Cruises Recommendations

Englander

Hi all,

Looking for a cruise for 3 single (divorced) men over Xmas & New Year, separate rooms for around 10 days. Max budget around £1,500 per person. Anyone have any websites they recommend apart from the normal P&O or Cunard, have also tried these as well but not seen anything iglucruise.com

https://www.seascanner.co.uk/.  

Or any ideas that anyone could think of.

Thanks all

Caz3121

Passion for Cruises specialise in solo cruises and get some special deals. You may struggle to get Christmas AND New Year covered. There is P&O Ventura and P&O Iona options but are 12 and 14 nights and don't cover New Year. Budget may also be a struggle for an expensive period.
I would give Passion for Cruises a call, they are a really friendly bunch, they will let you know what might work. Offers change a lot (and the best ones sell out quick) They posted this one today on social media (not used MSC personally..heard mixed reviews)

DEPARTS 24 DECEMBER 2023 | 7 NIGHTS ABOARD MSC ORCHESTRA

LIMITED FIRST COME FIRST SERVED OFFER! BASED ON GATWICK FLIGHTS ONLY

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Fly Gatwick only to Hurgada

Sun 24/12/2023 Safaga, Egypt 22:00

Mon 25/12/2023 At Sea

Tue 26/12/2023 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 07:00 22:00

Wed 27/12/2023 At Sea

Thu 28/12/2023 Aqaba (Petra), Jordan 08:00 22:00

Fri 29/12/2023 Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt 08:00 18:00

Sat 30/12/2023 Sokhna Port, Egypt 06:00 19:00

Sun 31/12/2023 Safaga, Egypt fly Hurghada to Gatwick

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INSIDE £1263 | OUTSIDE CLEAR VIEW £1495

Balcony £2149

No tipping policy

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Updgrade to Easy drinks package for £238

EASY PACKAGE

Including:

• Selected classic or international cocktails
• Non-alcoholic cocktails and mixed drinks
• Spirits (whisky, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, brandy - one brand per type)
• House wines (red, white, sparkling, rosè)
• Draft beer Heineken and bottled beer Heineken*
• Soft drinks from the fountain, canned soft drinks, fruit juices by the glass and bottled
• Bottled Mineral Water
• Classic hot drinks (espresso, cappuccino, caffèlatte, hot tea, hot chocolate)
• Beverage gratuities included

(Saudi visa not required if staying onboard in Jeddah / Egypt visa required)

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PFC TEAM READY ON 02920 619961 | DEPOSIT £250

(I don't work for them :-) I am a solo cruiser and have booked 10+ times with them and they have been great to work with)

Rosa_Damascena

I wouldn't touch MSC with a bargepole.

motorguy

Rosa_Damascena said:

I wouldn't touch MSC with a bargepole.

We've done two with them so far - Virtuosa and World Europa, and have another one booked on Euribia.

Loved them both.

What issue have you had with them that has led to such an extreme view?

shykins

Ambassador have a couple of cruises that cover both Xmas and New year.    they are pretty good for solos,  tho most of their cruisers are  probably 50 plus 

NoodleDoodleMan

If you are all good pals - you might want to share a cabin - to reduce cost.

There are deals for 3 or 4 sharing same stateroom whenever we've cruised.

KonkyWonky

Lots of cruise lines now offer solo cabins, typically on their larger ships. Although they are neat they are generally priced well as there is no requirement for a solo supplement, which is typically charged on any other cabin grade.

10 night cruises aren't the norm. You will be drastically reducing your options if you aren't prepared to do a week which will mean missing out on either Xmas or NY.

£1500 sounds tight for a cruise over the holiday period, particularly if that includes flights, drinks package etc.

As has been said by another poster, I wouldn't go near MSC with a bargepole after being stung previously. That's just my opinion though, they might have something that meets your needs.