Gari Posted October 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Hi All, I just booked an obstructed view balcony on the Pride that will leave out in March 2018. I have Early Savers which I understand guarantees the rate and if it goes down I get the price difference. However I have never done that before and am unclear on how to monitor the prices other than going to the Carnival site and attempting to book another ticket and seeing what price come up. I would appreciate any advice or assistance in how folks watch for price cuts. Thanks all for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted October 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 21, 2017 You can do as you suggest (a "fake" booking to check prices) or use the Carnival Fare Viewer tool. Here's the link to that web site: https://www.carnival.com/bookingengine/fareviewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJMini Posted October 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Also remember if you have onboard credit with your early saver fare, you might lose it if you submit a request to lower your fare. I have an early saver cabin booked for a cruise in June. I also have $50 onboard credit in connection with this fare. My booking just decreased by $20. It’s not worth it to submit for the lower fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyart Posted October 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I just bookmark the page to book the sailing. Then I pop through.. 1 room, 2 guests, confirm my VIFP number and I can see prices. If the number is lower than my current I email my PVP. It's easier than using Fare Viewer, and no captcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyart Posted October 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Oddly, there was a quirk of some sort and the day after I booked the price briefly went down by $20 pp. It went back up later that day. But not before I snagged the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 22, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Just do a dummy booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeleBrat Posted October 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Is anyone else having trouble using the fare viewer site this weekend? Every time I attempt to use it, I get a "sorry, we're having some site problems" error message. ??? CeleBrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted October 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Is anyone else having trouble using the fare viewer site this weekend? Every time I attempt to use it, I get a "sorry, we're having some site problems" error message. ??? CeleBrat This is the third day in a row I have received that same message. I am trying to check three different ships/sail dates. No luck on any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted October 22, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Is anyone else having trouble using the fare viewer site this weekend? Every time I attempt to use it, I get a "sorry, we're having some site problems" error message. ??? CeleBrat This is the third day in a row I have received that same message. I am trying to check three different ships/sail dates. No luck on any of them. Yes, same here for the last two days. Makes me feel kind of silly suggesting to the OP that he/she use Fare Viewer when the thing isn't working. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeleBrat Posted October 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Yes, same here for the last two days. Makes me feel kind of silly suggesting to the OP that he/she use Fare Viewer when the thing isn't working. :mad: Glad to hear that it's not just me having computer issues. So, I ended up doing a mock booking this morning, and discovered a $40 price drop. Woo Hoo! CeleBrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris4189 Posted October 22, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I am still having issues with the site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie151o Posted October 22, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Download the ship mate app & add your cruise. Once it's added there is an icon that says price alert. Click that. It's notified me twice in the last 2 weeks with price drops & carnival has adjusted it very quickly for me! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msemomofthree Posted October 23, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 23, 2017 How do I get the price reduction/credit applied to my bill? And does it come off the total as a refund, or as an onboard credit? I just downloaded the app and see a fare drop of $45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffanieb Posted October 23, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 23, 2017 How do I get the price reduction/credit applied to my bill? And does it come off the total as a refund, or as an onboard credit? I just downloaded the app and see a fare drop of $45. isthere a email to send this too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie151o Posted October 23, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 23, 2017 How do I get the price reduction/credit applied to my bill? And does it come off the total as a refund, or as an onboard credit? I just downloaded the app and see a fare drop of $45. You can call carnival directly and tell them - took me maybe 5 minutes yesterday to do it. Or there is a link at the bottom of their website that says "price protection form" - I did the form for my first price drop last week and if was applied within the hour! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msemomofthree Posted October 23, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 23, 2017 You can call carnival directly and tell them - took me maybe 5 minutes yesterday to do it. Or there is a link at the bottom of their website that says "price protection form" - I did the form for my first price drop last week and if was applied within the hour! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Awesome! I'll try this tomorrow. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted October 23, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 23, 2017 How do I get the price reduction/credit applied to my bill? And does it come off the total as a refund, or as an onboard credit? I just downloaded the app and see a fare drop of $45. Simple to just call them , done within 5 minutes and you get email confirmation before you hang up usually. If you are not paid in full it comes off your balance due. If you are PIF you get OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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