ejeffo Posted April 17, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Just out of curiosity (learning here)... I am sailing on the Radiance to Cabo Sept. 25, 2009 on a 5-night cruise. I notice that my cruise is cheaper than the 4-night one that leaves the day we return to San Diego. Why is this? What makes that 4-night cruise more appealing? I have always wondered about that. Mathematically, it makes no sense. I am just trying to learn the ins and outs for future cruise planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msett1 Posted April 17, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2009 To an extent cruise line pricing works similar to the airlines. As the ships fill up and continues to sell well, they will raise the price. For some reason the cruise after yours is selling better or yours wasnt selling as well. I am thinking the cruise after yours might fall over Columbus Day and some people have a day or two off. This might be why the prices are increased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted April 17, 2009 #3 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I don't know why. :D But that is why we are sailing on the 5 night. :) Actually, I think on the 4 night nearest our sailing, it's about $50 cheaper per person. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allseas1586 Posted April 17, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Usually the 4 nights are over weekends and the 5 nights during the week, so there is more demand for the 4 night cruise (less vacation time used for a lot of people). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted April 17, 2009 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Prices can even vary on sailings of the same length on the same ship. They are often dependent on the dates you choose to sail. If the price is slightly different it might be that the port fees on the 5 night cruise are actually less than those on the 4 nighter. Most of all, however, the prices depend on how well the cruise is selling or how well they expect it to sell. A less popular 5 night itinerary might require them to charge a lower price than a more popular 4 night one. As with so many things in life, the best answer to your question is : "It depends." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted April 17, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I've heard day of the week of departure affects as well as Cruises leaving on a Saturday or Sunday book easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted April 17, 2009 #7 Share Posted April 17, 2009 All I know is I'm saying thank you today for the price drop in our Radiance 5 nighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted April 17, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 17, 2009 It has always been that way........just like a 4 night is cheaper then a 3 night.....the shorter cruises are easier to fill because of less week days off........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted April 18, 2009 #9 Share Posted April 18, 2009 All I know is I'm saying thank you today for the price drop in our Radiance 5 nighter! I agree! We had one last Thursday. Thank you Royal Caribbean! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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