Early saver question

[funatsea01]

Could someone clear this up for me, do I only get to submit a price reduction or OBC if the price drops below what I paid if it is advertised only on carnival.com or can I submit my claim if I see it lower on any site. For example expedia.com

[G'ma]

It must be a Carnival advertised price....here, from the Early Saver rules on their website...and the link to it:

 

• What is the price protection assurance feature?

If, after booking, you find a lower Carnival advertised fare, Carnival will honor it, issuing the difference in the form of a non-refundable onboard credit. The lower fare must be: i) for the same ship, sailing, stateroom category and number of guests; ii) available for booking at the time you submit your request for the lower rate; and iii) a rate you are eligible to receive, if special restrictions apply. Price protection will be subject to the prevailing fees and/or fuel supplement if applicable.

• What is a Carnival advertised fare?

A Carnival.com or Carnival advertised fare available to the general public. A Carnival advertised fare excludes group rates, membership programs, charters or other Travel Agent promotions not offered by Carnival to the general public, including but not limited to travel agent rebates.

• What should I do once I find a lower rate?

Complete a price protection claim form. If the request meets the price protection requirements, we will process your onboard credit for the fare difference and send you an email confirmation within 2 business days of your request

 

http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/EarlySaver.aspx

 

The only reason you would find a lower fare on other websites is because the seller is returning part of the commission he would normally earn in order to bring the price down. Carnival doesn't honor it.

[Ken076]

Could someone clear this up for me, do I only get to submit a price reduction or OBC if the price drops below what I paid if it is advertised only on carnival.com or can I submit my claim if I see it lower on any site. For example expedia.com

 

Check the ES Terms & Conditions - the Price Matching only applies to Carnival-Advertised rates (BTW - you'rer not allowed to mention/recommend any TA sites on these Boards). ken