Carnival Holiday 3/14/05 Good Price?

[captnpat]

Hey Guys

 

1st time cruiser... booked thru a TA.....this is what she quoted:

 

2 cabins,1x OV gaurantee, 1x inside Guarantee

5 People (mom, dad, 15,13,11)

 

 

$2133 total..... 1000 deposit and 1133 due 12/31/04....

 

 

How happy should I be at this prcie?

 

Thanks

Captnpat

[OhioBeachBum]

Hey Guys

 

1st time cruiser... booked thru a TA.....this is what she quoted:

 

2 cabins,1x OV gaurantee, 1x inside Guarantee

5 People (mom, dad, 15,13,11)

 

 

$2133 total..... 1000 deposit and 1133 due 12/31/04....

 

 

I found it online for $2016.10 with the same deposit. That's a decent price for a TA which is useful if you've never cruised before (assuming they're a good TA). Does that include travel insurance? The quote I got did not. Enjoy!

[Cotton]

I would call a Carnival PVP (Personal Vacation Planner) and get a quote from her/him, just to see...?

It's a wise person who checks several venues prior to actually booking a cruise; i.e., before booking a cruise, I check with a local TA, an online agency or two, and then Carnival PVP....The last three cruises, I have gotten a better deal thru the PVP. You gotta do your homework to get the best deal.;)

[NewCruzer1]

That's a 5-nighter, so 5 people X 5 nights = 25 nights, or $85 per person, per night.

To me, anything under $100 pppn is reasonable, it becomes exceptional around $80. So, you did pretty good.

[captnpat]

What are the chances that prices go down later??? This is a Spring Break cruise........:cool:

 

Thanks

[abbyndrewmom]

Hi,

 

I'm considering this same cruise. We were quoted for a OV guarantee for $400.00 1st & 2nd, $280.00 3rd & 4th + $142.00 per person port charges. We are family of 4 with a 5 & 7 year old so two cabins is not an option.

 

Allison

[SevenVII]

Its a good price considering the time of year you are going!

 

But, you are getting guarantees so it is very likely you wont be anywhere near your kids, maybe not even on the same floor. Just a heads up if you didnt know :D