crooooze Posted June 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) We had an OV cabin booked for a cruise leaving this weekend. When we originally booked, balconies were $350 more. With 5 days left, I just called and got an upgrade to a balcony for a total of $65 and also got $25 OBC. Don't wait for someone to call you. Make that call yourself. It may not always work out, but sometimes it will. You never know. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited June 20, 2016 by crooooze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port of Tampa Posted June 20, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Great idea, I am going to give that a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhitlock1231@gmail.com Posted June 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 20, 2016 We had an OV cabin booked for a cruise leaving this weekend. When we originally booked, balconies were $350 more. With 5 days left, I just called and got an upgrade to a balcony for a total of $65 and also got $25 OBC. Don't wait for someone to call you. Make that call yourself. It may not always work out, but sometimes it will. You never know. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Thanks for sharing your experience!! Gives me hope... I am shelling out $$ for Cheers and excursions. I booked a standard interior because the other options are so much more expensive p/p. So I intend to #RATESTALK until my sail date!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted June 20, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 20, 2016 This is why we do mock booking pretty regularly after we book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted June 20, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Nice. Did you happen to book under Early Saver fare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted June 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 20, 2016 out of curiosity, was your call to a travel agent, a specific PVP or to the regular general help line ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RjayB Posted June 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Great advice! I usually check the prices for a few weeks after booking...this time, found the Ocean Suites were $110 pp LESS than the Junior Suite I was in...so got a cabin upgrade and $220 off! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooooze Posted June 20, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted June 20, 2016 out of curiosity, was your call to a travel agent, a specific PVP or to the regular general help line ? I booked this one directly through Carnival, so I just called their 800 customer service number and spoke to whoever answered the phone. They were very cheerful and happy to assist. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooooze Posted June 20, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Nice. Did you happen to book under Early Saver fare? No, the original booking was with a Past Guest rate. I didn't call and ask for a price adjustment - I asked for an upgrade from ocean view to balcony. Maybe that's the subtle twist... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted June 20, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 20, 2016 No, the original booking was with a Past Guest rate. I didn't call and ask for a price adjustment - I asked for an upgrade from ocean view to balcony. Maybe that's the subtle twist... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Very well could be. Thanks for answering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cshellz Posted June 20, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 20, 2016 First time cruising with Carnval so Im not completely au fait with how the pricing system works. For example if I paid £1000 for an interior room and then six months later the prices were £1300 for interior and £1400 for OV and I wanted to upgrade woupd the price be £400 or £100? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted June 20, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2016 First time cruising with Carnval so Im not completely au fait with how the pricing system works. For example if I paid £1000 for an interior room and then six months later the prices were £1300 for interior and £1400 for OV and I wanted to upgrade woupd the price be £400 or £100? Based on what you originally paid so increase would be 400 pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted June 20, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2016 No, the original booking was with a Past Guest rate. I didn't call and ask for a price adjustment - I asked for an upgrade from ocean view to balcony. Maybe that's the subtle twist... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I dont think it made a difference. You got what the rate was at the time you called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted June 20, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I dont think it made a difference. You got what the rate was at the time you called. If they would have straight up asked for a price reduction it would have been denied since they didn't book ES. But yes, they got the going rate for the room they upgraded to. Who knows if the CSR answering the phone would have even recommended them going that route so it's good they worded it the way they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cshellz Posted June 20, 2016 #15 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Based on what you originally paid so increase would be 400 pounds Thank you Edited June 20, 2016 by cshellz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjl1977 Posted June 21, 2016 #16 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I booked early saver and it came with a $50 obc. I was going to email my pvp and see if I could get a reduced rate balcony or suite if the price was right. Would I lose the obc? My cruise is paid for if that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted June 21, 2016 #17 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I booked early saver and it came with a $50 obc. I was going to email my pvp and see if I could get a reduced rate balcony or suite if the price was right. Would I lose the obc? My cruise is paid for if that matters. The original booking gave you the obc and the new booking probably would be based on current offers which may or may not have obc attached. Nothing to lose by asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted June 21, 2016 #18 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) I booked early saver and it came with a $50 obc. I was going to email my pvp and see if I could get a reduced rate balcony or suite if the price was right. Would I lose the obc? My cruise is paid for if that matters. oops double post Edited June 21, 2016 by Micah's Grandad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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