dvdkndy Posted August 21, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Was talking to my PVP today about a possible upgrade for our upcoming cruise. We were chatting about the OBC that we received from a couple of price drops. She said she did not recommend me doing any upgrade tonight but waiting until Thursday because they had a meeting today about a "big sale" that will be starting Thursday. I had a conversation with her about Carnival's "sales" and that I really did not see much price difference. :rolleyes: She said this coming sale is totally different from the norm "because of a large quantity of inventory" that Carnival has. So if you are a ES like me or looking to book, it might not be a bad idea to keep a watch on Thursday just to see if it really is a good one. It may not be what she cracked it up to be but it never hurts to be on the look out. Hope we all find some great deals and OBC!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 21, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks for the tip ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love_to_cruise83 Posted August 21, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks for the info! I'll watch my current booking that may go down, hope so!! I'm also looking to book another so that might be a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted August 21, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks for posting that as I am looking for a Carnival cruise maybe. But does ES work on new sales as well for price drops. With sales isnt it new bookings for price drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txmom11 Posted August 21, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Was talking to my PVP today about a possible upgrade for our upcoming cruise. We were chatting about the OBC that we received from a couple of price drops. She said she did not recommend me doing any upgrade tonight but waiting until Thursday because they had a meeting today about a "big sale" that will be starting Thursday. I had a conversation with her about Carnival's "sales" and that I really did not see much price difference. :rolleyes: She said this coming sale is totally different from the norm "because of a large quantity of inventory" that Carnival has. So if you are a ES like me or looking to book, it might not be a bad idea to keep a watch on Thursday just to see if it really is a good one. It may not be what she cracked it up to be but it never hurts to be on the look out. Hope we all find some great deals and OBC!!! Keeping my fingers crossed for some OBC! If so, I owe you a DOD--2 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 21, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks for posting that as I am looking for a Carnival cruise maybe. But does ES work on new sales as well for price drops. With sales isnt it new bookings for price drops. ES you can price match to any price, if its the same category for the same number of pax in your cabin...on the others they sometimes allow, like gtys you can never tell. No such sale that is for new bookings only that ES cant price match. If someone tries to tell you that .. ask to speak to someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ours91 Posted August 21, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reginaphalange Posted August 21, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddybean11 Posted August 21, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 21, 2012 We are booked in a 6A (lowest inside). The IS rate dropped $40 below what we paid and the 6B was equal to what we paid. I put in for OBC for the lower price or an Upgrade to the 6B. We were given the lower price of the gty and got to keep our same cabin. I check every day for more drops but no luck. It is now gone up by $300 so not expecting anything else. Not complaining tho we saved $220 total since June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted August 21, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2012 we'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivavegas Posted August 21, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Will be looking!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted August 21, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2012 It has to be a fare that you are eligible for ES match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted August 21, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 21, 2012 This sounds " BRILLIANT " ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted August 21, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2012 This sounds " BRILLIANT " ... Now that's FUNNY:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted August 21, 2012 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2012 If you're booking something that isn't coming up really soon, you do NOT have to book ES to get price drops. All that does is lock you into restrictive fares. You can book at any rate for which you qualify and get price drops up until final payment. You can also SWITCH to ES right before it vanishes and then continue to get price drops after final payment. I just don't see why so many people book ES to start, and then have all these issues when someone can't go, or they want to change dates, etc., etc. And why wait for some big "sale" that isn't? If you find the cruise you want, at a price you're willing to pay, go ahead and book it and grab the cabin you want. The deposit is the same (unless it is a reduced-deposit sale), so what difference does it make? Book when you're ready to book. Book at whatever fare you want. Get price drops anyway. Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't think so. Can we start the countdown now for when someone comes here Thursday and starts a thread saying "Carnival's sale isn't really a sale!" :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachseasand Posted August 21, 2012 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2012 OP hope your information is correct. Hoping for my first price drop of many:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copper6606 Posted August 21, 2012 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2012 If you're booking something that isn't coming up really soon, you do NOT have to book ES to get price drops. All that does is lock you into restrictive fares. You can book at any rate for which you qualify and get price drops up until final payment. You can also SWITCH to ES right before it vanishes and then continue to get price drops after final payment. I just don't see why so many people book ES to start, and then have all these issues when someone can't go, or they want to change dates, etc., etc. And why wait for some big "sale" that isn't? If you find the cruise you want, at a price you're willing to pay, go ahead and book it and grab the cabin you want. The deposit is the same (unless it is a reduced-deposit sale), so what difference does it make? Book when you're ready to book. Book at whatever fare you want. Get price drops anyway. Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't think so. Can we start the countdown now for when someone comes here Thursday and starts a thread saying "Carnival's sale isn't really a sale!" :p I guess I just like MY Glass Half FULL!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDfromTN Posted August 21, 2012 #18 Share Posted August 21, 2012 For me... If you are looking to book. Go ahead and book. That way you get the best cabin selection. IF this is a truly BIG SALE. You can price match it. This gives you the best cabin selection before they are "picked over" by the sale price.;) BUT, If you are booked you can do like me and check it all very closely on Thursday! Thanks OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsfan Posted August 21, 2012 #19 Share Posted August 21, 2012 dont want to cause a stir for anyone but why would a PVP tell you about an upcoming Sale. Isnt that kind of not proper for them to do. I could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdkndy Posted August 21, 2012 Author #20 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Redsfan, totally off subject but is the group your name referring to the Cincinnati Reds??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trizzou Posted August 21, 2012 #21 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I'll check the fare viewer every 15 minutes on Thursday as opposed to my normal once an hour.. thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring1onu Posted August 21, 2012 #22 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks for the heads-up! Appreciate that :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring1onu Posted August 21, 2012 #23 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I'll check the fare viewer every 15 minutes on Thursday as opposed to my normal once an hour.. thanks for the tip! LOL! That is so me - tee hee!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted August 21, 2012 #24 Share Posted August 21, 2012 She said this coming sale is totally different from the norm "because of a large quantity of inventory" that Carnival has. That's alarming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapel29 Posted August 21, 2012 #25 Share Posted August 21, 2012 dont want to cause a stir for anyone but why would a PVP tell you about an upcoming Sale. Isnt that kind of not proper for them to do. I could be wrong This is actually pretty common in sales in general, especially if you have a good relationship with your salesperson. I shop at several stores where I am there enough for the same salespeople to know me (my FI calls this my "shopping sickness :D ). They always let me know when things are going to be on sale or when something big is going to happen. They want me to be back in there! Now since I have not cruised and don't have a PVP, if I had called to book a cruise, most likely they wouldn't pony up that information for me, but it sounds like the OP has a good rapport with her PVP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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