GKMCruising Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 Many thanks to the Facebook algorithms and whatever kind soul in my group for the September 25th sailing on Harmony that posted about a price drop today. Checked and sure enough, they've had a resident kicker going, so I'm down another $200 on that sailing, plus I picked up another $50 in onboard credit, so realistically a $250 drop. Now under $2000 total (not including gratuities) for the three of us. CrimsonCruiser, SPS, SemperMom and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted January 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 Congrats! I've been missing Price drop news lately so you resurrected this at the perfect time! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKMCruising Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Heh, and then it dropped again. Only $30, but that's still another $30 I can put towards something else. WAAAYTOOO and CrimsonCruiser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuttMutt Posted January 22, 2022 Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 Saw my upcoming Adventure of the Seas sailings had oceanview and balcony for less than I paid for an inside room. Contacted my TA and they looked into making a switch. Those rooms had already sold out but I was able to get 62 back and 25 OBC for my inside room so pretty happy about that. Kinda funny that they refunded the difference instead of doing OBC with it but it all works out in the end. WAAAYTOOO, CrimsonCruiser and PPPJJ-GCVAB 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Done Posted January 23, 2022 Report Share Posted January 23, 2022 B2B cruises on Ovation August, 2022 Cruise 1: $1815, Cruise 2: $1781 Total: $3599. The big difference was the addition of resident state discounts granted and then cruise fare price lowered. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 On 10/11/2021 at 10:23 AM, WAAAYTOOO said: Unfortunately, with a sold-out cabin category your TA is your only way of doing a price check. If you give me the sail date I will probably be able to give you the current full retail (no discounts or promos) rate and hopefully that will give you an idea whether the price is up or down but that’s only part of the story… Hey Waaaaytoo... maybe you can do what my TA couldn't and let me know the current category rate for my GS (1 bedroom) on Allure 8/20/22 out of Ft. Lauderdale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Hey Waaaaytoo... maybe you can do what my TA couldn't and let me know the current category rate for my GS (1 bedroom) on Allure 8/20/22 out of Ft. Lauderdale Sure. I'll see what I can do ! CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Sure. I'll see what I can do ! Thanks! I'm hoping we can eek out getting it under 2k per person hahaha WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 Ok. That category is complete sold out, according to the website. The current UNDISCOUNTED cruise fare (before taxes, etc.) is $4155 PP. Since the GS suites are all gone, no discounts are shown...so all I can offer is the full fare but it will be enough for you to see if the current price is up or down from what you have now. Just look at your full fare price (should be the very first number for passenger #1 on your confirmation) and see if it is higher or lower than $4155. Unless you have significant discounts coming your way, I don't see any way to get this below $2K PP. If you calculate the standard 30% PP, it would still come to $2908.50 PP. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Ok. That category is complete sold out, according to the website. The current UNDISCOUNTED cruise fare (before taxes, etc.) is $4155 PP. Since the GS suites are all gone, no discounts are shown...so all I can offer is the full fare but it will be enough for you to see if the current price is up or down from what you have now. Just look at your full fare price (should be the very first number for passenger #1 on your confirmation) and see if it is higher or lower than $4155. Unless you have significant discounts coming your way, I don't see any way to get this below $2K PP. If you calculate the standard 30% PP, it would still come to $2908.50 PP. Holy Moley that's CRAZY high! It wasn't even that high when we first booked! Literally doubled! That per person non-discount rate is about 200 less our total fare! Thanks so much for checking. I was worried I was missing out on more discounts but if that's where the base fare is hovering I can't see it coming even remotely close to what we've got booked! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 45 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Holy Moley that's CRAZY high! It wasn't even that high when we first booked! Literally doubled! That per person non-discount rate is about 200 less our total fare! Thanks so much for checking. I was worried I was missing out on more discounts but if that's where the base fare is hovering I can't see it coming even remotely close to what we've got booked! You are so welcome. Sorry I couldn't provide you with good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 2 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: You are so welcome. Sorry I couldn't provide you with good news. Well it's some good news - I have a great deal! haha PRebecca, WAAAYTOOO and Pattycruise 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Over the last couple weeks I have had managed over $1400 dollars in savings over 3 cruises! It continues to surprise me because when looking at new cruises prices seem to be going up CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 I had an Indy 5 night go from 4 of us in an oceanview Booked at next cruise) to two balconies and about 275 in OBC. Today I saved $29 on a 7 night on Oasis.... Vancity Cruiser, JasonOasis and CrimsonCruiser 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakemeister Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 Some of y'all have saved more than I spend on a cruise. I saved 4% by signing up for alerts on cruiseline.com. CrimsonCruiser and Carlos A. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazingau Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Navi 5-night: Saved $400 on cabin 1 (KSF) and $100 on cabin 2. Happy as a clam! fireclan, WAAAYTOOO and CrimsonCruiser 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BnB93 Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Price drop yesterday for Holiday Oasis cruise...saved $335 on an ocean view balcony. that almost covers my drink package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 28 minutes ago, BnB93 said: Price drop yesterday for Holiday Oasis cruise...saved $335 on an ocean view balcony. that almost covers my drink package Me too. I just processed my 9th price reduction on our 12-22-22 Oasis cruise. It's almost free now ! LOL BnB93, Vancity Cruiser, Neesa and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattG Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 October 2022 on Oasis: Was originally two connecting Interior Central Park View rooms for 3 adults/3 kids - $5,017 We lost one adult, and switched to a single 5-person Central Park Balcony - $2,332 We could NOT have done this without @Sharla's help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrey51 Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 @WAAAYTOOOis there any chance I could bother you to check one for me as well? Looking for current rate on a 4D Balcony - Quantum on May 23 (Seattle), but showing as sold out for me. ($CAD, if possible). No worries if it's a hassle, not sure you meant to open this can of worms haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 6 hours ago, jrey51 said: @WAAAYTOOOis there any chance I could bother you to check one for me as well? Looking for current rate on a 4D Balcony - Quantum on May 23 (Seattle), but showing as sold out for me. ($CAD, if possible). No worries if it's a hassle, not sure you meant to open this can of worms haha! Absolutely ! I'll do what I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 6 hours ago, jrey51 said: @WAAAYTOOOis there any chance I could bother you to check one for me as well? Looking for current rate on a 4D Balcony - Quantum on May 23 (Seattle), but showing as sold out for me. ($CAD, if possible). No worries if it's a hassle, not sure you meant to open this can of worms haha! I didn't know which Province so I entered Ontario. If that's not correct, realize that there will likely be a small difference in the net (after discounts) price. I also did not enter any other "savings" parameters such as C&A level or military, etc. This will give you a good idea of current baseline pricing (which is generally the best basis for comparing prices to see if there has been any change). I show 4, 4D remaining for this sailing (13526. 12534, 11312, 8116). Note: NCCF is non-commisionable cruise fare....it is a part of the base price, so to get the MSRP, undiscounted price, you must add the "cruise" line and the "NCCF" line together. In this case, the base cruise fare is 1659 CAD$. Also note that this does not include gratuities. I hope this is helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrey51 Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 @WAAAYTOOOthis is great - thank you so much! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 29 minutes ago, jrey51 said: @WAAAYTOOOthis is great - thank you so much! You are most welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Due to Royale casino rate, I was able to take 500 off my Explorer cruise. Loving the price drop. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKMCruising Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Latest sale has some decent repricing potential. We spent an extra $80 but went from a Promenade interior to a guarantee balcony - I'll consider that a win, as we're still under $2k total for myself, my wife, and our 3-year-old. CrimsonCruiser and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted October 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 (shamelessly bumping this to the front page) I'm super curious what the drops will be for people who have book Icon. I'm certain once the dates get closer and demand evens out, the prices will come tumbling down. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhayne Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Hello! I'm curious if I booked my cruise through Crucon Cruise Outlet, will I be able to get my price lowered as well or not? I booked for Liberty of the seas 4 night perfect day Bahamas cruise for Thanksgiving week. I'm totally impressed with all the savings you all got after booking. I wonder if I am able to do this as well through Crucon Cruise Outlet? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 My July cruise currently has a price drop. I just save $1741 total for my 5 balcony rooms. Since I booked this family cruise just 9 days ago I have saved a total of $2601! And I will continue to check and hopefully save a little (or a lot ) more! Pattycruise, WAAAYTOOO and CrimsonCruiser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 So....not a price drop per se but close enough I HAD to revive this! So...last night we booked a JS on Harmony for 8/5. It was relatively last minute/spontaneous as we had only discussed it for half a day before pulling the trigger. This morning I log in to start my normal price drop check and see that the room is now almost $400 more! Talk about by the skin of our teeth! Xaa, WAAAYTOOO and Bowen 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 I haven't seen a price drop for my cruises since I had a big drop in April 2022 for a June 2022 cruise. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Wow, i was excited to see this and then i realized the date it started I booked one cruise in December near booking open on Symphony, and now lower categories are priced higher than mine. I grabbed the last Star Class on one 2025 Odyssey cruise on booking open last week, and now a 2BR GS fare is more expensive than what i paid for SC (where of course UDP, UBP, and grats are already included). I've been a little shell shocked at the new rates, but we'll just be cruising less, maybe once a year instead of our usual 2-3x. Also, i only book cruises out of Bayonne so we don't have to fly, and it looks like my NJ resident rate is a thing of the past. Boo. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 How does one go about getting the price drop? What are the rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villageidiot Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 1 hour ago, CrimsonCruiser said: So....not a price drop per se but close enough I HAD to revive this! So...last night we booked a JS on Harmony for 8/5. It was relatively last minute/spontaneous as we had only discussed it for half a day before pulling the trigger. This morning I log in to start my normal price drop check and see that the room is now almost $400 more! Talk about by the skin of our teeth! Just booked a TA on Explorer for 4/23. GTY balcony for 1099. Next day it was at 1250. Pick your own cabin was 1400 more. Timing matters SweetPea and CrimsonCruiser 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 16 minutes ago, Bowen said: How does one go about getting the price drop? What are the rules? As long as you are before final payment, you or your Travel Agent can do a mock booking on Royal's site (basically act like you're booking and go all the up to but not beyond the checkout page). If the final price is less than what you last paid call Royal or your TA and basically have them rebook at the current rate. You want to make sure though that doing so will not impact any deals you had at booking such as OBC so I would highly recommend using a TA. Bowen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Do you just compare the final total (plus gratuities and insurance) To your original booking, or is there an easier method by just comparing room rates without going all the way to the gratuities and insurance page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted March 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, Bowen said: Do you just compare the final total (plus gratuities and insurance) To your original booking, or is there an easier method by just comparing room rates without going all the way to the gratuities and insurance page? Sadly no, there isn't an easier way. You can get an idea, of course, by looking at the base fare (IE in my case the base fare went up $400 so there's no way it will magically work out to be less if I go through the whole process) but if it's close the only way to check is to go through the whole process. We all kinda hate that part but I'm pretty sure that, while Royal does honor price drops, they never planned for people to make use of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 20 minutes ago, Bowen said: How does one go about getting the price drop? What are the rules? The best way is to just call and see if the price has changed and if it has, and it’s before final payment, they will adjust the balance due. This is another reason to never pay your full balance ahead of time. It’s much more complicated to negotiate a price reduction (rare though they are, these days) if your fare has been paid in full. We always leave at least a small balance due until close to final payment date (casino booking excluded as they must be paid in full when booked). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 19 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: As long as you are before final payment, you or your Travel Agent can do a mock booking on Royal's site (basically act like you're booking and go all the up to but not beyond the checkout page). If the final price is less than what you last paid call Royal or your TA and basically have them rebook at the current rate. You want to make sure though that doing so will not impact any deals you had at booking such as OBC so I would highly recommend using a TA. Good add on the “booking incentives”. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 Yep - I have negotiated quite close to departure but they simply offered the difference as onboard credit. It wasn't a big drop (think the difference ended up being $111) so I was fine with that. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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