Prices in general go up or down?

[CruiserKris34]

I know there is no definite answer to this, but in general if we are looking at a 7 night Harmony cruise for 4/1/17 (spring break), do you think the prices will go up or down over the next year? Basically is there a trend that occurs? An inside cabin is $920/pp now. Thanks, Kris

[1ParticularHbr]

My experience, on last three cruises booked, is that prices are never lower than when the cruise opens for bookings so...the earlier you book, the better. We book balconies or suites...not sure if same logic applies for insides.

[FSUNole]

Without a doubt, up. You might find some last minute savings but not guaranteed and only crappy cabins left.

[champagne123]

UP UP UP. We booked the Harmony last August for the week after you and it has only gone up up up. This cruise will not go down....especially Spring Break....BOOK IT DANNO:):):):)

[cb at sea]

I've NEVER had a cruise I've book go down in price...ever!

[Paul65]

Yes, they tend to go up as you get closer. Even when they drop close to sail time, it's normally not to a lower price than if you'd book a year+ in advance. It's possible that it will go down (and if you've booked, and it goes down before final payment time, you can get the lower price), but up is generally more likely.

[Ourusualbeach]

I know there is no definite answer to this, but in general if we are looking at a 7 night Harmony cruise for 4/1/17 (spring break), do you think the prices will go up or down over the next year? Basically is there a trend that occurs? An inside cabin is $920/pp now. Thanks, Kris

 

Book now.

 

That inside started off last June at $898, hit a low in August of $839 and is on its way back up.

[CruiserKris34]

OK, this is going to motivate me to book. You guys are awesome. Thank you!

[Jim40]

Every time I,ve booked on board I have never found a cheaper price

[mcatmcat]

Without a doubt, up. You might find some last minute savings but not guaranteed and only crappy cabins left.

 

I rather take a crappy cabin than saving money and going with carnival :)

[KevinKruzer]

They are pretty steady........until a sale occurs- and prices go UP! :rolleyes:

[iuki]

Only twice did the prices go down after booking, and we were given the lower price. We have 3 booked cruises and they have gone up 3%. 6%. and 10%

 

We always book early. If it goes down before final payment, we get the new price unless the new price is for new bookings only. If the prices go up, we're ahead of the game.

[GUT2407]

I know there is no definite answer to this, but in general if we are looking at a 7 night Harmony cruise for 4/1/17 (spring break), do you think the prices will go up or down over the next year? Basically is there a trend that occurs? An inside cabin is $920/pp now. Thanks, Kris

 

 

 

They generally do go upon down.

 

Hard to guess which.

 

Depends on sales.

[bigsky]

Wow... My cruises always go down. I always book ASAP to pick the cabin I want. If it goes down, it's a plus. Booked a month ago and has gone down already. I never go spring break time tho....

 

 

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[Virtopia]

I've had a couple cruises go down in price, but generally, they go up and since I book solo, I always book early as good solo pricing is a rarity.

[Johnamac123]

Book now.

 

That inside started off last June at $898, hit a low in August of $839 and is on its way back up.

 

In general, how many months before the cruise date, do bookings open with RCI?

[SPacificbound]

My experience has been definitely up, and i book as soon as the schedules are released.

[SPacificbound]

In general, how many months before the cruise date, do bookings open with RCI?

 

What I have booked I believed it has averaged about 21 months.

[Ourusualbeach]

In general, how many months before the cruise date, do bookings open with RCI?

 

Bookings open for the season once per year in the spring. For example the week of March 7th bookings will open for Caribbean itineraries covering the period from May 2017 through April 2018.

Edited February 28, 2016 by Ourusualbeach