New to Cunard: Sale Question

[AnnieMouse]

Hi all! We are thinking of booking our first Cunard transatlantic crossing for the summer of 2017 and we found that the 40% off sale ends just before the time we want to travel. What is the likelihood that there will be a new sale that hasn't been posted yet for summer 2017 besides the free upgrade one that's going on right now? Didn't know if this is like Disney World where there's always a discount if you hang around long enough.

 

Thanks so much for your help!

[LouChamp]

There are always ales. Don't panic!

 

 

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[AnnieMouse]

Thanks, Lou! Do you have a sense of what a good sale is?

 

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[BlueRiband]

None of us are clairvoyant enough to know what sales will be offered.

 

Sales are all about supply and demand so it's hard to say what will affect booking demand one year out. If a voyage is selling well Cunard has no reason to discount the fares. If the 40% sale ends just before you want to travel then you are looking at high season.

 

If you are not working with a TA then sign up at Cunard for email notification of promotions. Once you see an agreeable price, book it. You could miss out on a sale because you are hoping for an even better deal that doesn't happen. We recently had a post from somebody who waited and waited for a last minute deal on a sailing this month and then found that the voyage wasn't even listed online - meaning that it sold out.

[Dowunder]

Just got a $2,700 reduction for 2 on July 1 QV 14 day cruise. I thought about waiting, then I thought no, that was just too good to refuse.

[LouChamp]

Some have been half price. Others free drinks and gratuities. It's a gamble like anything else. You need to pounce when you believe it is best for you.

 

 

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[Salacia]

"VALENCIA, Calif., September 1, 2016 -- Cunard today announced the Three for All sale on over 170 voyages sailing between May 2017 and January 2018 on all three Cunard Queens, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria.

 

The Three for All sale includes:

•Free stateroom upgrades

•Free gratuities

•$150 reduced deposit

 

In addition, the Three for All promotion includes free drinks in Princess & Queens Grill Suites...

 

...* New bookings only. Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of reservation. Fares for other categories not shown may vary. Fares are per person, do not include air travel, are cruise only, based on double occupancy and apply to the *first two guests in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth berth guests. Offer only applies to voyages advertised in this promotion. This offer has limited space, is nontransferable, subject to change, and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discounts. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable Cunard brochure or Cunard.com for terms, conditions and de*finitions that apply to all reservations."

 

Details here: http://www.cunard.com/cunard-experience/media-centre/press-releases/three-for-all/

[Salacia]

Just read about this new Veteran's Day sale....

"with up to 2-for-1 savings on launch fares and up to $250 Onboard Credit available to active and retired military veterans on Transatlantic Crossings, Caribbean , South America , South Pacific, Australia & Asia and Panama Canal voyages...

 

This offer is available to active military, retired military and disabled military veterans with proof of service and proper identification in the following service divisions: United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard or Reserves, Canadian National Defense, United Kingdom Military Personnel, Royal Australian Navy, Army, Air Force, and Royal New Zealand Navy, Army or Air Force"

 

 

Book by 14 November 2016. For more info see: http://www.cunard.com/cruise-deals/sale/

[MCC retired]

Cunard goes from one Sale into the next Sale after Sale .

If booking in the US , just book a Sale that you like , then continue to

compare new Sales that pop up until Final Payment .

Unlike most other cruise lines , Cunard often makes you cancel and rebook to take advantage of a better Sale promo .

 

Cunard allows TA's to discount their rates , that includes the Sale rates . Just comparing rates on the internet , you won't see the discounts .You have to contact the TA as they are not permitted to advertise their discounted rates.

 

The Military and Shareholder OBC's apply to most every Cunard cruise .

 

 

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[Docker123]

There are always ales. Don't panic!

 

 

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One but can only agree with these sentiments. :)

[Eleteace]

If you're going on your first Cunard cruise make sure you read this http://cruisingisntjustforoldpeople.co.uk/2016/11/06/8-things-you-should-know-before-cruising-with-cunard-2/ :-)

 

I just got back from my first Cunard cruise and a few things really surprised me. Some good, some bad...

 

Have a fabulous time! But yep.. there are always always sales.

 

 

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