New cruise release
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New cruise release
Just had an e mail from P & O. The new release will include cruises up to April 2022 instead of to October 2021.
We are considering another World cruise in 2022 but That’s a long time to book ahead and pay a deposit but if we don’t we won’t get our choice of cabin.
Sue
We are considering another World cruise in 2022 but That’s a long time to book ahead and pay a deposit but if we don’t we won’t get our choice of cabin.
Sue
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Re: New cruise release
I had that email too, and noticed that we can book up to April 2022 - two and a half years away.
I like to book ahead - but its getting out of hand now.
I like to book ahead - but its getting out of hand now.
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Re: New cruise release
Isn't that what P and O are hoping, that passengers will book that early for cabin choice. I usually book about 18 months ahead,but anything can happen. Insurance companies will not insure that far ahead. I suppose if you are considering a world cruise such as Sue then cabin choice is a major consideration.
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Re: New cruise release
I had the same email but didn't really take any notice of the dates!
A couple of thoughts:
Perhaps they are moving to only release once a year - must be some cost savings with printing if nothing else.
Do any other lines book that far in advance? If not then perhaps they are trying to get in early and "corner the market". If others do then it is a question of keeping up.
A couple of thoughts:
Perhaps they are moving to only release once a year - must be some cost savings with printing if nothing else.
Do any other lines book that far in advance? If not then perhaps they are trying to get in early and "corner the market". If others do then it is a question of keeping up.
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Re: New cruise release
Princess launched their summer 21/22 brochure in August, as did several of the smaller luxury operators. I would prefer that they all launched on the same date, or at least the same month, that way you would have a lot more choice, but I guess that's a pipe dream.david63 wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 14:12I had the same email but didn't really take any notice of the dates!
A couple of thoughts:
Perhaps they are moving to only release once a year - must be some cost savings with printing if nothing else.
Do any other lines book that far in advance? If not then perhaps they are trying to get in early and "corner the market". If others do then it is a question of keeping up.
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Re: New cruise release
I think they should all send just me the dates first so I get first choice regardless what tier I am.
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Re: New cruise release
I think the Carnival brands in the UK will always be slightly staggered. It's probably the same people answering the reservation phones at Carnival House.towny44 wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 14:59Princess launched their summer 21/22 brochure in August, as did several of the smaller luxury operators. I would prefer that they all launched on the same date, or at least the same month, that way you would have a lot more choice, but I guess that's a pipe dream.david63 wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 14:12I had the same email but didn't really take any notice of the dates!
A couple of thoughts:
Perhaps they are moving to only release once a year - must be some cost savings with printing if nothing else.
Do any other lines book that far in advance? If not then perhaps they are trying to get in early and "corner the market". If others do then it is a question of keeping up.
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Re: New cruise release
It most definitely is - I have had then answer "Cunard" before now when calling P&OMervyn and Trish wrote: ↑26 Sep 2019, 17:54It's probably the same people answering the reservation phones at Carnival House.
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Re: New cruise release
Hopefully the World cruise for 2022 will include Japan or South Africa - we would love to go there!!
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Re: New cruise release
P&O's Aurora worldie in 2022 does have some Japanese ports, there is an itinerary on CC on the P&O threads.LadyPCruiser wrote: ↑27 Sep 2019, 15:39Hopefully the World cruise for 2022 will include Japan or South Africa - we would love to go there!!
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Re: New cruise release
Yes Tokyo overnight and Kagoshima. Unfortunately no South Africa. There are some new ports on it for us but we would have preferred the South Africa and Indian Ocean itinerary. We will just have to wait to see what the prices are like.towny44 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2019, 16:30P&O's Aurora worldie in 2022 does have some Japanese ports, there is an itinerary on CC on the P&O threads.LadyPCruiser wrote: ↑27 Sep 2019, 15:39Hopefully the World cruise for 2022 will include Japan or South Africa - we would love to go there!!
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Re: New cruise release
Could so eone in the know please post a link for us.
Thanks
Thanks
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Re: New cruise release
John
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Re: New cruise release
Thank you Townie,most kind.
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Re: New cruise release
Thanks so much for the info - now just waiting for the prices - I think a balcony on Aurora May stretch the budget too much- looking forward to seeing what Ventura and Azura are doing in January 2022
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Re: New cruise release
On looking at the med cruises most are now 19 nights instead of 17. For me it's harder to be away that long. Also with single supplement 19 nights becomes about £3000. Will just have to wait for the prices but Arcadia or Aurora are my preferred ships.