Price protection questions

[MNCruizer1]

First time cruiser. When I mock book the price is the same but when I used the fare viewer it was cheaper? Is that right? Also...if they approve a price change..do they take it off the amount you still owe? The only options I saw were on board credit or upgrade? Or should I have left that blank?

 

Thank you

[ready2cruzagain]

The price on fareviewer is probably cheaper because it does not show your taxes and port fees...did you consider this?

 

I always do a mock booking because fareviewer does not include military rates...are you eligible for military rates?

 

I have never gotten the difference taken off of my balance...always been in form of obc or an upgrade. Maybe someone else here has and can let you know if possible.

[Out to sea!]

First time cruiser. When I mock book the price is the same but when I used the fare viewer it was cheaper? Is that right? Also...if they approve a price change..do they take it off the amount you still owe? The only options I saw were on board credit or upgrade? Or should I have left that blank?

 

Thank you

 

You need to verify that the cabin selection is correct when using fare viewer (such as verifying price for a 4D instead of a 4B). If you are before final payment date they will lower the amount due......if after final payment or if after paid in full, they will give you OBC. Of course, you could always accept what they believe to be an upgrade in lieu of OBC.

 

FYI, best to verify base price against base price (price without taxes & port charges).

Edited March 29, 2015 by Out to sea!

[tandemcruzr]

FYI, best to verify base price against base price (price without taxes & port charges).

 

Yes, this -- but be aware of the port fees. Recently we had a $10pp drop but the fees went up over $20, so no savings for us. :eek:

[Twice-a-year]

Hi,

Saw on the Carnival website for the Cruise offer "$50 On Board Credit plus $450 Fun Select Rate" Will the Fun Select Rate show on the cruise document, or it is automatically reduce from the total fare? very confusing :confused:

[MNCruizer1]

The price on fareviewer is probably cheaper because it does not show your taxes and port fees...did you consider this?

 

I always do a mock booking because fareviewer does not include military rates...are you eligible for military rates?

 

I have never gotten the difference taken off of my balance...always been in form of obc or an upgrade. Maybe someone else here has and can let you know if possible.

 

Thank you...you were right. The price I saw that was cheaper was without fees.