I was just browsing Carnival today and noticed the price of my already booked and paid-in-full cruise has dropped. I read on past posts here that people have received an on-board credit in this instance. So, do I call my PVP today and ask or wait a few days to see if the price continues to drop? I don't want to appear "cheap" or "bothersome" but want the best bang for the buck! Thanks!
Past Cruises: Carnival Liberty - May 2008 Carnival Imagination - February 2008 Carnival Freedom - December 2007 Imagination - September 2007 Fascination - July 2007 Carnival Triumph - May 2007 Fascination - March 2007 Fascination - January 2007 Carnival Legend - November 2006 Carnival Elation - May 2006 Carnival Valor - November 2005 Carnival Victory - May 2005 Paradise - June 2003
I always keep a check on mine too. Year before last we had one adjustment, then an upgrade, and still ended up with an OBC. Last year our price almost doubled! I am a big believer in booking early. It is a win-win situation.
Dwayne
Posts: 4397 | Location: South Carolina | Registered: August 22, 2005
I am so thankful for this site that provides so much helpful information. This site is what helped me learn to book early and to keep checking the price as you near your sail date. Thanks to everyone! Experience counts!
Hi Luv2Cruise. We are booked on Ecstacy out of Galveston for April 28, 2008. We booked about 10 months in advance, and got a free 2 deck upgrade then. But now, with the new price drop, it is even that much sweeter! Book early! It is indeed a win-win situation. Good luck and watch the booking price weekly (or daily).
We have been booking many months early on all our cruises over the past 50 years-We have saved ourselves the costs of many voyages as a result-needless to say we have taken additional cruises with the money saved!
I am still giggling over the price drop and the OBC I received. I told a friend who was thinking of cruising with her 2 sisters and she called my PVP and got a sweet deal also. Actually, better than mine because her sister works for Northwest Airlines, and those people get some excellent discounts. Maybe my PVP will put that referral in his notes! Referrals always work and I am glad my friend gets to cruise the Ecstacy. We are ecstatic! (lol)
I love when this happens. So far the cruise I booked for December has gone up in price, so I'm glad I booked early. The OBC really helps, so I check every day to see if it will drop!
