Getaway Fare

[Belfastlad]

I recently booked a cruise on QE and have noticed the price has come down considerably. So my question is, have any of you folk experienced this? and if so received an upgrade or OBC. The booking was made on the 'Getaway' deal. We have already been allocated our cabin details. Thanks in advance for any details.

[2irisheyes]

A getaway fare is one where you pay in full at time of booking on a guarantee basis. Getaway fares are not eligible for the benefits associated with vantage fares. I think you may be confusing the two different types of fare - sorry to disappoint.

[Norfolk Brit]

We've booked getaways several times, but never has the price come down further after we've booked, so have no first hand knowledge.

 

There's a possibility that you may get a further upgrade (assuming you've already been upgraded from the grade you initially booked), but suspect that most of the last-minute upgrades are aimed in the direction of those who paid full fare long ago.

 

As 2irisheyes says, Cunard's new vantage fares do include a price promise of OBC or other compensation should fares come down after early booking, but imagine your getaway fare was less than that paid by those who booked early anyway.

 

Mary:)

[capnpugwash]

I recently booked a cruise on QE and have noticed the price has come down considerably. So my question is, have any of you folk experienced this? and if so received an upgrade or OBC. The booking was made on the 'Getaway' deal. We have already been allocated our cabin details. Thanks in advance for any details.

 

I don't believe that you have any recourse but ask Cunard, if you don't ask you don't get!

[balf]

Getaway fares are fares reduced top sell off cabins at a reduced price. You have had a reduction already, there is not much chance anymore.

 

David.

[paulhants]

I recently booked a cruise on QE and have noticed the price has come down considerably. So my question is, have any of you folk experienced this? and if so received an upgrade or OBC. The booking was made on the 'Getaway' deal. We have already been allocated our cabin details. Thanks in advance for any details.

 

I know of two couples who have been in your situation recently. Both expressed their disappointment (politely of course!), either direct to Cunard or via their travel agent, and both received a 'significant' upgrade - so don't be afraid to make the call. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

[Belfastlad]

Many thanks, fingers crossed, :)

[2irisheyes]

Belfastlad - let us know if you have a good result. Worth a try.

[Belfastlad]

Will do

[1straveler]

We booked a special fare princess grill suite with a nonrefundable deposit a couple of months ago. Today I found a fare for the same sailing and accommodations at $350.00 per person less. Cunard honored the new lower fare even though I had a nonrefundable deposit on the previous booking.

[balf]

We booked a special fare princess grill suite with a nonrefundable deposit a couple of months ago. Today I found a fare for the same sailing and accommodations at $350.00 per person less. Cunard honored the new lower fare even though I had a nonrefundable deposit on the previous booking.

 

Was this a Vatage fare?

 

David.

[Norfolk Brit]

Was this a Vatage fare?

 

David.

 

Are they available in the US? That's where the poster appears to be based.

 

Mary

[Belfastlad]

Belfastlad - let us know if you have a good result. Worth a try.

 

 

Yes we got upgraded, had booked a balcony cabin gaurenteed and the upgrade was to a better balcony grade :)

[2irisheyes]

Good - enjoy.

[fantasy51]

Ah, the days of cheap Getaway fares. Unfortunately, these are no longer available for people who travel alone. Cunard now discriminates against single people and makes us pay Vantage fares. This means a person travelling alone (and being forced to pay Vantage fares) will pay hundreds of pounds more than a couple who can travel on a Getaway fare.

 

Yes, I'm fuming!