Why has the Celebrity Price Doubled?

[D&L]

On our cruise this past March, we booked a cruise on the Summit for March '05. That cost about $901.00. Inside room 3079. ($200.00 shipboard credit) Last week that same cruise was $1,600.00. This week it's $1,800.00!!!!! Lucky for us? Sure!

My question. Why did the price jump so darn much, so early on Celebrity and the competitors (?) RCCL and Princess are still in the $800 - $1,000 range?

Don't get us wrong, we are grateful, just curious as we still feel "new" to cruising and don't have it all figured out yet. I think we'll book are next one while onboard, too.

Thanks, Donald & Laurie



Celebrity Century 09/07/02 Eastern Caribbean
Celebrity Infinity 08/29/03 Alaska IP
Celebrity Constellation 03/06/04 Southern Caribbean
Celebrity Summit 03/11/05 Southern Caribbean

[Happy ks]

This is a 10 day cruise, right? Are you sure you aren't comparing 7 day cruises to this one. It looks as if you have gotten a great deal.

Kathy

[This message was edited by Happy ks on 06-19-04 at 10:19 AM.]

[hdawson]

One of the M class vessels have a large group recently reserved. Not sure which one. Those cabins might actually be booked but some may be returned to inventory later and then prices would come down. Supply and demand I guess.
Did all cabin categories go up drastically?
Of course I think prices will continue to inch up. This is the last year of massive newbuilds for the industry and cruising continues to grow in popularity.