Luvsprincess Posted February 19, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Does anyone know how far in advance does a flash promo come out from the sailing date? I am waiting on one to go to Alaska this summer but the prices seem so high right now. Pam from CA..any input? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted February 19, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2012 The flash promos typically start just after the final payment date for a sailing but only comes out if that cruise isn't selling well. This may be the case for most Alaska cruise which typically have a short season with high customer demand. You should check the availability of cabins online with agencies that shows more information in this respect than Princess to see how well that cruise is selling especially in the categories you are interested in. Poor availability means flash promos are unlikely to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted February 19, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I suspect flash promos for Alaska cruises are rare as hen's teeth. the great majority (all?) virtually sell out. My cruise isn't till May 27 and inside categories are already sold out. There's slim pickings on most other cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 19, 2012 #4 Share Posted February 19, 2012 There will be no sales unless there are too many empty cabins left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highheel girl Posted February 19, 2012 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Only the TA would be able to see the flash fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsprincess Posted February 20, 2012 Author #6 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I remember getting a flash promo last year for my July sailing but dont remember what month it was that the sale came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted February 20, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I got a lovely flash fare for my Hawaii cruise but that was for balconies only... I had no idea that there was a flash sale going on, but my TA told me that I really lucked out. Check out the thread I started earlier. As for Alaska, fares are always high, because those cruises are in such demand. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryl12 Posted February 20, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I doubt that you will get any great flash fare for Alaska as they generally sell out well in advance of sailing it is a very popular route and a short season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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