Bajnok Posted July 28, 2015 #3826 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I have also always wanted to sail onone of those Tall Ships. However, I did not want to be the only single on a cruise with pretty much all couples. Hi Bobmal... asked about that and was told there will almost always be around 10 solo passengers on a cruise... not that it would bother me if it were otherwise :-) Francois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajnok Posted July 28, 2015 #3827 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I went on their website and I don't see such prices at all. Did you book though their website? Hi Cruiseelady Make sure you are going to the correct website: it is starclippers.com, not starclipperscruises.com... Click on Promotions at top of Home page, then scroll down and click on image for Solo Travelers... Good luck Francois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajnok Posted July 28, 2015 #3828 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Now Singles Cruise, has chartered an entire Tall Ship called the SS Mandalay cruising out of Grenada, next July. So everyone on this particular cruise will be single. No more than 58 people. Should be a blast, already booked.. The prices are similar to those mentioned earlier.. Prices are similar only if you share a cabin (bunk beds) on the Mandalay. Pricing on Royal Clipper is for sole occupation. Fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okmyx Posted July 28, 2015 #3829 Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) RCI Liberty of the Seas 12N Nov 1-13, 2015 New Jersey - Texas Ports: San Juan, St Thomas, St Maarten, Curacao, Grand Cayman Interior Cat Z (Guarantee) currently available (seems to come and go so if not available when you check try back later or the next day) for $954 + $156.60 taxes/fees + $155.40 gratuities = $1266 ($105.50/night) less your favorite TA OBC. Update: I booked and paid in full for this category yesterday and just checked my reservation and was assigned a Promenade interior stateroom on deck 6 (which is currently $1325++, so this appears to be a good deal!). Edited July 28, 2015 by Okmyx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseelady Posted July 28, 2015 #3830 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Hi Cruiseelady Make sure you are going to the correct website: it is starclippers.com, not starclipperscruises.com... Click on Promotions at top of Home page, then scroll down and click on image for Solo Travelers... Good luck Francois Thanks, found it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandoCalrissian Posted July 28, 2015 #3831 Share Posted July 28, 2015 This solo balcony deal is back - seems to come and go. 15 days from Athens to Dubai on the Azamara Quest leaving Oct 19'15 with lots of sea days. $2499+$418=$2917 ($194/day even with the hefty Suez Canal port charges) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlajr Posted July 30, 2015 #3832 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) I have trying to decide to book this one. My concerns is the choppy sea's this time of the year and weather. You can't beat the price, but to be at sea, and the rough waters, cold and rain, is scary. Have you traveled these months to the Mediterranean? If so, what was the weather like? I would like to book tomorrow when my PVP at NCL returns. Thanks In late-November 2013, I took a nine-night cruise out of Barcelona to Casablanca and the Canary Islands on the Norwegian Spirit. We had sunny, albeit cool, weather and smooth seas the whole time except for the morning in Casablanca. By noon, it had cleared up. However, we did skip Arrecife because of wind/rough seas, and instead went to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Barcelona itself was sunny both days I was there, but a little colder than the ports of call, with a high about 10 C/50 F. Edited July 30, 2015 by jlajr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 30, 2015 #3833 Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) For anyone interested in a RIVER CRUISE~many of the companies offer single cabins with no single supplement. I am sailing on AMA Waterways in April:)....sailing our of Amsterdam. It is called "TULIP TIME":D and I am very much looking forward to it:D Edited July 30, 2015 by Lois R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted July 30, 2015 #3834 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I just booked a Feb. 2016 NCL Epic, 11 day Mediterranean west cruise. Barcelona RT including Naples, Rome,etc. I will be trying studio for the first time for $789.:D But, I will be keeping eye on balcony rates :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solorizor Posted July 30, 2015 #3835 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I just booked a Feb. 2016 NCL Epic, 11 day Mediterranean west cruise. Barcelona RT including Naples, Rome,etc. I will be trying studio for the first time for $789.:D But, I will be keeping eye on balcony rates :). I'm on that cruise from 14 feb to 6 March also on a studio. Try and checkout rollcall planning a meet and greet![emoji41] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted July 30, 2015 #3836 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's great to be retired and able to take advantage of last min offers. There are a few perks to getting old! Congratulations!!!! That is the type of retirement I am looking forward to. Cruising and enjoying. But, i don't get $38 offers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted July 30, 2015 #3837 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I'm on that cruise from 14 feb to 6 March also on a studio. Try and checkout rollcall planning a meet and greet![emoji41] i have 2 cruises before Feb. and work but I will certainly check out the roll call. Have you cruised using a studio before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted July 30, 2015 #3838 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hi Cruiseelady Make sure you are going to the correct website: it is starclippers.com, not starclipperscruises.com... Click on Promotions at top of Home page, then scroll down and click on image for Solo Travelers... Good luck Francois This was a good find. I found great rates for solos. But, after reading and believing reviews, I will not be sailing the line. I will check out Windstar instead. I think you have to consider where you are in life and what you expect from a vacation. The older I get I appreciate food, courtesy and not to be on an episode of Below Deck. Happy Sailings!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajnok Posted July 31, 2015 #3839 Share Posted July 31, 2015 This was a good find. I found great rates for solos. But, after reading and believing reviews, I will not be sailing the line. I will check out Windstar instead. I think you have to consider where you are in life and what you expect from a vacation. The older I get I appreciate food, courtesy and not to be on an episode of Below Deck.Happy Sailings!!!! Do you mind referring me to reviews in question... Website? There are not many I could find and pretty well all positive. Just curious. Francois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted July 31, 2015 #3840 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Do you mind referring me to reviews in question... Website? There are not many I could find and pretty well all positive. Just curious. Francois As I usually I type the company and ship and search for reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted July 31, 2015 #3841 Share Posted July 31, 2015 10 night cruise, , Miami to San Juan, eastern, Carnival Glory January 23, 2016 - guaranteed inside cabins are $798. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiogymrat Posted July 31, 2015 #3842 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Carnival Sunshine December 9,2015 10 day San Juan to Port Canaveral GTY inside $742 total GTY outside $902 total It's a part of the 24 hour sale they are running http://www.carnival.com/itinerary/10-day-southern-caribbean-cruise/san-juan/sunshine/10-days/js0/?evsel=J&numGuests=1&destination=all-destinations&dest=any&datFrom=122015&datTo=042017&dur=D3&shipCode=SH Edited July 31, 2015 by ohiogymrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cateyes2u Posted July 31, 2015 #3843 Share Posted July 31, 2015 In late-November 2013, I took a nine-night cruise out of Barcelona to Casablanca and the Canary Islands on the Norwegian Spirit. We had sunny, albeit cool, weather and smooth seas the whole time except for the morning in Casablanca. By noon, it had cleared up. However, we did skip Arrecife because of wind/rough seas, and instead went to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Barcelona itself was sunny both days I was there, but a little colder than the ports of call, with a high about 10 C/50 F. Thanks for the response. I'm booked and counting down. I have to admit I have a bit concerned about traveling to Morocco based on this article I googled. (I did a search about travel to Morocco.) Although the article puts emphasis British travelers, I'm concerned about Americans. I see many ships stop there and this appears to be a routine port. Any thoughts? Morocco Summary Still current at: 25 July 2015 Updated: 30 June 2015 Latest Update: Summary & Terrorism Sections - reviewed and updated following events in Tunisia. Around 500,000 British nationals visit Morocco every year. Most visits are trouble-free. Morocco is a Muslim country which follows Islamic laws and customs. You should respect these at all times. See Local Laws and Customs There is a general threat from terrorism. The Moroccan authorities have warned of an increased threat linked to the growing number of Moroccans belonging to international terrorist organisations operating in Syria and Iraq. As a result, increased security measures, including additional security personnel may be visible in certain areas. There have been some demonstrations in various locations across the country. Most of these have been peaceful. See Political situation Morocco has a poor road safety record. If you’re travelling to Western Sahara, you should read our travel advice for this disputed territory. The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks. Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseelady Posted August 1, 2015 #3844 Share Posted August 1, 2015 10 night cruise, , Miami to San Juan, eastern, Carnival Glory January 23, 2016 - guaranteed inside cabins are $798. It sounds very tempting. I checked out the roll call and it seems a lot of people are on it already. I haven't checked all the pages but do you know if it already has many solos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted August 1, 2015 #3845 Share Posted August 1, 2015 It sounds very tempting. I checked out the roll call and it seems a lot of people are on it already. I haven't checked all the pages but do you know if it already has many solos? It would be nice to have roll calls for solos. You can sign up for both, but will hopefully have someone to plan tours with, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted August 1, 2015 #3846 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Carnival Sunshine December 9,2015 10 day San Juan to Port Canaveral GTY inside $742 totalGTY outside $902 total It's a part of the 24 hour sale they are running http://www.carnival.com/itinerary/10-day-southern-caribbean-cruise/san-juan/sunshine/10-days/js0/?evsel=J&numGuests=1&destination=all-destinations&dest=any&datFrom=122015&datTo=042017&dur=D3&shipCode=SH I wish I could cruise carnival but just can not do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1jazzylady Posted August 1, 2015 #3847 Share Posted August 1, 2015 i have 2 cruises before Feb. and work but I will certainly check out the roll call. Have you cruised using a studio before? Has anyone any experience with long cruises on ships sailing with 5000 passengers? We had 3000 in Hawaii and tendering was a nightmare. Everyone wanted to be last to get on ship. To spend as much time on island. I have read reviews of people on Epic and having to make a reservation for the evening shows, difficulty with breakfast and lunch buffet. No loungers available due to number of passengers. Difficulty getting elevators, etc. The reviews I have read have given me pause. People say the itinerary is good just the the would sail on a smaller ship that is not NCL. Due to the charges for a lot of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 1, 2015 #3848 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I wish I could cruise carnival but just can not do it. Why:what: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie4 Posted August 1, 2015 #3849 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Has anyone any experience with long cruises on ships sailing with 5000 passengers? We had 3000 in Hawaii and tendering was a nightmare. Everyone wanted to be last to get on ship. To spend as much time on island. I have read reviews of people on Epic and having to make a reservation for the evening shows, difficulty with breakfast and lunch buffet. No loungers available due to number of passengers. Difficulty getting elevators, etc.The reviews I have read have given me pause. People say the itinerary is good just the the would sail on a smaller ship that is not NCL. Due to the charges for a lot of things. I have been on the Breakaway four times. We did not have to tender, and did not have trouble getting on or off the ship. I did have to make reservations for shows, but always got what I wanted with ease. There are always so many 'free' places to eat, never had to wait. The loungers were a problem ! I use a walker and the first day with the elevators is a nightmare. By the third day things even out. The Breakaway was going where a I wanted to go at the price I wanted to pay, but I really like smaller ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomfeeder Posted August 1, 2015 #3850 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) For any Transatlantic fans out there, I see the Celebrity Reflection TA leaving Rome on 10/27 on the Celebrity website today with a veranda guarantee (for a solo) for $2,198. 15 days. I'd hop right on this except I have a work commitment that conflicts with it. :( Celebrity Constellation TA leaving 11/4 is showing a GTY veranda solo price of $2,386, also 15 days. Hmm, wonder if I could be at an all-day meeting in San Francisco on 11/3 and then get to Rome for the 11/4 departure???? (Pretty sure not, sadly!) These might be Florida resident offers, but even if they are see what you might be able to get from your state of residency. These are darn good prices compared to what I've seen lately. Edited August 1, 2015 by bottomfeeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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