BK456 Posted April 12, 2020 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Has anyone ever just canceled their cruise and rebooked it to get the better price? My January cruise is $300 cheaper right now if I were to book the same room. I sent the inquiry to receive credit for a price drop, but they would not honor due to it not being an early saver rate. It was a casino offer I believe. We have vacation protection... and even that price has dropped to $79/person!! Just wondering what the disadvantages would be if I did this. My PVP was also no help. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumpunchGirl Posted April 12, 2020 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I've booked Casino rates a few times now. Every time I noticed a price drop I would call Carnival. When they did a check on their end, they would see it was a Casino Rate and transfer me to the Casino Promotion Department. They would then reduce my rate. My last cruise, Oct. 2019, I had 4 price reduction in 6 months. Saved $100 on a 3 day cruise. I think calling is more effective. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgb46 Posted April 12, 2020 #3 Share Posted April 12, 2020 I have always gotten price drops on casino rates up until final payment. You need call Carnival and ask for the department that handles the casino offers. They can help you and do it over the phone. Good luck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted April 13, 2020 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, BK456 said: Has anyone ever just canceled their cruise and rebooked it to get the better price? My January cruise is $300 cheaper right now if I were to book the same room. I sent the inquiry to receive credit for a price drop, but they would not honor due to it not being an early saver rate. It was a casino offer I believe. We have vacation protection... and even that price has dropped to $79/person!! Just wondering what the disadvantages would be if I did this. My PVP was also no help. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I called Friday and got a price adjustment for a cruise in July that I booked for my son last July using Casino rate. I booked Early saver and just fill out the online form and get approval every time. When I called they said the rate is eligible for price drops up to final payment date, but you do have to call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted April 13, 2020 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2020 50 minutes ago, PaulMedik said: I called Friday and got a price adjustment for a cruise in July that I booked for my son last July using Casino rate. I booked Early saver and just fill out the online form and get approval every time. When I called they said the rate is eligible for price drops up to final payment date, but you do have to call. That is because you booked Early Saver, not a casino rate. Once Early Saver, always Early Saver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted April 13, 2020 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2020 1 hour ago, RumpunchGirl said: I've booked Casino rates a few times now. Every time I noticed a price drop I would call Carnival. When they did a check on their end, they would see it was a Casino Rate and transfer me to the Casino Promotion Department. They would then reduce my rate. My last cruise, Oct. 2019, I had 4 price reduction in 6 months. Saved $100 on a 3 day cruise. I think calling is more effective. 1 hour ago, kgb46 said: I have always gotten price drops on casino rates up until final payment. You need call Carnival and ask for the department that handles the casino offers. They can help you and do it over the phone. Good luck. They rarely price drop casino rates anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted April 13, 2020 #7 Share Posted April 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said: That is because you booked Early Saver, not a casino rate. Once Early Saver, always Early Saver Elaine, I booked myself Early Saver, but my booked my son using his casino rate. I called and got his casino rate adjusted to the current casino rate and file Early Saver adjustments for myself online. I've used Early Saver since it began and always end up with on board credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted April 13, 2020 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said: They rarely price drop casino rates anymore When I called for my son's drop they said keep watching and call back if it drops before final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufflesmom Posted April 13, 2020 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2020 We booked a cruise for Oct 2020 using my sister's casino rate. We have gotten 2 price drops since then. All I did was call Carnival and spoke with the casino dept. Her offer was good until 3/2/20 and offered $500 OBC. Both price drops were before the offer expired so we didn't lose the OBC. We booked a spa balcony cabin and they are sold out now so no more price drops. BTW, we are not paid in full yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted April 13, 2020 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2020 15 hours ago, PaulMedik said: Elaine, I booked myself Early Saver, but my booked my son using his casino rate. I called and got his casino rate adjusted to the current casino rate and file Early Saver adjustments for myself online. I've used Early Saver since it began and always end up with on board credit. Is the OBC you get refundable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK456 Posted April 14, 2020 Author #11 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Thanks everyone, trying to get my PVP on the phone today to get me connected with the right department. It's definitely $300 cheaper right now, so I'm hoping for good luck. I don't necessarily want the cash back, just credit!! We spend a ton of on board money between cheers, specialty dining, and extra tips, so every bit helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK456 Posted April 14, 2020 Author #12 Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 4/12/2020 at 8:14 PM, Elaine5715 said: They rarely price drop casino rates anymore The same casino promotion for my cruise and same room is definitely $300 cheaper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidsandi Posted April 14, 2020 #13 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Can you only get a price reduction if you booked Early Saver? I always book the Past Guest rate and previously, have been able to price match on that. However, now I see that the form specifically says Early Saver only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted April 14, 2020 #14 Share Posted April 14, 2020 32 minutes ago, BK456 said: The same casino promotion for my cruise and same room is definitely $300 cheaper. Don't matter. You may be able to price match but lose the casino perks. The casino dept has tightened up on price drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK456 Posted April 14, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted April 14, 2020 38 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said: Don't matter. You may be able to price match but lose the casino perks. The casino dept has tightened up on price drops. My PVP just changed it without problem!!! So happy. Got to keep my booking and all perks... my balance just went down by $300 since I haven't made final payment yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted April 14, 2020 #16 Share Posted April 14, 2020 1 hour ago, BK456 said: My PVP just changed it without problem!!! So happy. Got to keep my booking and all perks... my balance just went down by $300 since I haven't made final payment yet. Great, they got an exception Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted April 14, 2020 #17 Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 12:28 PM, victory2020 said: Is the OBC you get refundable? Yes it is refundable if d/t price drop. If not refundable you can go to casino and charge chips to your card for table games and then cash out at cashier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beave8920 Posted April 14, 2020 #18 Share Posted April 14, 2020 47 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said: Great, they got an exception Elaine.......they may have changed their policy. I have a B2B cruise in Nov - both under their Hot Streak casino offer. I've re fared both cruises 3 times in the past month without a hitch.....just FYI. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted April 14, 2020 #19 Share Posted April 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Beave8920 said: Elaine.......they may have changed their policy. I have a B2B cruise in Nov - both under their Hot Streak casino offer. I've re fared both cruises 3 times in the past month without a hitch.....just FYI. Let's hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennas_mum Posted April 14, 2020 #20 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) I have never had a problem getting a price reduction on a casino rate as long as it was before final payment. Done it many times. Don't believe they made an exception because that is what I have been told. But you do have to call the casino department. Glad you got a cheaper rate!! Donna Edited April 14, 2020 by jennas_mum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoneman69 Posted April 15, 2020 #21 Share Posted April 15, 2020 9 hours ago, BK456 said: Thanks everyone, trying to get my PVP on the phone today to get me connected with the right department. It's definitely $300 cheaper right now, so I'm hoping for good luck. I don't necessarily want the cash back, just credit!! We spend a ton of on board money between cheers, specialty dining, and extra tips, so every bit helps. Yes get transference to Casino Promotions. Have had a reprice of my Aug cruise. Now have a $125 OBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted April 15, 2020 #22 Share Posted April 15, 2020 My PVP told me the casino offers can be repriced up to final payment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted April 17, 2020 #23 Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 4/12/2020 at 9:23 PM, PaulMedik said: When I called for my son's drop they said keep watching and call back if it drops before final payment. Haven't seen you lately--glad to have you back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rccranford1 Posted April 18, 2020 #24 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I have had 4 price drops on 2 cabins sailing in August on the Pride to Bermuda, I called my PVP and he took care of it each time, I too have the Casino rate with the OBC, my room has decreased by 900.00 and my daughters by 500.00 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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