Resident Rate Question

[hmwinter85]

My DH and I are looking into going on the March 31 sailing on the Glory. There is currently a resident rate (Michigan) that I would like to book.

 

Ok so here's my problem. At the end of Sept we moved from Califronia to Michigan. We have been living with my In-laws since then while we look for a house. We have an offer accepted on a house and as long as everything goes smoothly (fingers crossed) we will be closing the week before Christmas. Since we don't want to go to the DMV more than once we haven't changed our licensees over to MI yet. So technically we are still CA residents. Can I book the MI resident rate now since we will be MI residents before we cruise or do I need to wait till all the paperwork is done and hope the rate is still available?

[Brenna's Mom1]

Without more info I'm gathering this is published on a local web-site or from a TA booking the cruise and not from Carnival direct. I am sure that your money is as good as the next guys and your inlaws address should be sufficient.

[hmwinter85]

This was one of the rate options on Carnival's website. It is currently $100 cheaper then any other rate. I put CA in the search and the rate did not appear.

[bbohbbneedacruise]

Yes you can.

It is no different then someone who books their cruise when they are 54 but they turn 55 before sail date. They still qualify for the senior rate.

When you enter your information be sure to use your current MI address. You can always update your mailing address after you get settled into your new home.

[hmwinter85]

Thank you bbohbbneedacruise! I really want to book sooner rather then later and this was the answer I was hoping to get.

[jakesnana]

As long as you have your MI driver's license before you sail, as they could ask to see it at embarkation, to verify that you were eligible for the promotion.

[cruzinlisa]

As long as you have your MI driver's license before you sail, as they could ask to see it at embarkation, to verify that you were eligible for the promotion.

 

I agree. I am pretty sure the time that we did the resident rate they did not ask for it, but I do not remember. But I would definitely have it available. Also, when you book it, I would ensure that you use a MI address, or maybe they would reject it then.

[MCC retired]

Have a recent MI electric bill, tax bill , ect, with your name & MI address , with you . That will suffice .

Just like the many snowbirds in FL cruising at FL rates by just proving part time residence in FL.

[sueandtimj]

This was one of the rate options on Carnival's website. It is currently $100 cheaper then any other rate. I put CA in the search and the rate did not appear.

 

We too live in Michigan and are going on a cruise, leaving March 31st (but on the Valor). They have almost every state EXCEPT Michigan listed for the resident rate for our cruise. We got a great rate on it, but I'd love the price drop ;)

 

Enjoy your cruise!

 

Sue

[Jane2357]

If you book a fare with a resident rate - they will ask you to show proof of residence - we have one booked in Jan. on Celebrity and they have notification of that in the cruise contract. We'll show our D.L. so I'd book it and make sure you have your D.L. from MI by the time you cruise.

[BeccaBecca1713]

I once took advantage of a North Carolina rate. They never asked to see anything when I boarded. As long as the mailing address you use when you book the cruise is in said state you are fine.

[guxu]

We have booked Resident Rate at least twice. I was never asked to show D.L. During the boarding, do the agents know, or do they care which rate I was booking? Highly doubt it.

[lcarp]

Good luck ,maybe we will see you onboard !:cool:

[klmorg]

I've booked Resident Rate before as well, and never been asked for ID or proof.

[Earthworm Jim]

Another related question: My daughter and son will be sharing a cabin. One lives in NY and the other in Massachusetts. Massachusetts has a resident rate discount. Can I book the cabin as a MA resident and get the cheaper rate for both of them?

 

(I'm actually the one paying for it, and I'm a NY resident, but I assume that doesn't matter)

[SadieN]

Another related question: My daughter and son will be sharing a cabin. One lives in NY and the other in Massachusetts. Massachusetts has a resident rate discount. Can I book the cabin as a MA resident and get the cheaper rate for both of them?

 

(I'm actually the one paying for it, and I'm a NY resident, but I assume that doesn't matter)

 

Same as the senior rate or past guest rate or any other rate- as long as one qualifies the whole cabin qualifies.

[Earthworm Jim]

Same as the senior rate or past guest rate or any other rate- as long as one qualifies the whole cabin qualifies.

 

Thank you.