Price Drop After Paid in Full

[ParrotheadKev]

I know that this as been asked before. I did a search for Price Drop and went through 5 pages and could not find an answer. So, I'm going to the experts.

If the cruise is paid and full and the price dropped by $30 a person.

Do you think I can get the difference in OBC?

Or am I just out of luck?

Edited September 16, 2017 by ParrotheadKev
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[firemanbobswife]

Only if you booked Early Saver.

[ParrotheadKev]

Thank You, as a matter of fact I did.

Thank you very much. I knew someone would know.

[26.2runner]

Thats a bummer you cannot at least get OBC!

We booked an OV on Carnival, price is lower now, and I was wondering the same thing. My hubby wants a balcony anyway, and it is almost the same exact price as we paid for OV. Does anyone know if we will we be able to upgrade to the balcony? I believe we will owe about $25.

Thank You and happy sailing!!

[firemanbobswife]

You're welcome. Enjoy the savings! Go ahead and call and have them give you the OBC. Just make sure it's not on a guarantee rate and that you won't be losing any OBC you already have due to a previous promotion. You need to factor that in and make sure the total is less. Hope that makes sense.

[firemanbobswife]

Thats a bummer you cannot at least get OBC!

We booked an OV on Carnival, price is lower now, and I was wondering the same thing. My hubby wants a balcony anyway, and it is almost the same exact price as we paid for OV. Does anyone know if we will we be able to upgrade to the balcony? I believe we will owe about $25.

Thank You and happy sailing!!

You should be able to. Call and see what they say. That's the benefit to booking ES - price drops after final payment. However, it's not for everyone because there are penalties for changes ($50 pp typically) and the deposit is nonrefundable - it's held for a future cruise credit to be used within 2 years. So it's a trade off. You just need to decide what's more important to you.

[LindaKE]

I may be misunderstanding what has been said here. We booked Early Saver.

The price dropped $110 pp and Carnival gave it to me via a credit on the amount still owed. I read on their FAQ that, had I paid in full, they would have given me an OBC. Am I misinterpreting something here?

[firemanbobswife]

I may be misunderstanding what has been said here. We booked Early Saver.

 

The price dropped $110 pp and Carnival gave it to me via a credit on the amount still owed. I read on their FAQ that, had I paid in full, they would have given me an OBC. Am I misinterpreting something here?

 

No you’re understanding it right. Price drops before final payment get taken off the remaining balance. Price drops after final payment results in OBC.

[beerman2]

No you’re understanding it right. Price drops before final payment get taken off the remaining balance. Price drops after final payment results in OBC.

Price drops after final payment results in OBC isn't true all the time.

Ex I have 2 bookings on my CC, 1 of which is Paid in Full, second has a balance yet.

 

After 1 price drop that booking got OBC, the second price drop on same booking Carnival rep said she couldn't give OBC that the 60.00 would be credited back to my 💳.

 

The booking with the balance due had been adjusted each time though.

[firemanbobswife]

Price drops after final payment results in OBC isn't true all the time.

 

Ex I have 2 bookings on my CC, 1 of which is Paid in Full, second has a balance yet.

 

 

 

After 1 price drop that booking got OBC, the second price drop on same booking Carnival rep said she couldn't give OBC that the 60.00 would be credited back to my [emoji388].

 

 

 

The booking with the balance due had been adjusted each time though.

 

Don’t know why they did it like that. I’ve always gotten OBC after final payment.

[beerman2]

Don’t know why they did it like that. I’ve always gotten OBC after final payment.

Not sure either but the 60.00 showed up on statement.

 

She said she tried to apply it as OBC and wouldn't let her.

 

We will see what happens with the next 40.00 price drop.

[riclop]

I know that this as been asked before. I did a search for Price Drop and went through 5 pages and could not find an answer. So, I'm going to the experts.

If the cruise is paid and full and the price dropped by $30 a person.

Do you think I can get the difference in OBC?

Or am I just out of luck?

Yes you do.

[beerman2]

Yes you do.

 

Read my post #9.

[beerman2]

Firemanbobswife,

 

Update on latest price drop of 40.00 .

 

Balance due booking was adjusted to NEW balance due.

 

Booking that was Paid in full was given OBC this time , the complete opposite of last time.

 

Very strange indeed and phone rep didn't understand what happened last time

[firemanbobswife]

Firemanbobswife,

 

 

 

Update on latest price drop of 40.00 .

 

 

 

Balance due booking was adjusted to NEW balance due.

 

 

 

Booking that was Paid in full was given OBC this time , the complete opposite of last time.

 

 

 

Very strange indeed and phone rep didn't understand what happened last time

 

Thanks for the update! I even asked the one time if they could just credit back my CC instead of OBC and they said no it wouldn’t allow them to. Yours was a very unique situation I would say.

[winddawn]

I agree with firemanbobswife. Normally it doesn't matter whether the booking is paid in full. What matters is whether the due date for final payment has passed. Before final payment due date, and the difference is refunded to the original form of payment, or adjusted from the balance due if one exists. After final payment due date, and the difference is given in onboard credit.

 

That being said, sometimes you get an inexperienced, uninformed agent on the phone which can affect the expected outcome.

[kikimom]

Two questions: Is there a website to check fares (something easier than going through the steps to book the same cruise/cabin category on the Carnival site) and do I need to call Carnival to get the OBC (just saw that our early saver, paid in full cruise has dropped $30pp)?

 

TIA!

[wiskt]

Two questions: Is there a website to check fares (something easier than going through the steps to book the same cruise/cabin category on the Carnival site) and do I need to call Carnival to get the OBC (just saw that our early saver, paid in full cruise has dropped $30pp)?

 

TIA!

 

Yes. If you search on the Carnival site for "fareviewer"

www. carnival.com/bookingengine/FareViewer/

Keep in mind that when looking at the prices you are looking at the CRUISE FARE before port/taxes. Also if you originally received a promotional OBC (ie $50 summer sale) that amount should be added to the $ of your cruise amount that you would match.

 

Also, fair viewer will not show you any "VIFP special offers" you may have. Such as a Casino rate. If you have a lower rate there you can still match it as long as you qualify. This is why if I originally have a VIFP offer, I first book as ES, then price match to the VIFP offer, but still can price match later after final payment.

 

If you find something that is a lower valid CARNIVAL ADVERTISED RATE (not an off site promotion) take screen shots and can submit it. www carnival.com/core/requestforms/PriceProtection

It needs to have either a lower cruise rate for the same CABIN CATEGORY or higher (i.e. 7c, 6b etc). You can request the $ difference or an upgrade to the higher cabin category if you like.

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So if you booked an OV 6b and there is a sale with automatic upgrade to a OV 6E for the same $ or lower, you could move up to the 6E on a higher deck if you want.

[fligster]

 

Also, fair viewer will not show you any "VIFP special offers" you may have. Such as a Casino rate. If you have a lower rate there you can still match it as long as you qualify. This is why if I originally have a VIFP offer, I first book as ES, then price match to the VIFP offer, but still can price match later after final payment.

 

 

So I have a casino rate that is about $150 cheaper than ES. I can book ES and then immediately submit a price match to the casino rate?

 

 

 

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[firemanbobswife]

So I have a casino rate that is about $150 cheaper than ES. I can book ES and then immediately submit a price match to the casino rate?

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Yes, but you will still be bound by ES terms and conditions for penalties/name changes/deposit restrictions.

[wiskt]

So I have a casino rate that is about $150 cheaper than ES. I can book ES and then immediately submit a price match to the casino rate?

 

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Yes, do it all the time..... but like firemanbobswife stated you will be bound to the ES rules. You simply need to understand what the ES rules are. If you have concerns about cancellations get an outside cruise insurance. Just be sure to also understand what those parameters are as well

[kikimom]

Thank you, Firemanbobswife! You are a fount of great information & much appreciated that you take the time to share it with us!

[firemanbobswife]

Thank you, Firemanbobswife! You are a fount of great information & much appreciated that you take the time to share it with us!

 

Well thank you very much. I love cruising and anything I can do to make others’ experiences better makes me happy!

[LindaKE]

Yes. If you search on the Carnival site for "fareviewer"

www. carnival.com/bookingengine/FareViewer/

Keep in mind that when looking at the prices you are looking at the CRUISE FARE before port/taxes. Also if you originally received a promotional OBC (ie $50 summer sale) that amount should be added to the $ of your cruise amount that you would match.

 

I just did that and the rate was higher than what I get when I do a fake booking. (my adjusted fare after the credit for lower rate) I was looking at the price before port/taxes. Why do I get a lower fare doing the fake booking?

[wiskt]

Yes. If you search on the Carnival site for "fareviewer"

www. carnival.com/bookingengine/FareViewer/

Keep in mind that when looking at the prices you are looking at the CRUISE FARE before port/taxes. Also if you originally received a promotional OBC (ie $50 summer sale) that amount should be added to the $ of your cruise amount that you would match.

 

I just did that and the rate was higher than what I get when I do a fake booking. (my adjusted fare after the credit for lower rate) I was looking at the price before port/taxes. Why do I get a lower fare doing the fake booking?

 

Double check the cabin category. Ie 4b, 4c, 4d

And make sure you are seeing the total for BOTH people not p/p

 

The ONLY open staterooms I currently see avail. Is a Suite for $3000+ before port/txs

Edited September 17, 2017 by wiskt