Price drops

[Viv0828]

We just booked a cruise on the carnival miracle and the carnival person we spoke to told us to watch for price drops. How do we do that? TIA.

 

 

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[vwrestler171]

Just do mock bookings and see if the price is lower than the price you've paid. It has dropped $200 in the last couple of months for my upcoming cruise on the Miracle in November.

[Viv0828]

Thanks for the info!

 

 

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[ilovemy3boys]

I actually did it yesterday. Mine dropped $250...go check. Just make sure it is the same category that you booked. I called Carnival and the man helped me fill out the online form. He said it only works if there are cabins still available in your category. There was 1 left in mine...so I jumped on it and got confirmation 4 hours later!

[bakersdozen12]

I'm assuming you booked Early Saver, which is why the Carnival employee told you to watch for price drops. Early Saver is the rate that will do price matching. Just one thing to remember when doing mock bookings: if you chose your cabin under your current rate, you cannot match to a rate in which Carnival chooses your cabin without giving up your cabin.

[riclop]

We just booked a cruise on the carnival miracle and the carnival person we spoke to told us to watch for price drops. How do we do that? TIA.

 

 

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Do a dummy booking.

[65stang]

We just booked a cruise on the carnival miracle and the carnival person we spoke to told us to watch for price drops. How do we do that? TIA.

 

 

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http://www.carnival.com/bookingengine/fareviewer#

 

If you use this tool it will break it down for you. You have to know what you paid per person and then divide the total given here by the number of travelers. Don't look at the price on the receipt per person if you have more than 2 people in a cabin. If there are 3 as an example and you paid $1500 the price per person would be $500 not the break down on the receipt. The prices given on this tool are without taxes and port fees and if you added them prepaid gratuities.

[Anyislandwilldo]

Once you find that you do have a price drop, you will need to fill out the price protection form and submit it to Carnival. You should receive an email within 48 hrs with notification that they approved the price drop. If you haven't paid off the cruise, they will reduce your fare. If the cruise is paid in full, you will get on board credit.

 

 

http://www.carnival.com/core/requestforms/PriceProtection

[DetroitTigers45]

We have been lucky enough to experience price drops and have never fill out a form Just call the 800 # Good luck

[Keys2Heaven]

Unfortunately for us, we've got spoiled with our aft-extended balconies and try to book these whenever possible. This category sells out quickly, so there's no taking advantage of a price drop, because none exist!

[LSUcajunmom]

Fare viewer will not give you all the rates. Make sure you do a mock booking.

[vwrestler171]

Unfortunately for us, we've got spoiled with our aft-extended balconies and try to book these whenever possible. This category sells out quickly, so there's no taking advantage of a price drop, because none exist!

 

I've had price drops from the 8M's and 8N's. Even had price drops from a 9C, so they do happen. Rare but it does happen.

[Keys2Heaven]

I've had price drops from the 8M's and 8N's. Even had price drops from a 9C, so they do happen. Rare but it does happen.

 

I did check this sailing and the Vista next year. Have only gone up.

[ksmcdonald]

Unfortunately, I probably will not see price drop in my Havana Cabana on the Vista for 2017. I see now there is only two of these Cabana's left, and sailing is 15 months away! Oh well........

[ccruisequeen]

I got $200 in OBC on the Miracle via a casino rate. I also got $40 in casino cash.

 

 

 

I no longer see carnival from my condo front porch :(

Edited April 4, 2016 by ccruisequeen

[NoJolt4U]

The only problem with checking the prices is if your category room is sold out. Then you have nothing to compare it to and of course you won't see any prices drop in that case either.

[ksmcdonald]

The only problem with checking the prices is if your category room is sold out. Then you have nothing to compare it to and of course you won't see any prices drop in that case either.

 

 

Exactly what I was thinking!

[ksmcdonald]

I got $200 in OBC on the Miracle via a casino rate. I also got $40 in casino cash.

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How did you get the casino rate? Is it based on the amount of play you do in the Casino? We do spend time in the casino but have never had any offers like this.

Edited April 4, 2016 by ksmcdonald

[wizfourfam]

We were lucky to snag a $700.00 price drop on an aft Miracle balcony! All I had to do was rebook. Worth checking!

[Schoifmom]

The only problem with checking the prices is if your category room is sold out. Then you have nothing to compare it to and of course you won't see any prices drop in that case either.

 

Very true, but always price check higher categories as well. If a higher category comes in at the same price you paid for yours, you can upgrade for free :)

[cmukid87]

I actually did it yesterday. Mine dropped $250...go check. Just make sure it is the same category that you booked. I called Carnival and the man helped me fill out the online form. He said it only works if there are cabins still available in your category. There was 1 left in mine...so I jumped on it and got confirmation 4 hours later!

 

Which means there are no more price drops for me. I took the final 2. There are only 4 rooms on the whole ship that are in the category and will fit 4 cruisers and i took 2 of them. Bummer. Oh well! Can't wait!

[shaynalavin]

Unfortunately for us, we've got spoiled with our aft-extended balconies and try to book these whenever possible. This category sells out quickly, so there's no taking advantage of a price drop, because none exist!

 

 

Thank you! It all makes since to me now. Lol we booked our 1st aft balcony and I been watching like a hawk and haven't seen any change. Lol just that the rooms are filling quickly. We leave in sept but booked in feb.

 

 

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[cruising maniac]

If you ever want to book a cruise the will NOT have a price drop, let me choose for you. Mine simply don't go down. :eek:

[mjkd]

You might want to let Cruise Critic help you out with your search for price drops. On the top of the page click on deals and scroll down to price drops. { http://www.cruisecritic.com/price-drop/} A new page pops up to enter your cruise, room type. Price drops will be emailed on Friday. This suggestion should be used in conjunction with the methods already provided