ColleenThomas Posted March 15, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Does anyone know how long Carnival will offer this 30% savings for booking extra early? I am looking for next Feb, but I am not ready to put a deposit down yet. I also know that the deposit is non refundable if you do use this early rate. If you do book, and decide to change cabins, I am guessing you just get credit for what you already booked?? Any help / info would be great! I have never cruised Carnival, and don't know how the rates work, if they tend to go up at a certain time (months out from cruise...etc...) thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoRockiesFan Posted March 15, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2009 You will get charged the $50 fee if you change ships or dates, not cabins. :D (I just booked for Feb 2010 using the Early Saver rate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise87crazy Posted March 15, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I was told that you aren't allowed to do any name changes, cabin changes, date or ship changes... as i am understanding it...you're pretty much locked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITISSA Posted March 15, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2009 You cannot change cabins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoRockiesFan Posted March 15, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 15, 2009 You cannot change cabins... I booked with the early saver rate for both my completed February and upcoming June cruises. I made several changes without penalty: changed cabins, added a passenger, etc. From Carnival: "What if I need to make changes to my ship or sailing date? Ship and sailing date changes are allowed prior to the final payment due date, subject to a $50 service fee per person, per change. Changes made after the final payment due date are subject to standard cancellation penalties. http://www.carnival.com/cms/FAQs/EarlySaver.aspx?WT.mc_id=HEarlySaverFAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afcj1 Posted March 15, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 15, 2009 They can also take away the rate for your specific cabin category too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted March 16, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Does anyone know how long Carnival will offer this 30% savings for booking extra early? I am looking for next Feb, but I am not ready to put a deposit down yet. I also know that the deposit is non refundable if you do use this early rate. If you do book, and decide to change cabins, I am guessing you just get credit for what you already booked?? Any help / info would be great! I have never cruised Carnival, and don't know how the rates work, if they tend to go up at a certain time (months out from cruise...etc...) thanks! The early saver rate for 6 day or longer is 5 or more months prior to sailing. Early Saver on 3-5 day is up to 3 mo. in advance. Therefore, it will disappear 3 or 5 months before schedule cruise date. Just checked cruise for 7/18 and Early Saver has disappeared. Cruise for 8/15 still shows Early Saver available. Best thing about Early Saver is price drops honored up till 2 days before sailing. And I love price drops!!! Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardhowson Posted March 16, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2009 They can also take away the rate for your specific cabin category too. And if you really cause them trouble, only 1 dessert each night in the dining room !! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobears Posted March 16, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2009 You can make room changes, you can upgrade, move around whatever. You just have to keep the same ship and sail date. Change either of those and you get charged the $50pp. I've already checked to make sure I can upgrade with no penalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaT12 Posted March 16, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 16, 2009 You cannot change cabins... I booked the Early Svaer Rate and then later I switched cabins - I upgraded to a balcony....there was no problem and no fee involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted March 17, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 17, 2009 We booked on Dream for Jan 23rd. Price has gone UP twice since we made our resv. Looks like they have so many rooms at one price then raise them. My sister waited and now is paying $80.00 more pp for same room catg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise87crazy Posted March 17, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 17, 2009 You can make room changes, you can upgrade, move around whatever. You just have to keep the same ship and sail date. Change either of those and you get charged the $50pp. I've already checked to make sure I can upgrade with no penalty. Is this only if you booked directly with Carnival? I booked with Costco and was told that I couldn't change rooms, upgrade etc. Anyone else book with Costco and hasn't been charged for a room change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby Posted March 17, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Is this only if you booked directly with Carnival? I booked with Costco and was told that I couldn't change rooms, upgrade etc. Anyone else book with Costco and hasn't been charged for a room change? Cabin changes, upgrades and adding pax will not incur a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fototaker Posted March 17, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Best thing about Early Saver is price drops honored up till 2 days before sailing. And I love price drops!!! Hope this helps. Are you sure, My PVP told me that after my final payment, i own the cruise, there will be no other reductions in price because i booked early saver. He did say that there may be things he could do as far as discounted upgrades. I am still a little unclear as to that though, But i do vividly recall that he said i own my vacation! I had called to take advantage of 50 dollar drop on the third person (my daughter) in a state room. three day prior to my final payment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted March 17, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Does anyone know how long Carnival will offer this 30% savings for booking extra early? I am looking for next Feb, but I am not ready to put a deposit down yet. I also know that the deposit is non refundable if you do use this early rate. If you do book, and decide to change cabins, I am guessing you just get credit for what you already booked?? Any help / info would be great! I have never cruised Carnival, and don't know how the rates work, if they tend to go up at a certain time (months out from cruise...etc...) thanks! The Early Saver rate will probably be around until Carnival decides to either end it or come up with something else. Right now, it seems very successful. As to the prices holding....well, that's always up for grabs. Prices change all the time. It's just a crap shoot. For details on the Early Saver, here's the link. It will show you the "what if's" for changes, etc......make sure you click on all the links shown on this page.....good info... http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/earlysaver/default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise87crazy Posted March 17, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Are you sure, My PVP told me that after my final payment, i own the cruise, there will be no other reductions in price because i booked early saver. He did say that there may be things he could do as far as discounted upgrades. I am still a little unclear as to that though, But i do vividly recall that he said i own my vacation! I had called to take advantage of 50 dollar drop on the third person (my daughter) in a state room. three day prior to my final payment When I booked through Carnival for my August cruise on the Elation I was told that I would recieve any price reductions until 2 days before sailing. This is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettH Posted March 17, 2009 #17 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Are you sure, My PVP told me that after my final payment, i own the cruise, there will be no other reductions in price because i booked early saver. He did say that there may be things he could do as far as discounted upgrades. I am still a little unclear as to that though, But i do vividly recall that he said i own my vacation! I had called to take advantage of 50 dollar drop on the third person (my daughter) in a state room. three day prior to my final payment I just booked a cruise last week and was told by my PVP that I can still take advantage of price reductions up until 2 days before sailing. I also booked it via the early saver program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise87crazy Posted March 17, 2009 #18 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Cabin changes, upgrades and adding pax will not incur a fee. So you booked through Costco and didn't have any problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fototaker Posted March 17, 2009 #19 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I just booked a cruise last week and was told by my PVP that I can still take advantage of price reductions up until 2 days before sailing. I also booked it via the early saver program. I sure hope i misunderstood him:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise87crazy Posted March 17, 2009 #20 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I sure hope i misunderstood him:o Even if you PVP told you that you can't he/she is wrong. Here is the information taken directly from Carnival's Website. Hope it helps. "When can I submit a price protection request? Carnival will accept price protection requests up to 2 business days prior to sailing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afergvip Posted March 17, 2009 #21 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Well, I am not sure how long the rates will last, but be sure to book outside travel insurance, so that if you are sick, etc. all monies are refundable. Right now, these are the best rates out there. I have cruised Carnival & RCCL several times. Like them both alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fototaker Posted March 17, 2009 #22 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Even if you PVP told you that you can't he/she is wrong. Here is the information taken directly from Carnival's Website. Hope it helps. "When can I submit a price protection request? Carnival will accept price protection requests up to 2 business days prior to sailing." yea, i just read that! i must have misunderstood! i guess that means i am still going to have to watch the fairs regularly! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fototaker Posted March 20, 2009 #23 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Even if you PVP told you that you can't he/she is wrong. Here is the information taken directly from Carnival's Website. Hope it helps. "When can I submit a price protection request? Carnival will accept price protection requests up to 2 business days prior to sailing." I have learned why i am not eligible for price drops.:( I was under the impression that i had booked under early saver, when in fact, i booked with a residence discount. After a conversation with my pvp yesterday i was mildly upset, more at myself for not asking the right questions at booking time. So as a condolence, Pvp said he could upgrade us to bl for a cool 190 clams! When the pack and go discount for a bl is running 50 dollars more pp than what i paid for my 6c! HMMMMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.C05 Posted March 20, 2009 #24 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I love the early savers rate! Hubby secretly booked one for next Feb, and the price has already rose another $600 total! Yikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbjl24 Posted March 20, 2009 #25 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have learned why i am not eligible for price drops.:( I was under the impression that i had booked under early saver, when in fact, i booked with a residence discount. After a conversation with my pvp yesterday i was mildly upset, more at myself for not asking the right questions at booking time. So as a condolence, Pvp said he could upgrade us to bl for a cool 190 clams! When the pack and go discount for a bl is running 50 dollars more pp than what i paid for my 6c! HMMMMM Man, that sucks! Just take it in stride and chalk it up to a learning experience. Sometimes you get them, sometimes they get you. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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