past guest rate gone?

[ldw81]

I just went to check prices on the cruise that I booked and the past guest rate was gone. What's up with that?

[gone_cruisin]

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.

[Traveler353]

All special prices are capacity controlled. They come and they go.

[*Mach*]

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...

:)

[Cruise Cat]

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)

[Charleyann]

Every cruise I have taken, ES has been better. Wondering where the insentive is for past guest?

 

 

Charleyann

[S.S.Oceanlover]

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

[grest]

Senior rates are gone for my cruise as of today...

[DEBnGAB]

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.

[Charleyann]

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

[S.S.Oceanlover]

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

[cruise_control]

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:

[okwriter]

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. ;)

[S.S.Oceanlover]

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