LC253 Posted December 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 26, 2015 If I book now, and specials/deals come up later, can I get them applied to my booking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondilu Posted December 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Yes, you can. As long as it's before final payment and applies to you (first time booking specials, for instance would probably not). I actually called twice on my last cruise. The first time I got a really good deal which included a reduced fare and some OBC. When I noticed a second deal I called again. I was told, yes, I could have the new deal, but I would lose the OBC from the previous deal. Since the OBC and the new price reduction where the same amount so I didn't take it. Bottom line: if you see a deal, call. The worst that can happen is they say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 26, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Just be sure you understand the offer before accepting it. As mentioned above, you may lose the perks included in the original offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC253 Posted December 26, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted December 26, 2015 What's a first time booking special? Like if you've never booked with Princess before? (That's me.) And "as long as it's before final payment..."...Does that mean I shouldn't pay in full? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC253 Posted December 26, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Just be sure you understand the offer before accepting it. As mentioned above, you may lose the perks included in the original offer. There are no perks available right now so I guess I don't have to worry about that. =\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted December 26, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) What's a first time booking special? Like if you've never booked with Princess before? (That's me.) And "as long as it's before final payment..."...Does that mean I shouldn't pay in full? First time booking means for that specific cruise. As far as paying in full goes, except for the deposit, we wait until a few days before final payment is due. Edited December 26, 2015 by ar1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted December 26, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 26, 2015 What's a first time booking special? Like if you've never booked with Princess before? (That's me.) And "as long as it's before final payment..."...Does that mean I shouldn't pay in full? I think what is meant by that is "new bookings only" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondilu Posted December 26, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Yes, I meant new bookings not first time. Regarding final payment: I meant the date Princess requires you to be paid in full or lose your booking. It's usually 75 days before sailing. You can, of course, pay in full whenever you want but that's the last day you will be allowed to make any changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 26, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 26, 2015 If I book now, and specials/deals come up later, can I get them applied to my booking? No it is usually for new bookings only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTX-AL Posted December 26, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 26, 2015 The sales and specials that come along occasionally are not always, for "new bookings only", although quite often they are. An example of one that was not, was the "3 for free" sale that was on a month or so ago. We had booked our April '17 Panama canal cruise back in June, and by taking advantage of the "3 for free" deal saved ourselves over $1300.00. So it can be worthwhile to keep track of the offers as they appear. :) ...VTX-Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC253 Posted December 27, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted December 27, 2015 So since many specials are new bookings only, what does everyone think about waiting until one comes up to make a booking? I'm not super happy with the price but don't want to miss out on this specific cruise at the same time. At over $5k for a balcony, it can only go down from here, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 27, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) So since many specials are new bookings only, what does everyone think about waiting until one comes up to make a booking? I'm not super happy with the price but don't want to miss out on this specific cruise at the same time. At over $5k for a balcony, it can only go down from here, right? What would be wrong with playing it safe and holding a booking anyway? Then deal with a promo if/when one comes up? Thats what I always said but they always went up instead. Edited December 27, 2015 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC253 Posted December 27, 2015 Author #13 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thats what I always said but they always went up instead. Right?? I am holding it right now but only til Monday when the deposit is due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 27, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Right?? I am holding it right now but only til Monday when the deposit is due. From my experience we have been hit a few times by not booking and waiting only to have the cruise sell out. Princess consistently sells out. I don't take chances anymore with bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hllwdcruiser Posted December 27, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 27, 2015 From my experience we have been hit a few times by not booking and waiting only to have the cruise sell out.Princess consistently sells out. I don't take chances anymore with bookings. Yup. Learned that same lesson the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 27, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 27, 2015 It depends but always followup to see. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted December 27, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Right?? I am holding it right now but only til Monday when the deposit is due. Probably the smart move to book now, especially if it is a unique itinerary with only one or two sailing dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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