Current *GT/MTO/FLR Discounts!

[momof2n2]

Truly. Thank you for doing this.

 

[Flossbolna]

Thanks for all the info! I find the sleeper prices very interesting, too. But I do think that these three here:

10/26/2014 Fantasy, 7 Night Eastern Caribbean - A 9D $2,545.00
11/2/2014 Fantasy, 7 Night Eastern Caribbean - A 11B $2,265.00 9C $2,615.00 7A $2,923.00
11/9/2014 Fantasy, 7 Night Eastern Caribbean - A 11B $2,257.00 9C $2,606.00 7A $2,901.00

are fore the Magic, not the Fantasy?

 

[ctnurse]

What is a Sleeper Rate?

 

[Justacruiser]

What is a Sleeper Rate?

from #226
Ok, here is today's entry. I am including the discounts PLUS my SLEEPER DEALS. SLEEPER DEALS are those prices that I find the best value. My best value is IMHO ONLY. By the way, alot of the discounted cruises are gone! Here is what is still out there.

 

[IrishCowboy]

Agian, thanks for doing this and keeping us updated. Anxiously awaiting September/October GTY rates..

 

[cscream13]

This is a little off topic (but related in my head): if youre still able to choose main or second seating for dining, would you think thats a good indicator that the ship isn't too full? I'm looking at a few dates in October and November.... still holding out for *GT rates, albeit impatiently... I keep looking at the number of rooms available to book to try to get an idea of how full the sailings seem. I was interested in what other people think of the main vs. second seating selection as an indicator of how full the ship is?

 

[Lady Duchess]

October 27th 2014, 4 Day on the Dream still has GTY rates. Oceanview CAT9D and Verandah CAT6B

 

[Ofinn]

This is a little off topic (but related in my head): if youre still able to choose main or second seating for dining, would you think thats a good indicator that the ship isn't too full? I'm looking at a few dates in October and November.... still holding out for *GT rates, albeit impatiently... I keep looking at the number of rooms available to book to try to get an idea of how full the sailings seem. I was interested in what other people think of the main vs. second seating selection as an indicator of how full the ship is?

I was really surprised 3 weeks ago when I booked SC cruise and they asked if we wanted main or late. We prefer late so it didn't mater, but it's the first time I've booked a cruise with a last minute discount where main was available. I do think it means the cruise is not very full.

 

[Justacruiser]

This is a little off topic (but related in my head): if youre still able to choose main or second seating for dining, would you think thats a good indicator that the ship isn't too full? I'm looking at a few dates in October and November.... still holding out for *GT rates, albeit impatiently... I keep looking at the number of rooms available to book to try to get an idea of how full the sailings seem. I was interested in what other people think of the main vs. second seating selection as an indicator of how full the ship is?

I think it is a very good indicator especially when the cruise is not port heavy.

If the cruise is port heavy with stops and later return to ship times, I can see an increase in Second Dine choices. But on the majority of cruises especially the shorter 3/4 day with little ones, I can see alot of MAIN diners. Especially on the clasics.

Alot more is murkey to me with the new ships when adults can feed their kids quick and send them off to play and the adults have a portion of the dinner kid free.

IMHO only.

 

[Shell4624]

So what do you do when you find that the trip that you have booked is now priced for less than what you paid? Same exact category? currently it is a nominal difference, but thought that I'd ask.

 

[cruisecrasher]

So what do you do when you find that the trip that you have booked is now priced for less than what you paid? Same exact category? currently it is a nominal difference, but thought that I'd ask.

Are you past the paid in full date?

 

[Justacruiser]

So what do you do when you find that the trip that you have booked is now priced for less than what you paid? Same exact category? currently it is a nominal difference, but thought that I'd ask.

more than likely you are talking port fees, not the price of the cruise fare. DCL will mail you a check for the difference. I get a small check back before about half of my past cruises. You can call DCL to verify if you want.

 

[SillyInventor]

So what do you do when you find that the trip that you have booked is now priced for less than what you paid? Same exact category? currently it is a nominal difference, but thought that I'd ask.

Depends on the actual offer. If you can still book a specific room in the same category: cancel your current cruise and rebook. This is possible until 45 day before sailing.
If it is a Guarantee offer your will probably be after the cancellation date and you have nothing left but stay with your booking and enjoy your cruise.

 

[Justacruiser]

Unless you are a Canada resident the cruise price will not go down 99% of the time. Again, I think the NOMINAL difference is going to be Port Fees that are added to the bill. Canada rates can change depending on exchange rates. Other than that a 5E should be the same price unless it goes up. Look at the summary page on DCL for the reservation. It has the breakdown of the charges. The problem is that the bill is not always broken down to specify tips (if applicable), cruise fare, port fees, transportation costs.

In preparing my SLEEPER RATE entry I have noticed that some total prices do change, even yesterdays entry had some changes. But it is consistantly an adjustment in the fees, nothing to do with the fare cost.

 

[Shell4624]

Below are the details of what we reserved. We actually purchased 2 connecting staterooms.

We're sailing 10/27, our 75 PIF date is 8/11. Looking at our cruise and category 5D it appears to be approx. $30 difference. Like i said, nothing substantial but makes me wonder...



Today's Date: 11-Jul-2014

Currency: Rates/Payments are in US Dollars and subject to change

Voyage Fare: $1,648.00

Vacation Protection Plan: DECLINED

Government Taxes & Fees: $124.44

Ground Transfers: DECLINED



Total Due: $1,772.44

 

[Lady Duchess]

What cruise are you taking on 10/27? Dream?

 

[Justacruiser]

NEW
Fantasy, 7 Night Eastern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 IGT $2,453.00 OGT $2,537.00 VGT $2,704.00
Fantasy, 7 Night Western Caribbean - C 10/11/2014 IGT $0.00 OGT $2,650.00 VGT $2,818.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 IGT $2,451.00 OGT $2,685.00 VGT $3,559.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 MTO/I $1,883.00 MTO/O $2,023.00 MTO/V $2,583.00
Wonder, 4 Night Vancouver to San Diego 9/8/2014 MTO/I $0.00 MTO/O $1,189.00 MTO/V $1,389.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 FLR/I $1,883.00 FLR/O $2,023.00 FLR/V $2,583.00
Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - B 10/17/2014 FLR/I $1,234.00 FLR/O $1,334.00 FLR/V $1,434.00
Wonder, 6 Night Western Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 FLR/I $1,490.00 FLR/O $1,790.00 FLR/V $0.00

CHANGES
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 9/27/2014 MTO/I $1,851.00 MTO/O $1,991.00 MTO/V $2,551.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 9/27/2014 FLR/I $1,851.00 FLR/O $1,991.00 FLR/V $2,551.00

*GT
Fantasy, 7 Night Eastern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 IGT $2,453.00 OGT $2,537.00 VGT $2,704.00
Fantasy, 7 Night Western Caribbean - C 10/11/2014 IGT $0.00 OGT $2,650.00 VGT $2,818.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 9/27/2014 IGT $2,451.00 OGT $2,685.00 VGT $3,245.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 IGT $2,451.00 OGT $2,685.00 VGT $3,559.00

MILITARY
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 9/27/2014 MTO/I $1,851.00 MTO/O $1,991.00 MTO/V $2,551.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 MTO/I $1,673.00 MTO/O $1,813.00 MTO/V $2,163.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 MTO/I $1,883.00 MTO/O $2,023.00 MTO/V $2,583.00
Wonder, 4 Night Vancouver to San Diego 9/8/2014 MTO/I $0.00 MTO/O $1,189.00 MTO/V $1,389.00

FLORIDA
Fantasy, 7 Night Western Caribbean - C 8/16/2014 FLR/I $0.00 FLR/O $0.00 FLR/V $3,250.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 9/27/2014 FLR/I $1,851.00 FLR/O $1,991.00 FLR/V $2,551.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 FLR/I $1,673.00 FLR/O $1,813.00 FLR/V $2,373.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 FLR/I $1,883.00 FLR/O $2,023.00 FLR/V $2,583.00
Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - B 10/17/2014 FLR/I $1,234.00 FLR/O $1,334.00 FLR/V $1,434.00
Wonder, 6 Night Western Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 FLR/I $1,490.00 FLR/O $1,790.00 FLR/V $0.00

 

[NDFAN89]

So when you publish these prices is for one person? I am new to this. Also, no port canaveral specials for military? Was looking for an October cruise.
Thanks

 

[Justacruiser]

So when you publish these prices is for one person? I am new to this. Also, no port canaveral specials for military? Was looking for an October cruise.
Thanks

the rates I publish is for 2 adults. Nothing out for cruises departing from Port Canaveral for MTO right now. I caught the updates earlier today, they could have some more in the near future. Continue to watch the website and my thread. Generally I update by noon M-F only.

 

[Ofinn]

So when you publish these prices is for one person? I am new to this. Also, no port canaveral specials for military? Was looking for an October cruise.
Thanks

It's for double occupancy. Third and 4th passenger would be less. I don't think military rates have been released yet for Oct. Keep checking this thread he does a good job of keeping it updated.