Cunard in Europe in 2010

You're so thoughtful Nick.

Just a little rambling on my part.....

I'll do the full double transist anyway, but after the fiasco and discomfort of flying (and I was lucky with 3 seats to myself!) this last time I can honestly say there would have to be a really good reason for flying to Europe for a vacation with 3 kids rather than sailing. I was crunching numbers the other day and for what it would cost for 6 tickets to Europe the double crossing isn't that much more than coach and certainly less expensive then business class for the kids. The hardest part will be getting the kids used to normal life after 20 days at sea with all the fun activities, constant entertainment and attention.

OK, Rambling thought of the day over!

If you have the time - yes - sailing vs flying is the only way to go!

AmbianceTraveler wrote:

You're so thoughtful Nick.

Just a little rambling on my part.....

I'll do the full double transist anyway, but after the fiasco and discomfort of flying (and I was lucky with 3 seats to myself!) this last time I can honestly say there would have to be a really good reason for flying to Europe for a vacation with 3 kids rather than sailing. I was crunching numbers the other day and for what it would cost for 6 tickets to Europe the double crossing isn't that much more than coach and certainly less expensive then business class for the kids. The hardest part will be getting the kids used to normal life after 20 days at sea with all the fun activities, constant entertainment and attention.

OK, Rambling thought of the day over!

Nina look at it this way - at least you're spoiling them in the very best way! Now question time, since Cunard has released 2010 World Cruise information - realistically when do you think we'll get the remaining schedule - I know April is usually the standard but, just kind of wishful thinking on my part.

Another question - based on 2009 pricing - what type of deposits are we looking at for B or A unobstructed balcony cabins for the entire 20 or so day voyage?

I wouldn't expect anything sooner than April. It took them forever to release the WC this year and they will probably wait until they have a good solid idea of QE's progress and making sure she won't be delayed before printing a schedule for her.

As for deposits, based on 2009 you are looking at prices from roughly $6000-8,500.00 per person for those grades, so 25%, figure 1500-2125.00 per person for deposit. Provided they are still offering the reduced deposit sales that could be cut in half during the sale weeks.

What you might want to do for even more savings is book while onboard for the 4th of July cruise to cash in on those benefits and then be pulled into the group for the group amenities. Since I will be onboard as well I will work with the Cruise Sales department on this.

AmbianceTraveler wrote:

I wouldn't expect anything sooner than April. It took them forever to release the WC this year and they will probably wait until they have a good solid idea of QE's progress and making sure she won't be delayed before printing a schedule for her.

As for deposits, based on 2009 you are looking at prices from roughly $6000-8,500.00 per person for those grades, so 25%, figure 1500-2125.00 per person for deposit. Provided they are still offering the reduced deposit sales that could be cut in half during the sale weeks.

What you might want to do for even more savings is book while onboard for the 4th of July cruise to cash in on those benefits and then be pulled into the group for the group amenities. Since I will be onboard as well I will work with the Cruise Sales department on this.

Actually that isn't bad and gives everyone plenty of time to make payments too.

Bump!

It's time for the Friday Bump!

Shelia, you are the most patient of people. So, I'll get things going in here again and ask how many are planning to take the full double transit? Personally, I will fly to New York, take the Transatlantic and Europe portions and then disembark once the ship returns to Southampton.

PaddyGoesCruising wrote:

Shelia, you are the most patient of people. So, I'll get things going in here again and ask how many are planning to take the full double transit? Personally, I will fly to New York, take the Transatlantic and Europe portions and then disembark once the ship returns to Southampton.

Thanks! We will join for the Europe segment!

Don't worry Shelia, as the calendar continues to move forward and we all get 2009 settled, we will quickly shift focus to 2010!

Yes, we're always a year or so ahead of schedule so by this time next year, we'll be concentrating on 2010

Well I'm interested in the Europe segment!

Friday Bump!

We'll be booking this one for sure.

Friday bump time!

Hang in there Shelia We'll start talking about this soon Seems like forever, I know - still no chance you can join us for Christmas in 2009?

Friday bump!

If this is the double transit - we're in!

Friday bump!

I'll give this a bump up for you

Thanks Pam!

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Time for the Friday bump!