I think that's coincidental. The cruise lines are seeing a lot of pent-up demand and feel they can get the higher prices.I've noticed that since they lifted the vaccine requirements and loosened testing requirements, prices are definitely higher.
I haven't been looking at prices lately, but geez they seem expensive now?! Did I miss something?
I think that's coincidental. The cruise lines are seeing a lot of pent-up demand and feel they can get the higher prices.
that definitely played a role, but not just that.I've noticed that since they lifted the vaccine requirements and loosened testing requirements, prices are definitely higher.
Just an FYI: I’m fully vaxxed and got Covid after BOTH my last two cruises! So did Spouse. Has nothing to do with the general post but figure it’s an interesting factoid. (I’m super careful too, so is he, being retired medical professional.)that definitely played a role, but not just that.
If you remove vaccine requirements, you increase your pool of potential customers, so demand will increase.
on top of that, you have people trying to go back on doing vacations, demand will increase.
What are you looking at that seems expensive?I haven't been looking at prices lately, but geez they seem expensive now?! Did I miss something?
Looks like we'll be on the same Bermuda cruise. I have 3 cruises booked right now (Christmas 22, June and July). This one is the only one that has dropped in price since I booked. I was able to call and upgrade to a better room category last week and knock almost 200 off the price.Prices are up significantly but there are still deals to be had. We just booked a Bermuda 5 night for June that was very affordable on the Liberty. We also are planning to book the Canadian 4 night after to make it a 9 night.
It’s not the trip that we would normally take but it is affordable compared to the rising prices.
My wife and I are just recovering from Covid after a 7 night sailing. We have another scheduled in March and Ive considered canceling it. I guess I’ll wait awhile and see.Just an FYI: I’m fully vaxxed and got Covid after BOTH my last two cruises! So did Spouse. Has nothing to do with the general post but figure it’s an interesting factoid. (I’m super careful too, so is he, being retired medical professional.)
we just got off a 4 night cruise on navigator and we had a total party of 32. None of us have covid and we feel great. we have been home for a week.Just an FYI: I’m fully vaxxed and got Covid after BOTH my last two cruises! So did Spouse. Has nothing to do with the general post but figure it’s an interesting factoid. (I’m super careful too, so is he, being retired medical professional.)
Very good point!I've noticed that since they lifted the vaccine requirements and loosened testing requirements, prices are definitely higher.
This is a good point for sure!All your answers have merit but don’t forget the significantly increased price of fuel. These are not solar powered ships and someone- the consumer- has to pay. We had 5 RCI cruises cancelled during the pandemic so, since last Oct. ‘21 we’ve been playing catch-up just like a lot of other people. Increased demand, higher fuel prices = higher cruise prices.
I can't remember what I was looking at when I posted this (my apologies) - very embarrassing to say, but lots of good points above.What are you looking at that seems expensive?
There's no question that the loosening on COVD restrictions in regards to boarding have increased demand which will drive supply and then cost but I have seen some really good prices on some of the "older" ships (Brilliance, Liberty, Mariner, etc) or less common ports (Galveston). Demand is not back to pre-pandemic levels so the fleet definitely has availability but demand is growing and prices will as well.
Yep, we just returned from a $99 three-night on Independence of the Seas.Prices are up significantly but there are still deals to be had ...
incredible, and great find!Yep, we just returned from a $99 three-night on Independence of the Seas.