dalsti Posted February 24, 2010 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2010 MIAMI, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines is reporting record wave season bookings, with strong reservations activity for 2010 departures. As a result of the strong booking volumes, a general price increase will be implemented effective March 22 for all summer sailings in June, July and August. For the period of Jan. 1 through Feb. 21, 2010, bookings were at unprecedented levels for the line's 22 ships which operate three- to 15-day voyages from a variety of convenient North American home ports. Carnival President and CEO Gerry Cahill said, "We're seeing significantly increased volume as consumers are taking advantage of the incredible value that a Carnival cruise provides. And while pricing hasn't fully recovered to 2008 levels, we are increasing prices and will implement an across-the-board increase effective March 22." He said that the price increases will vary by departure date but will be up to 5 percent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted February 24, 2010 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yes, John Heald just posted this news on his Blog this morning.... book by March 22 to avoid the 5% increase. We have 5 to book for the rest of 2010....so I need to get busy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted February 24, 2010 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I booked my July 2010 cruise the day it opened for booking. lol. (But I can't do a ticker because we all have macs and tickers don't work with mac... bummer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remharri Posted February 24, 2010 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yes, John Heald just posted this news on his Blog this morning.... book by March 22 to avoid the 5% increase. We have 5 to book for the rest of 2010....so I need to get busy!!! You have 5 cruises to book for the rest of this year?!?! I wish I was as lucky as you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted February 24, 2010 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Typical sales pitch....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted February 24, 2010 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Yes, John Heald just posted this news on his Blog this morning.... book by March 22 to avoid the 5% increase. We have 5 to book for the rest of 2010....so I need to get busy!!! All 5 are for June, July & August? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bplazo Posted February 24, 2010 #7 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Maybe this is just a ploy for everyone to start booking cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted February 24, 2010 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Maybe this is just a ploy for everyone to start booking cruises. ;)......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyleduck Posted February 24, 2010 #9 Share Posted February 24, 2010 This is nothing more than a cute little marketing ploy to try to jump-start demand. Tell people that they're going to raise prices in a month, so that everyone will book today, thus justifying the price increase. I hope that everyone recognizes this ploy for what it is, so they don't make any rash financial decisions. If you were planning to book a cruise within the next month, then continue with your plan, and if you weren't, then continue with that plan. Don't let a marketing strategy cause you to mess with your financial plans. Happy cruising to all! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted February 24, 2010 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Typical sales pitch....... I agree. The one I have booked for July 2010 just came down $30.00pp 2 weeks ago?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfcSupport Posted February 24, 2010 #11 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I booked a cruise in January for July and the cost has already gone up $300 total for three of us. I was fed up with the horrific weather in the Northeast and a Caribbean cruise sounded really good to me. Curious if alot of others did this as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbjl24 Posted February 24, 2010 #12 Share Posted February 24, 2010 How is this any different than any other summer? Rates are always ridiculous this time of year. Some people are being reeled in; hook, line and sinker. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerooveride Posted February 24, 2010 #13 Share Posted February 24, 2010 5% on a $600 booking is $30. While I would rather have this money to spend on board, $30 is not a deal breaker to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumbles Posted February 24, 2010 #14 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Maybe this is just a ploy for everyone to start booking cruises. Yes, but their stock is up $1+ today because of the news of "record bookings during wave season"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going2cruz Posted February 24, 2010 #15 Share Posted February 24, 2010 MIAMI, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines is reporting record wave season bookings, with strong reservations activity for 2010 departures. As a result of the strong booking volumes, a general price increase will be implemented effective March 22 for all summer sailings in June, July and August. For the period of Jan. 1 through Feb. 21, 2010, bookings were at unprecedented levels for the line's 22 ships which operate three- to 15-day voyages from a variety of convenient North American home ports. Carnival President and CEO Gerry Cahill said, "We're seeing significantly increased volume as consumers are taking advantage of the incredible value that a Carnival cruise provides. And while pricing hasn't fully recovered to 2008 levels, we are increasing prices and will implement an across-the-board increase effective March 22." He said that the price increases will vary by departure date but will be up to 5 percent. Please....then why are the spring break cruise prices still dropping!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise, J.D. Posted February 24, 2010 #16 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Sounds like the typical sales pitch, but for the summer cruises I've been watching the prices have risen a substantial amount from the beginning of the year. The current prices are also well above the prices I saw last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegNRay Posted February 24, 2010 #17 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Maybe this is just a ploy for everyone to start booking cruises. Bingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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