beachnsnowbunny Posted March 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just looking at excursions for our upcoming cruises and noticed it has gone up. $79.95 for 5 day cruise $89.95 for 7 day cruie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted March 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2018 As long as people continue to pay those prices it will continue to go up Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted March 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Wow. It was 49.95 for a seven day cruise when I first bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted March 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted March 15, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2018 As long as people continue to pay those prices it will continue to go up Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app I'm hesitant about getting FTTF for our next cruise, but "the one who must be obeyed" wants the FTTF. So, guess what? Carnival gets $80.00 richer, and my wallet gets a little lighter. Gotta keep the queen happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnsnowbunny Posted March 15, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Guess Carnival needs to update this list because under excursions the prices have all gone up. We are on the Paradise and the Miracle both in September and they are higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammee Posted March 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I checked my cruise in May for Pride and it went up, luckily I bought it already, but I have serious doubts about buying it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted March 15, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 15, 2018 It still says $69.95 for 6-7 day cruises in the FAQ's, which is what we paid for our upcoming 7-day, but when I log into our account and look at the excursions, it's $89.95. If they wanted to eventually raise it, I could see maybe $5, but $20? Ouch! That's a drastic jump. To me, it's worth the price we paid, but at nearly $100 next time, I'm not so sure we'd buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted March 15, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Guess Carnival needs to update this list because under excursions the prices have all gone up. We are on the Paradise and the Miracle both in September and they are higher. It says “prices starting from” so they can charge more than that for different times of the year or based on demand. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted March 15, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Keep getting people and it will be over $100 soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccer Posted March 15, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I bought it the first couple of times it was out, the that's a lot of drinks. Still, what is your time worth when you are on vacation. As others have said, if people keep paying, they will keep raising the prices. Good economics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted March 15, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hi I think we are getting closer to that point where when someone asks "is it worth it", more people might start wondering. As Oceanlover says, as long as people are willing to pay, they will keep raising the price. I think if they try to get over that $99 price point they might have to throw in another perk to keep people interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khewston Posted March 15, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I bought mine a couple of weeks ago for $79.99. I just checked what they are now charging and it's $99.99! Wow, don't know if I'd buy it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrotrain Posted March 15, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I just notice it went up on my Dec. 23, 2018 cruise, this has me debating if I really want it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpyne Posted March 15, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 15, 2018 My debate is over. I was seriously considering it for my October 2018 cruise. No longer even a debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrice1 Posted March 15, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Used to buy it when it was under 50 They can keep it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug & Cindy Scrap Hunter Posted March 15, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just looking at excursions for our upcoming cruises and noticed it has gone up. $79.95 for 5 day cruise $89.95 for 7 day cruie. Can I get this in onboard spending, if I choose to board the ship 2 hours late and eat lunch on my own? These rates are outrageous, and the least they can do is prorate us if we do the opposite. I wouldn't even get off in the ports if time on the ship is that valuable to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeWobegon Posted March 15, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Apples to oranges but NCL did something similar with the Haven. I should have tried to bid or upgrade the first year because by the second year, so may people were bidding that the base price and the cost to win an upgrade bid were way up. I think that Carnival will keep raising the prices to match demand. Why not? If people will pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted March 15, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 15, 2018 FTTF is nice, but I can easily park myself with my carry on and a drink for a few hours. I can think of much better ways to spend a hundred bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottacruises Posted March 15, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I have never purchased it and now don't need to. I have always had a great time and with proper planning have always managed to not need it at check in or getting off the ship. Enjoy the bumps in the road, no amount of money you spend will make it a perfect cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfr70 Posted March 15, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 15, 2018 What about for 4 day sailings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjl1977 Posted March 15, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I've luckily already got mine for my September cruise. I've gotten FTTF on my last few cruises but I'm done with it now. I'll get an afternoon boarding time so my room will be available. I guess the Diamond and platinums cried enough so carnival is getting people to think twice about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip2cruise Posted March 15, 2018 #23 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I've luckily already got mine for my September cruise. I've gotten FTTF on my last few cruises but I'm done with it now. I'll get an afternoon boarding time so my room will be available. I guess the Diamond and platinums cried enough so carnival is getting people to think twice about it. No,Carnival is just seeing how much people are willing to pay for it. If you have a product, that constantly sells out,it’s make sense for a company to charge the maximum amount possible. If people resist,they can always reduce the price. Something tells me they will continue to fill all the available FTTF spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted March 15, 2018 #24 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I can think of much better ways to spend a hundred bucks. Two days worth of Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted March 15, 2018 #25 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I've luckily already got mine for my September cruise. I've gotten FTTF on my last few cruises but I'm done with it now. I'll get an afternoon boarding time so my room will be available. I guess the Diamond and platinums cried enough so carnival is getting people to think twice about it. Has nothing to do at all with Diamonds or Platinums possibly complaining about it. It's all economics. As long as people keep paying it, Carnival will keep making it available in groups of 20 or 40 or however many they put on sale for a given cruise and they will keep raising the price until the demand lowers and then they will reduce it just a little to bring the demand back to the sweet spot where they can make the most profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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