choirgirl1987 Posted January 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2017 So, I'm looking at some cruises on NCL. I choose a fare for $740, and when I'm checking out the cruise fare is now $1109 for both my husband and I (and then of course another $140 for port fees and such). On another cruise, a similar but lesser occurrence with a fare of $599 going to $749... Why does this happen? (If it matters, both were 7 day East Caribbean cruises) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted January 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) It's all about the date. Prices are advertised and promoted as "starting from" or "as low as" for a particular ship and itinerary. You will find certain voyages within that group with the advertised price, and many which are higher. Spring break, summer break, holidays, and other peak seasons will drive those prices. This is not at all unique to NCL. You may also see an increase to the final price after the "NCL tax" for promotions is added. Remember that if you choose the "free" beverage package, or "free" dining package, you are charged an additional 18% of the retail value of those packages. This amount is added to your final price. Edited January 30, 2017 by triptolemus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeFan03 Posted January 30, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Did your booking include a Free at Sea promotion? If so, did you choose Specialty Dining or the beverage package? Both of these packages will add in gratuities to your total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choirgirl1987 Posted January 30, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted January 30, 2017 It's all about the date. Prices are advertised and promoted as "starting from" or "as low as" for a particular ship and itinerary. You will find certain voyages within that group with the advertised price, and many which are higher. Spring break, summer break, holidays, and other peak seasons will drive those prices. This is not at all unique to NCL. You may also see an increase to the final price after the "NCL tax" for promotions is added. Remember that if you choose the "free" beverage package, or "free" dining package, you are charged an additional 18% of the retail value of those packages. This amount is added to your final price. Yes, I get that, but I am choosing an inside room for $599 or a balcony for $740, and then when I'm finagling it's saying the cruise fare is the new price. No other choices being made at all. (I pick the room, add our info, and then on the payment page these prices appear) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choirgirl1987 Posted January 30, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Did your booking include a Free at Sea promotion? If so, did you choose Specialty Dining or the beverage package? Both of these packages will add in gratuities to your total. No, neither were with a package of anything, just the room (one was inside and one was balcony) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a son of a ... Posted January 30, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Could be that you are searching for four people and booking for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted January 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Yes, I get that, but I am choosing an inside room for $599 or a balcony for $740, and then when I'm finagling it's saying the cruise fare is the new price. No other choices being made at all. (I pick the room, add our info, and then on the payment page these prices appear) What, specifically, are you trying to book where this happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) So, I'm looking at some cruises on NCL. I choose a fare for $740, and when I'm checking out the cruise fare is now $1109 for both my husband and I (and then of course another $140 for port fees and such). On another cruise, a similar but lesser occurrence with a fare of $599 going to $749...Why does this happen? (If it matters, both were 7 day East Caribbean cruises) Probably happening because the lowest fare is for an inside guarantee, on a specific date, and you are either changing the date or the cabin category. Based on the other mentions above it is probably the date that is causing the difference. Edited January 30, 2017 by zqvol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choirgirl1987 Posted January 30, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted January 30, 2017 What, specifically, are you trying to book where this happens? The trip. So my process is : 1. Found a cruise and picked a date. 2. Chose room type (inside for one and balcony for the other one). 3. Picked room number (inside room cost $599, balcony $740) 4. Put in guest info (me and my husband) 5. Then I'm on the payment page where total cost including port fees and such are listed. The cruise fare now says the higher costs, and then there is a port fee of $140ish per person as well. I'm confused why I'm choosing an inside room at 599 then magically there's the cruise fare for 749 plus the $140 for taxes and port fees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted January 30, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 30, 2017 You should probably enlist the services of either a TA or a PCC. They will handle the booking...and answer your questions...at NO CHARGE TO YOU. TAs and PCCs also have the ability to give you a better deal...they can combine promotions where allowed (something you can not do on the website) and some TAs will even give you amenities not offered by PCCs or via the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a son of a ... Posted January 30, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) It is $140 fees and taxes per person not per cabin Edit: I just mocked booked GA 11/4 for a $599 inside and the numbers worked Edited January 30, 2017 by Son of a son of a ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather1972 Posted January 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 30, 2017 It's called the cost of supply and demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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