ES-price down but taxes/port charges up

[CasaM]

We booked Early Saver and are beyond final payment. The price has gone down so I called to get an OBC. Rep said although the price is down, the taxes/port charges are up and it would actually cost more, so no OBC for me. She said they have no control over the taxes/port charges.

 

Has anyone had this happen to them?

[AnnaNimitee]

We booked Early Saver and are beyond final payment. The price has gone down so I called to get an OBC. Rep said although the price is down, the taxes/port charges are up and it would actually cost more, so no OBC for me. She said they have no control over the taxes/port charges.

 

Has anyone had this happen to them?

 

I haven't personally, but have seen several people say the same recently. I still don't understand how it all works, exactly, but you're definitely not alone.

[ncovert]

We booked Early Saver and are beyond final payment. The price has gone down so I called to get an OBC. Rep said although the price is down, the taxes/port charges are up and it would actually cost more, so no OBC for me. She said they have no control over the taxes/port charges.

 

Has anyone had this happen to them?

 

Several people on my roll call have reported this as well. Certainly not alone, major bummer though :(

[seamus18]

Same thing happened to me on Tuesday. Price went down $55.00 pp, so I called and got an OBC of $82.00 instead of $110.00 because the port charges went up $28.00. Not sure why, but I am still happy with the OBC anyway.

[CasaM]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, bummer, but now I know this does happen. I had just never heard of it before.

[seadams15]

Yeah, the same thing happened for us when I called yesterday. We only got $3 OBC.. stupid taxes. Lol, half a drink! :rolleyes:

 

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[Lovefuninthesun]

We booked Early Saver and are beyond final payment. The price has gone down so I called to get an OBC. Rep said although the price is down, the taxes/port charges are up and it would actually cost more, so no OBC for me. She said they have no control over the taxes/port charges.

 

Has anyone had this happen to them?

 

Yes, encountered similar thing yesterday.

 

Our cruise rate dropped $50. Called, and was given the price match, but the resulting OBC was only $44 because taxes/fees had gone up $6.

 

Still, every little bit helps!;)

[snc_cam]

Yes, this is true. The "best" way to determine what you will get for OBC is do a mock booking up to the point where you select a similar cabin on the same deck. Then compare the total on the right to what you paid. This will include any deck upgrades and the current taxes/fees. If the total is lower, contact (call) Carnival and request a price drop.

[reno3]

Same thing happened to me yesterday. With the higher port taxes and higher pre-paid gratuities what I thought would be $60.00 price reduction would end up costing me an additional $2.50 :(

[Mistyhon]

Yep, same thing here. I posted a thread about it a week or so ago. Not happy, but overall I'm paying less so I can't complain (much!) HA! Happy sailing.

[kteachcruiser52]

That happened to us a couple of years go. Now if I see a drop in cabin price on Fareviewer, I always do a mock booking to see if/how much fees and taxes went up. I read where one lady got the small price drop granted and her total cost actually went up, but they did not tell her that.