inspired10 Posted August 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I've noticed that Azamara cruises that cover Ireland, England and Scotland tend to be twice as expensive as comparable cruises in the Med? Anyone know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted August 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Supply and demand simples! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takemewithyou Posted August 3, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2022 What about port charges? Are they more expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc Posted August 3, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) Not often cruised. High demand e.g. golfing in Scotland and Ireland. As a player or part of the crowd watching. Unusual itinerary Edited August 3, 2022 by manc Errors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted August 3, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2022 8 hours ago, uktog said: Supply and demand simples! This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookyboy Posted August 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 3, 2022 9 hours ago, inspired10 said: I've noticed that Azamara cruises that cover Ireland, England and Scotland tend to be twice as expensive as comparable cruises in the Med? Anyone know why? Over the years, we have done a couple on Quest which have both been fabulous. Both captains told us that UK port charges are (were at that time) amongst the highest in the world. Do not let that put you off.....two of our best cruises with Azamara ever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted August 4, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Because they can get it. If people stop booking at those prices they will find some way to reduce. In a competitive market you raise your prices until demand starts dropping off. Then you either reduce your prices or more likely leave your prices alone and have sales. That way you can easily get your price up again. DON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1970 Posted August 4, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I think that a lot of UK passengers will pay a premium to avoid flying even if it's only one way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare voyager1964 Posted August 6, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I heard that many Americans want to learn about the motherland of their ancestors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer61 Posted August 6, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Not just Azamara, look at cruises with any company around the UK or with a lot of UK ports and they tend to be a lot more pricey, there is the supply and demand aspect but I think port charges and maybe even cost of goods and fuel maybe higher as well? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthayer Gonbak Posted August 12, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 8/5/2022 at 8:17 PM, voyager1964 said: I heard that many Americans want to learn about the motherland of their ancestors I don’t need to fly to do a good portion of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthayer Gonbak Posted August 12, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 8/6/2022 at 7:08 AM, Hammer61 said: Not just Azamara, look at cruises with any company around the UK or with a lot of UK ports and they tend to be a lot more pricey, there is the supply and demand aspect but I think port charges and maybe even cost of goods and fuel maybe higher as well? The Antartica cruises seemingly triple for Azamara and the even smaller cruise ships are even higher! Of course if you start by celebrating Carnavale first then they all get higher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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