MustangGT Posted March 27, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2012 We booked our NY - Quebec City cruise for this September a year ago. Waited and waited for a price drop and got a great one about 3 weeks ago. Now, another one!! Woo Hoo!!! Final Payment isn't until July so I'm hoping it will continue to drop. Funny thing is, the cruise seems to be selling well - all mini suite categories but one are sold out and there are only 2 more cabins in our class - E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted March 28, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Congratulations. Two price drops - that's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzPrincess Posted March 28, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We just had a price drop for our Hawaii cruise in November. I'm hoping more will be coming!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoo Posted March 28, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 28, 2012 We just had a price drop for our Hawaii cruise in November. I'm hoping more will be coming!! No price drops for our Hawaii cruise in November - but I keep watching!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted March 28, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! I'm sure you are like me - I check constantly! The price I got today was even lower than the price displayed when I was signed into My Princess! First time that has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie's Grandma Posted March 28, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Sounds great for you. Princess have left a bad taste in our mouths. We booked a cruise for June 2012 two weeks ago and paid a deposit. Since then, I have received two emails about a significant price drop (~30%). However, Princess refuse to give us the lower fare. I am considering cancelling the cruise, losing the deposit and never using Princess again.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzPrincess Posted March 28, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2012 My price drop ended up being more than I expected by looking at the website, too. I guess it was because of the launch savings and maybe something else? Anyway, it came to $432. I'll take that any day. Hope we get another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzPrincess Posted March 28, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Sounds great for you. Princess have left a bad taste in our mouths. We booked a cruise for June 2012 two weeks ago and paid a deposit. Since then' date=' I have received two emails about a significant price drop (~30%). However, Princess refuse to give us the lower fare. I am considering cancelling the cruise, losing the deposit and [b']never using Princess again.:mad:[/b] You have to do what makes you feel right. If something is sold after final payment on a flash sale then it's for new bookings only. Others can explain this better than I can. I had the very same thing happen to me on Celebrity. Have you asked if they'll upgrade you to a better cabin for the money you paid. On Celebrity they wouldn't let me upgrade and they wouldn't even let me pay extra to upgrade. It left a bitter taste in my mouth, too. Usually on Princess they'll work with you in some other manner like an upgrade or OBC. Hope you enjoy your vacation whatever you end up choosing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygneagile Posted March 28, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Just contacted my TA to see if our September cruise to Alaska has dropped in price. Our final payment is not due until June sometimes so we should be o.k. Hope to hear from him soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted March 28, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Just contacted my TA to see if our September cruise to Alaska has dropped in price. Our final payment is not due until June sometimes so we should be o.k. Hope to hear from him soon Hope you get good news!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Diego Ellie Posted March 28, 2012 #11 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Sounds great for you. Princess have left a bad taste in our mouths. We booked a cruise for June 2012 two weeks ago and paid a deposit. Since then' date=' I have received two emails about a significant price drop (~30%). However, Princess refuse to give us the lower fare. I am considering cancelling the cruise, losing the deposit and [b']never using Princess again.:mad:[/b] Since you are well in advance of final payment date for June, I cannot understand why you do not just cancel, and then rebook. Your deposit should be refundable, unless there was some special condition when you booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrzebird Posted March 28, 2012 #12 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Since you are well in advance of final payment date for June, I cannot understand why you do not just cancel, and then rebook. Your deposit should be refundable, unless there was some special condition when you booked. I've NEVER had a problem getting a price reduction before final payment, if I was entitled to it. Obviously, if it was for those booking the cruise for the first time, I wasn't entitled. Grandma, did you book directly through Princess? If you used a TA then Princess can't give you the reduction, only the TA can, as I'm sure you know. Did they give you a reason why they denied it?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted March 28, 2012 Author #13 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Gracie's Grandma is from Australia. For some reason, Princess doesn't treat all cruisers alike. Not fair:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie's Grandma Posted June 3, 2012 #14 Share Posted June 3, 2012 They finally came to the party after we cancelled and re-booked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted June 4, 2012 #15 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Congratulations. It's so nice when you get a sailing that has significant price drops. My friend and I did a cruise on the Crown back in 2009. We had a minisuitue and paid a price for it that I typically see balcony cabins priced at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted June 4, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted June 4, 2012 They finally came to the party after we cancelled and re-booked! I'm doing the Happy Dance for you!! So glad you got the reduction!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted June 4, 2012 #17 Share Posted June 4, 2012 They finally came to the party after we cancelled and re-booked! Princess came to the party or your TA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcodixon Posted June 4, 2012 #18 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Princess came to the party or your TA? I am betting that it was Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted June 4, 2012 #19 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I am betting that it was Princess. It seems that Princess UK and Princess AU have different policies than we are used of in NA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddingtonbear Posted June 4, 2012 #20 Share Posted June 4, 2012 It seems that Princess UK and Princess AU have different policies than we are used of in NA. It is not just princess. HAL does it too. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 4, 2012 #21 Share Posted June 4, 2012 It is not just princess. HAL does it too. :( We can't take a trick downunder, always paying more. Another cruise line is offering a special, 10% off their various drinks packages at the moment. Surprise, surprise only accessable for Americans, Canadians and the British through their various websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddingtonbear Posted June 4, 2012 #22 Share Posted June 4, 2012 We can't take a trick downunder, always paying more. Another cruise line is offering a special, 10% off their various drinks packages at the moment. Surprise, surprise only accessable for Americans, Canadians and the British through their various websites. Gosh even the British get it but we don't? That's a bit rough! :( They won't be able to hold out forever. With proxy servers that allow everyone in the world to view all the princess sites there will soon be a revolt against regional pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 4, 2012 #23 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Gosh even the British get it but we don't? That's a bit rough! :( They won't be able to hold out forever. With proxy servers that allow everyone in the world to view all the princess sites there will soon be a revolt against regional pricing. I suppose. Unfortunately if you are an Aussie, your booking automatically goes back to the aussie site even if you go to purchase through the US site. I tried and no luck. I would think that the onlty way arpound this is with a travel agent prebooking it for you by phone. Never mind we had it good with a strong dollar for a while.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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