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RuthPerk
First Class Passenger
Member # 1609

posted 10-08-2001 12:05 PM

I got a call from my TA yesterday morning. She had just checked with HAL and found out that they had lowered their rates for our 1/13/02 cruise on the Maasdam. HAL is going to be refunding us almost $500!

Maybe I'll use the extra $ and visit the spa 3 times like Mrs. malcolm!

Posts: 329 | From: Victor, NY, USA | Registered: Sep 2000 | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 10-08-2001 01:59 PM

In the UK we NEVER get money refunded if the rate of a vacation drops!

O.K. Ruth, I'm going to reveal my big secret. A good friend purchased a 'Celebration Package' for us aboard the SS Norway. This in fact paid for Mrs.M's 3 visits to the spar!

I'm far too mean and broke to spend that sort of money, on so called 'beauty' treatments! In fact I am more than a little sceptical about what goes on in those 'scary' places! However, I don't doubt for one minute that you women 'fall' for it all, and of course enjoy it.

Mr's M will only be too happy to confirm that I am mean!

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fondaenergy
First Class Passenger
Member # 1641

posted 10-09-2001 12:12 PM

I also got a refund from Carnival for our November 19th cruise. My TA sells a lot of their product and this is our 5th cruise with them.

I think this is only fair. We have not cancelled and should not be penalized.

By the way, this occurred after our final payment was due.

Posts: 177 | From: Jacksonville, FL | Registered: Oct 2000 | IP: Logged

RuthPerk
First Class Passenger
Member # 1609

posted 10-09-2001 12:16 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm:
I'm far too mean and broke to spend that sort of money....
Mr's M will only be too happy to confirm that I am mean!

Aww, Malcolm, you've just destroyed my illusions about you! Too mean?

Unfortunately, I think the drop in the cruise fare is a direct result from the decrease in the travel industry here in the US following the terrorist attacks.

Posts: 329 | From: Victor, NY, USA | Registered: Sep 2000 | IP: Logged

RuthPerk
First Class Passenger
Member # 1609

posted 10-09-2001 12:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by fondaenergy:
By the way, this occurred after our final payment was due.

Same with us! We made our last payment in the beginning of September.

Posts: 329 | From: Victor, NY, USA | Registered: Sep 2000 | IP: Logged

cameron
First Class Passenger
Member # 966

posted 10-09-2001 02:13 PM

That is funny...I have not heard anything from HAL. I just paid the last payment to the Christmas cruise on Rotterdam.

Posts: 50 | From: Fremont, CA, USA | Registered: Dec 1999 | IP: Logged

cruisernh1
First Class Passenger
Member # 1864

posted 10-11-2001 08:04 AM

Do most TA's do that? I we are going christmas week and I noticed a price drop I don't think it is lower than whta we are paying at this point. If it does go lower should I say something, or does it depend on the agent?
Pam

Posts: 35 | From: Tilton,NH,USA | Registered: Mar 2001 | IP: Logged

sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 10-11-2001 09:06 AM

I have found that Christmas/New Years prices rarely drop in price. It would be nice surprise, if they did.

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fondaenergy
First Class Passenger
Member # 1641

posted 10-11-2001 11:50 AM

I had to ask my TA. He's too busy to remember otherwise.

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Marcia
First Class Passenger
Member # 1198

posted 10-11-2001 02:04 PM

Just came back from seeing our T/A at AAA. We went because we are scheduled Oct. 2, 2002 on Royal Caribbean. We knew they had changed the ship and we wanted to know what that meant to us. When she called, they gave us our new cabin assignment and a reduced rate. (Sounds good to us). Might be a good idea for anyone who is booked for next year to check with their T/A.

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cruisernh1
First Class Passenger
Member # 1864

posted 10-12-2001 11:58 AM

You were right about checking. I had to jump through a few hoops but..... 500.00 difference yipeee. Pam

Posts: 35 | From: Tilton,NH,USA | Registered: Mar 2001 | IP: Logged

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