Lovemygreekgeek Posted September 8, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I was just about to book a last minute cruise on the Breakaway (Oct 5, 12 or 19) when I logged on to see that the price jumped up about $30-50 for the few weeks I was looking at. :( Any thoughts on whether this is tied to this week's promotion or is it just because we're so close to the departure date? I've never booked last minute (I'm usually 6+ months out), but this year we're scraping together the $$ just to get on the boat. I was hoping to wait another week or so to see if the price drops any further, but I think I made a mistake and waited too long! I'm sad to have to lose out on 60-100 for us, but if I hear from you guys that the price is only going up from here, I'm going to bite the bullet and just get us on the ship! Thoughts, advice, encouragement welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk218 Posted September 8, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Inside cabin ?? Id wait ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culinarc Posted September 8, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Just an opinion but I would wait. I think the prices on those dates will come down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemygreekgeek Posted September 8, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thank you both! Seeing the increase made me nervous and I thought I'd see a huge increase in the next few weeks. I wait a little longer and see what happens. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Luv2Cruz* Posted September 8, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) Thought the same thing; that the price increase(s) may just be to offset their next promotion!;):eek::confused: Edited September 8, 2014 by *Luv2Cruz* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted September 8, 2014 #6 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) I was comped the Gem 2 nighter but I am shocked at the pricing. It was technically $399.00 when I booked but it has jumped to $729.00 with 3 jumps since Thursday (8 since last month). I guess they have to find that 3 Billion dollars they just laid out for the takeover last week. Price Created Updated $ 399 2014‑04‑24 2014‑07‑10 $ 469 2014‑07‑17 2014‑07‑17 $ 549 2014‑08‑05 2014‑08‑13 $ 569 2014‑08‑13 2014‑08‑19 $ 599 2014‑08‑19 2014‑08‑21 $ 639 2014‑08‑21 2014‑08‑25 $ 659 2014‑08‑25 2014‑08‑31 $ 679 2014‑09‑04 2014‑09‑05 $ 689 2014‑09‑05 2014‑09‑07 $ 729 2014‑09‑07 2014‑09‑08 Edited September 8, 2014 by iimmie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemygreekgeek Posted September 8, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I can't believe how quickly those prices rose, and for a 2 nighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted September 8, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I can't believe how quickly those prices rose, and for a 2 nighter! Exactly!! It is more expensive then the Breakaway 2 nighters and it is past final payment, I would have thought it would start dropping but it keeps going up, up & away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted September 8, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I was comped the Gem 2 nighter but I am shocked at the pricing. It was technically $399.00 when I booked but it has jumped to $729.00 with 3 jumps since Thursday (8 since last month). I guess they have to find that 3 Billion dollars they just laid out for the takeover last week. Price Created Updated $ 399 2014‑04‑24 2014‑07‑10 $ 469 2014‑07‑17 2014‑07‑17 $ 549 2014‑08‑05 2014‑08‑13 $ 569 2014‑08‑13 2014‑08‑19 $ 599 2014‑08‑19 2014‑08‑21 $ 639 2014‑08‑21 2014‑08‑25 $ 659 2014‑08‑25 2014‑08‑31 $ 679 2014‑09‑04 2014‑09‑05 $ 689 2014‑09‑05 2014‑09‑07 $ 729 2014‑09‑07 2014‑09‑08 If this from the cruise fish site? If so, how do you like it? I was thinking of trying it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted September 8, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thought the same thing; that the price increase(s) may just be to offset their next promotion!;):eek::confused: I think so. My Escape cruise went up are couple hundred since this promotion started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcwingwalker Posted September 8, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I think so. My Escape cruise went up are couple hundred since this promotion started. Our cruise is up $490 per person since we booked. I know booking early isn't for everyone, but for us booking early and getting the cabin/location we want is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasinoCruzGirl Posted September 8, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I was just about to book a last minute cruise on the Breakaway (Oct 5, 12 or 19) when I logged on to see that the price jumped up about $30-50 for the few weeks I was looking at. :( Any thoughts on whether this is tied to this week's promotion or is it just because we're so close to the departure date? I've never booked last minute (I'm usually 6+ months out), but this year we're scraping together the $$ just to get on the boat. I was hoping to wait another week or so to see if the price drops any further, but I think I made a mistake and waited too long! I'm sad to have to lose out on 60-100 for us, but if I hear from you guys that the price is only going up from here, I'm going to bite the bullet and just get us on the ship! Thoughts, advice, encouragement welcome! Since we booked our November 30 cruise on the breakaway my sons inside GTY has gone up $400 in just a little over a month. Thankful we booked when we did. Mine is already paid but I got a great deal booking through CAS for me and DH cabin balcony for $639 for both of us can't be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acruisingcouple Posted September 8, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Our 9 night cruise for four in a mini-suite on the Gem departing in March 2015 has gone up by $2250 since we booked 6 weeks ago! :eek: I am so glad that we booked when we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarps14 Posted September 8, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Yep, we booked an inside guarantee just last week for Jan for our daughter on the Getaway and the price has already gone up over $100 pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted September 8, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 8, 2014 If this from the cruise fish site? If so, how do you like it? I was thinking of trying it out. Yes it is, I love the site and I use it every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted September 8, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Our 9 night cruise for four in a mini-suite on the Gem departing in March 2015 has gone up by $2250 since we booked 6 weeks ago! :eek: I am so glad that we booked when we did. Ouch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecritiquer Posted September 9, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) We booked getaway for October 25. Our mini-suite went up 483.48 (3 people). But on the other hand I initially booked a second room inside (1 person) and was able to upgrade to a balcony and actually made $10.00 with the upgrade. That was nice! I am hoping to upgrade again to a mini-suite if possible. Edited September 9, 2014 by cruisecritiquer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemygreekgeek Posted September 12, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Just came back to say THANK YOU to the posters who told me to wait. I waited only a few more days and guess what! The price dropped by $40 per person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted September 12, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I was comped the Gem 2 nighter but I am shocked at the pricing. It was technically $399.00 when I booked but it has jumped to $729.00 with 3 jumps since Thursday (8 since last month). I guess they have to find that 3 Billion dollars they just laid out for the takeover last week.QUOTE] Comped that cruise also,(you join roll call?) and shocked at the prices.... not much less than a 7 night cruise, and more than the BA 2 night CTN (thinking of that one also) See you in casino (Ill be at the bar) Safe sailling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annmeat Posted September 15, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 15, 2014 If this from the cruise fish site? If so, how do you like it? I was thinking of trying it out. I am late to this thread, but the fish is amazing. It alerts you by email . Saved me 1200 for our upcoming Getaway...and now I get to have my smug chuckle as I watch the price go UP up up..SissasmomE , the price is up 2k for the 5 of us ..it is INSANE!!!! I don't know why, the cruise is next summer, but I do love watching on my fish! BTW- the fish allowed me to sort thru various and sundry PCCS until I found one not a fool. I think I may have almost hooked a decent one...but we' ll see.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annmeat Posted September 15, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yes it is, I love the site and I use it every day Amen!!! I love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted September 15, 2014 #22 Share Posted September 15, 2014 speaking of prices, has anyone seen other crazy pricing? My 6 day on the Gem to canada next year is now over 1,000 yet the 7 day breakaway to bermuda is only a about 750ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted September 15, 2014 #23 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I was comped the Gem 2 nighter but I am shocked at the pricing. It was technically $399.00 when I booked but it has jumped to $729.00 with 3 jumps since Thursday (8 since last month). I guess they have to find that 3 Billion dollars they just laid out for the takeover last week.QUOTE] Comped that cruise also,(you join roll call?) and shocked at the prices.... not much less than a 7 night cruise, and more than the BA 2 night CTN (thinking of that one also) See you in casino (Ill be at the bar) Safe sailling lol I will be playing the quickhits machines right in front of the bar! I don't usually join the 2 nighter roll calls as they are so short as it is but I will check it out this morning. I am booked on all 3 BA CTN also, I almost didn't book all of them but I forgot I had ordered enough of the slotplay coupons to cover all the 2 nighters so I didn't want it to go to waste (Thats my story and I am sticking to it :D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Luv2Cruz* Posted September 15, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Anyone else notice the prices going up quite a bit lately; even for a March BA outta NY?:confused: Think a sale is coming or what!:rolleyes:;):eek: Edited September 15, 2014 by *Luv2Cruz* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quillwercruisers Posted September 16, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I am late to this thread, but the fish is amazing. It alerts you by email . Saved me 1200 for our upcoming Getaway...and now I get to have my smug chuckle as I watch the price go UP up up..SissasmomE , the price is up 2k for the 5 of us ..it is INSANE!!!! I don't know why, the cruise is next summer, but I do love watching on my fish!BTW- the fish allowed me to sort thru various and sundry PCCS until I found one not a fool. I think I may have almost hooked a decent one...but we' ll see.... Can someone tell me what the fish site is??? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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