Reposition cruise from Europe to Argentina.

[SteLen123]

Hello everyone,

 

I have several questions regarding a repositioning cruise.

I would like input regarding when I should book our cruise for the best lowest price, Im following prices on MSC Poesia leaving 15 Nov. 2024 from Tarragona Spain to destination Buenos Aires, also have another date with Norwegian Star leaving Dec.5 2024 from Lisbon Portugal to destination Buenos Aires. If anyone have a comment/suggestion I would be appreciated.

 

Stefan

[CruiserBruce]

There isn't any secret "best" time...cruise prices are based on demand. If there are limited rooms left, the price won't drop. However,  they MIGHT drop after final payment if a lot of people cancel before final payment. No guarantees,  tho. Of course that can also complicate getting air fares.

 

Not sure about the laws of your country, but many places allow you to refare if prices go down prior to final payment. 

 

[Essiesmom]

Just to add to the above statement…. MSC does not react well to requests to refare if you see a price drop.  Requesting any change with MSC can be a disaster.  If that is your game, maybe NCL would be better for you.  Have ou cruised before, and if so, what lines?  EM

[Host Kat]

9 hours ago, SteLen123 said:

Hello everyone,

 

I have several questions regarding a repositioning cruise.

I would like input regarding when I should book our cruise for the best lowest price, Im following prices on MSC Poesia leaving 15 Nov. 2024 from Tarragona Spain to destination Buenos Aires, also have another date with Norwegian Star leaving Dec.5 2024 from Lisbon Portugal to destination Buenos Aires. If anyone have a comment/suggestion I would be appreciated.

 

Stefan

 

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[SteLen123]

14 hours ago, CruiserBruce said:

There isn't any secret "best" time...cruise prices are based on demand. If there are limited rooms left, the price won't drop. However,  they MIGHT drop after final payment if a lot of people cancel before final payment. No guarantees,  tho. Of course that can also complicate getting air fares.

 

Not sure about the laws of your country, but many places allow you to refare if prices go down prior to final payment. 

 

Hello, thank you for your info.

[SteLen123]

12 hours ago, Essiesmom said:

Just to add to the above statement…. MSC does not react well to requests to refare if you see a price drop.  Requesting any change with MSC can be a disaster.  If that is your game, maybe NCL would be better for you.  Have ou cruised before, and if so, what lines?  EM

Hello, I have cruised several times long time ago, it was on Royal Caribbean lines.

[SteLen123]

8 hours ago, Host Kat said:

 

Hello @SteLen123 and welcome to the Cruise Critic website & message boards! 

 

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Hello Kat, thanks I will read the instructions listed above.

[CDNPolar]

On 9/9/2024 at 9:26 AM, SteLen123 said:

Hello everyone,

 

I have several questions regarding a repositioning cruise.

I would like input regarding when I should book our cruise for the best lowest price, Im following prices on MSC Poesia leaving 15 Nov. 2024 from Tarragona Spain to destination Buenos Aires, also have another date with Norwegian Star leaving Dec.5 2024 from Lisbon Portugal to destination Buenos Aires. If anyone have a comment/suggestion I would be appreciated.

 

Stefan

 

As others have said, best price can depend on the cruise line. Many, and especially in the Premium to Luxury categories do not lower their prices, but will put them up every 3 or 4 months.

 

Repositioning cruises are sometimes hard to sell, so in my experience they open with the best price and sometimes will sail not completely full, but don't normally drop prices.

 

This is my experience.

[SteLen123]

On 9/10/2024 at 7:32 PM, CDNPolar said:

 

As others have said, best price can depend on the cruise line. Many, and especially in the Premium to Luxury categories do not lower their prices, but will put them up every 3 or 4 months.

 

Repositioning cruises are sometimes hard to sell, so in my experience they open with the best price and sometimes will sail not completely full, but don't normally drop prices.

 

This is my experience.

Thank you, I like to hear other peoples opinion I had only few cruises in my life, and only 1 repostion and it was long time ago.