helene109 Posted August 29, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Curious to know if it will be included next time thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted August 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Hard to say but would call it a definite maybe However most of their sales are anything but and with bookings very strong they do not need much in the way of enticements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted August 29, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Ok thanks I will just hope this sale is good but not great Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardhowson Posted August 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Carnival rarely has real sale prices, if they offer OBC, they raise the cruise price to cover the amount of OBC. If they lower the deposit required, expect the price to be the same as when full deposit is required. Cruise demand is so robust, Carnival doesn't need to lower prices so they lower deposits or finagle OBC/higher cost without lowering net price. Book early, that's the way to get the best price. Prices steadily rise as the cruise gets closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted August 30, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Don't forget that reduced deposits are tied to Early Saver. So many people don't read/ask about the fine print then gripe when they lose money and can't get their deposit refunded when plans change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted August 30, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Didn't even think of all those thanks, how does everyone plan so far ahead with work vacation schedules? My husband picks his in November so torn what to do Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted August 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Didn't even think of all those thanks, how does everyone plan so far ahead with work vacation schedules? My husband picks his in November so torn what to do Sent from my iPhone using Forums Book Past Guest Rate, then when you know you can go for sure, switch to ES if it's still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikayla73 Posted August 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Everyone's opportunities/flexibility for work/vac schedules are different. Plus some may be retired or not working for whatever reason any more. These things make it easier to plan farther out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted August 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Didn't even think of all those thanks, how does everyone plan so far ahead with work vacation schedules? My husband picks his in November so torn what to do Sent from my iPhone using Forums Or wait until you are sure dates will work for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 30, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Curious to know if it will be included next time thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums No one really knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardhowson Posted August 30, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Vista & Horizon are Carnival's flagships - if you're looking for $75 deposits on Vista, not gonna happen. Here is the restrictions text from current $75 deposit sale: $75 per person deposit is applicable to 2-9 day sailings excluding Alaska, Vista and Horizon sailings. $150 per person deposit is applicable to all Vista and Horizon Caribbean sailings, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddylover Posted August 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Don't forget that reduced deposits are tied to Early Saver. So many people don't read/ask about the fine print then gripe when they lose money and can't get their deposit refunded when plans change. Not ALWAYS only on ES fares only.....you are way too negative about Early Savers...there are many of us who use it and LIKE it, and have read the 'fine print'. We have profited greatly on some cruises by booking ES and getting reductions (OBC) right up to a few days prior to sailing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted August 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Not ALWAYS only on ES fares only.....you are way too negative about Early Savers...there are many of us who use it and LIKE it, and have read the 'fine print'. We have profited greatly on some cruises by booking ES and getting reductions (OBC) right up to a few days prior to sailing!!! As of late, yes they ARE tied to ES. I'm not always negative about ES as I use it sometimes myself. What is tiring is people coming on here complaining that they have to pay a penalty for substituting people, changing cruise dates, or mad as a hornet because their deposits aren't refundable and are to be held for a future cruise to be used within 2 years. Plenty of people DON'T read the fine print and that's why I brought it up. I used to profit greatly from ES a few years ago when you practically had to beg to be booked with that rate. Now their specials including future cruises from sailing are all linked to ES. Wonder why that is? Because Carnival is making a fortune off of cancel/change fees and they know prices aren't going to drop drastically the overwhelming majority of the time so they won't need to price match. I have nothing personal against ES so don't twist what I say. It is a simple buyer beware. If you are willing to accept the risks that go with it, then by all means do so. I haven't seen an ES price drop on any of my cruises in probably 2 years. If you want the best deals, book early. But be educated in what rate you are under. Many times PG is only $20pp more and that may be better for some people's situations. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowers12155 Posted October 26, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 26, 2017 a reduced deposit sale just released $50 deposit call your travel agent Early Saver is great if you are a regular cruiser and cancel you should have no problem using the deposit on another sailing. If all else fails buy travel insurance either way you may be out some money if you cancel. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilcruisers Posted October 26, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I just tried to book the vista as it is coming to Galveston in 2018. He deposit was 150.00 pp. I actually booked the freedom and it was 50.00 pp . I could not justify the prices on the vista yet for my off season trip. The price for vista was about 3 times the price I paid for my cruise this October so I will wait. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyxie Posted October 26, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Looking at booking the Vista now and it has $150 deposits which I think is about as cheap as you ever see for the Vista. Still better than $250 per person for my family of 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 26, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Looking at booking the Vista now and it has $150 deposits which I think is about as cheap as you ever see for the Vista. Still better than $250 per person for my family of 4. After the Horizon comes out the Vista will no longer be the new kid on the block and will get same treatment as rest of the fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 27, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Curious to know if it will be included next time thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted October 27, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I have nothing personal against ES so don't twist what I say. It is a simple buyer beware. If you are willing to accept the risks that go with it, then by all means do so. I haven't seen an ES price drop on any of my cruises in probably 2 years. If you want the best deals, book early. But be educated in what rate you are under. Many times PG is only $20pp more and that may be better for some people's situations. That is all. I agree with everything you said. We booked the last two ES.. and I will not be doing that again. We just booked the Horizon the other day, and the PG was, as you said, only $20 p/p more. That allows me to change my mind to another ship/sail date should something better come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted November 3, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted November 3, 2017 My family only wants to try the vista!! I agree prices are high!! Looking at next summer! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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