PortFees45 Posted July 25, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Dawn out of NYC this Saturday seemed undersold as recently as Monday. Most other Dawn Bahamas sailings sold out entirely a week or two before sailing. This one still had a bunch of rooms in nearly all categories, including a ton of suites that would likely get filled with upgrades (I don't think too many people book suites last minute). I go into manic website refresh mode hoping to catch a drop the week before sailing...and in the blink of an eye the damn cruise sells out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted July 25, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 25, 2019 It's a game sometimes you win sometimes you don't. Be happy you're going on a cruise and you booked a cabin you were happy with in the first place. The "pain of waiting" is self inflicted. Give you credit though the exaggeration of thread headline gets people's attention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroozFanatic Posted July 25, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Done this. Happiest when I have plan B, C, and D, and they are all suitable, but Plan A is the best value. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted July 25, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 25, 2019 What were you hoping for with regard to a price drop? Upgraded room category or maybe OBC? Because after final payment, that's about all you'd be offered. I usually follow what happens to the pricing after I book as well but not necessarily because I'm hoping for a price drop. I just like to see what happens. I have been lucky with the category upgrade due to price drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Dave Posted July 25, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 25, 2019 18 minutes ago, Georgia_Peaches said: What were you hoping for with regard to a price drop? Upgraded room category or maybe OBC? Because after final payment, that's about all you'd be offered. I usually follow what happens to the pricing after I book as well but not necessarily because I'm hoping for a price drop. I just like to see what happens. I have been lucky with the category upgrade due to price drops. Sounds to me that he did not have a room booked and was hoping to get one of those last-minute deals. I wonder if NCL may have sold them to partner personnel for a huge discount (i.e., airline employees) when they saw that the cruise was not selling out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Georgia_Peaches Posted July 25, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 25, 2019 27 minutes ago, GA Dave said: Sounds to me that he did not have a room booked and was hoping to get one of those last-minute deals. I wonder if NCL may have sold them to partner personnel for a huge discount (i.e., airline employees) when they saw that the cruise was not selling out. Ah, OK well that makes sense. I would be totally bummed if a cruise I was holding out for suddenly showed as sold out. OP, I hope you find an alternative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted July 25, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Would you really expect to see price drop at this time of year though? I understand there were still cabins available but they really can sell pretty quickly. If it were me, I'd be looking from mid Oct. to mid Dec. for price drops. On well, to each their own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbethel11 Posted July 25, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, All-ready2cruise said: If it were me, I'd be looking from mid Oct. to mid Dec. for price drops. On well, to each their own. What about a September 3rd cruise to Bermuda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted July 25, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Well, 1 thing I look at are school holidays, why, b/c families vacation then so the ships will tend to be at or near capacity meaning little or no reduced fares. I haven't been to Bermuda, it's on my bucket list but I'd likely choose something in mid Sept. > October. 2020 even has one in November. It's really whatever suits you though. With kids, you can't beat some the shorter cruises for finances and fun. Enjoy your cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortFees45 Posted July 25, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Georgia_Peaches said: What were you hoping for with regard to a price drop? Upgraded room category or maybe OBC? Because after final payment, that's about all you'd be offered. I usually follow what happens to the pricing after I book as well but not necessarily because I'm hoping for a price drop. I just like to see what happens. I have been lucky with the category upgrade due to price drops. I waited because I like paying less for cruises. I hadn't bought a ticket yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortFees45 Posted July 25, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted July 25, 2019 48 minutes ago, All-ready2cruise said: Would you really expect to see price drop at this time of year though? I understand there were still cabins available but they really can sell pretty quickly. If it were me, I'd be looking from mid Oct. to mid Dec. for price drops. On well, to each their own. I got a room on the Escape over 4th of July week for $649 with no solo supplement. So yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted July 25, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 25, 2019 21 minutes ago, All-ready2cruise said: It's really whatever suits you though. Enjoy your cruises Said previously ⬆️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookieShip Posted July 25, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Same happen to me, but I was hoping to get a CruiseNext cert to make it just a bit cheaper, but then it was sold out 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sprint180 Posted July 25, 2019 #14 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Ah that's the pits. Better luck next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted July 25, 2019 #15 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 hours ago, PortFees45 said: I waited because I like paying less for cruises. I hadn't bought a ticket yet. You lost nothing, don’t sweat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbethel11 Posted July 25, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 25, 2019 20 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said: You lost nothing, don’t sweat it. I mean, I guess you do lose an amazing Norwegian cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare expectthebest Posted July 25, 2019 #17 Share Posted July 25, 2019 5 hours ago, PortFees45 said: Dawn out of NYC this Saturday seemed undersold as recently as Monday. Most other Dawn Bahamas sailings sold out entirely a week or two before sailing. This one still had a bunch of rooms in nearly all categories, including a ton of suites that would likely get filled with upgrades (I don't think too many people book suites last minute). I go into manic website refresh mode hoping to catch a drop the week before sailing...and in the blink of an eye the damn cruise sells out. Here is what I did 2 months ago when I was hoping for price drop/ free room upgrade. We orig booked a suite on dawn. About a week before sailing I called cust service and was assigned a cruise consultant. I asked if there was any consideration I could be offered in the form of a free room upgrade if any were avail. He said he would look into it.. stayed in contact 2 more times before sail date ( I called him to check) and 2 days before sailing when we spoke he apologized for the ship being sold out like most dawn sailings out of NYC... so he said I can’t offer you a free room upgrade because there is none avail ... but i was able to apply to your shipboard account a $225 credit for anything you wanted to charge to your room... except the casino... I was thrilled... and my wife spent the $225 at the spa... it doesn’t hurt to ask. best, mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbethel11 Posted July 25, 2019 #18 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 minute ago, expectthebest said: Here is what I did 2 months ago when I was hoping for price drop/ free room upgrade. We orig booked a suite on dawn. About a week before sailing I called cust service and was assigned a cruise consultant. I asked if there was any consideration I could be offered in the form of a free room upgrade if any were avail. He said he would look into it.. stayed in contact 2 more times before sail date ( I called him to check) and 2 days before sailing when we spoke he apologized for the ship being sold out like most dawn sailings out of NYC... so he said I can’t offer you a free room upgrade because there is none avail ... but i was able to apply to your shipboard account a $225 credit for anything you wanted to charge to your room... except the casino... I was thrilled... and my wife spent the $225 at the spa... it doesn’t hurt to ask. best, mark So, hypothetically, if I were to book two balcony cabins, could similar results happen to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortFees45 Posted July 25, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, expectthebest said: Here is what I did 2 months ago when I was hoping for price drop/ free room upgrade. We orig booked a suite on dawn. About a week before sailing I called cust service and was assigned a cruise consultant. I asked if there was any consideration I could be offered in the form of a free room upgrade if any were avail. He said he would look into it.. stayed in contact 2 more times before sail date ( I called him to check) and 2 days before sailing when we spoke he apologized for the ship being sold out like most dawn sailings out of NYC... so he said I can’t offer you a free room upgrade because there is none avail ... but i was able to apply to your shipboard account a $225 credit for anything you wanted to charge to your room... except the casino... I was thrilled... and my wife spent the $225 at the spa... it doesn’t hurt to ask. best, mark I wait for the price drop before I book. I'm FDR's worst nightmare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted July 25, 2019 #20 Share Posted July 25, 2019 8 hours ago, PortFees45 said: Dawn out of NYC this Saturday seemed undersold as recently as Monday. Most other Dawn Bahamas sailings sold out entirely a week or two before sailing. This one still had a bunch of rooms in nearly all categories, including a ton of suites that would likely get filled with upgrades (I don't think too many people book suites last minute). I go into manic website refresh mode hoping to catch a drop the week before sailing...and in the blink of an eye the damn cruise sells out. That's what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted July 25, 2019 #21 Share Posted July 25, 2019 28 minutes ago, PortFees45 said: I wait for the price drop before I book. I'm FDR's worst nightmare. Only if you're auditioning as a comedian on an NCL ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortFees45 Posted July 25, 2019 Author #22 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Well I struck out on the 7/27 Bahamas sailing, but there WAS a drop on the 7/28 Bermuda sailing. Just snagged a Sailaway Balcony for $949 with no solo supplement. Not bad for peak season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrieBajan54 Posted July 25, 2019 #23 Share Posted July 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, PortFees45 said: Well I struck out on the 7/27 Bahamas sailing, but there WAS a drop on the 7/28 Bermuda sailing. Just snagged a Sailaway Balcony for $949 with no solo supplement. Not bad for peak season. . . Good for you! That's an advantage of being within driving distance of the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortFees45 Posted July 25, 2019 Author #24 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, IrieBajan54 said: . . Good for you! That's an advantage of being within driving distance of the port. It's really the only reason I sail NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy60wife Posted July 26, 2019 #25 Share Posted July 26, 2019 11 hours ago, PortFees45 said: Dawn out of NYC this Saturday seemed undersold as recently as Monday. Most other Dawn Bahamas sailings sold out entirely a week or two before sailing. This one still had a bunch of rooms in nearly all categories, including a ton of suites that would likely get filled with upgrades (I don't think too many people book suites last minute). I go into manic website refresh mode hoping to catch a drop the week before sailing...and in the blink of an eye the damn cruise sells out. In the Summer? that's tough. You have a better chance in the off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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