Learned Something from Canadian TA

[oneboysmom]

Was doing a mock booking on Carnival for March 2015 sailing, and I guess the early saver rate does NOT apply to Canadians? You can get the rate, but not all the guarantees. Has any other Canadian had this happen to them? We can get a Province/Country rate, but thats it?

[meatloafsfan]

I'm Canadian and I've booked the Early Saver rate for 3 of my past cruises and I've booked the ES rate for my upcoming Pride cruise.

 

You're entitled to price drops as long as you qualify for the rate you're matching. I've been able to match to the senior rate (on a cruise my parents took with me) and the casino rate as well as regular price drops and Provincial/country price drops.

Edited May 8, 2014 by meatloafsfan

[Tropical PJ]

I'm Canadian and I booked Early Saver for July on the Breeze and I even got the Canadian resident rate special.

[jenng1976]

I think your TA has given you wrong info.

 

We are Canadian and have booked ES on several cruises and received many price drops.

 

Perhaps the TA Doesn't want to deal with submitting them? You can always book direct with Carnival, either online or by phone (which is what we do). That way you can submit your own ES forms.

 

Good luck!

 

 

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[soccersharon]

I'm Canadian (go Habs, go!) and we've always booked ES. I agree. Maybe your TA doesn't want to handle price drops for you. Book with Carnival directly, and watch for those price drops.

 

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Edited May 8, 2014 by soccersharon

[nokidz]

Booked directly through Carnival everytime and used the ES, again, everytime. Received price drops and upgrades.....not a problem.:D

[oneboysmom]

Ok, thanks all! I just wanted a quick quote from them on how much i would have to put down as there aren't many cabins available for what I want. I will probably go through Wrigley as she knows Carnival!!

I was curious about that, so i'm sure it'll all work out.

And go habs go!!

[jenng1976]

Ok, thanks all! I just wanted a quick quote from them on how much i would have to put down as there aren't many cabins available for what I want. I will probably go through Wrigley as she knows Carnival!!

I was curious about that, so i'm sure it'll all work out.

And go habs go!!

 

 

You might want to get confirmation from them before booking that they WILL submit price drops for you, or if there are any fees (some TA's charge a change fee). Just so there's no confusion or disappointment later on. It's a bit of a common theme on cc that many people have hassles with ES and TA's - not saying your will, but better to be prepared. :)

 

 

 

 

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[craftykitty]

I've always booked through a Carnival PVP using early saver (mostly because I want Carnival to pay someone the commission) and I do my own forms for price drops and that way I'm sure it's done and without any service fees.

[adaptabl]

Get a new TA. Sounds like the one you have needs much more experience.

[peikris]

Can someone explain the Canadian residency rate for me. We booked with a Carnival PVP and she didn't mention anything about it...Thanks

[fishtaco]

Was doing a mock booking on Carnival for March 2015 sailing, and I guess the early saver rate does NOT apply to Canadians? You can get the rate, but not all the guarantees. Has any other Canadian had this happen to them? We can get a Province/Country rate, but thats it?

 

Its called"Geo Blocking" I am from Australia and the same thing happens to us.

 

Carnival has your Internet ip address so will not show all fares offered to USA customers depending on your location.

 

Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to do mock bookings and this will block your ip address location and show all available sales and deals because they then presume you are in USA. :)

 

One for instance is Carnivals "fare viewer", it sends me an email of a price drop or lower fare on my upcoming cruise but when I check the price on Carnival.com the new rates are not always shown to me because of my location outside USA:rolleyes:

Edited May 9, 2014 by fishtaco

[fishtaco]

Get a new TA. Sounds like the one you have needs much more experience.

 

 

The TA knows exactly what they are talking about!

 

Look up "Geo Blocking" and you will realize that not all you look up especially on line mock bookings with Cruiselines and airlines are the same as those seen in USA by USA customers!

 

The OP was doing an online mock booking and TA gave advise about Geo Blocking. which is very nice of them:)

[jenng1976]

Can someone explain the Canadian residency rate for me. We booked with a Carnival PVP and she didn't mention anything about it...Thanks

 

 

It's the same as a US state discount rate, NOT offered for every sailing. If you put in Ontario (or whatever province) on the website/Fareviewer, it will show if there is a Canadian resident rate for that sailing. If nothing comes up, it's not offered!

 

It does show up if you search from Canada on the carnival.com website.

 

I've noticed it seems to pop up closer to sail date - and may or may not be a guarantee rate where they pick your room.

 

You can price match to it with Early Saver rate if it's the type where you pick your cabin, I've done this several times.

 

 

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[ilovetotravel1977]

If I book under the "Spring It On" rate (to ensure I can cancel without penalty), can I only look for price drops under that rate category?

 

I read that if you cancel your cruise under the ES rate, you have to pay a penalty...is the penalty your whole deposit?

[SadieN]

Some TA's don't like doing price drops because it lowers their commission.

(How would you like to work for 15 minutes extra and get paid less than originally agreed to?)

[Sparky2]

I've always booked through a Carnival PVP using early saver (mostly because I want Carnival to pay someone the commission) and I do my own forms for price drops and that way I'm sure it's done and without any service fees.

 

Carnival PVP's do not work on commission. They have a "quota" system. I still prefer working through them, though.

[SMSACE6]

Carnival PVP's do not work on commission. They have a "quota" system. I still prefer working through them, though.

 

Same for me. I really like my PVP, and she has always been there for me quickly when I had questions etc. Have always been pleased with her service since 2009.

 

I realise that the original post here was about a year ago, so things may have changed for Canadians with regard to ES. I have cruising with Carnival since 2000, and always booked through them directly. Up until this latest booking for this year, I have always been quoted a past guest rate which I have booked and been satisfied with at the time of booking. I just always thought ES was not available or something and did not question it. When I booked my upcoming cruise, PVP said I should go for ES. I did and have already gotten a price drop and an OBC. I did however not question why all of a sudden she is quoting me ES as opposed to past guest rate.

 

So perhaps ES has not been available for people outside of the US until recently. Don't know, just guessing or speculating/wondering.

Edited April 28, 2015 by SMSACE6

[Nic6318]

I'm Canadian (go Habs, go!) and we've always booked ES. I agree. Maybe your TA doesn't want to handle price drops for you. Book with Carnival directly, and watch for those price drops.

 

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hi

 

Sounds like this is the problem...book it yourself, you wouldn't be able to count on this person to follow through for you. It is extra work for them and it affects their commission if you were to get a large price drop.

 

have a great cruise