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Last Minute Cruise

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  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper I've helped Parliament
    sheilanick wrote: »
    You must check out the insurance side first, as treatment on board ship is always on a private basis and is costly.

    Cruisekings.co.uk have all available cruises ex UK and their prices are really competetive, we always use them.

    In January , most ships are repositioned to the Caribbean, but there may be some European options especially if you sail out of Rome, Barcelona or Venice.



    NCL and RCI have both left a ship each based in Barcelona over the winter with great prices.
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    sent you a pm panda pants

    This is so wrong...agents shouldnt be allowed just to tout for trade like this
    I thought the "Beat my quote" thread was set in place to stop this sot of thing. Each post I see by this user is "sent you a PM" AND OFFERING NO OTHER INFORMATION OR ADVICE OTHER THAN TOUTING FOR TRADE... REPORTED!!!


    NCL are really good we got back of the Gem in October for the second time and eally enjoyed it
    Brillaince of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) also have a great price on the 16th Jan sailing out of Barcelona
    Gills and most of the link above should be able to sort out a good price..Its a lovely ship

    Forgot to say its also worth checking the NCL.COM site as the US agents can sometimes be cheaper than the UK

    UK price for the NCL 16th Jan sailing is £833 for 2 people (inside) with no onboard credit
    US price (bestpricecruise) is £708 same inside cabin + $50 onboard credit

    Mini Suite UK price £1464 for 2 again no onboard credit
    Mini Suite US site £1083 for 2 + $300 credit
    Onboard credit sale finishes with bestpricecruise on the 31/12
    They also have a Balcony cabin (BD GRADE) for £918 for 2 with $150 credit
    Excellent prices for a 9 night cruise on a very good ship even Thomsons are more money and much lower quality
    The more luxury you want the bigger the saving
    Flights and transfers are on top of these ...Barcelona is very easy for doing DIY cruise
    If you want any more help just shout

    we booked with Bestpricecruises.com and saved over £1000 on the UK price and they were excellent to deal with
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    This is not the case at all I do help users, if you have a look through alot of peoples posts the fanatic money savers usually pull peoples comments apart and find its an easier way to avoid this.

    I have spoken to andrea MSE about some of the users because of this. It ends up turning into a debate and this site is to save people money not to go on and on about little picky things that people have put in there responses thanks very much.

    Ask the user what my response was before judging!!!!
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P6046. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • saveapenny
    saveapenny Posts: 6,773 Forumite
    Most agents just come here to get trade im sorry if thats not the case and jumped in but too many posts like yours seem to be popping up these days
    Agents are not always a good sorce of information because at teh end of the day your out to make money (nothing wrong with that) and can affect the prices and advices given
    If you look anything like your passport photo....Your too ill to travel
  • delwynshd
    delwynshd Posts: 2,907 Forumite
    I can honestly agree with that yes, however the last person who booked a holiday from this site with me saved over 500 pounds, I am literally here to beat the high street agents and try and give as much advice as possible. If I am able to book the holiday for the customer then that makes me happy and them.

    I am honestly not a hard sell guy and if you spoke to me over the phone you would know that

    Merry xmas

    Thanks
    Del
    I am a Travel Agent

    My company’s ABTA numbers are P6046. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.
  • Tarry
    Tarry Posts: 11,195 Forumite
    When I can afford it I'd treat my Dad to one, but I need to afford it first ;)
    The Very Right Honourable Lady Tarry of the Alphabetty thread
    -I just love finding bargains and saving money
    I love to travel as much as I can when I can
    Life has a way to test you, it's how you deal with this that matters
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