Steelers36 Posted December 14, 2022 #51 Share Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, dog said: Don’t know yet. Prices went up for cruise I was looking at. Hi. We were posting about some odd CAD faring yesterday. I am not looking to book anything, but did look at SUN pricing for 2024 that had been released. I notice those voyages are not covered by B.S.E. But I do see the pricing "behaving" this morning in terms of CAD/USD and the three fare packages. Exactly $60 USD/day equivalent for Plus upcharge and another $20 USD/day equivalent for Premier. I then looked at a 10-nighter in Caribbean for Winter 2024 and that was covered by B.S.E. Again, the CAD pricing made sense and corresponded to the USD using the 1.35 factor in play at this time. IDK whether prices up or down, but list price for a good Inside for 10-nighter in the Caribbean (which is what I would choose were we booking), was about $115 USD/night before port taxes, and that doesn't seem outrageous. It would be much closer to $100 with our TA discount. Considering inflation and such, not terrible. Hope you find something good. Edited December 14, 2022 by Steelers36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud_Shark Posted December 14, 2022 #52 Share Posted December 14, 2022 BSE does not include 2024 cruises, so nothing here for me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted December 14, 2022 #53 Share Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Crow9 said: I must have encountered a glitch on the site right after the released the sale, now it's even more expensive. Same thing happened to me. When I first looked at the sale my booking was $1,000 less so I called TA right away. While I was on hold as she was talking to Princess my screen did an auto refresh and a new and more expensive pricing came up. Edited December 14, 2022 by Italy52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srpilo Posted December 14, 2022 #54 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Drink prices limits on the Plus package just went up to $15.00, and Premium to $20.0 per drink, I can only assume that means the drink price onboard will be going up too.. So even if you don't take the Plus we'll all be paying for it anyway in the form of new higher onboard pricing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sunviking90 Posted December 14, 2022 #55 Share Posted December 14, 2022 It’s a bit of work to see the prices without the packages now. I have go through to stateroom type selection to see a standard price. -unless I’m missing something. For those of us who don’t want the packages it’s pretty annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted December 14, 2022 #56 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Unless I'm not understanding things, Best Sale Ever is available for Alaska 2024. It seems you can select both "standard" and "plus" fare options, but you'll get the same inclusions either way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted December 14, 2022 #57 Share Posted December 14, 2022 52 minutes ago, Italy52 said: Same thing happened to me. When I first looked at the sale my booking was $1,000 less so I called TA right away. While I was on hold as she was talking to Princess my screen did an auto refresh and a new and more expensive pricing came up. Word to the Wise. If you see a fare, just book it online ASAP if you can and deal with TA or CVP later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sonomaphil Posted December 14, 2022 #58 Share Posted December 14, 2022 I guess this is THE sale for a few months. Fine Print: Best Sale Ever offer expires: March 1, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted December 14, 2022 #59 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Wanted to use my FCD but Celebrity is calling me with better prices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted December 14, 2022 #60 Share Posted December 14, 2022 30 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: Word to the Wise. If you see a fare, just book it online ASAP if you can and deal with TA or CVP later. My fare was already booked --- I was looking to refare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted December 14, 2022 #61 Share Posted December 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, dog said: Wanted to use my FCD but Celebrity is calling me with better prices. We jumped ship to Celebrity when the Princess 2024 Alaska bookings came out. Found a great itinerary for us, for a good price. Have sailed with Celebrity before and enjoyed our experience so it wasn't hard for us to switch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted December 14, 2022 #62 Share Posted December 14, 2022 57 minutes ago, sunviking90 said: It’s a bit of work to see the prices without the packages now. I have go through to stateroom type selection to see a standard price. -unless I’m missing something. For those of us who don’t want the packages it’s pretty annoying. Right, when you first see results for a search there is a button at the top for Std or Plus. I was expecting to be given the Std - Plus choice later in the process. BTW on our 12 day cruise went up $358 then added $1440 for BSE, so no benefit for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow9 Posted December 14, 2022 #63 Share Posted December 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, Italy52 said: My fare was already booked --- I was looking to refare. I was looking to do the same, and looking to book on the site at 1am. I kept getting the 'Not able to continue to the next step'. I was so excited to get the trip $1000 cheaper too. If the prices currently are the sale, then it's really not a sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted December 14, 2022 #64 Share Posted December 14, 2022 I was playing around with looking at different cruises. An hour ago, the standard fare including plus. Now, the standard fare does not include plus. You have to select it, and pay the $60/day. So, Best Sale Ever does not include Plus for free! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted December 14, 2022 #65 Share Posted December 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Crow9 said: I was looking to do the same, and looking to book on the site at 1am. I kept getting the 'Not able to continue to the next step'. I was so excited to get the trip $1000 cheaper too. If the prices currently are the sale, then it's really not a sale. Agree, definitely not a sale especially if the initial booking cost more after the sale pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted December 14, 2022 #66 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Can anyone see the Sky- April 2024 cruise to Canary Islands from Southampton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted December 14, 2022 #67 Share Posted December 14, 2022 3 hours ago, wendellman said: Not so Best Sale Ever. Our California Coastal we have booked on Discovery for April /23 with Princess Plus is $400 more under Best Sale Ever pricing. We'll do without the premium desserts and exercise classes! The Plus price has gone up twice recently. It used to be 40 pppd, then went to 50 pppd and now is 60 pppd with the only difference being the additives of exercise classes, premium desserts and unlimited juice bar. Even at 60, once you factor out the grats, you get the drinks package, wifi and desserts for 45.50 per day. Well worth it for those that like to imbibe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizinSusan70 Posted December 14, 2022 #68 Share Posted December 14, 2022 1 hour ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said: Unless I'm not understanding things, Best Sale Ever is available for Alaska 2024. It seems you can select both "standard" and "plus" fare options, but you'll get the same inclusions either way? No, the standard is your basic no frills cruise only fare. The plus is an additional 60 pppd and includes gratuities, drink package, wifi, premium desserts and exercise classes. The premium is 80 pppd and includes even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted December 14, 2022 #69 Share Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) So, for this 16 day cruise, BSE with Plus: Plus costs $108/person per day? Edited December 14, 2022 by PrincessArlena'sDad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted December 14, 2022 #70 Share Posted December 14, 2022 The ad here on CC says '35% off fares' has anyone seen fare go down? Our current fare went up $450 and then $1440 for Plus. So no 'sale' on fare or Plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted December 14, 2022 #71 Share Posted December 14, 2022 PVP sent me email- she reduced fare by $100 pp & gave us $100 OBC each. Did not contact her- never used her. when she sees I put cruise on hold she springs into action, never responded to my inquiries in past. might be worth contacting your PVP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted December 14, 2022 #72 Share Posted December 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Mud_Shark said: BSE does not include 2024 cruises, so nothing here for me. It may not apply although when I clicked through it took me to our Feb 2024 cruise - which is now $1,300 more than when we booked and $500 more than it was 3 weeks ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud_Shark Posted December 14, 2022 #73 Share Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) The title of the BSE sale says: 2022-2023 Cruise Deals & Special Promotions Check out our collection of cruise deals! Narrow your search by destination, departure port, duration and more, and find the best cruise deal for your next vacation. /images/global/cruise-deals-promotions/overview-snippet-content/lto-best-sale-ever-hub-768.jpg Best Sale Ever Save up to 35%† on your cruise fare and get 7 Princess Perks^! There is no better time to book your dream vacation than during our Best Sale Ever. You'll find some of our best fares as well as 7 Princess Perks with a value of over $950 per guest on a 7-day cruise. Reserve now with only a $100 deposit1! View Deals When I looked at the Europe sailings that I am interested in for 2024, I see that the sale OBC is not included in these, so I thought that at least for Europe sailings they are not included at this point. But now looking at 2024 Alaskan sailings, they do grant the sale OBC, so I am wrong, at least in part. Maybe after the newness of the European listings wears out, they will also be included along the way. Edited December 14, 2022 by Mud_Shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb63 Posted December 14, 2022 #74 Share Posted December 14, 2022 I am on the fence, came here to read how other's with more experience w/Princess felt about the offerings today. I had been waiting for the Europe 2024 to open up, as I wanted the British Isle itinerary where we can see the Military Tattoo and get off in LeHavre, and don't see it on any other cruise line. I expected the fares to be higher than 2023, but not this much higher. Also, the cruise package options appear for interior rooms, balconies, mini-suites and suites. But, not for the obstructed view balconies. It would be my first Princess Cruise - so I don't know if this is normal or a glitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted December 14, 2022 #75 Share Posted December 14, 2022 If you book an obstructed balcony you can add the plus package on the Personalizer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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