Price drop and cruise credit question

[Sherun]

I booked a future cruise while sailing on Carnival and got my $100 cruise credit. Will I lose that credit if I get a price drop?

[pokergirl34]

No you shouldn't. It is considered different than a promotion. However, you might have to fight for discounts from time to time. I would call if you see a price drop rather than using the electronic form. Saved me time in the long run.

[bury me at sea]

No you will retain that particular OBC through any price drops you might receive.

 

However I have found we have to remind Carnival that the OBC is for booking on board. Also, if you booked during a reduced deposit sale, the total deposit will probably be due when you take advantage of a price drop.

 

Enjoy!

[Sherun]

Thank you!

[bury me at sea]

I agree with pokergirl about not using the form. If you price match to a guarantee rate it will cause you to forfeit your early saver status.

 

I book on board and simultaneously transfer the booking to my local TA. Then I check daily for price drops, because some sales last only 24 or 36 hours. When I qualify for one that is not a guarantee rate, I tell him and he deals with Carnival.

 

Unfortunately the price on my most recent cruise increased steadily after I booked, but I was sure happy knowing I had paid a lower rate.

[easyboy]

No you will retain that particular OBC through any price drops you might receive.

 

However I have found we have to remind Carnival that the OBC is for booking on board.

Also, if you booked during a reduced deposit sale, the total deposit will probably be due when you take advantage of a price drop.

I agree.

[Schoifmom]

Just make absolutely certain that they don't cancel/rebook you when you ask for the price drop. The OBC for booking on board is tied to your booking number. When they cancel/rebook, it changes your booking number.

[SadieN]

After we get refared, I'll wait on the line until I can open the new confirmation and confirm everything. Saves lots of time on the rare occasion that the BoB OBC was left off.

 

We never received a different booking number.

Edited August 25, 2016 by SadieN