ldw81 Posted July 2, 2010 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I just went to check prices on the cruise that I booked and the past guest rate was gone. What's up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone_cruisin Posted July 2, 2010 #2 Share Posted July 2, 2010 It happens - for as far out as you are, they will most likely bring it back - though it may not be for your catergory. I saw the PG come and go on my previous Thanksgiving cruise several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted July 2, 2010 #3 Share Posted July 2, 2010 All special prices are capacity controlled. They come and they go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted July 2, 2010 #4 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Not all voyages have discounted rates such as past guest, military, residency, etc. It's a question of demand. If the ship is slow to fill they will bring in discounts of one flavor or another... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Cat Posted July 2, 2010 #5 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Past Guest Rates are a "promotion" Be glad you are not on RCCL where you get a few measly coupons to cruises no one else wants. I get a few more from them from before since I went up a level; but Carnival's past guest program is still much better (at leaset at my level) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleyann Posted July 2, 2010 #6 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Every cruise I have taken, ES has been better. Wondering where the insentive is for past guest? Charleyann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted July 2, 2010 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Every cruise I have taken, ES has been better. Wondering where the insentive is for past guest? Charleyann Incentive for me would be that I have the ability to cancel up until final payment and get my deposit back. I change my mind a lot.;) Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grest Posted July 2, 2010 #8 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Senior rates are gone for my cruise as of today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEBnGAB Posted July 2, 2010 #9 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Every cruise I have taken, ES has been better. Wondering where the insentive is for past guest? Charleyann In addition to what SS Oceanlover posted, many times with Past Guest rates there are cabin upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charleyann Posted July 3, 2010 #10 Share Posted July 3, 2010 In addition to what SS Oceanlover posted, many times with Past Guest rates there are cabin upgrades. Never thought of that. So if you are a past guest and you book ES, then you can't get cabin upgrades for great rates? I guess, I am asking, does Carnival still reconize you as a past guest for promotions even if you book ES? Many Thanks Charleyann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted July 3, 2010 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Never thought of that. So if you are a past guest and you book ES, then you can't get cabin upgrades for great rates? I guess, I am asking, does Carnival still reconize you as a past guest for promotions even if you book ES? Many Thanks Charleyann If you book ES and have previously cruised with Carnival they will recognize you. Yes you can still get past guest rates. I have done that on this cruise I have booked in fact. I had booked an inside @$399pp. After the ES rates disappeared they had a past guest rate of $429pp for a 6a with free upgrades. I chose to stay in a 6a as the 6b's were under the dining rooms etc. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_control Posted July 3, 2010 #12 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I was told by Carnival that the ES rate is actually better than the past guest discount applied to the regular rate. Go figure :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okwriter Posted July 3, 2010 #13 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I was told by Carnival that the ES rate is actually better than the past guest discount applied to the regular rate. Go figure :rolleyes: In my limited experience, that is true. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted July 3, 2010 #14 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I was told by Carnival that the ES rate is actually better than the past guest discount applied to the regular rate. Go figure :rolleyes: I've never seen a past guest rate cheaper than an ES rate. Others have posted they have. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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