ShakeDownCruise Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 So I'm curious who else is going on any of the Thanksgiving weekend cruises on Indy, Navigator and Brilliance? A Royal Caribbean Blog role call of sorts for these 3 cruises! I'll be traveling with my wife and two kids (6 & 4). I was booked on Indy, cancelled it about 45 days ago and rebooked today. I paid about $1000 less than my original reservation but I did go from 2 rooms to 1 room with a family of 4. Apples to apples savings was about $500-600. I've never been on a cruise ship on an actual holiday so I was curious if anyone has any memorable experiences from cruises in their past that sailed on Thanksgiving or any other actual major holidays. Zobertlab, MylesDots, Xobertlab and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHStoneman Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 I would never ever book another "holiday" cruise. Prices are higher, they are filled with hubbub not found with school in session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatMe Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 We sailed over the New Year Holiday 2014 and had a wonderful experience. My sister is a high school teacher which hasoccasionally made it necessary to travel on holidays. The party for the new year was fantasic, fire works at sea. It was all great. I did however get wearly of the holiday/Christmas music played for the entire voyage. That said we prefer to cruise in off peak time when it it less expensive. UkuleleCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRC Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 I'll be on the 11nt Thanksgiving sailing on Serenade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psakid Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Family and Friends (6) will be on the Harmony of the Seas Western Caribbean (Nov. 19-26). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 I'll be on Adventure of the Seas starting Nov. 19th for a Thanksgiving cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 I did Thanksgiving on Brilliance last year and enjoyed it. Got sucked back into "doing the family thing" this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 I did Thanksgiving on Brilliance last year and enjoyed it. Got sucked back into "doing the family thing" this year. You simply need you reframe the narrative: subject back in doing the family thing on a cruise this year. Tell them it's for the (INSIDER) children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 As someone who has cooked for 50 people on a thanksgiving and someone who has cruised on thanksgiving... cruising on thanksgiving is the best. No food prep and no cleanup and plenty of places for that post meal nap. Enjoy! DavidSodapop, UkuleleCruiser, DocLC and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfaninfl Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Brilliance for Thanksgiving this year...did Brilliance over Christmas three years ago (our first cruise) and loved every minute of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 On Adventure this Thanksgiving, will be our 7th in a row at sea. I would say the biggest attraction has been not having to cook & clean but still getting to enjoy the turkey day fixings as well as sitting poolside to watch the football slate. It now appears though that RCI has decided to implement holiday pricing for 2017 for thanksgiving, curious to see if that brings new benefits to the table or just a premium price in which case our tradition is coming to an end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 Thanksgiving on a cruise ship is amazing IMHO. We have been sailing the holiday for the past decade. We will miss 2016 because our newborn is too young to sail but look forward to Harmony for Thanksgiving 2017! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UkuleleCruiser Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 We sailed over the New Year Holiday 2014 and had a wonderful experience. My sister is a high school teacher which hasoccasionally made it necessary to travel on holidays. The party for the new year was fantasic, fire works at sea. It was all great. I did however get wearly of the holiday/Christmas music played for the entire voyage. That said we prefer to cruise in off peak time when it it less expensive. We have 12/26 sailing on the Liberty this year. Very excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I'm on Indy this Thanksgiving as well. I've cruised over x-mas on NCL, I don't recall doing any other major holiday sailings. To us it was an easy decision, we're taking a 4 night cruise at a great rate without using any vacation. CruisingKat(Kathy) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted November 2, 2016 Report Share Posted November 2, 2016 I've done two New Years sailings and have a third next year and have done one Easter sailing. The added events are always a nice perk as is the special dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidSodapop Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 We are going on Vision out of Venice on the 19th and I'm so glad to travel on the holidays---we have done it for years (albeit not cruising) I cannot wait I just wonder if we like to actually cruise (which I suspect we will) if I will be able to book another one for the next holiday (Xmas). For someone who hasn't cruised I love this web blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 We are going on Vision out of Venice on the 19th and I'm so glad to travel on the holidays---we have done it for years (albeit not cruising) I cannot wait I just wonder if we like to actually cruise (which I suspect we will) if I will be able to book another one for the next holiday (Xmas). For someone who hasn't cruised I love this web blog. If you do end up enjoying it, consider booking your next cruise onboard for some added perks. Also keep in mind that some of Royal's newer ships are very different and more like resort hotels if that's something you think you might want to try in the future. DavidSodapop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Also keep in mind that the 2 most expensive weeks to cruise (any line) are Christmas week and New Year's. In contrast, some of the LEAST expensive weeks to cruise are those between Thanksgiving and Christmas (early Dec.). I absolutely love cruising for Christmas but it is expensive ! donolog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard05 Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 We headed out on Navigator on 11/23 for four days....can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Also keep in mind that the 2 most expensive weeks to cruise (any line) are Christmas week and New Year's. In contrast, some of the LEAST expensive weeks to cruise are those between Thanksgiving and Christmas (early Dec.). I absolutely love cruising for Christmas but it is expensive ! I've had good luck by booking 18 months at or about 3 months out for New Years, but YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Royal has now implemented premium pricing for Thanksgiving week as well as the Christmas and New Year weeks. MylesDots, Xobertlab and Wliampl 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Royal has now implemented premium pricing for Thanksgiving week as well as the Christmas and New Year weeks. This all varies by sailing, and is adjusted as needed, but as a frame of reference, on Indy, I paid $941 (tax in) for a verandah GTY (ended up w/ Superior). That also included a $25 OBC. Bev package is $44/day on that sailing, so that was on the lowest end as well. Not too bad IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Sorry wasn't clear in what I meant. When the 2017 schedule was rolled out , every Thanksgiving week cruise was priced higher than the same cruise on the same ship right before and right after Thanksgiving. From then on the prices have fluctuated with supply/demand/sale of the day but it was clear at schedule roll out that they had decided to start the Thanksgiving week at a premium. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenismynextcruise Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Anthem sailing on 11/20. Really looking forward to the new holiday tradition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prtoth1 Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Hi, I have never done a Thanksgiving cruise and there are 11 of us going I am so excited that I don't have to think about cooking dinner and get to relax. Foe our family we had thaksgiving dinner on Sayurday during the Ohio state and team up north football game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Royal has now implemented premium pricing for Thanksgiving week as well as the Christmas and New Year weeks. I booked onboard the same cruise we were on jticarruthers, same ship and cabins. Price is 25% higher than last year (gee, that 25% FCC is really doing a lot for me). I'm shopping around now and may be cancelling. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I already have freedom OTS reserved, strongly considering dumping it for Norwegian getaway. Freedom is 6 nights $2300 for 3 pax. Getaway is 7 nights $3200 but included drinks packages for 2, prepaid grats for 2 and about $100 more in obc from ta than freedom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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