stanjj111 Posted December 22, 2004 #1 Share Posted December 22, 2004 With 3 days to go before departure my TA called and said that HAL needs veranda rooms and was willing to give us 75% off of our tickets if we switched to an oceanview room. This is in addition to the $100 pp credit that we received earlier. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzkeen Posted December 22, 2004 #2 Share Posted December 22, 2004 It is my understanding that most cruise lines oversell as they know there will be a certain number of cancelations in the last few days. When it seems this will not happen they start making offers through certain TAs or agencys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bepsf Posted December 22, 2004 #3 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Wow - that ain't such a bad deal as long as you aren't on a Vista Class ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 22, 2004 #4 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Personally I would never give up a verandah cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 22, 2004 #5 Share Posted December 22, 2004 With 3 days to go before departure my TA called and said that HAL needs veranda rooms and was willing to give us 75% off of our tickets if we switched to an oceanview room. This is in addition to the $100 pp credit that we received earlier. Cool. What did you decide to do? Did you give it back to them for the savings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjj111 Posted December 22, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Just wanted hear what others would do in this situation. The savings were 2K which made the trip for both of us including the $100 pp credit gave us a final cost of $700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie&Rob Posted December 22, 2004 #7 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I'd take the "downgrade" in a heartbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 22, 2004 #8 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Just wanted hear what others would do in this situation. The savings were 2K which made the trip for both of us including the $100 pp credit gave us a final cost of $700. Did you give them back the veranda cabin or did you keep it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoJuli Posted December 22, 2004 #9 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I'd take the oceanview for a $700 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted December 22, 2004 #10 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Yup! Me, too. Take the $700 cruise and then book another with a verandah. It would be a tough call, but that's a lot of money and you can put it toward another whole cruise with a verandah. Done deal for me:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted December 22, 2004 #11 Share Posted December 22, 2004 HAL can offer me that deal every time. :) I'll take it! I could cruise more often for the same $$$$$. Sounds like a winner to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicar Posted December 22, 2004 #12 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Heather I agree, thats just a no brainer. :) If I had to take an inside cabin, no. But for an oceanview and that kind of refund ...I would do it in a heartbeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted December 22, 2004 #13 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I'd do it even for an inside cabin...to me, that refund just means I can book another cruise immediately.... :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjj111 Posted December 22, 2004 Author #14 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I took it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted December 22, 2004 #15 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Excellent!!! Good for you!!!:D For that amount we don't want to hear a single complaint from you when you get back!!!;) Only kidding. And I hope you're fingers are doing the walking for another cruise with all that money you're getting back.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyg Posted December 22, 2004 #16 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Good for you, Stan. See you on the Volendam. Weather is warming up. Yeah. Phyllis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjj111 Posted December 23, 2004 Author #17 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Actually we have a second cruise feb 5 on the Connie which is just about the money we saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted December 23, 2004 #18 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Oh Yay!!! Well, besides, I just noticed this is your Honeymoon Cruise. Congratulations and very best wishes for a wonderful honeymoon! You don't need a verandah this go 'round;) ! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 23, 2004 #19 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Congratulations and loads of good luck. Good for you for grabbing the opportunity for a great savings. Hope you have a wonderful time. What is the connie? I'm sure it is another cruiseline but there are so many ships these days, connie really means nothing to me. Thanks for explaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjj111 Posted December 23, 2004 Author #20 Share Posted December 23, 2004 It is the Constellation from Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 23, 2004 #21 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Thanks for actually naming the ship. Hope you have great cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekerr19 Posted December 23, 2004 #22 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Great deal! I would have done it in a heartbeat! We like a balcony but don't require one - to those that do - I mean no disrespect, it is just not our highest priority, getting on the ship is! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted December 23, 2004 #23 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Good for you!!!!!!, what a savings. I admit that I have been spoiled a lot lately with balconys and suite but to be offered that much money I certainly would jump on it also. That just means more money for the next cruise. I may like to spoil myself but I am not stupid enough to pass up the MOOLAAA$$$$$$$:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcrone Posted December 23, 2004 #24 Share Posted December 23, 2004 For that kind of discount I'd man an oar down in steerage. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjj111 Posted December 23, 2004 Author #25 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Thanks for your good wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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