New sale

[blbailey]

So does anyone know what the next sale is going to be with Princess?

[Working 2 Cruise]

So does anyone know what the next sale is going to be with Princess?

 

Sorry, but I don't have a crystal ball... on one of these threads, someone said there's one coming up with free upgrade and a bottle of wine...

[kayred]

Looks to me to be a cruise and airfare sale in Europe Alaska and Japan but this is not from a 100% reliable website so I am not sure.

[MCC retired]

Sale starts Nov 3rd

Europe , Japan and Alaska

Sailings April - Sept 2016

[denatravels]

Looks to me to be a cruise and airfare sale in Europe Alaska and Japan but this is not from a 100% reliable website so I am not sure.

 

 

Yes-- but new bookings only.

[riclop]

So does anyone know what the next sale is going to be with Princess?

 

Probably after Nov 17 when this one ends, Caribbean.

[denatravels]

Probably after Nov 17 when this one ends, Caribbean.

 

 

November 3

[Steelers36]

Yes-- but new bookings only.

 

Hardly matters since none of the listed dates are anywhere near FP, so customers can do whatever suits them.

[caribill]

Princess "sales" are now mostly the same price as the previous "sale" but with different amenities (AIBP on one sale, free gratuities on another).

 

Same pricing exceptions:

a) If the ship is selling well, the price will go up

b) If there is a lower price, it will be usually be no more that a couple of hundreds of $$$.

 

Princess (and other cruise lines) are trying to keep "price integrity" in order to train customers to book early for best pricing and to avoid deep discounting in order to fill up cabins. Adding amenities such as free gratuities effectively lowers the cost of the cruise while keeping listed price integrity.

 

How well is this working? Well RCL told financial analysts that "The program has been in place for seven months or so, and we have not granted a single exception to the policy. I acknowledge it has cost us a bit and is costing us a bit this year in revenue, and some cabins have gone empty which could have been filled with dramatic last minute deals, but we stood firm and we have made zero exceptions."

[MCC retired]

Cruise Deals & Air Steals (November 3 - December 8)

 

Our biggest air sale of the year is here! All 7-day and longer cruises and land & sea vacations in Europe, Japan and Alaska sailing April -- September 2016 are on Sale! Plus, surprisingly low fares with all-new Princess eZAir, this deal can't be beat!

•Save up to $300 on Airfare†

•Save up to $300 on Cruises‡

•BOOK Today with a low deposit of only $100!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Offer applies to voyages and cruise fares advertised in this promotion only; is not transferable and has no cash value. Offer is not combinable with Casino offers (including discounts, casino cash and complimentary cabin) and may not be combinable with other offers or onboard credits. Both cruise fare and airfare must be booked between November 3 and December 8, 2015 to qualify for the discounts.

 

†Save up to $300 on Airfare per person is based on a discount on roundtrip flights booked through Princess eZAir. Additional airline restrictions and baggage, change and cancellation fees may apply. If airfare is not booked by the specified date, the air discount will not apply. Any changes made to airfare or air itinerary after the specified end date of this promotion will negate the discount. Please visit princess.com/ezair for information and to book your flights.

 

‡Save up to $300 on Cruises fare per person is based on a per person discount off applicable launch fares on a space-available basis at time of booking. Launch fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion.

 

*Cruise Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares for other categories may vary. Cruise Fares are per person, non-air, cruise- or land and sea vacation-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two guests in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth guests. This offer has limited space regardless of stateroom availability. Offer is not transferable and is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bermuda and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars.

 

Offer valid: November 3 - December 8, 2015. Reference promotion code: RY-

 

Note: For assistance reserving a wheelchair-accessible stateroom, please contact customer service at 1-800-774-6237.

 

©2015, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. Ships of Bermudan and British registry.

 

 

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[Mekamax]

Princess has lost business too. Last minute deals for local people really fill up the ship. BUT it seems what the cruise lines are really doing is promoting to casino people. They are getting awesome deals behind the scenes.

[denatravels]

Princess has lost business too. Last minute deals for local people really fill up the ship. BUT it seems what the cruise lines are really doing is promoting to casino people. They are getting awesome deals behind the scenes.

 

 

Seems like good business sense, to me. Fill up the empty cabins with people that will lose the money in the casino.

[caribill]

Seems like good business sense, to me. Fill up the empty cabins with people that will lose the money in the casino.

 

The casino deals are not last-minute-fill-up-the-ship pricing.

 

They are offered many months before the cruise sails.

[caribill]

‡Save up to $300 on Cruises fare per person is based on a per person discount off applicable launch fares on a space-available basis at time of booking. Launch fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion.

 

In effect, this could cover having the same pricing as the previous sale, as long as that sale also was lower than applicable launch fares.

 

So, this new sale could really just be the amenity of saving on PrincessAir bookings which would in affect reduce the total cost of the cruise without changing the recent cruise pricing.

 

Only by seeing the actual "sale" prices will we know if it is a "fare sale" or only an "amenity-sale."

[shredie]

The casino deals are not last-minute-fill-up-the-ship pricing.

 

They are offered many months before the cruise sails.

 

I have a casino rate for a cruise in Sept of 2016. I think with all the discussion here on the boards about the casino rates, people who don't have it think it's more widespread than it is. Why it's offered to someone is a complete mystery to those of us who have it. Some seem to spend a lot in the casino, but some have only been in the casino a couple of times to drop $20. If you don't have the rate, we are deeply sorry ;) but we do, and we like it. :D (If it makes you feel any better, the rate is not offered on every cruise.)

Edited October 25, 2015 by shredie

[badtwin]

We are new to Princess and considering a British Isles sailing next spring. Cruising with DH and adult DD in one room.

 

The current pricing has a very good discount for the third in a room, bringing the average per person price down to an attractive level but we are hesitating. (DH likes a bargain.) We are traveling from Washington state so airfare is also a big factor, although we can do better if we travel to Vancouver BC.

 

Which is a lot of background to ask:

 

1) Is the third and fourth in a cabin discount a Princess standard or is it part of the current 3 plus whatever promotion?

 

2) Can anyone tell me if Princess eZAir is competitive. We have never found the cruise line airfares much of a bargain so had doubts that the new sale would help that much.

 

Thanks

[caribill]

We are new to Princess and considering a British Isles sailing next spring. Cruising with DH and adult DD in one room.

 

The current pricing has a very good discount for the third in a room, bringing the average per person price down to an attractive level but we are hesitating. (DH likes a bargain.) We are traveling from Washington state so airfare is also a big factor, although we can do better if we travel to Vancouver BC.

 

Which is a lot of background to ask:

 

1) Is the third and fourth in a cabin discount a Princess standard or is it part of the current 3 plus whatever promotion? The 3rd and 4th person in a cabin on Princess are usually at a lower price than the first two people. The actual price can vary, just like the price for the first two.

 

2) Can anyone tell me if Princess eZAir is competitive. We have never found the cruise line airfares much of a bargain so had doubts that the new sale would help that much.

 

Thanks

 

Consider EZAir a place to check pricing and compare to what pricing and schedule you can obtain elsewhere.

 

Sometimes (especially for one way across an ocean) it is very much less than what you can get elsewhere.

 

EZAir will have a selection of flights from some, but not all airlines, so you might be able to get a better fare with an airline not in EZAir.

 

One benefit of EZAir is the Flexible Fare option which allows you to reprice, change or cancel flights at no charge up to 45 days before the trip. When booking with most airlines, the best fares do not allow any changes without significant fees.

[badtwin]

Very helpful.

 

Thank you!

[Shelly97060]

2) Can anyone tell me if Princess eZAir is competitive. We have never found the cruise line airfares much of a bargain so had doubts that the new sale would help that much.

 

Thanks

 

Like anything you have to shop and compare. For our upcoming Europe trip we saved over 800 pp by going through EZAir rather than booking directly with the airline on the same flights - it does pay to shop and compare prices.

[Working 2 Cruise]

We are new to Princess and considering a British Isles sailing next spring. Cruising with DH and adult DD in one room.

 

The current pricing has a very good discount for the third in a room, bringing the average per person price down to an attractive level but we are hesitating. (DH likes a bargain.) We are traveling from Washington state so airfare is also a big factor, although we can do better if we travel to Vancouver BC.

 

Which is a lot of background to ask:

 

1) Is the third and fourth in a cabin discount a Princess standard or is it part of the current 3 plus whatever promotion?

 

2) Can anyone tell me if Princess eZAir is competitive. We have never found the cruise line airfares much of a bargain so had doubts that the new sale would help that much.

 

Thanks

 

I really would book it now... this is the type of cruise that typically sells out fast.

[badtwin]

I really would book it now... this is the type of cruise that typically sells out fast.

 

Believe me, I know after looking for a British Isles cruise last year and finally giving up. This has been the source of "discussion" for much of the weekend. Unfortunately, (well fortunately but not now) for our last two cruises we found incredible deals on balconies on Celebrity in the Mediterranean and DH has those pp/pd price points in mind. Guess I will just cross my fingers.

[kayred]

I will confirm with Princess when the sale starts but I am interested in my friends at CC experiences. If I book withe this sale that combines air and cabin price and then in the next few months the cabin price drops again will I loose my flight? I currently have a cruise and Ezra's air booked for Alaska in June.

[cherylandtk]

Do you have Flex air or Restricted air? The sale is not a combined price for cabin + airfare, it is $ off the cabin price plus $ off the air price. If you have to cancel and rebook, then yes, you lose the air booking, too. If you purchased the air already, this can be a real mess and not worth the sale. If you have flex air, and have not purchased the air yet, you can usually rebook the same flights. But look at the totals and all options in a mock booking before canceling.

 

If you can do this as a refare (without cancellation) then you keep the current air booking. But most sales these days are for new bookings, which means you must do the former.

[LEtue]

Hard to imagine that the new sale will offer anything low enough for Alaska 2016 yet.

 

The best price right now for an inside cabin is over $2100 (solo passenger).

 

Yes, free gratuities are included (value $80.) but I don't care about the specialty dining when cruising alone. The bonus $100 OBC (RT Seattle sailings) is gone but that wouldn't have helped the bottom line much either :(

 

As in the past, I will be waiting until next year - even if I have to wait until after final payments are due.

[kayred]

I have flex air but I agree this will have to be a great sale if I am going to mess with my flight. I would hate to have something in the future mess up my flight and I am dreaming of a good sale/up sell offer to upgrade to a balcony. Probably just a dream but a girl can hope :).