One more ES question

[rpouls]

I have an ES booking for a 9A aft wrap for June 2011. Since this cabin isn't specifically listed when checking the Carnival site (for price drops), I've been comparing the prices shown for balconies/suites (i.e., those prices in effect on the date I booked). So, if these prices drop, is it safe to assume that my 9A aft wrap is lower too?

 

Thanks in advance!

[firefly333]

You can only get a price drop if the price for a 9A drops, not if some other category drops.

 

On my cruise someone with a 9C got one that opened for a brief window for a hour or so and she grabbed a screen shot, about a week before the cruise left, during when Carnival was doing upsells.... so you might get lucky, even if the 9As are sold out now.

 

But sorry, you can only match a 9A price, unless you give up your cabin and ugprade to a suite, say the suite prices dropped.

[KenMo]

If you have an aft wrap on a Conquest class ship, that would be a 9C. That's the rate you should be checking.

 

There are only six of them so if you don't see them, they are sold out. No more price drops.

 

I've read on here that if the suite prices are lower, you can upgrade.

 

Hopefully, someone with more experience will come along and help out more.

[Ken076]

I have an ES booking for a 9A aft wrap for June 2011. Since this cabin isn't specifically listed when checking the Carnival site (for price drops), I've been comparing the prices shown for balconies/suites (i.e., those prices in effect on the date I booked). So, if these prices drop, is it safe to assume that my 9A aft wrap is lower too?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

You're probably not going far enough in the SEARCH -- try:

 

Once Booked, You can check the Past Guest, 55+ and Resident Promo Rates daily using the Quick Search Box on carnival.com . In order to view the promo rates, it may be necessary to first Log-In with your username AND Password, then Log-Out, such that no Name or Past Guest ID info is displayed when you visit carnival.com.

· Use the blue QUICK SEARCH Box on Carnival.com Home Page to fill-in your cruise information (Month/year, Embarkation Port, Destination, Cruise Length). Select the "Special Rates" link and always select your State of Residence from the drop-down list, and select the promo rates (Past Guest, 55+) that you're eligible for,. Click on the SEARCH link.

· “PAGE 1” – This display will be the SEARCH RESULTS display for all the cruises that fit the SEARCH criteria that you entered. There will be a line for each Cruise; across that line, the fare being offered for the lowest available Cabin classification within each CATEGORY (Interior, OceanView, Balcony, Suite) is displayed. The Fare displayed below each Category is NOT the Fare for ALL the Cabin classifications in that Category; it’s the Fare for the lowest Cabin classification in that Category. This is NOT the Fare you’re price-matching!!!! To proceed, Find your specific Cruise/Date line and click on the DETAILS link.

· “PAGE 2” - This CRUISE SUMMARY page displays Cabin Selection info, Itinerary Info and Ship Info for the specific Cruise you selected in the preceding step. The Fare displayed below each Category is NOT the Fare for ALL the Cabin classifications in that Category; it’s the Fare for the lowest Cabin classification in that Category. This is NOT the Fare you’re price-matching!!!! To proceed with Cabin Selection you have to Click the “SELECT” button under the Cabin CATEGORY (Interior, OceanView, Balcony, Suite) that you’re interested in.

· “PAGE 3” – This display will be the RATES PAGE for the Cabin CATEGORY (Interior, OceanView, Balcony, Suite) that you just selected. There will be a line for the standard FunSelect, FunSaver (and for EarlySaver if still being offered) Rates. Then, the 55+ Rate line, the Past Guest Rate line and the Resident Rate (for the State you selected earlier) is displayed, ONLY IF they are currently being offered. If you did a Cruise Search and entered your state, 55+ and Past Guest, there will be a Resident Rate line, a 55+ Rate Line and a Past Guest Rate displayed here ONLY if that rate is currently being offered for your specific cruise (and for the Resident Rate, for the State you entered). The Fare displayed alongside each of the the FunSelect, FunSaver, 55+ Rate line, the Past Guest Rate line and the Resident Rate line NOT the Fare for ALL the Cabin classifications in that Booking Rate; it’s the Fare for the lowest available Cabin classification in that Rate for the Category you selected. Select the Rate you’re interested-in, Select the number of Guests, and Click on the “CONTINUE” link.

• “PAGE 4” – This display will be the STATEROOM PAGE for the CATEGORY and RATE that you previously selected. Click on CATEGORY at the top of the display (or on the blue EDIT in the middle of the display).
  

• “PAGE 5” - FINALLY, This display will be the Listing of all the Stateroom CATEGORIES and their FARES for the Booking Rate that you selected (FunSelect, FunSaver, EarlySaver, 55+, PastGuest, Residency). The Booking Info, Fare Code, Govt Fees and taxes for the booking will be displayed in the right-border. This is where you see the actual rates for each cabin classification within a CATEGORY.
  

If your Category is listed as N/A, then you are out of luck for a Price Adjustment, unless more Cabins become available. However, if a Category above yours drops below your current ES Rate, you can upgrade to that Category and generally get OBC for the fare difference.

 

ken

[rpouls]

Wow - thanks for the great info - I'll check this out.