Where can I get a discount?

[hunter6009]

I've started researching prices for a Sept. 06 Carnival cruise and it seems that no matter what website, or TA I check, they are all very similar in price within a few $. When we did price hunting for our Disney cruise, prices were all over the place. The price we ended up with was almost $1000 less than booking directly through Disney. Where can I find a Carnival deal? Is this cruise line "what you see is what you get"?

 

Thanks:)

[KruznKel]

I've started researching prices for a Sept. 06 Carnival cruise and it seems that no matter what website, or TA I check, they are all very similar in price within a few $. When we did price hunting for our Disney cruise, prices were all over the place. The price we ended up with was almost $1000 less than booking directly through Disney. Where can I find a Carnival deal? Is this cruise line "what you see is what you get"?

 

Thanks:)

 

Book a group cruise lots of perks and great prices!:)

[ocngypz]

Agents are not allowed to advertise discounted Carnival pricing.

 

Pick up the phone and call a reputable travel agent.

 

Group rates will not necessarily get you a lower rate either.

[jetskier]

hunter6009,

You wont find much difference these days between Carnivals site and others as they now have a rule that you cannot show a discounted price.

Dave

[bsdmhutch]

Sometimes you have to call the TA and ask. You may get a lower price than they are allowed to advertise or give you online. The TA that Cruise Critic uses for their group cruises has other great deals as well.

 

And yes, a group cruise gets you even more. On our Conquest cruise next October (there is still availability) we are getting a room credit, party and some other stuff.

[Lifes2short]

I've started researching prices for a Sept. 06 Carnival cruise and it seems that no matter what website, or TA I check, they are all very similar in price within a few $. When we did price hunting for our Disney cruise, prices were all over the place. The price we ended up with was almost $1000 less than booking directly through Disney. Where can I find a Carnival deal? Is this cruise line "what you see is what you get"?

 

Thanks:)

When booking w/Carnival I have to be persistent when looking for discounts. My experience is some TA's w/Carnival will be very helpful in looking-up the discounts offered.. some not. I ask for previous cruiser discounts, family discounts, military discounts, cabin/category specials and finally "exactly" what discounts do you have? I'm looking for the best price available. If, I get one who doesn't "really" take the time to look then I thank them, hang-up and call back until I get one who's willing to go the extra mile.

It usually works. At times, it can be time consuming/frustrating but is usually worth the savings.

Good luck!