2/27/23 that goes to Aruba. Other late 2023 choices are 10 day to Martinique on 12/8/23 on the Enchanted, a 10 day on the Caribbean to Tortola on 12/17/23 and a 10 day to Tortola on the Enchanted on 12/18/23. The only thing I found that may be applicable is an 11 day to Barbados on 12/27/23 on the caribbean, but of course is the New Year's cruise and it's 11 days. Exactly what we were looking for thank you so much for helping us Susan, we appreciate you! Edited August 9, 2022 by marcushart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted August 9, 2022 #134 Share Posted August 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: Yahbut... the addition of PLUS or PREMIUM is a constant no matter what the voyage is and is simply a value-proposition question to be analyzed and answered for each guest. Also, another constant is $14.50x2 = $29 per day - again no matter the cost of the underlying voyage. The Princess standard price is available for those that don't drink or use a cell phone. You would then only add the 14.50 per day for grats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 9, 2022 #135 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, marcushart said: Hey there Steelers36, we did unfortunately. We can upgrade within our 10-night, for example since Balconies are sold out we can opt for Mini-Suites but we cannot pay the difference for say a 14-day instead. I was just hoping that come tomorrow if there is the exact same itinerary but in March we can just go on that one instead without all of the hassle. The 10-nighter program of alternating voyages has been a staple with Princess. For the new release in 2024, the following are 10-night voyages: 1/7, 1/17, 1/27, 2/6, 2/16, 2/26, 3/7, 3/17, 3.27 - all on Enchanted. ETA: Oops - sorry, looks like you need 2023 Edited August 9, 2022 by Steelers36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 9, 2022 #136 Share Posted August 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, CruizinSusan70 said: The Princess standard price is available for those that don't drink or use a cell phone. You would then only add the 14.50 per day for grats. That's what we do. Standard and pay for internet at 50% off and also the Crew Incentive. I bring on my own wine and with a mini-bar setup, we don't buy many bar drinks. I used to get close to getting the PLUS, but then don't when I looked at the numbers. Now the threshold is higher to justify at $50/day (but I do realize it is a no-brainer for many folks). We are heading off on port-intensive voyages this Fall and not so much chance to get money's worth then. I am glad they have these flexible fare options for guests so everyone can get what fits them the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted August 9, 2022 #137 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, CruizinSusan70 said: Dec of 2023 and March of 2024. Since Princess drug their feet coming out with these itineraries, we had already booked cruises in both of those time periods. I hope they repeat these sailings for late 2024 and early 2025. Sailing past the NaPali coast and visiting Kauai would be nice though. That is what I’m waiting for but for different reasons…. the earliest I can retire is late 2024. This seems like a perfect sailing for celebrating never having to work again 🙂 ETA Just realized I’m talking about a different sailing….I meant the 32 day RT from LA. Edited August 9, 2022 by vjmatty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekel Posted August 9, 2022 #138 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) Booked my full transit Panama Canal FLL to LAX on the Ruby. Got the exact cabin that we wanted. We;ve done Panama canal before but it was a partial. Can't wait to go back to Cartegena. Just noticed my TA threw in the Plus Package. Bonus. Edited August 9, 2022 by suekel added info 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 9, 2022 #139 Share Posted August 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Steelers36 said: Someone posted about it being expensive. That Inside price is pretty cheap for 10 nights! Midship obstructed view balconies (only when looking down) are reasonable for Discovery's eclipse cruise & many have larger balconies. BW: $1,159 DW: $1,244 It's the same price for all of the Emerald deck obstructed view cabins no matter where they are located. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1emerald1 Posted August 10, 2022 #140 Share Posted August 10, 2022 53 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said: Midship obstructed view balconies (only when looking down) are reasonable for Discovery's eclipse cruise & many have larger balconies. BW: $1,159 DW: $1,244 It's the same price for all of the Emerald deck obstructed view cabins no matter where they are located. I thought the prices were somewhat reasonable as well. Still much cheaper than 10 day Caribbean cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 10, 2022 #141 Share Posted August 10, 2022 58 minutes ago, 1emerald1 said: I thought the prices were somewhat reasonable as well. Still much cheaper than 10 day Caribbean cruises. True, but it is almost all sea days - if that what a guest is looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcushart Posted August 10, 2022 #142 Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Steelers36 said: That's what we do. Standard and pay for internet at 50% off and also the Crew Incentive. I bring on my own wine and with a mini-bar setup, we don't buy many bar drinks. I used to get close to getting the PLUS, but then don't when I looked at the numbers. Now the threshold is higher to justify at $50/day (but I do realize it is a no-brainer for many folks). We are heading off on port-intensive voyages this Fall and not so much chance to get money's worth then. I am glad they have these flexible fare options for guests so everyone can get what fits them the best. I'm a bit...mathematically challenged. If I am calculating this right, $14.50 x 2 = $29/day. Medallion Wi-Fi single device with discount $5 x 2 = 10/day. It's up to me to see if the extra $22/day (Princess Plus $50/day) is worth it in drinks is worth it to me? Or am I calculating this wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted August 10, 2022 #143 Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Steelers36 said: ETA: Oops - sorry, looks like you need 2023 We both made the same assumption. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 10, 2022 #144 Share Posted August 10, 2022 21 minutes ago, marcushart said: I'm a bit...mathematically challenged. If I am calculating this right, $14.50 x 2 = $29/day. Medallion Wi-Fi single device with discount $5 x 2 = 10/day. It's up to me to see if the extra $22/day (Princess Plus $50/day) is worth it in drinks is worth it to me? Or am I calculating this wrong? You have calculated the "fixed costs" correctly for two people as $29 + $10 = $39. PLUS now costs $100/day for two people. Therefore, drinks portion is $61 (used to be $41). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted August 10, 2022 #145 Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Steelers36 said: That's what we do. Standard and pay for internet at 50% off and also the Crew Incentive. I bring on my own wine and with a mini-bar setup, we don't buy many bar drinks. I used to get close to getting the PLUS, but then don't when I looked at the numbers. Now the threshold is higher to justify at $50/day (but I do realize it is a no-brainer for many folks). We are heading off on port-intensive voyages this Fall and not so much chance to get money's worth then. I am glad they have these flexible fare options for guests so everyone can get what fits them the best. On our Discovery cruises this past April and our 14 days on the Majestic, it was a no brainer for us to go with the plus. 25.50 a day for wifi and drink package is an easy choice. Even at the new 35.50 a day it's easy. Soda, espresso and 3 drinks and you're already ahead of the game. And I can't remember the last cruise day I've had only 3 drinks. Rarely drink alcohol at home, but make up for it when we vacation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted August 10, 2022 #146 Share Posted August 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: Therefore, drinks portion is $61 (used to be $41). Even at 61, that's half of what it would cost two people on Carnival or Royal and because of Royal's dynamic pricing, it could run over 150 for two people. (wouldn't pay that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1970 Posted August 10, 2022 #147 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I just booked the April 3rd Solar Eclipse on Discovery. I was amazed at how busy it is already. I booked an M1 mini suite. I hope we get to see it as it's a trek from London to LA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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