why does ncl change prices daily or weekly

[vols_159]

Just wondering why cruise prices change so often.. we paid one price now the same cruise is 150$ more?? Why is that.. we are locked in and paid in full

[Sauer-kraut]

For the same reason that airlines change fares every 20 minutes, just because they can. :D

[johnql]

Simple - supply and demand. While no one outside of NCL knows the exact algorithm that they use to compute prices, it's clear that they adjust prices on a dynamic basis depending on how fast a specific ship and sailing is selling and probably even down to specific cabin categories. It's all about maximizing revenue.

[fergusonvt]

Just wondering why cruise prices change so often.. we paid one price now the same cruise is 150$ more?? Why is that.. we are locked in and paid in full

 

I would think it would simply be supply and demand. When there is lots of interest in a cruise the prices are higher when there isn't they drop. On our last cruise I booked 6 months in advance and watched the prices go up until all the balcony rooms were gone (about 1 month before the cruise). Then as folks upgraded themselves or were upgraded cabins and prices seemed to change everytime I looked.

[MeHeartCruising]

Most companies that sell a product that is based on the supply of a specific number of "units" at a particular time have computer software that helps them monitor how close they are to selling all of the units at all times and what the "vacancy rate" is for certain times as well. They will adjust their prices downward to entice more people to purchase or they will raise prices if only a limited number of "units" are left. People who really, really want to go on a particular date might be willing to pay more for that date, so why not try to charge more for it if you're already near capacity. As the sailing date approaches and these limited number of "units" are still available, you can always reduce the price until someone takes them. It's all about supply and demand. Airline seats, Hotel Rooms, Ship Cabins, Rental Cars, etc... they all raise or lower prices as supply and demand shifts back and forth thru time.

[STARFISH*4]

we have been really fortunate with most all of our NCL cruises we have gotten one of the BEST prices...our cruise usually goes up after we book

and the one time that it actually went lower than we paid we got a free upgrade so we have been very HAPPY!!

 

at least the prices dont change as often as airlines...one minute its one price and in matter of moments another---our experience anyway!

[newmexicoNita]

Just wondering why cruise prices change so often.. we paid one price now the same cruise is 150$ more?? Why is that.. we are locked in and paid in full

 

for the same reason airlines do, it has to do with supply and demand. Airlines can change hourly. Hotels do the same.

 

Nita

[garycarla]

supply and demand

 

trying to fill EVERY cabin - an empty cabin is not only lost cabin revenue, but lots of other revenue as well.

 

Plain ole simple business. Get as much as possible per cabin, and keep em full.