ccdaniel2707 Posted January 2, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I think the casino department is playing an early April Fools joke on us with these new offers ....[emoji15] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted January 2, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 2, 2017 :confused: Prices are always high in spring/summer. These are still less than the "normal" rates, so what's the joke? The cruise I'm looking at is $100 less pp for the premier fare than the "last call ES" and $200 less than the Autumn Chill Sale. Still high, but everything I've looked at for 2017 is up. Do people think they should pay the same price they paid 10 years ago despite everything else in life costing much more than it did then? I'm astounded that I've been paying approximately the same per day fare - in real dollars - that I did a decade ago. If prices need to increase to retain SOME quality products/services, so be it! Cruising is still a bargain, imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted January 2, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I think the casino department is playing an early April Fools joke on us with these new offers ....[emoji15] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Casino department? Care to elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccdaniel2707 Posted January 2, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Casino department? Care to elaborate? Whoever is in charge of the offers that come out! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccdaniel2707 Posted January 2, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted January 2, 2017 :confused: Prices are always high in spring/summer. These are still less than the "normal" rates, so what's the joke? The cruise I'm looking at is $100 less pp for the premier fare than the "last call ES" and $200 less than the Autumn Chill Sale. Still high, but everything I've looked at for 2017 is up. Do people think they should pay the same price they paid 10 years ago despite everything else in life costing much more than it did then? I'm astounded that I've been paying approximately the same per day fare - in real dollars - that I did a decade ago. If prices need to increase to retain SOME quality products/services, so be it! Cruising is still a bargain, imho. Well it's high to me to pay close to $400 PP for an interior room for a 5 day to a port that's not within driving distance! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted January 2, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 2, 2017 :confused: Prices are always high in spring/summer. These are still less than the "normal" rates, so what's the joke? The cruise I'm looking at is $100 less pp for the premier fare than the "last call ES" and $200 less than the Autumn Chill Sale. Still high, but everything I've looked at for 2017 is up. Do people think they should pay the same price they paid 10 years ago despite everything else in life costing much more than it did then? I'm astounded that I've been paying approximately the same per day fare - in real dollars - that I did a decade ago. If prices need to increase to retain SOME quality products/services, so be it! Cruising is still a bargain, imho. The new set of casino fares are all time highs for this rate. I anticipate the casino fares and usually look forward to booking at least one of them per quarter, but I'll be skipping this round. Averaging $700 pp for an inside 7 day cruise isn't my idea of a deal. I was hoping to squeeze in a casino cruise into my travel plans, but I'm glad I've already booked other alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccdaniel2707 Posted January 2, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The new set of casino fares are all time highs for this rate. I anticipate the casino fares and usually look forward to booking at least one of them per quarter, but I'll be skipping this round. Averaging $700 pp for an inside 7 day cruise isn't my idea of a deal. I was hoping to squeeze in a casino cruise into my travel plans, but I'm glad I've already booked other alternatives. Exactly my point!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted January 2, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 2, 2017 New premier casino offers came out today. I agree wirh the OP they are expensive. I will pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 2, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Another non sale from Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted January 2, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I checked out the Premier offers. Nothing from PC or Tampa, and the rates are high. So we are staying with our Glory cruise, where we are booked in a Grand Suite on a bounceback offer for $500 pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live to Dream Posted January 2, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Not only did we get a good offer, I was bumped to Diamond level...and yes I verified that it was correct...yippee! Sent from my LG-E980 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted January 2, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I agree that the prices are way higher than I am willing to pay. We try to avoid cruising during school holidays anyway and I see nothing in this "sale" that convinces me to give it a try. We will wait for another offer during a different time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccdaniel2707 Posted January 2, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Not only did we get a good offer, I was bumped to Diamond level...and yes I verified that it was correct...yippee! Sent from my LG-E980 using Forums mobile app I got that same email saying I was diamond too but was told it was a glitch. Apparently everyone got it. I don't think you're considered diamond until you've had 200 sail days..... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchoney Posted January 2, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I think the casino department is playing an early April Fools joke on us with these new offers ....[emoji15] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, I totally agree! The prices are a little high for a Premiere offer! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerngirl_682000 Posted January 2, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 2, 2017 How are you able to see your premier cruise info already? I spend quite a bit in the casino and have never received it, however my brother has gotten it and we are going on freedom in April. :D My brother said he usually gets his in the mail... Just wondering if I was forgotten, or not lucky enough for the offers. Also how are they usually received?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccdaniel2707 Posted January 2, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted January 2, 2017 How are you able to see your premier cruise info already? I spend quite a bit in the casino and have never received it, however my brother has gotten it and we are going on freedom in April. :D My brother said he usually gets his in the mail... Just wondering if I was forgotten, or not lucky enough for the offers. Also how are they usually received?:confused: Login to your Carnival acct and then go to manage and then go to vifp offers. If you have anything it will be there. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MURCOTT Posted January 2, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I think the casino department is playing an early April Fools joke on us with these new offers ....[emoji15] Sent from my iPhone using Forums I agree with you...the prices seem extremely high. Example: Sunshine 8 day July 18, 2017 for 2 people in a balcony cabin is $3402.50!! We have never paid anywhere near that for a carnival cruise. Disappointing for sure.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksaunders Posted January 2, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Supply and demand. Why would they give discounts if they don't have to? Cruising is getting more popular than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted January 2, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I agree with you...the prices seem extremely high. Example: Sunshine 8 day July 18, 2017 for 2 people in a balcony cabin is $3402.50!! We have never paid anywhere near that for a carnival cruise. Disappointing for sure.:( I agree MURCOTT. If I pay those prices it will be on Celebrity for their non-smoking casinos and concierge service. These premier offers are pretty pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkIVette Posted January 2, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 2, 2017 When I look at my offers, I only get March 2017 to come up. Is it just me or the website, but is anybody else getting other months to show up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted January 2, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 2, 2017 MSC has a few sweet deals. Shop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angielawton Posted January 2, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Last year we had Premier Casino offers for free interior cabins several times. Guess we will wait and see what happens later in the year😟 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted January 2, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) I saw no pricing that came close to their "up to $550 off selected cruise rates" claim. The pricing I saw was the same as or just a tad better than the regular cruise rates. Of course, you have to figure in the Premier Casino Cruise perks, but in the past I would book an extra cruise or two a year because of the VERY low cruise rates offered. Not happening with these rates. :( Edited January 2, 2017 by Jamman54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted January 2, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 2, 2017 When I look at my offers, I only get March 2017 to come up. Is it just me or the website, but is anybody else getting other months to show up? It must be you. When I log in, I see premier offers from late May thru July dates. None of the dates offered are worth the price asked IMO. If I'm going to pay those prices, it will be to cruise lines that offer the amenities that warrant those prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swscruiser Posted January 2, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Supply and demand. Why would they give discounts if they don't have to? Cruising is getting more popular than ever. Ditto! Carnival and the players club does not exist to make you happy. if you do not like the offer just don't accept it and go on with your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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