Any credit if you didn't book early saver and price drops?

[cruising with the family]

I booked a cruise leaving later this month. I didn't book it until a few weeks ago (full payment due at the time), but now the price has dropped. Will they credit me? Has anyone done this?

[firemanbobswife]

No.

[springs741]

No.

If you book Early Saver rate you can get price drops until two days prior to sailing.

Most other rate you can price match until final payment.

When you book after final payment you are not eligible for price drops.

[Micahs Grandad]

Might be able to do an upgrade for little or no money if higher category cabin has also dropped

[tea4ular]

My TA will match the price drop (even if I don't book early saver), but it needs to be before I've made my final payment. Also I've had to show him where I see it. My assumption has been that he cancels me, and rebooks me immediately into the same cabin.

[TORQ]

What we have experienced in the past. If were paid in full, and there is a cheaper price, we have got the difference as a on board ship credit. However if we have not yet paid in full, they have deducted the difference from our balance owed. So you need to call! Enjoy your cruise👍

[Micahs Grandad]

If you have booked ES you can get reduction up to two days before sail date.

 

Otherwise TA cannot do anything for you after final payment date.

[firemanbobswife]

What we have experienced in the past. If were paid in full, and there is a cheaper price, we have got the difference as a on board ship credit. However if we have not yet paid in full, they have deducted the difference from our balance owed. So you need to call! Enjoy your cruise[emoji106]

 

 

You have to be booked Early Saver for that to happen.

[camijo]

Learn something new everyday. Great question! :)

[PlanoDebbie]

Also keep in mind that there must still be cabins in your booked class available for the price match. If you booked a category that quickly sells out, you're out of luck.

[S.S.Oceanlover]

My TA will match the price drop (even if I don't book early saver), but it needs to be before I've made my final payment. Also I've had to show him where I see it. My assumption has been that he cancels me, and rebooks me immediately into the same cabin.

 

Are you saying that if the price drops $80 your TA will match that $80? If not your TA isn't really matching anything. The cruise line is giving you the reduced rate.:)

 

Bill

[firemanbobswife]

Are you saying that if the price drops $80 your TA will match that $80? If not your TA isn't really matching anything. The cruise line is giving you the reduced rate.:)

 

 

 

Bill

 

 

Agree. That's nothing special and anyone can get that even booking directly with the cruise line. You just have to be careful that your TA doesn't charge for price drops.

[tea4ular]

Are you saying that if the price drops $80 your TA will match that $80? If not your TA isn't really matching anything. The cruise line is giving you the reduced rate.:)

 

Bill

 

What I'm saying is this...assume my fare (NOT early saver) was $1000, for category Q. It is before final payment date. Fare for category Q drops to $900. I call my TA, show her where I see $900 for category Q, and my new fare is $900.

 

Of course "my TA isn't matching anything" -- what my TA is doing is "matching" the current pricing that the cruise line is offering. To nit-pick (which for some reason you're choosing to do), the cruiseline isn't "matching" either...they're simply lowering the price.

 

Touche!

[firemanbobswife]

What I'm saying is this...assume my fare (NOT early saver) was $1000, for category Q. It is before final payment date. Fare for category Q drops to $900. I call my TA, show her where I see $900 for category Q, and my new fare is $900.

 

 

 

Of course "my TA isn't matching anything" -- what my TA is doing is "matching" the current pricing that the cruise line is offering. To nit-pick (which for some reason you're choosing to do), the cruiseline isn't "matching" either...they're simply lowering the price.

 

 

 

Touche!

 

 

You're right that it's Carnival reducing the price. The TA does not cancel you and rebook you in the same cabin as you had previously said. They simply reduce the amount owed and you keep your same booking number.

 

Wish my sailing had some price drops [emoji853].

[Micahs Grandad]

You're right that it's Carnival reducing the price. The TA does not cancel you and rebook you in the same cabin as you had previously said. They simply reduce the amount owed and you keep your same booking number.

 

Wish my sailing had some price drops [emoji853].

 

Beat me with the answer:)

 

Last few cruises ES has not gotten us anything at all as we watch prices go up.

[tandemcruzr]

Beat me with the answer:)

 

Last few cruises ES has not gotten us anything at all as we watch prices go up.

 

Us too. But we look at it as 'we got the lowest price' -- :D

[hftmrock]

What I'm saying is this...assume my fare (NOT early saver) was $1000, for category Q. It is before final payment date. Fare for category Q drops to $900. I call my TA, show her where I see $900 for category Q, and my new fare is $900.

 

Of course "my TA isn't matching anything" -- what my TA is doing is "matching" the current pricing that the cruise line is offering. To nit-pick (which for some reason you're choosing to do), the cruiseline isn't "matching" either...they're simply lowering the price.

 

Touche!

 

wouldnt be much of a TA if they didnt do this. everyone who books can get this

[Micahs Grandad]

wouldnt be much of a TA if they didnt do this. everyone who books can get this

 

When the price drops the commission will drop so some TA's are hard to find when this happens.

[hftmrock]

When the price drops the commission will drop so some TA's are hard to find when this happens.

 

then they wouldnt be much of a TA like I said

[AdrenalineRush]

When the price drops the commission will drop so some TA's are hard to find when this happens.

That's why I never use a TA that isn't open 24/7 365

Also the ability to speak with anyone that answers the phone, to deal with price drops or adjustments to my booking is essential.

[Micahs Grandad]

That's why I never use a TA that isn't open 24/7 365

Also the ability to speak with anyone that answers the phone, to deal with price drops or adjustments to my booking is essential.

 

That is why i like using a pvp. Can speak to anyone at Carnival in sales.

[AdrenalineRush]

That is why i like using a pvp. Can speak to anyone at Carnival in sales.

I like the access and the perks I get from the TA, best of both worlds for me. Plus I don't just book with Carnival.

[cruising with the family]

FYI, I called about the reduced fair. The agent (Carnival) tried to rebook at the lower fare...at first she wasn't sure if it would work or not. It looked like it was working, then she said the computer would not let her do it, since it was after final payment. :(

 

Oh, well. I tried. There were plenty of cabins left and the price was just reduced $20 pp, but that's still a few drinks for us! :)