Sgibbs Posted July 9, 2004 #1 Share Posted July 9, 2004 I just got off the the phone with carnival about a $400.00 price difference on our cruise. I was told that they would nolonger lower the price. Please let me know if you have had this problem and who we need to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brneyznfl Posted July 9, 2004 #2 Share Posted July 9, 2004 If that lower price is a special, sometimes they limit them to new bookings only. I take it you aren't working through a TA? When is your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgibbs Posted July 9, 2004 Author #3 Share Posted July 9, 2004 We booked with carnival. We've been working on this for weeks. We leave July 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted July 9, 2004 #4 Share Posted July 9, 2004 [b][color=darkslategray]Yes, I'm also wondering where you saw the lesser rate??? So many of the specials are for new bookings only, and there are lots of advertisements for lesser rate cruises with hidden come-ons.[/color][/b] [b][color=#2f4f4f][/color][/b] [b][color=#2f4f4f]I'm wondering if indeed this was a legitimate rate, since your cruise is next week.......??? Carnival PVPs usually offer you a shipboard credit when your cruise is so close, or anytime after final payment has been made.[/color][/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brneyznfl Posted July 9, 2004 #5 Share Posted July 9, 2004 I've never had any experience working with Carnival directly. Did you ask about cabin upgrades and/or shipboard credit instead? My TA has been able to either or both for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgibbs Posted July 12, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted July 12, 2004 The price drop was on carnivals. It was the room next door ( Cat. 11). When I spoke to to them they said sorry can't do any thing. This will be the last time to book through them. We were looking a booking a large group for 2006 but maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYeagersGrl Posted July 12, 2004 #7 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I would guess it has something to do with the fact that you are so close and that your cruise documents have been sent out already etc. I would see if they will give you onboard credit or something. Or call and ask to speak with a supervisor or something and ask for a detailed reason why you are unable to receive credit or an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dms_cruisers04 Posted July 12, 2004 #8 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Don't give up yet sgibbs! Call again and ask about an on-board credit if they can't upgrade you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgibbs Posted July 12, 2004 Author #9 Share Posted July 12, 2004 We have been talking to them since the day I made my final payment. They will not give any on board credit. At this point I think it's a lost cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dms_cruisers04 Posted July 12, 2004 #10 Share Posted July 12, 2004 I've heard it being done even as close as 2 days before, so there can still be some hope. Have you taken it "up the ladder"? What are they giving you as reason for not giving you an adjustment? Is it possible it's just the PVP you're having to work with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalapet Posted July 12, 2004 #11 Share Posted July 12, 2004 We purchased our cruise through the Cruise Value Center. We got our interrior cabin for $379 five night cruise. Now my question is...Do I wait to see if the prices drop on the site I purchased from or do I wait until carnival posts a price below the $379 we paid? (good luck right) :confused: Oh, I'm so confused. I'm not cheep but with a family of five any little on board credit we could get would be great.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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