Cairnmom Posted August 27, 2013 #2401 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I just booked the MSC Divina (new ship) cruising out of Miami on January 12, 2014. 6 nights-Western Caribbean. $664.07 including all taxes and fees for a solo balcony guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerly Posted August 27, 2013 #2402 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Wow, what a deal! I've been calling but the best price I can come up with for the MSC Divina is over $1300.00! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerly Posted August 27, 2013 #2403 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I kept calling around and finally got a solo balcony guarantee on the Jan. 12th cruise for $709! Yay!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynt Posted August 27, 2013 #2404 Share Posted August 27, 2013 RCCL still has single supplement specials. I'm looking at Allure 9/22/13 - 110% single supplement. D2 - Boardwalk balcony view - $926 total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalesco Posted August 29, 2013 #2405 Share Posted August 29, 2013 MSC Sinfonia Short cruise (4 days) from November 7, Palma de Mallorca to Genoa no single supplement on opodo uk (inside 149GBP, oceanview 199GBP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeymore Posted August 29, 2013 #2406 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I kept calling around and finally got a solo balcony guarantee on the Jan. 12th cruise for $709! Yay!!! Have you cruised MSC before? If so, how different is it from the U.S. geared cruise lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerly Posted August 30, 2013 #2407 Share Posted August 30, 2013 No, I've only cruised on Norwegian before. I've heard good and not so good about MSC, but at that price I couldn't resist. I have mobility problems so having a balcony is very important to me. Probably won't get off at any of the ports but that's okay with me. Will post a full report afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraDJ Posted August 30, 2013 #2408 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Have you cruised MSC before? If so, how different is it from the U.S. geared cruise lines? I haven't sailed with MSC, I've only been on a ship visit to MSC Opera in Southampton. My understanding is that the observations that people make are around cultural aspects. We Brits like to queue. The European itineraries have mainly Italian passengers, and they are not a nation of queuers! I wonder what the clientele will be on the Caribbean itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmom Posted August 31, 2013 #2409 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) Hello Everyone,My husband passed away in June and at this time I'm not ready to cruise w/o him yet. However, I do enjoy looking over the possibility of cruising in the future. I didn't realize that cruise lines have solo pricing. How do I find those deals? Are they on line with an on line TA, do I need to go directly to the cruise line either on line or by phone? Also,which cruise companies offer this to solo's? I appreciate any and all advice. Maris, My husband passed away about a year ago and I am trying to get up the courage to book a solo cruise since I love to cruise and don't want to give it up because he isn't with me. I love the idea of cruising alone also, since I still want to vacation but don't want to stay in hotels by myself. Solo cruising seems like a good alternative. Thanks to everyone on this board for the great suggetions!!! Edited August 31, 2013 by vmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Morgsmom Posted August 31, 2013 #2410 Share Posted August 31, 2013 valid all next week, they still have the Allure and the Oasis with only 110% single supplement (mid and late September)-- Balconies are around $850 including taxes! I am thinking that I might go on my first SOLO cruise on one of these itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted August 31, 2013 #2411 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Carnival Splendor 8 night Bahamas cruise out of NYC Inside Single including port charges and taxes comes to $783. Also, deposit is only $300. instead of $600. (they really have a nerve with those deposit rates!). This is considered an upgrade form the upper/lower insides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted August 31, 2013 #2412 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Carnival Splendor 8 night Bahamas cruise out of NYC Inside Single including port charges and taxes comes to $783. Also, deposit is only $300. instead of $600. (they really have a nerve with those deposit rates!). This is considered an upgrade form the upper/lower insides. I am on the Splendor Jan 4. When I called Carnival to get the Price Guarantee they had to "upgrade" me to give me a cheaper price. I wanted to keep the room and just get the lower fare but they couldn't do that. Weird? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairnmom Posted September 1, 2013 #2413 Share Posted September 1, 2013 No, I've only cruised on Norwegian before. I've heard good and not so good about MSC, but at that price I couldn't resist. I have mobility problems so having a balcony is very important to me. Probably won't get off at any of the ports but that's okay with me. Will post a full report afterwards. I booked for the price as well. I love the balcony too! See you onboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaDreamer Posted September 1, 2013 #2414 Share Posted September 1, 2013 valid all next week, they still have the Allure and the Oasis with only 110% single supplement (mid and late September)-- Balconies are around $850 including taxes! I am thinking that I might go on my first SOLO cruise on one of these itineraries. I SO wish i could have done one of these. Esp the Allure or even Oasis that leaves the weekend of MY BIRTHDAY! Unfortunately, because it is a special birthday, my siblings are all coming out west to spend it with me. I am looking at the 11/2 Oasis that is posted this week but the hotels in FLL on the 1st are really high or sold out. Havent looked at airfare yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBD1516 Posted September 2, 2013 #2415 Share Posted September 2, 2013 FYI Enchantment of the Seas Sep 23 has great prices for singles today , both inside and OV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted September 3, 2013 #2416 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I kept calling around and finally got a solo balcony guarantee on the Jan. 12th cruise for $709! Yay!!! My husband and I did as well. Great price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshjive1479 Posted September 3, 2013 #2417 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Just booked the Allure of the Seas for 22nd of September. $726 for single Boardwalk Balcony aft of ship with Diamond discount. Crazy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted September 3, 2013 #2418 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) In the planning stage of getting together for a fun-filled cruise with real friends who don't judge others. Edited September 3, 2013 by yellowbird23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowbird23 Posted September 3, 2013 #2419 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Got a great group of guys and girls who are signed up as well. We all met on various cruises and have decided to have a reunion of sorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dogsrule Posted September 3, 2013 #2420 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Got a great group of guys and girls who are signed up as well. We all met on various cruises and have decided to have a reunion of sorts. Pat, good to 'see' you! What do you have booked? I've got my first solo booked for December 7th on CCL Triumph, but I haven't made final payment yet... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairnmom Posted September 4, 2013 #2421 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) No, I've only cruised on Norwegian before. I've heard good and not so good about MSC, but at that price I couldn't resist. I have mobility problems so having a balcony is very important to me. Probably won't get off at any of the ports but that's okay with me. Will post a full report afterwards. I've started a roll call for our sailing so we can chat. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1909020 Edited September 4, 2013 by Cairnmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeymore Posted September 4, 2013 #2422 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Pat, good to 'see' you! What do you have booked? I've got my first solo booked for December 7th on CCL Triumph, but I haven't made final payment yet... :p I'll be on CCL Triumpt Sept. 5. Looking forward to seeing the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dogsrule Posted September 4, 2013 #2423 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'll be on CCL Triumpt Sept. 5. Looking forward to seeing the updates. Me too Journey! And I'm really REALLY looking forward to my first solo!! In the interest of the thread, I had initially booked my 12/7 for $538, then had a price drop to $458! Not bad. It's a 1A category/price ("interior upper/lower") but it's one of the two sideways rooms on the main deck that has two huge windows; looking forward to that ocean view every morning!! Right now, 1A insides are running $518. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted September 4, 2013 #2424 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Me too Journey! And I'm really REALLY looking forward to my first solo!! In the interest of the thread, I had initially booked my 12/7 for $538, then had a price drop to $458! Not bad. It's a 1A category/price ("interior upper/lower") but it's one of the two sideways rooms on the main deck that has two huge windows; looking forward to that ocean view every morning!! Right now, 1A insides are running $518. At one time Triumph was my favorite Carnival ship. Much nicer décor than Victory even if they are basically the same ship. I had one of those 1A's with the 2 picture windows. I thought they converted them to doubles but obviously I'm wrong. Maybe the ones on the Conquest class were converted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dogsrule Posted September 4, 2013 #2425 Share Posted September 4, 2013 At one time Triumph was my favorite Carnival ship. Much nicer décor than Victory even if they are basically the same ship. I had one of those 1A's with the 2 picture windows. I thought they converted them to doubles but obviously I'm wrong. Maybe the ones on the Conquest class were converted. Yeah I had read that most other ships had changed these to 6Bs but for these particular rooms (not sure what other ships would be similar) the room is too narrow for a double bed. Hope the reports are accurate, I'm looking forward to seeing it in person! My last few cruises have been with balconies so I've gotten pretty spoiled, but as a solo I don't intend to spend a lot of time in the room. Things to do, places to go, DODs to drink! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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