YorkieMommyKandis Posted September 17, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Just trying to decide if this is going to be the best price before I book. I'm cheap, which is good because we're broke, haha! Rate of $662 (military rate, before taxes) for two adults in a category 4D for a 5 day cruise on the Fascination leaving November 28. The day that the cruise must be paid for in full is this Saturday. Should I wait until after then to book for a better room/rate? Or should I just go ahead and book and then can I make changes if a better room/rate becomes available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted September 17, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2009 we are paying $590/pp (before taxes) for an 8 day, 8H on the Spirit and I'm happy with our price. Our cruise leaves on the 27th. So you can use that as a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommyKandis Posted September 17, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Yes. It is the total for two people. The carnival agent that I have has been E-mailing me a lot, wanting me to book with her. Do they have better deals over the phone? The rate above is from not from Carnival's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goplayball Posted September 17, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 17, 2009 FYI... We are paying less than half that for the week following....Dec 5 Inspiration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommyKandis Posted September 17, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Thanks. Edited. What should I do? LOL. Carnival's TA just E-mailed me back and said that website charges $20 to book, but they don't. Can you talk Carnival into giving you a better deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted September 17, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 17, 2009 The carnival agent that I have has been E-mailing me a lot, wanting me to book with her. Do they have better deals over the phone? You will not get any better price by booking with a Carnival agent (CVS or PVP) than by just going to the Carnival website and booking. Basically by booking directly with Carnival using whatever method you are paying "full price". If you are looking for a discount or or incentives than you will have to use a TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommyKandis Posted September 17, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Oh okay. I'm just tempted to wait to see if we can get a better deal. Seems like the prices would go down when you get closer to the day, or at least after full cabin price is due. When you speak of outside travel agents...do you mean just going to a TA website? Or actually calling up a person that is a travel agent? I have never used a travel agent before...have always wondered if they can do better deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillPooh Posted September 17, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Just so you know..you are not supposed to mention sites where you might book a cruise. You can mention Carnival.com but not "TA" type sites. So you may want to edit your post. I've gotten "in trouble" before here for that.. :rolleyes:Now you need to go back and edit yours, since you quoted her 'faux pas'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommyKandis Posted September 17, 2009 Author #9 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Now you need to go back and edit yours, since you quoted her 'faux pas'! LOL! Apparently everyone is most knowledgeable about the forum rules. Just kidding. :) I need heeeeelpppp! Haha. I'm in a crisis....argh. Must get the best deal. Must get the best deal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted September 17, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 17, 2009 When you speak of outside travel agents...do you mean just going to a TA website? Or actually calling up a person that is a travel agent? I have never used a travel agent before...have always wondered if they can do better deals. You can do both if you want. Can always call a local TA and see what prices they have or look online for a TA. Get quotes for various TA's. I have a great TA and I wish I could give you his info but that is against the rules as well. Saved me $117 on my Nov cruise on a 8H in Nov, $400 on my Cat 11 twelve day cruise in April and $300 on a Cat 11 eight day cruise next Nov on the Miracle. The more expensive the cruise/cabin the more I save. So you can really save money by using a TA. If you use a TA make sure you verify any fees for booking, canceling, making any changes (changing cabins or processing Early Saver rate reductions, etc), even calling and speaking with someone can cost with some online TA's. My TA has no fees for anything. But keep in mind that if you use a TA then you must go through them for anything related to your booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommyKandis Posted September 17, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted September 17, 2009 You can do both if you want. Can always call a local TA and see what prices they have or look online for a TA. Get quotes for various TA's. I have a great TA and I wish I could give you his info but that is against the rules as well. Saved me $117 on my Nov cruise on a 8H in Nov, $400 on my Cat 11 twelve day cruise in April and $300 on a Cat 11 eight day cruise next Nov on the Miracle. The more expensive the cruise/cabin the more I save. So you can really save money by using a TA. If you use a TA make sure you verify any fees for booking, canceling, making any changes (changing cabins or processing Early Saver rate reductions, etc), even calling and speaking with someone can cost with some online TA's. My TA has no fees for anything. But keep in mind that if you use a TA then you must go through them for anything related to your booking. I can't figure out how to send a PM...is that not possible on here? My e-mail is yorkiemommy0906@aol.com. Please E-mail me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted September 17, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Now you need to go back and edit yours, since you quoted her 'faux pas'! D' OH!! :eek: Too late to edit...hopefully I won't get in trouble again since I really was trying to help. Maybe if I report my own post they will go easy on me! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommyKandis Posted September 17, 2009 Author #13 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I wouldn't think you could get in trouble for quoting someone? Little harsh if you ask me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted September 17, 2009 #14 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I can't figure out how to send a PM...is that not possible on here? My e-mail is yorkiemommy0906@aol.com. Please E-mail me!! You aren't allowed to post your email and ask for TA's either! :( Just don't want you to get in trouble like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillPooh Posted September 17, 2009 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I wouldn't think you could get in trouble for quoting someone? Little harsh if you ask me!No, it's just that the no-no dot com is still there in the quote. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommyKandis Posted September 17, 2009 Author #16 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Oh okay. LOL I guess I am just being a bad girl all around today, trying to get a good deal and all. Are they in with Carnival or something, this website? Why they wouldn't want off Carnival deals on here? Is there no way to private message on here? It seems like before there was, but I don't see a way now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted September 17, 2009 #17 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Oh okay. LOL I guess I am just being a bad girl all around today, trying to get a good deal and all. Are they in with Carnival or something, this website? Why they wouldn't want off Carnival deals on here? Is there no way to private message on here? It seems like before there was, but I don't see a way now. It's not with Carnival. This site is supported by other TA sites. So they don't want us mentioning the competition. I'm not sure about PM's as I never tried to use it on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted September 17, 2009 #18 Share Posted September 17, 2009 No, it's just that the no-no dot com is still there in the quote. :p If only we could edit our posts for more than 15 minutes after submitting.... :( I reported myself! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillPooh Posted September 17, 2009 #19 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I reported myself! :eek:I'm sure they'll forgive you, since you tried to fix it but the time ran out. :D There's no PM function I can find on this site. They don't want us whispering competitor's info to one another, either. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaParrotHead Posted September 17, 2009 #20 Share Posted September 17, 2009 It isn't necessarily true that the price would go down closer to sailing, it's just as likely, if not a bit more so, that it will go UP the closer you get to the date. That price seems a bit steep to me...we're paying $778 for 2 in a 6C for a 7 day on the Glory. I personally prefer to book with Carnival direct, even if it's $10-$20 more, so I can have control over my reservation when I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkieMommyKandis Posted September 17, 2009 Author #21 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Thank you everyone for your help! I found a deal, and I am about to book. Sorry for breaking all the rules...LOL. Hope I don't get in too much trouble. *goes and stands in the corner* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted September 17, 2009 #22 Share Posted September 17, 2009 LOL! Apparently everyone is most knowledgeable about the forum rules. Just kidding. :) I need heeeeelpppp! Haha. I'm in a crisis....argh. Must get the best deal. Must get the best deal.... The way we got knowledgeable was the in the CC school of hard knocks where we had to go sit in a corner in a time out. You learn fast that way. btw since you are military, once you are past final payment if the price does go down, you can get upgraded, but you cant get OBC or a refund. Just be aware. Not sure if it was made clear to you above. ..once you pay, thats the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted September 17, 2009 #23 Share Posted September 17, 2009 If you have a facebook or myspace account, you can always find each other on there & talk about whatever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted September 18, 2009 #24 Share Posted September 18, 2009 The way we got knowledgeable was the in the CC school of hard knocks where we had to go sit in a corner in a time out. You learn fast that way. Ha ha...ain't that the truth! My timeout says it never expires. I'm marked for life on CC! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoyle999 Posted September 18, 2009 #25 Share Posted September 18, 2009 btw since you are military, once you are past final payment if the price does go down, you can get upgraded, but you cant get OBC or a refund. Just be aware. Not sure if it was made clear to you above. ..once you pay, thats the price. I'm booked under Past Guest rate, I thought I would be able to do that too if the next higher category dropped to what I paid. Is it only military rate bookings that can do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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