Cruise prices dropping??

Aerogirl · #1 (**permalink**) October 10th, 2010, 10:46 AM

My sister told me she heard on the news that if you�re planning on booking a cruise wait until October 13th because the rates are going to drop. Anyone else hear about this?? I will be checking the Carnival website to see if mine has changed in price.

Snoozeman · #2 (**permalink**) October 10th, 2010, 04:34 PM

My sister told me a lot of things.

I know of no reason this would be true.

Donna · #3 (**permalink**) October 10th, 2010, 05:57 PM

Nope, didn't hear that, hope its true....time will tell.

7x57 · #4 (**permalink**) October 10th, 2010, 06:09 PM

If results bear out it's more likely to be co-inky-dink. Efficient markets are rather unpredictable.

green_rd · #5 (**permalink**) October 10th, 2010, 07:05 PM

The AP ran a story about "historical trends" in holiday airfares (after this coming week airfares historically increase). Maybe the item was related to this story?

ALEGNA62 · #6 (**permalink**) October 11th, 2010, 04:24 PM

This is true Oct is national cruise month with Oct 13 being the biggest cruise booking date and the best deals are offered on this date.

Snoozeman · #7 (**permalink**) October 11th, 2010, 07:15 PM

I have found that the Cruise Night sales have not really offered any real savings over other sales they have almost monthly. I think Holland America does offer some extra real savings on a few cruise that are experiencing weak sales, but those have restrictions. Usually it's a small OBC and reduced deposit that is offered. But good eye ALE.. I didn't put the two together.

Donna · #8 (**permalink**) October 12th, 2010, 06:50 AM

I've only seen a drop in the initial deposit, not much in total price?