DTC Posted August 14, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I know if you book with a CC group, you can get reduced deposit, but I'm under the assumption you can't book a specific state room. Maybe I'm wrong. Princess is having an awesome sale right now where our family of 3 can book a cruise for 2011 and only put down $200, total, not pp. The only problem is that the cruise is $1000 more than a comparable one on Carnival. Just wondering, if in the past, Carnival has ever had reduced deposit specials??? I would love to get another one in the works. I like to have a lot to look forward to!!;) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 14, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 14, 2009 RCL also has WOW sales, for $100 pp deposits and OBC if you are interested in that kind of booking. Iv never seen a reduced deposit sale on Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted August 14, 2009 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Even the group cruises sponsered by CC do not offer reduced deposits to solo cruisers. Never understood that. What difference does it make if someone is traveling with someone else or not? They are already getting up to twice as much from the solo cruiser.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canjay95 Posted August 14, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 14, 2009 If you book 5 cabins or more you can ask for a reduced deposit. They reduced ours to $50.00 per person with the rest being due 3 months later. It really helped with getting people to go having the lower deposit. $200 a person is pretty steep for some of our friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbayer Posted August 14, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I've booked thru my TA for 2 different cruises that are a year out for $25 dep, and i'm going solo. I don't know how she manages it, but maybe cause we go as a group of about 35 of us ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted August 14, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 14, 2009 A reduced deposit would really help me out. I want to book a cruise for 2011, but all my money is tied up with a 2010 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted August 14, 2009 #7 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Yes, sometimes Carnival apparently does offer specials on deposits. Our PVP called us about one last month. But I would think that it is not frequent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted August 14, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I have never seen Carnival offer reduced deposits.......I have however see RCCL offer this quite often with their wow sales as firefly mentioned........ Maybe check out RCCL sailings? Also as DTC mentioned Princess has some really great deals........ Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted August 14, 2009 #9 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I like Carnival but I don't like their deposit policy. Wish it was less. I was doing some "exploratory" pricing for Nov 2010. Cruise would be $605 and they want $300 deposit! Another was $500 on a $1268 cruise. I think 25% would be a a fair amount for a deposit but 40-50% when booking so far out is more than I want to give Carnival for such a long period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTC Posted August 14, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I did call Royal Caribbean this morning and was told that the deposit on a 7 day cruise was $250/pp. Same as Carnival. I'm sure they run specials on reduced deposits, as I've seen it, but apparently not right now. Boy I wish that Princess cruise wasn't $1000 more, I'd really like to book it.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted August 14, 2009 #11 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I did call Royal Caribbean this morning and was told that the deposit on a 7 day cruise was $250/pp. Same as Carnival. I'm sure they run specials on reduced deposits, as I've seen it, but apparently not right now.Boy I wish that Princess cruise wasn't $1000 more, I'd really like to book it.:mad: You are looking at 2011......you have plenty of time.....wait and watch for the sales......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTC Posted August 14, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Yeah, 2011. Crazy I know, but I like to have vacations to look forward to. I have until today to book the Princess if we want to......such decisions!! Anyone have any bad stuff to say about Princess so I change my mind???:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LornaT Posted August 14, 2009 #13 Share Posted August 14, 2009 If your booking direct with Carnival drop me a line and I'll give you a little tip I found out about years ago. Lorna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted August 14, 2009 #14 Share Posted August 14, 2009 If your booking direct with Carnival drop me a line and I'll give you a little tip I found out about years ago.Lorna Lorna, share with all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted August 14, 2009 #15 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Anyone have any bad stuff to say about Princess so I change my mind???:rolleyes: Their cheeseburgers were pretty bad on the Sapphire! Otherwise, no! :D (Though I had a great time they are not $1,000 better than Carnival for a similar itinerary however) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted August 14, 2009 #16 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Lorna, share with all of us. Yeah really! I have two cruises in mind I'd book if the deposit was less! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vencruz Posted August 14, 2009 #17 Share Posted August 14, 2009 If you book 5 cabins or more you can ask for a reduced deposit. They reduced ours to $50.00 per person with the rest being due 3 months later. It really helped with getting people to go having the lower deposit. $200 a person is pretty steep for some of our friends. So much misinformation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vencruz Posted August 14, 2009 #18 Share Posted August 14, 2009 If your booking direct with Carnival drop me a line and I'll give you a little tip I found out about years ago.Lorna Yeah, i want to know your secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted August 14, 2009 #19 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Yeah, 2011. Crazy I know, but I like to have vacations to look forward to.I have until today to book the Princess if we want to......such decisions!! Anyone have any bad stuff to say about Princess so I change my mind???:rolleyes: Which Princess ship? I have to say the Crown was my favorite cruise to date...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenh1127 Posted August 14, 2009 #20 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Share with me too! I would love to book a cruise now for Mar cuz the price is going up but dh doesnt get his "productivity check" until end of Nov. I have to make final pymt on Nov cruise soon so I dont have the $1250 dep for 5 people. Wish I knew a way to book it now for less and pay it off completely with his check. :rolleyes::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTC Posted August 14, 2009 Author #21 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Ok, my deadline is over, and .................................... I didn't do it. Yes, it was the Crown and Carnival does have the same itinerary. I just couldn't justify the $1000 plus insurance price difference. I'm going to email the other poster to find out the "secret" and I'll share!!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootsiebit Posted August 14, 2009 #22 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Ok, my deadline is over, and ....................................I didn't do it. Yes, it was the Crown and Carnival does have the same itinerary. I just couldn't justify the $1000 plus insurance price difference. I'm going to email the other poster to find out the "secret" and I'll share!!;) Cool...that is very kind of you!!! I too want to book a cruise but think the deposit is a lot at one time for Carnival to be holding....Thanks!!!:D Tootsie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canjay95 Posted August 14, 2009 #23 Share Posted August 14, 2009 So much misinformation. How is this misinformation when we booked and I have the contract in my hand with the exact information I posted. I think you are the one who might be misinformed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted August 14, 2009 #24 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Ok, my deadline is over, and ....................................I didn't do it. Yes, it was the Crown and Carnival does have the same itinerary. I just couldn't justify the $1000 plus insurance price difference. I'm going to email the other poster to find out the "secret" and I'll share!!;) I will let you in on a little secret......Princess prices go up and down just like Carnival and I would be willing to bet if you wait you can get that crown waaay cheaper then that;) But I know you are in a hurry to book for 2011, so good luck on whatever you choose........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTC Posted August 14, 2009 Author #25 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I'm waiting......very impatiently, might I add. I'm not set on Princess, I would prefer Carnival, but that $200 deposit, total for 3, was very enticing!! And you know they'll NEVER have another offer like that!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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