missy428 Posted January 18, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I feel like a real cruiser LOL! it was only $10 less but we got $50 in OBC! I know its not a lot but I'm so proud!!!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted January 18, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Congrats!! IMO, every little bit helps. That's at least 6 drinks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizinator Posted January 18, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I feel like a real cruiser LOL! it was only $10 less but we got $50 in OBC! I know its not a lot but I'm so proud!!!:D:D I'm sure it put a big smile on your face. Hope you enjoy it.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewyandkitt Posted January 18, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 18, 2016 My TA must moan every time she gets an email from me. We're done about 8 price drop requests thru her and have saved over $1400.00 in 10 months time. In the beginning of January we had 2 drops in one week. I'm definitely doing the happy dance. We're a party of 3 on the Vista in June so it's helping me combat the high airfare to get to Europe and back. I've been checking every couple days - it's crazy but I'm on a roll! Congrats and enjoy the savings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy428 Posted January 18, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted January 18, 2016 My TA must moan every time she gets an email from me. We're done about 8 price drop requests thru her and have saved over $1400.00 in 10 months time. In the beginning of January we had 2 drops in one week. I'm definitely doing the happy dance. We're a party of 3 on the Vista in June so it's helping me combat the high airfare to get to Europe and back. I've been checking every couple days - it's crazy but I'm on a roll! Congrats and enjoy the savings! wow thats amazing!!! I just checked on whim, since I never book very far out usually prices are higher when i check back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewyandkitt Posted January 18, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I didn't realize how much it was adding up to until I got curious and did the math last week. I had to look at my original invoice twice to believe it. I typically haven't checked mine in the past. My TA told me about the first price drop and I've been looking ever since. I've got a B2B in 2017 that I've been checking on, but it's only dropped $10 so far and no OBC - but I keep checking!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenpsmith Posted January 18, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Can someone give me a quick tutorial on getting a price drop? We are booked Early Saver on the Paradise in March. What fares do I check when trying to see if there is a price drop? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springs741 Posted January 18, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Can someone give me a quick tutorial on getting a price drop? We are booked Early Saver on the Paradise in March. What fares do I check when trying to see if there is a price drop? TIA Some people do a mock booking. Others use the fare viewer ( http://www.carnival.com/BookingEngine/FareViewer ) When you use the fare view compare your exact category ( ex: 8B ) and use the price before taxes/port fees. You can always call Carnival and as them to talk you though the process as well. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bluejay555 Posted January 18, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) Congrats on your price drop!!! I just booked ES for the first time ever and my PVP told me I'd get an email if the price dropped. Should I be checking on my own? Edited January 18, 2016 by bluejay555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenpsmith Posted January 18, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Can you match to Super Saver since it only lets you pick inside/outside/suite rather than a specific category level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy428 Posted January 19, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Can someone give me a quick tutorial on getting a price drop? We are booked Early Saver on the Paradise in March. What fares do I check when trying to see if there is a price drop? TIA i did a mock booking, called carnival and told them about the difference and she changed the price (i haven't paid in full yet) and gave me the OBC. idk if it is different after you've paid in full though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missy428 Posted January 19, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Congrats on your price drop!!! I just booked ES for the first time ever and my PVP told me I'd get an email if the price dropped. Should I be checking on my own? I absolutely think you should check on your own, just to be sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted January 19, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) Just make sure that if you originally booked using a 50% deposit sale that you immediately pay the remainder of your full 100% deposit. Otherwise you may find that your cruise has been cancelled. The repricing changes the terms and conditions of the original booking Edited January 19, 2016 by klfrodo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted January 19, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Gotta love a price drop! Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1volman Posted January 19, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 19, 2016 My TA must moan every time she gets an email from me. We're done about 8 price drop requests thru her and have saved over $1400.00 in 10 months time. In the beginning of January we had 2 drops in one week. I'm definitely doing the happy dance. We're a party of 3 on the Vista in June so it's helping me combat the high airfare to get to Europe and back. I've been checking every couple days - it's crazy but I'm on a roll! Congrats and enjoy the savings! That would be nice. We booked our June 2016 cruise while we were on our June 2015 cruise. I've checked at least every week or two and our price just continues to go up. It's nice that I booked while it was at its lowest rate. But I was really hoping to take advantage of some price drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted January 19, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Also be aware if another price drop comes along, make sure it's over $50, cuz you will lose your OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilJ Posted January 19, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 19, 2016 That would be nice. We booked our June 2016 cruise while we were on our June 2015 cruise. I've checked at least every week or two and our price just continues to go up. It's nice that I booked while it was at its lowest rate. But I was really hoping to take advantage of some price drops. Our June cruise has increased $100 per person since I booked it 9 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annelizabeth123 Posted January 19, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Just make sure that if you originally booked using a 50% deposit sale that you immediately pay the remainder of your full 100% deposit.Otherwise you may find that your cruise has been cancelled. The repricing changes the terms and conditions of the original booking You're definitely right about that. It's something to take into consideration when looking at price drips. I did a mock booking yesterday and found another room I liked better than the one I had originally vooked. I had booked with a 50% deposit special and thankfully I had already made a payment in the amount of what would have been the othe had of the deposit or I would have had that problem. The customer service agent checked that to make sure the original deposit amount was already paid before moving on with the switch. On the positive side, I did get about $20 off of our total fare and the $50 inboard credit, as well as moving from scenic ocean view to grand scenic ocean view. Thank you to those who suggested trying a mock booking or I might not have thought of it and missed the deal and the nicer room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznjan Posted January 19, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 19, 2016 You can track prices on ***************. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jks336 Posted January 20, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I feel like a real cruiser LOL! it was only $10 less but we got $50 in OBC! I know its not a lot but I'm so proud!!!:D:D congrats.. in 4 cruises i had 1 price drop but that was when they raised the gratuity which we prepaid. still ended up with like 1 drink each for the 4 of us lol.. somethings better than nothing lol.. This cruise coming up, they had a new special, it actually cost me $17.00 but the special was for $100.00 obc. :D :D Our cruise is paid for so I just paid that 17 and now see that lovely 100 obc hehe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jks336 Posted January 20, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Congrats on your price drop!!! I just booked ES for the first time ever and my PVP told me I'd get an email if the price dropped. Should I be checking on my own? I do not believe you will get an email. I think that was wrong of the PVP to tell you, because if that was true everyone would post that. I've booked ES for my cruises. You need to look for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyBeef Posted January 20, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 20, 2016 There's a great site that will automatically alert you every time your rate drops. We're not allowed to mention the site here, so just google "cruise fare tracker" or use some such similar search words - it's easy to find. It's cheap and effective and very customize-able.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missymac Posted January 20, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Price drops are great! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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