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luckybluesman · 07-24-2009, 01:33 AM

Maybe I have this wrong. It would not be the first time. When I check the Princes site it shows a reservation for 2 inside (Nov) 10 days costs 981 per person including taxes. The price for the same room for 3 is 700 more.

stanford's girl · 07-24-2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by luckybluesman

Maybe I have this wrong. It would not be the first time. When I check the Princes site it shows a reservation for 2 inside (Nov) 10 days costs 981 per person including taxes. The price for the same room for 3 is 700 more.

They booked a balcony. It's more expensive but they can each get some alone time on the balcony, while the baby is sleeping in the cabin.

stanford's girl · 07-24-2009, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by houch

but that would make me stop breast feeding.

Teeth are what made me decide to give up breast feeding!!! LOLOL

Char · 07-24-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by luckybluesman

Maybe I have this wrong. It would not be the first time. When I check the Princes site it shows a reservation for 2 inside (Nov) 10 days costs 981 per person including taxes. The price for the same room for 3 is 700 more.

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Originally Posted by stanford's girl

They booked a balcony. It's more expensive but they can each get some alone time on the balcony, while the baby is sleeping in the cabin.

Janice, from what Luckybluesman wrote about the price of an inside, it sounds like they ARE paying the reduced 3rd person fare. A balcony cabin is much more expensive than an inside. Perhaps they didn't realize that the price they got WAS a reduced 3rd person rate.

reggierail · 07-24-2009, 12:20 PM

I think the point is that even if it is a reduced rate for third passenger in the cabin, the cost is the same for an infant or an adult.

Char · 07-24-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by reggierail

I think the point is that even if it is a reduced rate for third passenger in the cabin, the cost is the same for an infant or an adult.

Got it!

sue miller · 07-24-2009, 01:01 PM

That is a given and has always been that way on several lines. I understand that Mom is part of the wedding party and had no choice of the line booked. Another line would have solved that problem. As far as time alone, sounds like some are related, also friends. Maybe some will offer to help so they get time for themselves also

Courtney901 · 07-24-2009, 05:24 PM

Hi everyone! I am the one that is taking my baby in the cruise at 7 months...

Just like reggie said the point of what my aunt was saying is that they are charging the same rate for my 7 month old who cant utilize the amenities as the would an adult. I think there should be a reduced children fare.

In regards to the comment about taking my child on a cruise I dont understand what the problem is. My daughter is very happy and well behaved and if she was fussy or cranky we would be in our room and not out with the other passangers, hence why we booked a balcony.

I wouldnt quit breastfeeding so I could go on vacation and we are taking her because she is our family and she is too little to leave. JMO

My in-laws are sailing with us to help so my hubbs and I get alone time but we are looking forward to traveling with her...

stanford's girl · 07-24-2009, 06:11 PM

Love you Courtney!!!

sue miller · 07-24-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Courtney901

Hi everyone! I am the one that is taking my baby in the cruise at 7 months...

Just like reggie said the point of what my aunt was saying is that they are charging the same rate for my 7 month old who cant utilize the amenities as the would an adult. I think there should be a reduced children fare.

In regards to the comment about taking my child on a cruise I dont understand what the problem is. My daughter is very happy and well behaved and if she was fussy or cranky we would be in our room and not out with the other passangers, hence why we booked a balcony.

I wouldnt quit breastfeeding so I could go on vacation and we are taking her because she is our family and she is too little to leave. JMO

My in-laws are sailing with us to help so my hubbs and I get alone time but we are looking forward to traveling with her...

Awesome, glad you are going to have some spare time. We have sailed with Grandchildren, one at the age of 2 and others were 5, 8, and 11.. We did not have backup and I had no regrets. The crew was awesome to all of them, and it was fun for us to see it through their eyes.

I understand you wishing the pricing was different, but in the future as mentioned above, there are lines that have a cheaper rate, sorry it wasn't this line. Have a wonderful cruise.