keishashadow Posted October 30, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I’m seeing next summer rates for annual cruise w/GD far higher than what I paid this year. $2,800 for an inside 3 night on allure ouch mr is having sticker shock. I feel why not book it if I see a cabin open that works for us. Want to accurately present my case to him. Is the following correct? have been operating under assumption that I can book a cruise & adjust, as long as it’s not a NR rate Holding onto possibility I could modify it (before final pmt) if I do see a discounted rate (military, sr, resident, even Black Friday deal) & then owe lessor $ if I do jump on a NR rate, believe I then would only qualify for OBC if prior to final pmt & ability to move up in category after that time TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted October 30, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2023 You can get price drops on BOTH refundable and NR up until final payment date. After that no refunds and no OBC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachin2 Posted October 30, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Over $900 a night for an inside? That's insane. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted October 30, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, keishashadow said: I’m seeing next summer rates for annual cruise w/GD far higher than what I paid this year. $2,800 for an inside 3 night on allure ouch mr is having sticker shock. I feel why not book it if I see a cabin open that works for us. Want to accurately present my case to him. Is the following correct? have been operating under assumption that I can book a cruise & adjust, as long as it’s not a NR rate Holding onto possibility I could modify it (before final pmt) if I do see a discounted rate (military, sr, resident, even Black Friday deal) & then owe lessor $ if I do jump on a NR rate, believe I then would only qualify for OBC if prior to final pmt & ability to move up in category after that time TIA Black friday deals have been for planner items in the past, not particularly cruise prices. Dont hold your breath this year will see cruise price deals. The other items like military or sr rates are more likely if cabins arent selling well, which we know isnt true. Summer? That price looks very high, I know I can get a 7 day for less. Must be a high time to cruise you want. There are certainly lower prices for that ship too. Look into group rates. I wouldnt book direct. Find a ta with lower refundable rates. I'm with your husband, makes no sense to book something you arent comfortable with the price wishing and hoping for a price drop. Book at a rate you want to sail. I looked and cant even find a balcony that high, though I'm assuming you are quoting the most expensive date, summer or holiday to find that one. I can book a 1 bedroom grand suite for less on allure. Your arguments and facts are kind odd. Solo, full price for a random suite before fees and taxes. Edited October 30, 2023 by firefly333 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted October 30, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted October 30, 2023 fyi for upcoming allure sailing end of nov for 2pp inside, initially pd just under $1,200. Total price dipped after final pmt to point we are in a large OF balcony with change left over did you catch the cabin is for 3 ‘adults’? Although I can argue 13 yo is not an adult in the real world for this year summer cruise on Indy inside 2 a & 1 child our rate was $1,860 Multiple Current group rate quotes I gatherrd not worth hassle for less than $100 difference IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterStalker Posted October 30, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2023 3 hours ago, keishashadow said: fyi for upcoming allure sailing end of nov for 2pp inside, initially pd just under $1,200. Total price dipped after final pmt to point we are in a large OF balcony with change left over did you catch the cabin is for 3 ‘adults’? Although I can argue 13 yo is not an adult in the real world for this year summer cruise on Indy inside 2 a & 1 child our rate was $1,860 Multiple Current group rate quotes I gatherrd not worth hassle for less than $100 difference IMO FWIW , A balcony guarantee is showing for closer to 2200$ US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted October 31, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, LobsterStalker said: FWIW , A balcony guarantee is showing for closer to 2200$ US I will take a look at that thank you! We do have 3 adults, might be why it didn’t show up in the search? Not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 31, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, keishashadow said: We do have 3 adults, might be why it didn’t show up in the search? Right, GTY options usually only come up when booking for two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted October 31, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Maybe check boardwalk or central park balcony instead of OV balcony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted October 31, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted October 31, 2023 26 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: Maybe check boardwalk or central park balcony instead of OV balcony. Yes, good idea. Inside came up so high, didn’t really dig further. We do like those far aft BW ones. Now that we’ve reached platinum, does any/the associated balcony discount automatically populate for us if available on the sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted October 31, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 31, 2023 9 hours ago, keishashadow said: Yes, good idea. Inside came up so high, didn’t really dig further. We do like those far aft BW ones. Now that we’ve reached platinum, does any/the associated balcony discount automatically populate for us if available on the sailing. I'm not sure what discount Platinum members receive. If you input your crown and Anchor number on the screen where it asks for any promo codes? Are you limited to the 3 night sailing for that week? There is some better pricing for longer cruises. Plus July and August cruises usually come at a higher rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 31, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 31, 2023 11 hours ago, LobsterStalker said: FWIW , A balcony guarantee is showing for closer to 2200$ US That is the Neighbourhood balcony GTY XN. The XB, Oceanview balcony is $2574 This is for 3 guests without the C&A number entered Definitely cheaper than the inside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted October 31, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted October 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said: you limited to the 3 night sailing for that week? There is some better pricing for longer cruises. Plus July and August cruises usually come at a higher rate. Yes, GD is participates in competitive sports. Has tight schedule, not much wiggle room there. the current GTY options seem best at this point for that time frame glad we are retired and generally have flexibility. Surprised to realize how much prices can vary I will to call & have them price it out, factoring in the C&A number as not seeing any difference when I signin online and add it to search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted October 31, 2023 #14 Share Posted October 31, 2023 21 minutes ago, keishashadow said: Yes, GD is participates in competitive sports. Has tight schedule, not much wiggle room there. the current GTY options seem best at this point for that time frame glad we are retired and generally have flexibility. Surprised to realize how much prices can vary I will to call & have them price it out, factoring in the C&A number as not seeing any difference when I signin online and add it to search Did you check off 55+ for senior discount, if applicable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted October 31, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Sunshine3601 said: Did you check off 55+ for senior discount, if applicable? Yes, military too. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted October 31, 2023 #16 Share Posted October 31, 2023 12 hours ago, keishashadow said: I will take a look at that thank you! We do have 3 adults, might be why it didn’t show up in the search? Not sure With July 4 occurring on a Thursday in 2024, it creates a really long weekend for people in Florida and typically becomes one of the most popular weeks for getaway cruises out of Port Canaveral. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted October 31, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted October 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, orville99 said: With July 4 occurring on a Thursday in 2024, it creates a really long weekend for people in Florida and typically becomes one of the most popular weeks for getaway cruises out of Port Canaveral. Yes, we e been going last week of June & first one of July for over 10 years with the GD to parks. Cruising that time period just last year tho. Will likely go with end of June one as it’s a bit less. Think more people will migrate to first weekend in july just realized allure is then headed to Miami. Could be Orlando locals want to squeeze in another short sailing beforehand that is a factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted October 31, 2023 #18 Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 hours ago, keishashadow said: ust realized allure is then headed to Miami. Could be Orlando locals want to squeeze in another short sailing beforehand that is a factor More likely just because so far they have been able to extract a premium on all 2024 sailings. We booked a GS on Adventure (8-night Southern Caribbean) out of Port Canaveral for July 5, 2024 when the itineraries were first released. All in cost for the two of us (including insurance) $3,584. Just looked at that cruise again this morning, and that price would now only get us a Promenade view interior ($3,576 all in cost). A GS on that cruise now goes for more than $10,000.😱 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted October 31, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted October 31, 2023 5 hours ago, orville99 said: More likely just because so far they have been able to extract a premium on all 2024 sailings. IDK 11/22 booked a 9 night on allure 5/5/23 sailing, inside for $1,700. It never did drop Meanwhile, upcoming allure sailing dropped multiple times after final pmt. Least we went from inside to big balcony:) maybe will get lucky again for utopia Dec cruise in ‘24 lol fat chance. It’s gone up several hundred $ since I booked a few weeks ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted November 4, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Update did book the XN - Neighborhood Gty balcony for the 3 of us @ $2,155 thru RCCL. Agent offered a Gty OV balcony for $2,315, even tho it wasn’t listed on the website. agent did say: watch the price, if it drops for XN call back in and they will adjust also, said I could upgrade either before or after final payment to a higher category (assigned neighborhood balcony & up) by paying the difference. Wasn’t aware of either options. Hopefully, our 1st guarantee booking will go smoothly 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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