hamrag wrote:

P&O Ventura is available at excellent prices for 15 night Caribbean sailing on 5th or 6th December. Price for a month or so now has been £879 to £899 for inside, including London flights. Now available from LGW or BHX at £799 showing on teletext P228...you will need to go through the pages to find the operator offering that price, as most are still showing the higher price.

Also Gill's cruises are offering a Junior Mini-Suite on the same sailing at £1099

Could be interesting once we get into Jan/Feb to see if the Ventura cruise prices come down to similar lows! We sailed on Ventura on Med in October and, whilst we have sailed on better lines, this is phenomenal value for the Caribbean and the itinery is excellent.
P&O Ventura is available at excellent prices for 15 night Caribbean sailing on 5th or 6th December. Price for a month or so now has been £879 to £899 for inside, including London flights. Now available from LGW or BHX at £799 showing on teletext P228...you will need to go through the pages to find the operator offering that price, as most are still showing the higher price.

Also Gill's cruises are offering a Junior Mini-Suite on the same sailing at £1099

Could be interesting once we get into Jan/Feb to see if the Ventura cruise prices come down to similar lows! We sailed on Ventura on Med in October and, whilst we have sailed on better lines, this is phenomenal value for the Caribbean and the itinery is excellent.

Just received a flyer from The Cruise Specialists offering the £799 deal. Details, and freephone number are:

The Cruise Specialists Deal of the Day!


6th December 2008 ~ £799 ~ 14 night Tropical Delights ~ P&O Ventura

ONE DAY SALE - BOOK BY 8PM TONIGHT TO GUARANTEE THIS GREAT FARE!


6th December 2008

P&O Ventura

15 night Tropical Delights


Freephone 0800 027 6564

For anyone that can fill this cabin this is a bargain allthough expensive.

NCL Jade 4 jan 12n the GARDEN VILLA $14500 for 6 people. ncl.com

This is one of the best cabins at sea 3 bedrooms
Nearly 4400 sq feet all the suite perks and more

Butler and concierge service
Your own private terrace and sundeck with hot tub, lounges and dining area
Access to exclusive Courtyard area with private pool, sundeck, hot tub, lounges and fitness area*
Living room with baby grand piano, plus separate dining room
Three elegant bedrooms with large closets
Three luxury bathrooms with tub and shower, plus a half bath.*
Flat screen TV* with DVD & CD library
Wireless Internet access, plus personal computer with printer*

http://www.nclsuitesandvillas.com/tabid/72/Default.aspx
http://www.nclsuitesandvillas.com/Portals/1/Skins/main/images/floorplans/Jewel_Class_Ships_Garden_Villa.jpg

For anyone who is interested, MSC are doing some incredible deals and yes, quite a lot are for Solo travellers. For example, I have just booked on the Fantasia for 27th January for an 11 night cruise from Genoa to the Canaries. My options were £599 Cat1-3 inside, £649 Outside (restricted view) or £749 for a balcony cabin. I have decided to spoil myself and have booked a balcony cabin. My total cost is £799 which includes a £50 regional flight supplement from Edinburgh. These prices are exactly the same for 2 people sharing a cabin so this is truly NO single supplement at all. These offers are also available on Poesia (launched last April, Fantasia being launched on 7t December I believe)

They are also offering 'Buy one Second pays £1' (brochure price). This offer is only available on bookings made between now and 7th December. I got these notifications from Ember Travel (020 8337 8053 ) info@embertravel.co.uk

Another winter special in the med

RCI this time 14n Brilliance 7Dec £569 TXT 227.

The NCL suites look exciting Windjammer, but I didn't even go as far as checking the prices!!!! Too rich for me I think! The pictures of the accommodation are amazing and it looks like you get the service to match. Oh well, I can but dream on!

Here are some truly 5 star bargains, offered by Cruise Kings, without having to break the bank!! The return Transatlantics on QM2 (12 nights) are incredibly priced, and even more so for single travellers! Contact details are at end of post.

Unbelievable Offers
We knew that they were coming but now that The CruiseKings sees these offers in the flesh can we truly believe that they are real. But even seeing them now on the screen, the prices really do look unbelievable.
Especially those transatlantic prices and the incredible single supplement of just 25%.
And if you are Cunard World Club member (past passenger) you will receive a further discount.

QM2 Westbound - Southampton to New York, fly home - 7nts
20th Apr, 11th Nov Twin from £629pp Single Occupancy from £789
2nd May, 23rd Oct Twin from £719pp Single Occupancy from £899
26th Sep Twin from £809pp Single Occupancy from £1549
25th May, 13th Jun, 29th Aug Twin from £899pp Single Occupancy from £1129
25th Jun, 24th Jul, 17th Aug Twin from £1079pp Single Occupancy from £1349

QM2 Eastbound - fly to NY, sail to Southampton - 6nts
14th, 26th Apr, Twin from £629pp Single Occupancy from £789
8th May, 9th Oct Twin from £809pp Single Occupancy from £1019
31st May, 8th Sep Twin from 899pp Single Occupancy from £1129
19th Jun, 23rd Aug Twin from £989pp Single Occupancy from £1239
6th, 30th Jul Twin from £1079pp Single Occupancy from £1349
5th Nov Twin from £719pp Single Occupancy from £899

Transatlantic Roundtrips - no flying - 12nts
20th Apr Twin from £875pp Single Occupancy from £1089
2nd, 25th May Twin from £849pp Single Occupancy from £1069
13th Jun Twin from £945pp Single Occupancy from £1179
24th Jul, 17th Aug Twin from £1035pp Single Occupancy from £1299


Mediterranean voyages from only £65pp per night
Departure Ship's Cruise Name with Ports & Countries of Call Nbr of from
Date Name Nights pp
20-Apr-09 QUEEN VICTORIA MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY - Southampton, Barcelona, Monet Carlo, Rome, Alghero, Palma, Gibraltar, Southampton 12 £899
6-May-09 QUEEN VICTORIA MEDITERRANEAN TREASURES - Southampton, Vigo, Lisbon, Palma, Barcelona, Cannes, Rome, Ajaccio, Gibraltar, Southampton 14 £1169
14-May-09 QUEEN MARY 2 MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHTS - Southampton, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Civitavecchia (Rome), Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Southampton 11 £1079
10-Jun-09 QUEEN VICTORIA MEDITERRANEAN EXPLORER - Southampton, Barcelona, Livorno, Rome, Alghero, Palma, Gibraltar, Southampton 13 £1149
20-Jul-09 QUEEN VICTORIA MEDITERRANEAN TREASURES - Southampton, Vigo, Lisbon, Palma, Barcelona, Cannes, Rome, Ajaccio, Gibraltar, Southampton 14 £1339
17-Aug-09 QUEEN VICTORIA MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY - Southampton, Barcelona, Monet Carlo, Rome, Livorno,Alghero, Palma, Gibraltar, Southampton 13 £1229
2-Sep-09 QUEEN VICTORIA MEDITERRANEAN ADVENTURE - Southampton, Malaga, Cefalonia, Dubrovnik, Venice, Split, Corfu, Gibraltar, Southampton 16 £1679
14-Sep-09 QUEEN MARY 2 MEDITERRANEAN HIGHLIGHTS - Southampton, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Civitavecchia (for Rome), Livorno (for Florence), Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Southampton 12 £1169
26-Oct-09 QUEEN VICTORIA MEDITERRANEAN MOSAIC - Southampton, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Rome, Ajaccio, Palma, Gibraltar, Southampton 12 £779
7-Nov-09 QUEEN VICTORIA WONDERS OF THE MED - Southampton, Malaga, Sicily, Dubrovnik, Venice (overnight), Split, Corfu, Gibraltar, Southampton 16 £1195

Terms & Conditions apply.

All prices are per person (unless otherwise stated) and subject to availability at time of booking.

For all your cruise requirements either visit http://www.cruisekings.co.uk home of John Semple Travel's Specialist cruise department or call 0141 762 5555

Saw this one from Gills cruises for a 20 nighter on P&O Oriana, inside cabin from £999, including flight back!! Cruise Kings also have it at same price.

Southampton to San Francisco
8 January 2009 - 20nts
Oriana

Connecting the Pacific's pulsating cities of Mexico and America's San Francisco to the Atlantic, is a narrow stretch of engineering mastery. Traversing the Panama Canal by cruise ship is an experience that should be afforded to everyone. See the locks skim the sides of your ship, pass through the rainforest-rich landscape and marvel as you travel a total of 85 vertical feet during your transit.

From only £999pp

Southampton - Madeira - St. Maarten
St. Lucia - Panama Canal - Acapulco San Francisco / Fly UK

Book your dream cruise today by calling 0845 460 6076

Scottish Cruise Centre offering the following Solo 2009 cruises:

20th April QM2 Transatlantic from Southampton 7nts Fly back to UK £789

27th March Ventura Cafe & Cognacs from Southampton 7nts £799

25th Nov Arcadia to the Canaries from Southampton 13nts £1105 + a £35 Onboard Credit

8th Dec Arcadia Scandinavian Adventure from Southampton 10nts £955 + £25 Onboard Credit

http://www.scotlandscruisecentre.co.uk

TEL: 01292 294760

Thanks Magsy Here In am in sunny Perth looking for the next best deal. Definitely will be with Cunard I think and I have a SOLO price from SCC from Ali for the 12 night BTB on the QM2 for May. I am going to call her tonight which will night time here. Price of 1015 sterling for a D8 room and just over 1300 for a C3.
Going to spend a little bit of time doing a little bit of research today. Asked her to get me some prices also but the supplement on the is 75%.

Thanks to all who post info which is much appreciated. Looking at the QM2 there is good info. from Hamrag also many thanks.

Sue

Adult Web £229.00


Port Information
Embarkation
Port Las Palmas
20/12/08

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Disembarkation
Port Las Palmas
27/12/08

Cruise
Itinerary Colourful Coasts (Gran Canaria)


Ship Thomson Celebration
Duration 7 nights
Board Basis Full Board
Off the Thomson web site

Mandy, presumably this is cruise only i.e. not inclusive of flight...or is it?

Sorry I should have put that its cruise only

On this weeks RCCL Tuesday sale
http://www1.latesttraveloffers.net/apps/portal/remotelogin.asp?code=rci&authcode=fA4uheYu&dir=offr&OfferId=1309996&EmailId=373728&EmailAddressId=3426425&ES=True&
10 Night Canary Islands & Morocco Cruise from Barcelona
BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS 16/1 $699 balcony
Governmental departure taxes and fees are additional

Not sure how much that is now...Have RC cut the fuel surcharge now?

Traveling to a UK port this summer for a cruise, need overnight accomodation

£9 rooms are back at the travelodges

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/300648/9-a-room-2009-travelodge-summer-sal/

For Dover, Southampton and Harwich there are a few within the 2hr drive to still board early.

Lucy has pointed me in the direction of some good websites, but if anyone finds any good deals for the Caribbean in april 2010, I would be really grateful.

Basically we want 2 weeks, leaving around 2nd April from the UK. It will be 2 adults and 2 children aged 13 and 11. So far I've looked at Princess cruises who have the dates and the duration, with a restricted view cabin at around the £6000 mark. This is probably our maximum budget, since we will want to do a lot of excursions, which will be on top of that, so really it's a question of the best deal we can get for the money. I know we would do better outside of school holidays, but unfortunately it will be sats year for the youngest and options year for the eldest so not a good time for them to be missing school.

We were considering 2009 for a cruise, but have decided since 2010 is the year of our 20th wedding anniversary, to wait and do something special.

Thanks in advance for any inspiration

Pam

I was shopping around for a cruise last week and the best price by far was from http://www.iglucruise.com Haven't heard them mentioned much on here, but they seemed very efficient to speak to.

For that money I would think about Xmas/NY as well as the easter break,

Less likely to hit the the US kids/teens spring break mob.

I would do a serious price watch for the 2009 dates, to see what offers come in and when this will give you an idea of what might happen in 2010, research is the key and you have plenty of time over the next 3 months to get a feel for the easter caribbean market.

A lot of the trips will be B2B shorter cruises so will return to the US part way through.

Also look at flight/cruise DIY the Cruise prices through the US won't have the same school hols factor allthough flights may be an issue.

here is a cruise example for this year
http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/booking/cruisedetails.html?packageId=1262224
4berth G obstructed view, cruise only, £3700 that leaves £2300 for flight and a hotel.

Just checked that some USA states do have spring break around easter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_break

Have a read of reviews particulary around these times.

Thank you, mehmeh and windjammer. Have spoken to Iglu, they were very helpful.

Really good tips windjammer thanks, I think I will watch the 2009 cruises, that's a good idea. I know our budget isn't huge in cruising terms, but it's still a lot of money and I just want to be absolutely sure and not rush into anything. I've always booked our holidays well ahead, but after my husband having been made redundant twice in 14 months, I'm much more cautious. Hopefully we've turned a corner now and his job is as secure as any (he's a surveyor in house building!!) but if I'm going to commit to that sort of expenditure, I've got to be 100% sure it's right in every way.

Thanks again

Pam

QM2 fans special Balcony offers

http://cunard.co.uk/OnOffer_Details.asp?ID=148

good solo rates via cruisekings.
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Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Offer

· Incredibly cheap to begin with
· FREE Upgrade to balcony cabin
· Only 25% Single Supplement

With a price from only £629pp for an inside cabin, it was amazing value to start with, especially when that includes the cost of the flight to/from New York.
Now, for the same price, you can have a stateroom with balcony.
And for single occupancy, you can have a stateroom with balcony from only £789.

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TXT228 with cruise1st has

8th Southampon-> NY £499 (with flight home)
14th NY-> southampton £549 (flight out)

So the 12N b2b should be good price if you just want a lot of ship time.

I have noticed that Holland America have some good value cruises leaving Dover this summer on the Eurodam
2 4 and 12 day ones
The 12 day Baltics £761 on the 12th July
1st August being the same price
The 2 day one starts at £132 on the 10th July
http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetails.action?webItineraryIdForAudit=EN9S12&durationCode=&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=QQD&shipCodeSearch=&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=D937F&destCode=E&dateCode=
This is the 12 day one but beter prices with other online agents