is it really cheeper to book your next cruise

[frostyboy64]

Is it cheeper to book your next cruise on a cruise that your on?

[hazelson]

I don't think so - that's just a hook to get you while you're in the "mood". LOL

[elfed]

I think you would have to have a quoted price from your TA before boarding your cruise. This is assuming of course you have talked to your agent about a future cruise with the same line you are about to cruise on. Also of course you can peruse the internet on board the ship to find out the best prices from other agents before going to the future cruise desk on board.

Regards,

James

[TheSkipper]

On all the cruise lines I've been on, booking is a good deal.. Understand that you can transfer your booking to and TA you wish and you can hunt for the best price after you get home.

Also, most have reduced deposits, like $100 pp regardless of the length of the cruise. In addition, we usually get a cabin credit of about $100 per person. More for longer cruises.

You can also just book an open date and apply your deposit to anything you choose over a two year period.

[sailingrose]

frostyboy64 I know your an RCI fan so the only advantage that you get an on board credit to be used on that cruise. Helps pay for some of those pre-dinner cocktails. LOL They start at $50 for a short cruise and go to I think $250 for a long one.

Also RCI now does open bookings as well as regular bookings. You leave $100 deposit PP and you'll still get the onboard credit but you don't have to pick a ship or a date. You can do this without seeing the Loyalty Ambassador, just fill out the papers drop it in the box and they will charge the deposit to your cabin. Only catch is that when you book a trip, you have to pay the rest of the deposit. Basically all your doing is securing your on board credit.

It is all transferrable to a TA at your request. We used this option for our cruise next month. We know we're going back on RCI so we'll do it again this trip.

[hazelson]

I stand corrected LOL

[jacketwatch]

It is IF you don't pay in full. we have put deposits down while on board our last two Princess cruises. The deposit amt. is $100.00 pp and this secures your booking regardless of who does the booking. Find the best price and ahve them book it. Then that deposit is enough to secure your spot. In addition you receive an on board credit which escalates depending on the lenght of the cruise. On top of that if you book early enough you can ge an additional EBD. So for our cruise last month we had $400.00 OBC off the bat. Cheers, Larry :-)

[frostyboy64]

thanks all that really helps i have never booked on a cruise so i think i will try it this time

thanks again

[Brady121291]

It was for us last year, A bit easier because the line already has your info and passports in their system, last year on caribe princess we booked for the crown princess!