kruisey Posted December 22, 2014 Author #26 Share Posted December 22, 2014 During the recent recession, oil prices skyrocketed but cruise prices (not just on Princess) did not increase significantly and did not cover the increased costs of fuel. Pulling out of the recession has meant higher pricing on many itineraries. I do not think we have started to pull out of a recession yet over the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted December 22, 2014 #27 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I do not think we have started to pull out of a recession yet over the border. And much or Europe may be entering a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 22, 2014 #28 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I do not think we have started to pull out of a recession yet over the border. Under the border, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-mattox Posted December 22, 2014 #29 Share Posted December 22, 2014 The question for me is will the airlines eliminate the annoying baggage fees now that the price is so low? This was the rationale for instituting the additional fees years ago when the price of oil went up. I think I know the answer.... Have you ever know a fee, once in place, to be removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruisey Posted December 22, 2014 Author #30 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Under the border, yes. I failed to say.Ido'nt think we are out of a recession yet over the border in Canada. Its an oily thing:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee60 Posted December 22, 2014 #31 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It appears there are some pretty good sales out there. We just booked one today for next spring that we could not resist. I looked at some of the discount travel agents and they were quite a bit higher than what Princess had on their website. I can ALMOST always find lower prices on major websites than on Princess. The only way to get a "discount" from a TA is to actually request a quote for a specific cruise and cabin category. "Looking" doesn't mean a thing since Princess doesn't allow TAs to promote or advertise fares other than official Princess fares. Sorry, but that is not accurate at all. :o The best example right now, is the price for the Grand Princess, for two different 15 night Hawaii cruises. On the Princess website it's $1499pp, while they are both advertised on a major cruise travel website for $1099pp. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted December 22, 2014 #32 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Princess bought fuel on a futures contract and now has to live with those prices or break the contract usually with money. They cannot reduce the price below what it costs them per passenger to operate a cruise so there is a bottom floor. That is unless they don't want to stay in business losing money. I would not expect an across the board price drop anytime soon. However on certain cruises that are not selling well, there may well be some good discounts. As for the question about airlines dropping all their added fees, the fees are here to stay and a few have increased their extra prices. This is the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesOK Posted December 23, 2014 #33 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Just speculation on my part, but maybe some of the meat cuts will get better in spite of the increase in BEEF prices. 85% hamburger was $5.87 per pound here in Oklahoma. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE_Collector Posted December 23, 2014 #34 Share Posted December 23, 2014 The question for me is will the airlines eliminate the annoying baggage fees now that the price is so low? AA didn't eliminate the baggage fee when I flew with them yesterday. They did however eliminate one of the wheels from my suitcase. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE_Collector Posted December 23, 2014 #35 Share Posted December 23, 2014 See the pricing on the Canadian site then you will see a big difference above the normal banking exchange rate I am not understanding you here Kruisey. I haven't looked at the Canadian cruise pricing very far into the future but isn't the Canadian price still just 10% higher than the US$ price? If so, that is way below todays straight exchange rate of just over 1.16 Canaian to $1 US. A bargain for sure! Not that I am happy with our exchange rate against the US$ but it is a fact of life, not a Princess get rich quick scheme. They are not making the same amount of profit off of us Canadians (when we book in Canadian rather than in US) these days as they are off of most other passengers. And we can pre-purchase OBC at the same discounted rate! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryl12 Posted December 23, 2014 #36 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Don't expect to see lower prices for cruising or flying as the prices have been artificially low for years as the companies struggle to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 23, 2014 #37 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) I can ALMOST always find lower prices on major websites than on Princess. Sorry, but that is not accurate at all. :o The best example right now, is the price for the Grand Princess, for two different 15 night Hawaii cruises. On the Princess website it's $1499pp, while they are both advertised on a major cruise travel website for $1099pp. ;) The Princess policy is that TAs cannot advertise or promote a fare lower than the Princess fare. If they are, they are violating the Princess policy. Princess is usually very strict about this. Edited December 23, 2014 by Pam in CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sillyjilly Posted December 23, 2014 #38 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) AA didn't eliminate the baggage fee when I flew with them yesterday. They did however eliminate one of the wheels from my suitcase. Terry Thanks for the good laugh!!!!! I really needed it tonight. :D:D:D Edited December 23, 2014 by Sillyjilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hospvol Posted December 23, 2014 #39 Share Posted December 23, 2014 They did not put in the fuel surcharge over the last few years and I did appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee60 Posted December 23, 2014 #40 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) The Princess policy is that TAs cannot advertise or promote a fare lower than the Princess fare. If they are, they are violating the Princess policy. Princess is usually very strict about this. If you walk into a Westin, Hilton or Super 8, you will pay a certain price. If you make a phone call to a website TWO MINUTES before walking in, you will pay $20 to $200 less. Same hotel, same room, same day. THIS site, which I have used over a dozen times with never even a minor hiccup, is probably the largest volume cruise site anywhere. The prices are most likely due to VOLUME. I have been called a liar to my face on several occasions because people absolutely REFUSE to believe the low prices I pay... all the time... on Celebrity, NCL, Carnival, HAL and Princess. :rolleyes: I am in the market for a Hawaiian cruise right now, so I am tracking prices daily and am quite familiar with a lot of the opportunities. :D Another couple of examples right now are the 15 night Star Princess to Hawaii itineraries on 13 Jan and 27 Feb. Princess website shows $1509pp, and $1299pp respectively, this site is showing $1199pp for both. ;) If you book early because you MUST go on a certain cruise on a certain date you will pay significantly more than if you have the flexibility to shop for deals after final payment. Edited December 23, 2014 by teecee60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted December 23, 2014 #41 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Only if you believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or the tooth fairly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted December 23, 2014 #42 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Unless the site has an agreement with Princess, which they certainly might, technically they are violating Princess' rules about posting discounted prices for unsolicited searches. If they have a deal with Princess, they can do whatever the deal allows, so it is certainly possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruisey Posted December 24, 2014 Author #43 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I will check the January sales....Or maybe the price if oil will go up:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 24, 2014 #44 Share Posted December 24, 2014 The "Spring Savings Spectacular" sale starts January 6th until the 28th. Got the info from my TA today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted December 24, 2014 #45 Share Posted December 24, 2014 The "Spring Savings Spectacular" sale starts January 6th until the 28th. Got the info from my TA today. Thanks, Pam. Excellent news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruisey Posted December 24, 2014 Author #46 Share Posted December 24, 2014 i want to wish all of you a'Merry Christmas and Happy Cruising' in 2015 Kruisey (Heather):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 24, 2014 #47 Share Posted December 24, 2014 i want to wish all of you a'Merry Christmas and Happy Cruising' in 2015 Kruisey (Heather):D Back at ya Heather. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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