Gma&Gpa Posted October 5, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 5, 2013 We booked Early Saver for next fall. The 2014 Preview Sale is lower than our Early Saver. Can we apply for the reduction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 5, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 5, 2013 We booked Early Saver for next fall. The 2014 Preview Sale is lower than our Early Saver. Can we apply for the reduction? Yes you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chileancruiser Posted October 5, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Yes you can and yes I did. Got 545 bucks toward my OBC Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsrikkig Posted October 5, 2013 #4 Share Posted October 5, 2013 yes you can. if you booked thru carnival fill out their early saver form before the sale ends. we saved $260.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfret Posted October 5, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Actually, even if not ES, you can get the price reductions until final payment. After final payment the price is set. With ES, you can get reductions until the cruise but with ES you have more restrictions to cancel the cruise. I have the Military rate and got reductions totaling over $600 during 3 sales. The $600 was not a credit but a reduction to the price of the cruise and it shows on the Invoice as that. As an aside, I lost my $100 OBC that I got for buying a cruise while on a cruise. After several discussions, Carnival admitted they made a mistake and restored my $100 OBC. Carnival pricing is very complicated and you need to review the pricing weekly. If there is a price decrease and you say nothing, you will get nothing of the price decrease. I guess there are many cruisers who do not check (certainly not on Cruise Critic) and they just lose out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joie Posted October 5, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2013 our cruise is $60 lower now...final payment not till December. do I fill out the price reduction form and send it in or do I have to contact my PVP ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburk Posted October 5, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Anyone know how long the 2014 preview sale will last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted October 5, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Anyone know how long the 2014 preview sale will last? It was originally supposed to end on September 30 but was announced that it would be extended (not a big surprise there) but I'm not sure that Carnival provided a definitive step this time around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meyer2 Posted October 6, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Do you still remain under the ES rate? Just curious, this is our 1st time to have book ES & actually have a price drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prattmom Posted October 6, 2013 #10 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Do you still remain under the ES rate? Just curious, this is our 1st time to have book ES & actually have a price drop. Yes. Once ES, always ES. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgetrucksrule Posted October 6, 2013 #11 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Anyone know how long the 2014 preview sale will last? It was scheduled end on September 30. It has been extended through October 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted October 6, 2013 #12 Share Posted October 6, 2013 our cruise is $60 lower now...final payment not till December. do I fill out the price reduction form and send it in or do I have to contact my PVP ? if you booked directly with Carnival and booked ES thden yes you fill out the form. If you booked ES with a TA you have to contact your TA. If you booked non ES rate and booked with Carnival just call 800-Carnival and anyone who answers can help you. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfSailor Posted October 6, 2013 #13 Share Posted October 6, 2013 our cruise is $60 lower now...final payment not till December. do I fill out the price reduction form and send it in or do I have to contact my PVP ? Just call. No form needed before final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meyer2 Posted October 6, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Yes. Once ES, always ES. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Thanks Amanda! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyCo Posted October 6, 2013 #15 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Ok, I'm horrible at understanding price drops etc. I filled out the form... this is the email I got back: The Early Saver price protection claim form and price assurance is only for those bookings that booked under our early saver promotion. Since you did not book under our early saver promotion, you are not eligible for the price protection. Both cruises I booked for 2014 were under the 2014 preview sale. Am I missing something? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted October 6, 2013 #16 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Ok, I'm horrible at understanding price drops etc. I filled out the form... this is the email I got back: The Early Saver price protection claim form and price assurance is only for those bookings that booked under our early saver promotion. Since you did not book under our early saver promotion, you are not eligible for the price protection. Both cruises I booked for 2014 were under the 2014 preview sale. Am I missing something? Thanks! The price protection form is only for those booking ES. For any other rate that entitles you to price protection up until the day before final payment, call Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted October 6, 2013 #17 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Just call. No form needed before final payment. If you are ES and the price drops you are supposed to fill out the form. If you are not ES, then just call Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyCo Posted October 6, 2013 #18 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Got it :) My first 2 cruises we went on, I guess we booked ES, and got a reduction on the 2nd one. The one this week, I stupidly never called about. I called carnival for my 2 in 2014 and got my OBC. :) (I hate calling places.... lol, I sound like I'm 12 years old on the phone) Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bases5 Posted October 6, 2013 #19 Share Posted October 6, 2013 If you book 2014 preview and then ES comes back can you switch to ES. I'm thinking for further price drops. I understand I might have to pay full deposit at that time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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