Cruise prices plunge as summer ends. Who loves cruising this time of year?

JaniceR41 · August 14, 2013

We really loved the cruise we took to Hawaii three years ago in October. It was amazing in how few children there were. A very different experience then our other cruises. Our next cruise is to the Caribbean in early November.

Janice

JaniceR41 · August 14, 2013

Yikes! Mine has gone up, too. I guess it pays to book early!

That's why we always try to book 9 to 12 months out Jan

We book that early because my husband has to book his vacations very early in order to get the time he wants.

Karen55 · August 14, 2013

I booked earlier in the year for a cruise in November with Carnival... So far, I've had three price reductions... If they keep going with the super sales... They will soon be paying me to go on the cruise!!! Keep it up!!! LOL...

DebbieandJerry · August 14, 2013

People think we are nuts because we cruise during "hurricane" season. I love it because you get a great vacation at an incredible price!

Don't remember if I filled you all in. Our balcony cabin that we originally paid $929/person almost 15 months ago...HA! We now have $252 on board credit and the price that we paid was $599/person

Mach · August 15, 2013

People think we are nuts because we cruise during "hurricane" season. I love it because you get a great vacation at an incredible price!
Don't remember if I filled you all in. Our balcony cabin that we originally paid $929/person almost 15 months ago...HA! We now have $252 on board credit and the price that we paid was $599/person

I've had a bunch of experiences just like that...our cruise at the end of October started out at $1063/person. We're currently at $761/person!! Now, that's a pretty nice break! With a bit of luck we'll see a little more of a drop that will show up as OBC!!!

:biggrin:

DebbieandJerry · August 16, 2013

I try to book early. I always watch the prices. They go up; they go down. This cruise in Sept is the first time that our price has gone down below the price that we locked in. So I guess it was our turn.

Sarge6870 · August 18, 2013

I guess I can look at it this way.....The price for the cruise and cabin we booked has gone UP by $800pp. As a matter of fact, according to the RCCL website, there are no balconies even available anymore for my cruise. Hmmm...wonder if we'll get upgraded!! So, in fact, we did get a price reduction???? :wacko:

BTW...Final payment was made today and I completed the online check-in. NOW, it's starting to feel real (again) :thumbup:

Karen55 · August 19, 2013

On our cruise we started out at $329 per person for an Ocean View Cabin on a 5-day cruise... we are now at $162 per person... so... Needless to say... I am very happy with this price reduction from Carnival...

DebbieandJerry · August 19, 2013

Karen, you are so right. They are giving this to you. You go girl!!

Sarge, we have been in your shoes on all of our other cruises. By the time it's cruisetime, the cost of the ship is up, up, up. So you did get a good deal! Congrats on final payment.