Italy52 Posted April 19, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Newbie to Celebrity and have a question. We have already paid our cruise in full. If the price of our cabin has dropped, does Celebrity refund the money or give you a cabin credit? Just wondering, I know other lines some times make adjustments for price drops. Thanks in advance for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubinof Posted April 19, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Usually, you must contact your travel agent with the information, that you have seen a price drop. Yes, Celebrity will adjust, if you notice the difference. RUBINOF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwb Posted April 19, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 19, 2004 It is prety rare that prices would drop. And when they do, it tends to be for a specific cabin category or is in some other way applicable to only a few existing bookings. It is not to the cruise line's benefit to discourage early bookings, so any price drop generally applies to earlier bookings. I strongly suspect that the price won't drop. Celebrity is running slightly over 100% capacity on average, so there's no compelling financial reason to drop prices as they get closer to the cruise date. Of course if you are dealing with a travel agent, then the actual total price you are charged may be different from Celebrity's price, since agents can take smaller commissions to make a sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbnjod Posted April 19, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 19, 2004 I disagree, we've recieved several price drops, our ta checks frequently, even after the price is pd in full. Sometimes it happens sometimes it doesnt---your chances are better the farther in advance it it booked. Celebrity Century Millenium Thanksgiving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted April 19, 2004 Author #5 Share Posted April 19, 2004 herbnjod In our particular case, the cruise is paid in full and the trip is in June. When you received your adjustment after it was paid in full, did it come in the form of a shipboard credit, or a credit to your credit card? Thanks in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted April 19, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 19, 2004 There was a period of time after 9-11 when prices were dropping on a regular basis. Now, however, the ships seem to be fully booked on a regular basis and prices are going up rather than coming down as the cruise date nears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvcruzin Posted April 19, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 19, 2004 I've had a price adustment done 8 days out before. It doesn't hurt to ask. Maureen Princess Sun 2/27/2005 8 cruises to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richkinkade Posted April 21, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 21, 2004 How do you run above 100% capacity on a cruise? Who do you make sleep in the dining room? Where do they keep their clothes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich&Natalia Posted April 21, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Good question. I would also like to know. It's not like an airline where you can bump someone to a later flight. Is this why they offer guarantee cabins? -Rich 'til I'm back on the Galaxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardencat Posted April 21, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 21, 2004 I'm just guessing but could it be because some cabins can sleep three or four but the ship is considered 100% if they have double occupancy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNTKP Posted April 21, 2004 #11 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Italy52 As others have posted, I've never seen prices drop as the departure date approaches. I fact, I noticed an intersting item yesterday; while checking the Celebrity site for SS rooms, their rate is currently $2,700.00 pp for the room alone (Mille 11/07 transatlantic), an increase over the previous rate of $2,425.00 pp (a rate that still shows on Travelocity). They used to be the same!! Interesting TnT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal's boy Posted April 21, 2004 #12 Share Posted April 21, 2004 From past experience, if there is a price drop after full payment is made but before you receive your paperwork, they (Celebrity) will apply a credit to your credit card. However, you must bring it to the attention of Celebrity either directly or through your travel agent. They, obviously, will not credit you if they don't have to. Price drops still happen. I would keep an eye open until you receive your paperwork. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted April 21, 2004 Author #13 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Michael, thank you for answering my question. You gave me the facts and not assumptions. I appreciate your help very much. TNTKP Prices do drop from time to time. I know it is rare, but it can occur. If you look at some of the posts above, you will see that it has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted April 21, 2004 #14 Share Posted April 21, 2004 It's definitely possible, but not as likely as it was the last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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