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Old January 16th, 2009, 03:16 PM posted to rec.travel.cruises
Billy Boy
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Default Carnival Cruise Lines - NEWS-

This is true. I priced a 5 day Bahama cruise with Carnival out of Jacksonville and price
was $1500.48. Reread this post and learned to ask for "Early Saver" and called back and
got the same cruise but had to book three months ahead for only $822.88.

You have to read the post carefully and ask for the Early Saver.

Thanks Dan. You saved me over $600.00



On Fri, 9 Jan 2009 07:29:26 -0800 (PST), "Dan - 1Cheapcruise.com"
wrote:

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES UNVEILS UNPRECEDENTED NEW EARLY BOOKING
SAVINGS PROGRAM OFFERING A RATE PROTECTION ASSURANCE

MIAMI (January 9, 2009) – Carnival Cruise Lines is launching
an exciting new cruise pricing option called Early Saver which offers
fares as much as 25 percent lower than the best generally available
rates and provides rate protection if rates later drop below what the
consumer originally paid. Early Saver further enhances the
exceptional value of a Carnival cruise vacation.
Early Saver rates will be available beginning January 12, 2009 and
offered up to three months prior to sailing date for cruises of five
days or less and up to five months prior to sailing date for longer
length voyages, subject to availability. Early Saver fares include
all stateroom types, including suites.
The Early Saver rate protection feature provides that if a lower
Carnival advertised rate becomes available after the booking is made,
a rate adjustment can be requested and the cruise line will issue the
difference in the form of a non-refundable shipboard credit. The
lower fare must be for the same ship, sailing date, stateroom category
and number of guests.
“Early Saver is a fantastic savings opportunity for those who are able
to plan ahead and book early,” said Ruben Rodriguez, Carnival’s
executive vice president of marketing and guest experience. “It is
designed to provide consumers with complete confidence that the fare
they are booking is the lowest Carnival rate available and that in the
event they find a lower fare later, they need simply submit a rate
protection request and we will provide a shipboard credit equal to the
difference.”
When booking an Early Saver fare, consumers are able to choose a
specific stateroom. The standard required deposit is immediately non-
refundable at time of booking. Any changes in ship or sailing date
outside of Carnival’s standard penalty period require a $50 change
fee. For changes inside the penalty period, normal penalties apply.
To request a price adjustment, a rate protection form must be
completed and emailed to Carnival. Consumers can access the form via
the cruise line’s web site at carnival.com or their travel agent may
complete the form via the cruise line’s travel agent web portal. The
lower rate must be available at the time the form is submitted and
rate adjustments will be processed within two business days. Rate
adjustment requests can be submitted up to two business days prior to
the cruise departure date.
Early Saver fares are available for both individual and group
reservations.
The Early Saver fare program will be available on virtually all
Carnival ships and itineraries, which include voyages ranging from
three to 18 days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera,
Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Canada, New England, Europe, Bermuda and
South America. The fares are subject to availability and certain
restrictions apply.


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Old January 16th, 2009, 03:36 PM posted to rec.travel.cruises
Ray Goldenberg Ray Goldenberg is offline
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On Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:16:49 -0500, Billy Boy
wrote:

. I priced a 5 day Bahama cruise with Carnival out of Jacksonville and price
was $1500.48. Reread this post and learned to ask for "Early Saver" and called back and
got the same cruise but had to book three months ahead for only $822.88.


Hi Everyone,

Thanks for the update, Billy. Just be aware the standard required
deposit is immediately non-refundable and any changes in ship or
sailing date outside of Carnival’s standard penalty period require a
$50 change fee.

Best regards,
Ray
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