Retchiefcruiser Posted May 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Really looking to book the Horizon departing December 29, 2018, but the prices are more than double the other dates. I have cruised Carnival over the New Year before and it was never this expensive. SO, what gives? Is it worth it for the itinerary and the new ship? Or find another Carnival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glituner32 Posted May 4, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2018 new ship and also holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted May 4, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Ive got my eye on a cruise that is more than I want to pay. Im sitting on my hands and waiting until its within last 90 days and final payment is past hoping for a reduction. How much do you want this particular ship and itinerary?? compare other choices and easier to decide. In my case I only want the one choice, so Im going to wait, but if I dont get it Im ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandsherry Posted May 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Prices for cruises the week of Christmas and New Year's Eve are always running about double the prices. Supply and demand, limited supply and lots of people with children on school vacation. Hope you like kids as ship will be filled with them. Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Pilot Posted May 4, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 4, 2018 New Years is always a premium price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted May 4, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Just cruise in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted May 5, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Check and compare to the other brand new 2018 ships like the Harmony of the Seas, NCL Bliss and Celebrity Edge and you'll see the percentage increase should be right in line with them. If you need to save a little, check pricing on the MSC Seaside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 5, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Really looking to book the Horizon departing December 29, 2018, but the prices are more than double the other dates. I have cruised Carnival over the New Year before and it was never this expensive. SO, what gives? Is it worth it for the itinerary and the new ship? Or find another Carnival? No wait a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBlueYonder64 Posted May 5, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 5, 2018 We booked this cruise over a year ago, and the prices have only increased. I think it's a combination of factors: New ship, holiday sailing, 8 day cruise, and southern itinerary, which is highly desirable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted May 5, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Christmas and New Years pricing sucks even more when your birthday falls within that period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKrise Posted May 5, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 5, 2018 DW and I booked a B2B on Horizon covering the Thanksgiving period (Nov 11& Nov17) over a year ago and have watched the prices for all cabins increase time and time again. Pays to book in advance. Lock in your choice of cabin, vacation dates for planning, and get low prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby_Bear Posted May 5, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Horizon is definitely at a premium. We are booked for Aug 28 out of New York and it's about 40% higher than comparable sailings out of Florida. I figured it's a combination of a new ship and being out of New York, which locals like me would happily pay a premium for as we don't have to get on a plane to catch our cruise. In your case, it's 2 days to year end, and I would expect cruises over that week to be much more expensive. It's the same as on land, hotel rates from December 27-28 onwards skyrocket in a lot of places, and come down to normal after Jan 2. Thanksgiving as well, airfares are crazy that week. I don't think prices are going to come down. Maybe you can wait till final payment date. If they have a lot of cancellations, maybe they will offer a flash sale. But it's an off-chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfaerie Posted May 6, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Horizon is definitely at a premium. We are booked for Aug 28 out of New York and it's about 40% higher than comparable sailings out of Florida. I figured it's a combination of a new ship and being out of New York, which locals like me would happily pay a premium for as we don't have to get on a plane to catch our cruise. In your case, it's 2 days to year end, and I would expect cruises over that week to be much more expensive. It's the same as on land, hotel rates from December 27-28 onwards skyrocket in a lot of places, and come down to normal after Jan 2. Thanksgiving as well, airfares are crazy that week. I don't think prices are going to come down. Maybe you can wait till final payment date. If they have a lot of cancellations, maybe they will offer a flash sale. But it's an off-chance. Fully agree Baby_bear that not having to pay for airfare, pre cruise hotel, checked luggage etc is the trade off for higher prices than sailing out of FL. I would be Diamond if I lived down south! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby_Bear Posted May 6, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 6, 2018 The funny thing was, when I did a price comparison for New York vs Florida departures, even after factoring in the pre cruise hotel, airfare, etc., it still worked out slightly cheaper than sailing out of New York. Which shows you what a premium Carnival is charging. Norwegian was not so high but the itinerary was boring (just Bahamas) and was an older ship, and Carnival had the more interesting itinerary and the ship is new. And tbh, with the amount of traveling for work everyone in my family is doing this year, the thought of not having to get on another plane is suddenly more attractive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandsherry Posted May 6, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Simple supply and demand economics at work... Could also be NY charges more for accessing the port than Florida does which jacks up the price. And other costs could be higher in NY as well, such as fuel. Could be many things that make cost in NY more than FL other then Carnival charging a premium. Or could be combination of both.... The funny thing was, when I did a price comparison for New York vs Florida departures, even after factoring in the pre cruise hotel, airfare, etc., it still worked out slightly cheaper than sailing out of New York. Which shows you what a premium Carnival is charging. Norwegian was not so high but the itinerary was boring (just Bahamas) and was an older ship, and Carnival had the more interesting itinerary and the ship is new. And tbh, with the amount of traveling for work everyone in my family is doing this year, the thought of not having to get on another plane is suddenly more attractive! Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafedumonde Posted May 6, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Simple supply and demand economics at work... Could also be NY charges more for accessing the port than Florida does which jacks up the price. And other costs could be higher in NY as well, such as fuel. Could be many things that make cost in NY more than FL other then Carnival charging a premium. Or could be combination of both.... Sent from my LG-H872 using Tapatalk I agree. I am sure MY charges the cruise line more than FL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 6, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 6, 2018 As stated, it is supply and demand. Cruise fares are higher because there is less competition (fewer ships). New York on a weekend can have 4 or 5 and Miami can have 10 or 12.... same for port Everglades and Canaveral etc. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April42749 Posted May 6, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 6, 2018 As stated, it is supply and demand. Cruise fares are higher because there is less competition (fewer ships). New York on a weekend can have 4 or 5 and Miami can have 10 or 12.... same for port Everglades and Canaveral etc. Sent from my iPhone using Forums On a very busy weekend NY has 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 6, 2018 #19 Share Posted May 6, 2018 On a very busy weekend NY has 2. I was including jersey and Brooklyn but the point is valid. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted May 6, 2018 #20 Share Posted May 6, 2018 As stated, it is supply and demand. Cruise fares are higher because there is less competition (fewer ships). New York on a weekend can have 4 or 5 and Miami can have 10 or 12.... same for port Everglades and Canaveral etc. Sent from my iPhone using Forums People don’t have to fly to Florida, so lines can charge more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 6, 2018 #21 Share Posted May 6, 2018 People don’t have to fly to Florida, so lines can charge more You hit the mail on the head. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted May 6, 2018 #22 Share Posted May 6, 2018 People don’t have to fly to Florida, so lines can charge more Same reason it costs more to cruise out of Galveston than out of Florida. They know we will pay extra not to have to fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bllybb758 Posted May 6, 2018 #23 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Really looking to book the Horizon departing December 29, 2018, but the prices are more than double the other dates. I have cruised Carnival over the New Year before and it was never this expensive. SO, what gives? Is it worth it for the itinerary and the new ship? Or find another Carnival? Holiday prices. Either go or don’t. I’d probably book for next year if it is i of concern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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