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[Jimbo]

40 minutes ago, andreasfcb said:

 

This cruise seems insane! A shame though that it is in August, I would go in June, If I remember correctly it only stays in Svalbard for one day. That's a bit a shame for such a long trip.

It does have June 2025  MSC Preziosa

 

• • Day 1: Hamburg, Germany
  • Fri Jun 20 2025 | Depart 07:00 PM
• • Day 2: day at sea
  • Sat Jun 21 2025 |
• • Day 3: Stavanger (Lysefijord), Norway
  • Sun Jun 22 2025 | 07:00 AM To 05:00 PM
• • Day 4: Alesund, Norway
  • Mon Jun 23 2025 | 09:00 AM To 06:00 PM
• • Day 5: day at sea
  • Tue Jun 24 2025 |
• • Day 6: day at sea
  • Wed Jun 25 2025 |
• • Day 7: Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen),Svalbard
  • Thu Jun 26 2025 | 07:00 AM To 04:00 PM
• • Day 8: Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway
  • Fri Jun 27 2025 | 11:00 PM To 11:59 PM
• • Day 9: Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway
  • Sat Jun 28 2025 | 12:01 AM To 05:00 AM
• • Day 9: Hammerfest, Norway
  • Sat Jun 28 2025 | 10:00 AM To 06:00 PM
• • Day 10: Tromso, Norway
  • Sun Jun 29 2025 | 07:00 AM To 04:00 PM
• • Day 11: Leknes, Norway
  • Mon Jun 30 2025 | 10:00 AM To 07:00 PM
• • Day 12: day at sea
  • Tue Jul 01 2025 |
• • Day 13: Bergen, Norway
  • Wed Jul 02 2025 | 08:00 AM To 06:00 PM
• • Day 14: day at sea
  • Thu Jul 03 2025 |
• • Day 15: Hamburg, Germany
  • Fri Jul 04 2025 | Arrive 07:00 AM

[andreasfcb]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

It does have June 2025  MSC Preziosa

 

• • Day 1: Hamburg, Germany
  • Fri Jun 20 2025 | Depart 07:00 PM
• • Day 2: day at sea
  • Sat Jun 21 2025 |
• • Day 3: Stavanger (Lysefijord), Norway
  • Sun Jun 22 2025 | 07:00 AM To 05:00 PM
• • Day 4: Alesund, Norway
  • Mon Jun 23 2025 | 09:00 AM To 06:00 PM
• • Day 5: day at sea
  • Tue Jun 24 2025 |
• • Day 6: day at sea
  • Wed Jun 25 2025 |
• • Day 7: Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen),Svalbard
  • Thu Jun 26 2025 | 07:00 AM To 04:00 PM
• • Day 8: Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway
  • Fri Jun 27 2025 | 11:00 PM To 11:59 PM
• • Day 9: Honningsvag (North Cape), Norway
  • Sat Jun 28 2025 | 12:01 AM To 05:00 AM
• • Day 9: Hammerfest, Norway
  • Sat Jun 28 2025 | 10:00 AM To 06:00 PM
• • Day 10: Tromso, Norway
  • Sun Jun 29 2025 | 07:00 AM To 04:00 PM
• • Day 11: Leknes, Norway
  • Mon Jun 30 2025 | 10:00 AM To 07:00 PM
• • Day 12: day at sea
  • Tue Jul 01 2025 |
• • Day 13: Bergen, Norway
  • Wed Jul 02 2025 | 08:00 AM To 06:00 PM
• • Day 14: day at sea
  • Thu Jul 03 2025 |
• • Day 15: Hamburg, Germany
  • Fri Jul 04 2025 | Arrive 07:00 AM

 

You should go for that. Absolutely fantastic cruise! The only downside is the short stay on Svaldbard and the weird overnight stop in Honningsvag. We have already visited Geiranger twice, so that missing port wouldn't bother us so much.

[GW248]

@Ourusualbeach  We are looking for a 7 day or so out of PC Nov/Dec 2025 and late Feb 2026.  I'm only seeing Adventure coming up (which is fine), but will there be any other ships doing a week or so out of PC, and if so, when would that be released?

[Ourusualbeach]

10 minutes ago, GW248 said:

@Ourusualbeach  We are looking for a 7 day or so out of PC Nov/Dec 2025 and late Feb 2026.  I'm only seeing Adventure coming up (which is fine), but will there be any other ships doing a week or so out of PC, and if so, when would that be released?

Star is the week of Dec 4th.  Rest of the itineraries (including short sailings) in February

[smokeybandit]

2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Rest of the itineraries (including short sailings) in February

[little britain]

@Mikamarii the price includes drinks and tips too.  Have not hit the Buy button yet…

[cruisin from florida]

Sooo... The rumored August 2025 Brilliance Transatlantic may show up in February?

[cruiseboy89130]

INDY fall TA up! But $$$$!

[Jimbo]

10 minutes ago, cruiseboy89130 said:

INDY fall TA up! But $$$$!

Surprised it isn't stopping at Coco  Cay. Doesn't seem that high $$$.

Edited November 18, 2023 by Jimbo

[cruiseboy89130]

4 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

Surprised it isn't stopping at Coco  Cay. Doesn't seem that high $$$.

$$$$ for any assigned cabin - only the GUA are new normally priced! Overnight in Vigo in cold, rainy fall - what a dream!😜🥶🫣

Edited November 18, 2023 by cruiseboy89130

[Jimbo]

1 minute ago, cruiseboy89130 said:

$$$$ for any assigned cabin only the GUA are normally priced! Overnight in Vigo in cold, rainy fall - what a dream!😜🥶🫣

I can find 7 days cruises that actually go places that are higher priced then this TA, then this 14 day cruise that really doesn't go anywhere. Think it is priced accordingly for what it is.

[FionaMG]

10 minutes ago, cruiseboy89130 said:

$$$$ for any assigned cabin - only the GUA are new normally priced! Overnight in Vigo in cold, rainy fall - what a dream!😜🥶🫣

I'm seeing an overnight in Lisbon, not Vigo. 🤔

[cruiseboy89130]

23 minutes ago, FionaMG said:

I'm seeing an overnight in Lisbon, not Vigo. 🤔

Correct! Still  totally overpriced for a TA in fall!

[tottenhamfc]

Just curious when you are booking a next cruise certificate, is it best to just book the cheapest price and then look for reductions later? This is higher priced by 25 to 30% than my previous 4 TA’s in the last 5 years. Just trying to strategize because they are okaying the game of sold out categories already. Usually dont have an issue booking upon release but this is very different. Unless they have a bunch of group bookings.

[cruiseboy89130]

3 minutes ago, tottenhamfc said:

they are okaying the game of sold out categories

They are faking this to make you book! They will become avalilable over time...

[tottenhamfc]

1 minute ago, cruiseboy89130 said:

They are faking this to make you book! They will become avalilable over time...

I understand but I just have another 1 month to get the OBC. Really more interested in comments about strategy of booking the cheapest category and then upgrading. Not worth paying a premium and also not getting cabin choice. Never had to contend with this before TBH. 

[cruiseboy89130]

1 minute ago, tottenhamfc said:

I understand but I just have another 1 month to get the OBC. Really more interested in comments about strategy of booking the cheapest category and then upgrading. Not worth paying a premium and also not getting cabin choice. Never had to contend with this before TBH. 

Wait - not worth it right now....

Nobody knows - as it is a new game they play!

[tottenhamfc]

Just now, cruiseboy89130 said:

Wait - not worth it right now....

Nobody knows - as it is a new game they play!

I guess they have zero interest in experiences cruisers anymore. We just pay the bills but dont create profit margin. They are looking for a different demographic but they wont get it on a TA

[cruiseboy89130]

3 minutes ago, tottenhamfc said:

They are looking for a different demographic but they wont get it on a TA

Agree - but they think diffrently and have some success - never seen so many kids on a TA the last 20 years - as in the last 2 years....as many as 10x more than what it used to be!🤢

[springaussie]

12 minutes ago, cruiseboy89130 said:They will become avalilable over time...

Quantum now has a Hong Kong 23 October 2024 0700 -1900 port booking for the run that was supposedly no passengers. 

[c-leg5]

56 minutes ago, cruiseboy89130 said:

Agree - but they think diffrently and have some success - never seen so many kids on a TA the last 20 years - as in the last 2 years....as many as 10x more than what it used to be!🤢

That could be because an increasing number are homeschooled.

[c-leg5]

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

I can find 7 days cruises that actually go places that are higher priced then this TA, then this 14 day cruise that really doesn't go anywhere. Think it is priced accordingly for what it is.

Looks fairly similar to the Spring itinerary. 
 

I used to prefer the Caribbean loaded ports for the Southampton TA’s - Azores then straight across. Lisbon is interesting and I have never been to Vigo.

Edited November 18, 2023 by c-leg5

[FionaMG]

9 minutes ago, c-leg5 said:

Looks fairly similar to the Spring itinerary. 
 

I used to prefer the Caribbean loaded ports for the Southampton TA’s - Azores then straight across. Lisbon is interesting and I have never been to Vigo.

Tons to see and do in Lisbon and the surrounding area, great food and wine, busy nightlife and the ship parks literally in the city centre. It's a brilliant stop for an overnight.

 

I was underwhelmed by Vigo, although we did enjoy a really delicious lunch in a place off the main tourist route when we managed to get a bit lost. 😂

[c-leg5]

1 minute ago, FionaMG said:

Tons to see and do in Lisbon and the surrounding area, great food and wine, busy nightlife and the ship parks literally in the city centre. It's a brilliant stop for an overnight.

 

I was underwhelmed by Vigo, although we did enjoy a really delicious lunch in a place off the main tourist route when we managed to get a bit lost. 😂

thanks.
yes I have enjoyed Lisbon.

 

I have enjoyed most Spanish stops that I  have done even if it is just wandering around and Vigo would be new.

[tonygcharles]

Ive booked the October 25 transatlantic 

I got a Gty Balcony for 949£

On indy

Don't  see it going  much less for 14 nights!?

Use to be , but everything has gone up in price as  u know