geesherry Posted June 24, 2013 #2151 Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Thanks for posting the Princess deal. I just booked 10 nights-3/31, 4/4, 4/7 - for $550. A b2b2b. The deposit was a only $33.00 total for all 3 sailings. I think an amazing deal plus I'll be earning 1 cruise point for each sailing which gets me one step closer to Elite!! You should get double credit for being solo. If you own CCL stock, you'd get OBC for each leg also. With the prices I'm seeing, it could be possible to make money on these cruises! Suppose you were also Military, and far enough into the loyalty ranks that you are getting the loyalty OBC too! Just thought of more. you could have FCC Military Stock ownership Loyalty Referral (if you got a newbie to come along) TA perk? Am I missing any? Wish Princess sailed out of the east coast. sigh :mad: Edited June 24, 2013 by geesherry additonal thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend100 Posted June 24, 2013 #2152 Share Posted June 24, 2013 The crazy thing about this Sapphire Princess 3-4 day West Coast deal is that the solo price is actually less than the per person rate for a double / triple / quad, so even for people not cruising solo, it is cheaper to book solo ....wait ... am I saying something that makes any sense?:confused: For the price I see (and I know people are able to get further discount like addn $50+/- off on top of these super low prices), $78.40 is basically 160% of $49; $158.40 is 160% of $99; $238.40 is 160% of $149. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaDreamer Posted June 24, 2013 #2153 Share Posted June 24, 2013 The rates lowered when I signed in on the Princess website. I selected Deck 5 (Plaza) forward. I like the location because it's the same deck as the dining rooms, so not as much elevator riding. And the self-service laundry is steps away and if I do all 17 days I will definitely need to use it. I'm hoping it's open on boarding days since I don't think there will be any people using it then. The itineraries for the 4-day cruises are different, even though them as going to Catalina Island and Ensenada. They all do Ensenada but it turns out when you click on the itinerary for the individual cruises you will see that some go to Santa Barbara and some go to San Diego instead of Catalina Island. I was signed in when i booked. I have one Princess cruise under my belt. Did i miss something? The price was the same whether i was signed in or not. What Discount do you think they added for you? I am happy with what i have but still. The per person rate for two people were something like $325 before tax. I have to check and look for the intinerary with San Diego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted June 24, 2013 #2154 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thanks for all this information! I'm on the Princess website now, seeing if I can put something together, but it's the flight that's gonna do me in. Flying to California from Toronto is rarely under $600 RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted June 24, 2013 #2155 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I was signed in when i booked. I have one Princess cruise under my belt. Did i miss something? The price was the same whether i was signed in or not. What Discount do you think they added for you? I am happy with what i have but still. The per person rate for two people were something like $325 before tax. I have to check and look for the intinerary with San Diego. Then it must have to do with my Captains Circle status. I think I'm Platinum. Even without the extra discount, it's a great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresterj Posted June 24, 2013 #2156 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Then it must have to do with my Captains Circle status. I think I'm Platinum. Even without the extra discount, it's a great price. First, thanks to the original poster of this deal. This is fantastic! Yes, the extra $50 discount is due to being a Captains Circle member. I believe any status. This is my first Princess cruise so I am not a member. However, I called and found out that this cruise qualifies for the VIP promotion which gives the $50 discount for past cruises on cruise lines owned by same parent company (e.g., Carnival and Cunard). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsnyc Posted June 24, 2013 #2157 Share Posted June 24, 2013 First, thanks to the original poster of this deal. This is fantastic! Yes, the extra $50 discount is due to being a Captains Circle member. I believe any status. This is my first Princess cruise so I am not a member. However, I called and found out that this cruise qualifies for the VIP promotion which gives the $50 discount for past cruises on cruise lines owned b yn same parent company (e.g., Carnival and Cunard). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk , , if I have past cruises on Carnival how do I connect it when creating a Princess account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresterj Posted June 24, 2013 #2158 Share Posted June 24, 2013 , , if I have past cruises on Carnival how do I connect it when creating a Princess account? My understanding is that you have to call customer service and they give you the discount while booking/modifying reservation. You then have to fax in proof of a past completed cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend100 Posted June 24, 2013 #2159 Share Posted June 24, 2013 .... However, I called and found out that this cruise qualifies for the VIP promotion which gives the $50 discount for past cruises on cruise lines owned by same parent company (e.g., Carnival and Cunard). ... Thanks. You are the best!!!!!! Now I am going to transfer my booking to my credit card TA and get additional points worth a few more bucks :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsnyc Posted June 24, 2013 #2160 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thanks for replies. What is cancellation policy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted June 24, 2013 #2161 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thanks for replies. What is cancellation policy? When you do a booking you will see the penalty schedule. There is no penalty if you cancel by final payment date and you will get your deposit back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardener718 Posted June 24, 2013 #2162 Share Posted June 24, 2013 has everyone booked themselves online? anyone called Princess and if so was there any difference? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommykim Posted June 24, 2013 #2163 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I just booked the 3/24 Sapphire Princess for $28.40 + $70 taxes for an inside single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend100 Posted June 25, 2013 #2164 Share Posted June 25, 2013 has everyone booked themselves online? anyone called Princess and if so was there any difference? Thanks! I did it online and saw the prices I posted earlier, then I called them as suggested by a PP and received $50 off per sailing due to my previous cruise with HAL. So a B2B gives $100 off and a B2B2B gives $150 off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfriends340 Posted June 25, 2013 #2165 Share Posted June 25, 2013 has everyone booked themselves online? anyone called Princess and if so was there any difference? Thanks! I booked directly online; all the prices showed as $50 less when I logged in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsnyc Posted June 25, 2013 #2166 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I did it online and saw the prices I posted earlier, then I called them as suggested by a PP and received $50 off per sailing due to my previous cruise with HAL. So a B2B gives $100 off and a B2B2B gives $150 off. Was there a specific promo you ask for or just past guest promo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dresterj Posted June 25, 2013 #2167 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Was there a specific promo you ask for or just past guest promo? It's called the VIP promotion. However, if you just ask if your past cruises on other lines count toward a discount the person should know what you are talking about. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend100 Posted June 25, 2013 #2168 Share Posted June 25, 2013 All can be found on princess.com All dates 2014: 3-night sailing: Fri 3/21 $158.40 Mon 3/24 $78.40 Fri 4/4 $158.40 Mon 4/7 $78.40 Fri 4/18 $238.40 Mon 4/21 $78.40 Thu 5/8 $158.40 4-night sailing: Thu 3/27 $318.40 Mon 3/31 $238.40 Thu 4/10 $318.40 Mon 4/14 $238.40 Thu 4/24 $318.40 edit: for the 10-night B2B2B that I refer to, is the 3/31, 4/4 and 4/7 sailing ... $475.20 + $225 of tax = $700.20 It looks like these prices are gone now in princess.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsnyc Posted June 25, 2013 #2169 Share Posted June 25, 2013 (edited) I think it was a pricing error they caught. Also when I booked online for the $78 taxes were $35 but after I called and put down my deposit and got email confirmation, taxes went up to o $70 Edited June 25, 2013 by jmsnyc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommykim Posted June 25, 2013 #2170 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I think it was a pricing error they caught. I think it was a pricing error as well. if you look now the same cabin on the same cruise is $2600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfriends340 Posted June 25, 2013 #2171 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wow...HUGE difference in prices now! Glad I didn't procrastinate on booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfriends340 Posted June 25, 2013 #2172 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wow...HUGE difference in prices now! Glad I didn't procrastinate on booking. Looks like I spoke too soon!! I just got email confirmations from Princess raising all 3 of my booked cruises to the current price! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend100 Posted June 25, 2013 #2173 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Looks like I spoke too soon!! I just got email confirmations from Princess raising all 3 of my booked cruises to the current price! :mad: It is a mess now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfriends340 Posted June 25, 2013 #2174 Share Posted June 25, 2013 It is a mess now. I just got off the phone with Princess. They claim they are working on the promotion today and erroneous confirmations were sent out. They are working currently to fix the problem and will send new confirmations once it is fixed. Recommend you watch your bookings over the next few days and insure your prices are correct...Stay tuned cuz I get the feeling this is not over...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairnmom Posted June 25, 2013 #2175 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I just got off the phone with Princess. They claim they are working on the promotion today and erroneous confirmations were sent out. They are working currently to fix the problem and will send new confirmations once it is fixed. Recommend you watch your bookings over the next few days and insure your prices are correct...Stay tuned cuz I get the feeling this is not over...:rolleyes: I just received a new confirmation with the correct (original) pricing. Thank goodness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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