My cruise is selling cheap now, can I do anything?

[adira]

My dh and I purchased our cruise way back in November. I was looking at future cruises (Even though we haven't even gone on this one, yet! I already need another vacation! Ha! :o) and I saw that the cruise we booked is selling on a travel site for about 1/2 what we paid.

 

I saw this on Expedia and we booked the cruise ourselves through Travelocity.

 

Is there anything I can do now? Any advice from you seasoned pros would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[adira]

I see that on the Carnival website, it's virtually the same as what we paid. Does that make a difference?

[blondietink]

If you booked using the Early Saver rate, you would be able to get some on board credit for the price difference. However, if you didn't book early saver rates, then I think you are out of luck. You could always try and call Travelocity to see if they will do anything for you.

[welldone60]

I think what you are seeing on Expedia is misleading. Carnival does not let TA's discount cruises. Some TA's offer OBC by giving up some of there commission. I think if you tried to book with Expedia, the price would increase with fees and such up the amount you paid.

[kittiG6]

Do you really have to do early saver to get a credit back?

[tango55]

A lot depends on when the cruise is - how far away. If you're outside of penalty, might be worthwhile to cancel and rebook.

 

Terry

[big_duck]

Do you really have to do early saver to get a credit back?

 

If you are after final payment day, yes.

[mariemorgan]

Yes.. Early saver is the only rate that offers price protection after final payment.

[SadieN]

The cheaper rate could also be for a lower category cabin than what you are booked into.