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05-12-2016, 08:04 AM
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We did the transatlantic cruise and thoroughly enjoyed it. What a relaxing way to get to Europe! The time on board ship went by quickly. Would definitely recommend this.
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05-12-2016, 12:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FIYes
We did the transatlantic cruise and thoroughly enjoyed it. What a relaxing way to get to Europe! The time on board ship went by quickly. Would definitely recommend this.
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+1
It's great to be ER and to have the time!
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05-12-2016, 02:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FIYes
We did the transatlantic cruise and thoroughly enjoyed it. What a relaxing way to get to Europe! The time on board ship went by quickly. Would definitely recommend this.
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I think we're going to try it next year.
Current plans: Fly to NYC, QM II to Southampton, train to York, York to Edinburgh, Royal Scotsman "The Whisky Journey" roundtrip train around Scotland, then a couple of days in Glasgow before flying home on Iceland Air with maybe a stop in Reykjavik. Would also like to work a stop in Lockerbie to visit the memorial there, so maybe not York...
Still just thinking this through, too early to book anything. We'll see.
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10-17-2016, 07:12 AM
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Booked our upcoming (Nov 19) trip Malaga-Miami on the Rhapsody of the Seas on Dec 07/2015 @ $689 US (Not including Gov't taxes), for an Oceanview. (With a $225 onboard credit.)
Today's price, on VTG, 'cheapest Oceanview' $1,338 US (Not including Gov't taxes), with a $200 onboard credit.
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10-17-2016, 07:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nemo2
Booked our upcoming (Nov 19) trip Malaga-Miami on the Rhapsody of the Seas on Dec 07/2015 @ $689 US (Not including Gov't taxes), for an Oceanview. (With a $225 onboard credit.)
Today's price, on VTG, 'cheapest Oceanview' $1,338 US (Not including Gov't taxes), with a $200 onboard credit.
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Better check that departure date, Nemo. Your ship departed 10 months ago!
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10-17-2016, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Meadbh
Better check that departure date, Nemo. Your ship departed 10 months ago!
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It's like this: The upcoming trip is Nov 19, (which is next month), and we booked it on Dec 07/2015.
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10-17-2016, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemo2
It's like this: The upcoming trip is Nov 19, (which is next month), and we booked it on Dec 07/2015.
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Oh, now I get it! Sorry, my bad. I hope your sciatica improves before the trip.
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10-17-2016, 08:42 AM
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gone traveling
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Originally Posted by brett
We have done a fair amount of cruising. We have only done one transatlantic cruise. For us, there were too many at sea days in a row. After day three we were ready to jump!
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Been on 6 cruises. I'm ready to jump the 2nd sea day. Cruises for me are only to get to places for a day that I'm unlikely to go to on my own.
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10-17-2016, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Meadbh
Oh, now I get it! Sorry, my bad. I hope your sciatica improves before the trip.
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Thanks...it's vastly improved since we came back from Spain in the Spring....and I hope it stays that way.
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10-21-2016, 04:53 AM
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Here's one, leaving next week, Lisbon-Barbados......all sea days on the Windstar Star Pride @ $779 US P.P. for a suite. Ship is 9,975 tons. (Just refurbished after running aground in 2015.)
Star Pride Staterooms - Priceline Cruises
Repositioning Cruises, Repositioning Cruise, Cruise Repositioning, Repositioning Cruise Line, Repositioning Cruise Lines
I doubt we'll see this kind of deal again.
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10-21-2016, 07:07 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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What is meant by the term "repositioning" cruise? Is this when the cruise line company wants to move a ship from one part of the world to another,so rather than travel empty they offer low fares?
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10-21-2016, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by HadEnuff
What is meant by the term "repositioning" cruise? Is this when the cruise line company wants to move a ship from one part of the world to another,so rather than travel empty they offer low fares?
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Exactly. They are going from A to B anyway, so they might as well take some passengers and make a profit.
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10-21-2016, 03:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Meadbh
Exactly. They are going from A to B anyway, so they might as well take some passengers and make a profit.
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Royal just published their earnings. Revenue $1510/passenger, 72% of that was for the cruise fare, the rest from add-ons. $64 profit/passenger (4%).
Profit from cruises
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10-21-2016, 04:56 PM
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We took a repositioning cruise from Boston to Florida. It was 13 days but had 5 stops. I looked at some of the ones between London and here and some are all sea days. I look forward to visiting the ports even though we enjoy some sea days. Have a great cruise Nemo )
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10-21-2016, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Teacher Terry
Have a great cruise Nemo )
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Thanks.....I just wish we'd known about the Star Pride (post #70) earlier though, because we'd've booked it instead......only ~208 passengers......and the price is about a 90% discount from list.
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