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We just booked Sunshine using DH'es casino rate for the last week of September. Does this still qualify us for ES/price drops?

 

Nope. The casino rate is already heavily discounted and is accompanied by all those perks, so it can't be compared to an ES rate.

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We already booked it using casino rate! :eek:

 

 

Switch to ES and then price match to the casino rate. That's the only way to be eligible for price drops after final payment. Keep in mind that you will then be bound by ES terms and restrictions as far as name changes, cancellation penalties, etc.

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Call and ask for the promotion department and tell them about the price change and see if they will change it. If not you can cancel your reservation without a penalty with the casino rate if before the final payment.

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I've been able to get price adjustments while using the casino's Pack-n-Play rate. BUT the catch there is you are only eligible up to the day before the final payment date and only if you have not paid in full. They will adjust the amount due, but will not give you OBC like ES does.

We have also successfully used a price adjustment after final payments on the P-n-P rate to upgrade from an obstructed view balcony to an Oceanview Suite for only a $190 difference.

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We are booked under a casino rate and we were told we could lower the price up until final payment, not quite as long as ES but it was worth it to have a refundable deposit to us (up until final payment).

 

Plus, we cruise in balconies and during peak times because we have children so we rarely see price drops anyway.

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Nope. The casino rate is already heavily discounted and is accompanied by all those perks, so it can't be compared to an ES rate.

 

 

I just booked my first cruise with a casino rate. What type of perks comes with booking a casino rate? I was just curious. Thanks! :)

 

 

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I just booked my first cruise with a casino rate. What type of perks comes with booking a casino rate? I was just curious. Thanks! :)

 

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It depends on your rate. There are many different ones. You will need to contact Carnival for the perks specific to your offer.

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I had similar issue.... Booked on ES rate and got a casino rate. The casino department told me I can still get price drops up until 2 days prior to sailing. Hope this helps :) Also if your ES rate was on a reduced deposit you will have to pay the rest of deposit and if there were any OBC with ES offer you loose those.

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I just checked and the "casino rate" that DH got this morning ("my rate" was about $200 higher) is now the REGULAR rate that I could have booked ES. And had possible price drops. I am PO'ed!!!! Ugh! Should have waited a few hours!!! :loudcry::loudcry:

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I just checked and the "casino rate" that DH got this morning ("my rate" was about $200 higher) is now the REGULAR rate that I could have booked ES. And had possible price drops. I am PO'ed!!!! Ugh! Should have waited a few hours!!! :loudcry::loudcry:

 

Stinks when that happens

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