Current *GT/MTO/FLR Discounts!

[NeverSayNever]

As always, thank you for your endless efforts on keeping up to date on this.

We've discussed this before but just wanted to see if what you latest thoughts are on the 9/20 or 9/27 Fantasy that are sleeper rates now - do you think they will go *GT or arethe heavily booked.

Any thoughts on the expensive (IMO) 10/1 5night Wonder going *GT?

And finally, do you have any thoguths on if they go *GT what the discount would be - is it generally 20% - what do you think? We have on OB booking that we can change and reap that benefit of OBC and 10% but wondering if we should hold out for a potential *GT hat would be less. Also, we have another party that whats to travel with us and if we use our OB booking I would like them to have the best shot at getting a *GT.

Sorry to be long winded and all the questions but any insights that you may have would be much appreciated.

THanks so much !

Never Say Never

 

[n2mm]

Just a quick unrelated question. Are more cruises added later? I was looking at the fall 2015 lineup and didn't see any double dips or 5 night cruises. So am curious if additional cruises are added.

 

[Justacruiser]

As always, thank you for your endless efforts on keeping up to date on this.

We've discussed this before but just wanted to see if what you latest thoughts are on the 9/20 or 9/27 Fantasy that are sleeper rates now - do you think they will go *GT or arethe heavily booked.

Any thoughts on the expensive (IMO) 10/1 5night Wonder going *GT?

And finally, do you have any thoguths on if they go *GT what the discount would be - is it generally 20% - what do you think? We have on OB booking that we can change and reap that benefit of OBC and 10% but wondering if we should hold out for a potential *GT hat would be less. Also, we have another party that whats to travel with us and if we use our OB booking I would like them to have the best shot at getting a *GT.

Sorry to be long winded and all the questions but any insights that you may have would be much appreciated.

THanks so much !

Never Say Never

IMHO I don't think they will offer *GT for either of the Fantasy September cruises you are asking about. If you want one of those I would jump on the Sleeper Rate. They will probably hit MTO or FLR, but I don't forsee the *GT.

You and the other couple could get the Sleeper Rate category and ask them to give you rooms side by side when you link your reservations. Then you could use your 10%/10% for the cruise and book another cruise on board. I'm thinking if you book the 6A, you both might end up in a 5 somewhere toether.

There are alot of rooms left for the 10/1 sailing. It looks like the 5C on the 10/6 would be a better price point ($700 cheaper).

*GT rates are generally around 20% that I notice.

 

[Justacruiser]

Just a quick unrelated question. Are more cruises added later? I was looking at the fall 2015 lineup and didn't see any double dips or 5 night cruises. So am curious if additional cruises are added.

not generally. CC is getting pretty busy these days and they have to not only plan 1 ship, but where all 4 are at the same time and ensure only 1 ship is at CC key at a time. Pretty interesting how they manage it all.

 

[carolynsanta]

Justacruiser,
First, thank you so much for keeping on top of all of these rates!! You are awesome.

I booked the 9/20 Fantasy and have been checking the FLR rates since early July waiting to see if they will release any for this cruise. Now that I am seeing October dates with the FLR rates, am I out of luck?

fyi-I am ok if they don't release, but of course want to get the best deal.

Do you know if this one is full?

Thanks!!!

Carolyn

 

[Justacruiser]

Justacruiser,
First, thank you so much for keeping on top of all of these rates!! You are awesome.

I booked the 9/20 Fantasy and have been checking the FLR rates since early July waiting to see if they will release any for this cruise. Now that I am seeing October dates with the FLR rates, am I out of luck?

fyi-I am ok if they don't release, but of course want to get the best deal.

Do you know if this one is full?

Thanks!!!

Carolyn

Looks like there is availability so it could show up. I wouldn't give up hope. It just depend if DCL wants to give out refunds to FLR residents or if they would rather just open for MTO, if at all. Good luck!

 

[nemmie]

Just wanted to post in case it helps anyone else out. We were waiting for a *GT rate on the Sept 27th 7 night Fantasy. This morning I noticed DCL have dropped the VGT on the 7 night Fantasy leaving October 11th even further to $2495 for 2! Thats over 30% off the published 7A rate with a chance of even more savings should we be allocated a highed room catagory.

 

[Justacruiser]

Just wanted to post in case it helps anyone else out. We were waiting for a *GT rate on the Sept 27th 7 night Fantasy. This morning I noticed DCL have dropped the VGT on the 7 night Fantasy leaving October 11th even further to $2495 for 2! Thats over 30% off the published 7A rate with a chance of even more savings should we be allocated a highed room catagory.

Thank you Nemmie for the update. The two discounts mentioned above are listed in my CHANGES category below.

CHANGES​

Fantasy, 7 Night Eastern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 IGT $2,173.00 OGT $2,257.00 VGT $2,369.00
Fantasy, 7 Night Western Caribbean - C 10/11/2014 IGT $0.00 OGT $2,328.00 VGT $2,495.00
Wonder, 4 Night Vancouver to San Diego 9/8/2014 MTO/I $1,109.00 MTO/O $1,189.00 MTO/V $1,389.00

*GT​

Fantasy, 7 Night Eastern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 IGT $2,173.00 OGT $2,257.00 VGT $2,369.00
Fantasy, 7 Night Western Caribbean - C 10/11/2014 IGT $0.00 OGT $2,328.00 VGT $2,495.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 9/27/2014 IGT $2,419.00 OGT $2,653.00 VGT $3,213.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 IGT $2,419.00 OGT $2,653.00 VGT $3,527.00

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 $1,641.00 FLR/O $1,781.00 FLR/V $2,341.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 FLR/I $1,851.00 FLR/O $1,991.00 FLR/V $2,551.00
Wonder, 6 Night Western Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 FLR/I $1,490.00 FLR/O $1,790.00 FLR/V $0.00
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, 4 Night Bahamian Cruise - D 10/22/2014 FLR/I $1,035.00 FLR/O $1,235.00 FLR/V $1,315.00
Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - A 10/26/2014 FLR/I $1,041.00 FLR/O $1,141.00 FLR/V $1,291.00
Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - B 10/31/2014 FLR/I $1,034.00 FLR/O $1,134.00 FLR/V $1,284.00

MILITARY​

9/8/2014 Wonder, 4 Night Vancouver to San Diego MTO/I $1,109.00 MTO/O $1,189.00 MTO/V $1,389.00
9/27/2014 Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A MTO/I $1,851.00 MTO/O $1,991.00 MTO/V $2,551.00
10/4/2014 Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A MTO/I $1,641.00 MTO/O $1,781.00 MTO/V $2,131.00
10/11/2014 Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A MTO/I $1,851.00 MTO/O $1,991.00 MTO/V $2,551.00
10/11/2014 Wonder, 6 Night Western Caribbean - A MTO/I $1,490.00 MTO/O $1,790.00 MTO/V $0.00
10/17/2014 Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - B MTO/I $1,234.00 MTO/O $1,334.00 MTO/V $1,434.00
10/22/2014 Wonder, 4 Night Bahamian Cruise - D MTO/I $1,035.00 MTO/O $1,235.00 MTO/V $1,315.00
10/26/2014 Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - A MTO/I $1,041.00 MTO/O $1,141.00 MTO/V $1,291.00
10/31/2014 Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - B MTO/I $1,034.00 MTO/O $1,134.00 MTO/V $1,284.00

 

[nemmie]

It's nice to be able to contribute to your fantastic thread.
Am I right in thinking 30% is a heavy discount for a VGT? I thought they were usually around 20%.

 

[ahc]

Thanks for the kind information! In your opinion, what are the chances for a *GT rate for the Fantasy, October 18th cruise? I looked in the sleeper category and nothing was listed for this cruise..TIA

 

[Justacruiser]

It's nice to be able to contribute to your fantastic thread.
Am I right in thinking 30% is a heavy discount for a VGT? I thought they were usually around 20%.

Personally I thought the price for the 7A was way too much, especially for OCTOBER. It didn't make my SLEEPER RATES by a mile as the 7A. However, with that said it is now with the VGT 17% below my SLEEPER MAX. Those 2 dates are GREAT DEALS.

I am even tempted for the 10/11 but I will not get off the MAGIC until 10/4 from the San Juan Cruise. I will probably jump on a Mid November or Early December after MTO come out!

Thanks again

 

[Justacruiser]

Thanks for the kind information! In your opinion, what are the chances for a *GT rate for the Fantasy, October 18th cruise? I looked in the sleeper category and nothing was listed for this cruise..TIA

IMHO, I think there is a good shot. The problem is that sometimes DCL will mess (offer some and then wait a little while) with the discounts so we don't come to expect them. Like they have done for the September cruises. But, as you stated it is NOT of my SLEEPER RATE so I think they will have to offer something to someone. Best of luck for the *GT rate. Actually I feel brave today, I predict *GT, MTO and FLR for that one. Just remember please, all this is just my thoughts........

 

[nemmie]

I thought Oct prices were really high too and had ruled them out. I thought even with a VGT they would still be pricey. This deal certainly changes that
I've never seen them reduce a GT once it's out either? Well if you change your mind and do cruise on the 10/11 let me know I'd love to say hi in person.

 

[Justacruiser]

I thought Oct prices were really high too and had ruled them out. I thought even with a VGT they would still be pricey. This deal certainly changes that
I've never seen them reduce a GT once it's out either? Well if you change your mind and do cruise on the 10/11 let me know I'd love to say hi in person.

I really haven't seem them do this either, must of had not many takers on the previous discount.

I would go on in a heatbeat just can't pay for it. That would make DCL cruise #20 in 4 years. I do have to work sometime to make the money, lol.

 

[ahc]

IMHO, I think there is a good shot. The problem is that sometimes DCL will mess (offer some and then wait a little while) with the discounts so we don't come to expect them. Like they have done for the September cruises. But, as you stated it is NOT of my SLEEPER RATE so I think they will have to offer something to someone. Best of luck for the *GT rate. Actually I feel brave today, I predict *GT, MTO and FLR for that one. Just remember please, all this is just my thoughts........

Thanks for the boost of confidence! We will keep our eyes peeled!

 

[Lady Duchess]

Thanks for doing a great job on the thread. IYHO do you think they will rollout FLR on the Dream for 10/27/14 sailing? I currently have a GTY cat9D, I saw they now have cat7A as GTY. Was hoping FLR would be out and better pricing. TIA

 

[Justacruiser]

Thanks for doing a great job on the thread. IYHO do you think they will rollout FLR on the Dream for 10/27/14 sailing? I currently have a GTY cat9D, I saw they now have cat7A as GTY. Was hoping FLR would be out and better pricing. TIA

In fact the 6A, 6B and 7A are all in a GTY stutus for the cruise you are asking. IMHO they offer a lot more discounts on the 4 day than the 3 day. It looks like a lot of rooms open and the Fantasy is there as well for the 7-day. Just a thought, apparently FLR residents sometimes get to change their reservation with the FLR rates. This is NOT verified by me but others on this thead. You MIGHT book the 7A GTY to ensure you a verandah and then hope for the FLR to save some more with a Verandah for sure, just in case. The cruise is one of my SLEEPER RATE cruises anyway. No matter what you are getting a good price IMHO. Review #310 and #314 on this thread.

Wow!!! we getting up there with #378 posts and over 41,000 views in just 5 months! thank you all!

 

[Justacruiser]

Not much happening today. I will keep looking for our next discount rates. Enjoy your day! 8/6/2014 report

*GT​

Fantasy, 7 Night Eastern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 IGT $2,173.00 OGT $2,257.00 VGT $2,369.00
Fantasy, 7 Night Western Caribbean - C 10/11/2014 IGT $0.00 OGT $2,328.00 VGT $2,495.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 9/27/2014 IGT $0.00 OGT $2,653.00 VGT $3,213.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/4/2014 IGT $2,419.00 OGT $2,653.00 VGT $3,527.00
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 IGT $2,419.00 OGT $2,653.00 VGT $3,527.00

MILITARY​

9/8/2014 Wonder, 4 Night Vancouver to San Diego MTO/I $0.00 MTO/O $1,189.00 MTO/V $1,389.00
9/27/2014 Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A MTO/I $1,851.00 MTO/O $1,991.00 MTO/V $2,551.00
10/4/2014 Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A MTO/I $1,641.00 MTO/O $1,781.00 MTO/V $2,131.00
10/11/2014 Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A MTO/I $1,851.00 MTO/O $1,991.00 MTO/V $2,551.00
10/11/2014 Wonder, 6 Night Western Caribbean - A MTO/I $1,490.00 MTO/O $1,790.00 MTO/V $0.00
10/17/2014 Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - B MTO/I $1,234.00 MTO/O $1,334.00 MTO/V $1,434.00
10/22/2014 Wonder, 4 Night Bahamian Cruise - D MTO/I $1,035.00 MTO/O $1,235.00 MTO/V $1,315.00
10/26/2014 Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - A MTO/I $1,041.00 MTO/O $1,141.00 MTO/V $1,291.00
10/31/2014 Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - B MTO/I $1,034.00 MTO/O $1,134.00 MTO/V $1,284.00

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 $1,641.00 FLR/O $1,781.00 FLR/V
Magic, 7 Night Southern Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 FLR/I $1,851.00 FLR/O $1,991.00 FLR/V $2,551.00
Wonder, 6 Night Western Caribbean - A 10/11/2014 FLR/I $1,490.00 FLR/O $1,790.00 FLR/V $0.00
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, 4 Night Bahamian Cruise - D 10/22/2014 FLR/I $1,035.00 FLR/O $1,235.00 FLR/V
Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - A 10/26/2014 FLR/I $1,041.00 FLR/O $1,141.00 FLR/V $1,291.00
Wonder, 5 Night Western Caribbean - B 10/31/2014 FLR/I $1,034.00 FLR/O $1,134.00 FLR/V $1,284.00

 

[Ofinn]

It's nice to be able to contribute to your fantastic thread.
Am I right in thinking 30% is a heavy discount for a VGT? I thought they were usually around 20%.

Last year the GT rates were better Oct-Dec than they were in September. I don't know per person cost, but I do remember the Oct VGT rates on the Fantasy for 2a and 2k was about 1k less than VGT rates in Sept. I remember this because we cruised in September, and I was kicking myself when the Oct rates came out The first 2 weeks after Thanksgiving was also heavily discounted.

 

[ccmystic16]

Just found this thread..WOW! It's a lot of work on your part to keep up with and to make recommendations. Thank you!

We are hoping for a MTO rate for Oct 11th sailing on the Fantasy. We watch every Sunday night at 11:00pm for the new weekly rates. Everything seems to be the Magic and Wonder. It is now getting into the months of October so we are still hopeful.

There seems to be plenty of cabins left and they are now offering the OGT and VGT discounts (I'm not savvy on how that category works) so do you think there is still a chance they might offer a MTO rate for that sailing? We just might hop on the VGT rate and take a chance but I sure would hate a bigger discount to come out on the MTO and then we miss out on it.

keeping fingers crossed for pixie dust for Oct 11th!