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iriemon

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iriemon

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Got a flyer in the mail yesterday and decided to check on my November cruise. You guessed it the price was lower and since I didn't pay the final payment I called HAL and they reduced my fare. I am travelling single so I pay 200% but even with that I am paying under $600 including taxesfor a week with an inside guarantee room. On top of that I have OBC for stock etc and my airfare went down $40. This is my lucky day!

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This happens often. You should re-check your fare from time to time (at least twice a month) to catch any sales. Plus, whenever you see a promotion by HAL (like Anniversary Sale or Explore4, etc) be certain to check out the fares for your cruise.

 

Do this even if you are past final payment, as often HAL will give you something (OBC, free upgrade, etc) if your fare has dropped from what you paid. Of course before final payment they will automatically match it.

 

Just be sure to account for all the "perks" associated with your fare (old and new) as you might be better off paying a higher fare and getting perks such as a free beverage package, free hotel service charge, on board credits, etc.

 

You work is not done once you book!! Many people save alot of money on their cruises this way.

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This happens often. You should re-check your fare from time to time (at least twice a month) to catch any sales. Plus, whenever you see a promotion by HAL (like Anniversary Sale or Explore4, etc) be certain to check out the fares for your cruise.

 

Do this even if you are past final payment, as often HAL will give you something (OBC, free upgrade, etc) if your fare has dropped from what you paid. Of course before final payment they will automatically match it.

 

Just be sure to account for all the "perks" associated with your fare (old and new) as you might be better off paying a higher fare and getting perks such as a free beverage package, free hotel service charge, on board credits, etc.

 

You work is not done once you book!! Many people save alot of money on their cruises this way.

 

I do check my prices for all the cruises I have reserved on all the lines often, at least once a week but since I had gotten such a good price on this one to begin with I didn't think I had a chance of it going down so it was a pleasant surprise.

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I just saw that the price of my cruise, (leaving in two weeks), was dropped by $100 (after final payment). I sent an e mail to my TA and he said that HAL wouldn't likely do anything for me...

So yesterday I called HAL, spoke with a pricing specialist, and he told me, yes they would do something for me, and he recommended I call the TA back and have them contact HAL. I did, spoke with a different agent, and got an upgrade from an inside cabin to an oceanview, no additional charge! Still have guaranteed cabin, so it could even get better. Thanks HAL. And I'll be sending the first TA a nastygram for not even trying-

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Occy

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Congratulations on getting all those savings.

 

I have a question. I booked our Oct. cruise with a TA's "block booking". Does that mean we can't take advantage of any price reductions ? I have had fares lowered in the past but we weren't part of a block booking. We've never done this before, so I'm not sure if in the end it's worthwhile going the "block booking" route. Final payment has been made.

 

Thx for your input.

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