Repricing 3 Times Already

[BEAV]

Surfing through this thread reinforces why for the past 5-6 years we now wait until after final payment time to book as we’re bargain seekers!  I realize that’s not everyone’s cup of tea, some folks have to book early, etc, but it simply works fine for us. 
 

While I realize demand for cruising is high following the pandemic, each sailing is its own entity, and supply and demand will forever dictate pricing. 

[Atarangi957]

We were looking at cruises for Oceania and Cunard for 12-14 nights for late summer or fall. We had been on Celebrity in RS on M class and loved it. In the last year or so pricing got quite high and no longer gratuities or OBR. I thought maybe I would look at Celebrity. The Aug 4-16 Newark to Reykjavik was now down to 5520 pp so basically half. There were 3 RS so I got one. It lasted less than 24 hours.

[phoenix_dream]

On 4/22/2024 at 1:58 PM, Jeremiah1212 said:

 

Suite prices across the board for Sept '24 Alaska have fallen considerably since December. As of today for 9/1/24 Solstice a Sky Suite is priced the same as a Celebrity Suite. 

You piqued my interest so I checked this out.  Unfortunately all the CS are gone.   Aqua Sky was still a good price.  Then I checked airfare and hotels.  Just not willing to pay $700+ for a flight and close to $400 for a decent hotel room.  Oh well.  

 

This particular Alaska cruise seems to be quite a bit lower than others.  I looked at the itinerary and I think that's why.  IMHO the times in port, with one exception, are not very ideal at all.  Not saying you couldn't enjoy Alaska regardless but since I never eat dinners onshore I don't like to arrive in mid-afternoon, regardless of how late the ship stays.

[gcornell]

39 minutes ago, BEAV said:

Surfing through this thread reinforces why for the past 5-6 years we now wait until after final payment time to book as we’re bargain seekers!  I realize that’s not everyone’s cup of tea, some folks have to book early, etc, but it simply works fine for us. 
 

While I realize demand for cruising is high following the pandemic, each sailing is its own entity, and supply and demand will forever dictate pricing. 

I book everything very early to get best choice of cabins, flights, seats, excursions and hotel availability.  Then I set up alerts or check back regularly for repricing. In all my years, flights have never gone lower after booking close to a year out but cruises and hotel rooms I usually get about 30% lower before final payment/travel. 

[Atarangi957]

The other thing I saw was for the cruise from Reykjavik to Boston 12nights was about $9000 more than from Newark to Reykjavik. Same ship number of nights, and ship. It was just 2 weeks later.