Mark
I have just taken down my frame pool as fed up not being able to use it as always cold , am looking at getting a hot tub , but am worried about the cost ,Buying its ok , have budget of 3.000-5.000 , am only looking at a single pump 2-4 seat-er , nothing huge , maybe 3kw heater , every Hot tub shop I go to tels me 50p -70p a day max , yet people that have them that I know are telling me 30 pound a week , anyone got a hot tub and how much is it costing a week / month to run ? , Im aware size and model will vary in running cost but just after a ruff idea to see if its gonna be affordable ( I live in the uk )
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From my own experience, this was difficult to answer until after I got it... there's quite a few variables, but how often you use it and in what seasons seems to be the most significant contributor for me, which I didn't know until after the installation. So, anticipate it will cost more than the salespersons tell you, as I should have. I'm in the US, northeast. We use our in-ground, 5-person, 2-pump tub year-round, mostly in winter (there's nothing like chillin' in a hot tub with frost in your hair, or, even better, a little snow!), so I run it in "standard" mode all day, maybe 3 to 5C below comfy temp to minimize heat up time. We turn the temp down in summer and use it mostly during the day to cool off (we also opted for the tub rather than a pool) -- besides, its usually too warm/muggy at night to use hot anyway -- so I run it in "economy" mode. Based on that, my electric usage runs about US$100 to 150 per month (sorry, not sure what the corresponding kW-h value is).
Other costs you have to consider... the filter will need periodic replacement, and those little nozzles and trim items are not cheap to replace, they will wear out after a few years if it's running a lot. The pump won't last forever either, so figure on eventual replacement of that as well (plus installation fee). One of my two pumps went after 5 years, and the other in 6 (leaky shaft bearings).
In the end, mine is a bit expensive to operate and maintain, but the cost is justified in my eyes 'cause I just love the tranquil outdoor soak, and it has excellent entertainment factor for when friends come over.
From my own experience, this was difficult to answer until after I got it... there's quite a few variables, but how often you use it and in what seasons seems to be the most significant contributor for me, which I didn't know until after the installation. So, anticipate it will cost more than the salespersons tell you, as I should have. I'm in the US, northeast. We use our in-ground, 5-person, 2-pump tub year-round, mostly in winter (there's nothing like chillin' in a hot tub with frost in your hair, or, even better, a little snow!), so I run it in "standard" mode all day, maybe 3 to 5C below comfy temp to minimize heat up time. We turn the temp down in summer and use it mostly during the day to cool off (we also opted for the tub rather than a pool) -- besides, its usually too warm/muggy at night to use hot anyway -- so I run it in "economy" mode. Based on that, my electric usage runs about US$100 to 150 per month (sorry, not sure what the corresponding kW-h value is).
Other costs you have to consider... the filter will need periodic replacement, and those little nozzles and trim items are not cheap to replace, they will wear out after a few years if it's running a lot. The pump won't last forever either, so figure on eventual replacement of that as well (plus installation fee). One of my two pumps went after 5 years, and the other in 6 (leaky shaft bearings).
In the end, mine is a bit expensive to operate and maintain, but the cost is justified in my eyes 'cause I just love the tranquil outdoor soak, and it has excellent entertainment factor for when friends come over.
What is the cheapest cruise from charleston SC?
Kevin
Hi,
My wife and I are on an extreme budget. We are looking for the cheapest cruise from Charleston SC. We live in Raleigh nc and would be happy to go anywhere...but I think Charleston's port would make the most sense. Can you give me your opinion on what would be the best price/trip for these dates:
Leave around March 30, 2013 And come back to U.S. around April 5th 2013
I would love any advice. We had a friend that was talking about a cheap cruise but can't seem to find anything really cheap. Any advice??? Thank you in advance!
Answer
I live in Raleigh also and my advice is first forget trying to get a cheap last minute cruise; there is no such thing. Most cruises sell out and the price generally goes up and not down as you get close to the sail date. It's not at all like booking an airplane or train ticket.
When we cruise we drive to Florida, always a day early so as not to miss our cruise because of some last minute mishaps. We stay about an hour north of the port so that we can find the cheapest room and so that on cruise day we have just an hour or two drive to get to the port. From Raleigh to Port Canaveral is about a 10 to 12 hour drive and once there your options will be Royal Caribbean (2 ships), Disney (very expensive), and Carnival. ( http://www.portcanaveral.com/cruising/cruising.php )
Your options for lower priced cruises go way up when you drive to Florida because there are more ports (Jacksonville, Port Canaveral, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, and Tampa) AND there are more cruise lines which mean more competition and generally better prices. ( http://www.porteverglades.org/cruises.php ) ( http://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/cruise-main.asp ) The drive from Raleigh to Ft Lauderdale and Miami is about 13 hours but not so bad if you split it up doing most one day and then a couple hours or so the next. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE TO THE PORT ON YOUR CRUISE DAY. You MUST be on the ship no later than 90 minutes before the scheduled departure time and they do close the check-in booths.
I am an experienced cruiser; cruise 2 or 3, sometimes 4 times a year and found that driving to Florida is way cheaper than flying, even with gasoline prices and hotel costs. Yes you could drive about 6 hours to Baltimore, Md but then you'll get one of Royal Caribbean cruise line's older ships and the same for Carnival. The BEST and newest ships sail from Port Canaveral, Ft Lauderdale, and Miami.
Yes you could drive to the ports in New York and New Jersey but that from Raleigh is also about a 12 hour drive with LOTS of traffic and tolls. The selection of ships is much wider than Baltimore but still not like going to Florida. When you drive to the ports they all have parking right by the ship, prices range from about $15 to $25 a day depending upon the port. The prices for parking are generally listed on the port web site. Figure about $100 to $125 for parking by the ship for a 7-day cruise
You also get the best price by look for deals vs a specific date as you have indicated. Prices of cruses can vary by hundreds for the exact same cruise on different dates. So the BEST price may be a week or two, or a month, after your selected date.
Regardless of which cruise line or ship you select the things that are included are pretty much the same. The price of your cruise includes your cabin, all meals (including breakfast, lunch dinner, snacks and free room service), free admissions to all shows and entertainment, and free use of all facilities on ship like the pools, hots tubs, gym, disco, etc,. The things that you will have to pay for are gratuities (tips) alcoholic drinks and soft drinks, photos that you want, any tours from the ship you want to take, spa services like massages, and internet service. Gratuities will be about $12.00 per day per person and cover the cabin steward, waiter and assistant and the Matre'd.. Other tips are added to drink orders at a rate of 15%. You can book a 7-day cruise for about $750 to $800 per person. Shorter 3 or 4 day cruises are less.
I live in Raleigh also and my advice is first forget trying to get a cheap last minute cruise; there is no such thing. Most cruises sell out and the price generally goes up and not down as you get close to the sail date. It's not at all like booking an airplane or train ticket.
When we cruise we drive to Florida, always a day early so as not to miss our cruise because of some last minute mishaps. We stay about an hour north of the port so that we can find the cheapest room and so that on cruise day we have just an hour or two drive to get to the port. From Raleigh to Port Canaveral is about a 10 to 12 hour drive and once there your options will be Royal Caribbean (2 ships), Disney (very expensive), and Carnival. ( http://www.portcanaveral.com/cruising/cruising.php )
Your options for lower priced cruises go way up when you drive to Florida because there are more ports (Jacksonville, Port Canaveral, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, and Tampa) AND there are more cruise lines which mean more competition and generally better prices. ( http://www.porteverglades.org/cruises.php ) ( http://www.miamidade.gov/portmiami/cruise-main.asp ) The drive from Raleigh to Ft Lauderdale and Miami is about 13 hours but not so bad if you split it up doing most one day and then a couple hours or so the next. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE TO THE PORT ON YOUR CRUISE DAY. You MUST be on the ship no later than 90 minutes before the scheduled departure time and they do close the check-in booths.
I am an experienced cruiser; cruise 2 or 3, sometimes 4 times a year and found that driving to Florida is way cheaper than flying, even with gasoline prices and hotel costs. Yes you could drive about 6 hours to Baltimore, Md but then you'll get one of Royal Caribbean cruise line's older ships and the same for Carnival. The BEST and newest ships sail from Port Canaveral, Ft Lauderdale, and Miami.
Yes you could drive to the ports in New York and New Jersey but that from Raleigh is also about a 12 hour drive with LOTS of traffic and tolls. The selection of ships is much wider than Baltimore but still not like going to Florida. When you drive to the ports they all have parking right by the ship, prices range from about $15 to $25 a day depending upon the port. The prices for parking are generally listed on the port web site. Figure about $100 to $125 for parking by the ship for a 7-day cruise
You also get the best price by look for deals vs a specific date as you have indicated. Prices of cruses can vary by hundreds for the exact same cruise on different dates. So the BEST price may be a week or two, or a month, after your selected date.
Regardless of which cruise line or ship you select the things that are included are pretty much the same. The price of your cruise includes your cabin, all meals (including breakfast, lunch dinner, snacks and free room service), free admissions to all shows and entertainment, and free use of all facilities on ship like the pools, hots tubs, gym, disco, etc,. The things that you will have to pay for are gratuities (tips) alcoholic drinks and soft drinks, photos that you want, any tours from the ship you want to take, spa services like massages, and internet service. Gratuities will be about $12.00 per day per person and cover the cabin steward, waiter and assistant and the Matre'd.. Other tips are added to drink orders at a rate of 15%. You can book a 7-day cruise for about $750 to $800 per person. Shorter 3 or 4 day cruises are less.
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