Sojourn,,,need advice as to booking for 2011

[alexandra cruiser]

Just requested a brochure,,,thinking about May 2011 ,,for Norway fjiords....since this is new ship,,,,how far in advance to book for verandah suites....just got off Sea Dream,,,really missed a balcony so will look for new cruiseline...never been on SB before...but looks great and Sojourn getting good reviews here so far...any ideas???Do specials come up later on???:confused:

[San Jose King]

Normally you can get the best deals the earlier you book. Some itineraries sell at a much faster rate. The Sojourn has 6 classes of verandah cabins.

The difference between them is the location on the ship; deck, forward, aft, midships. All are exactly the same size. The V1+ cabins usually sell out before the V6. So, it comes down to a personal choice and economics. I like to book early and I have saved significantly compared to booking later.

[alexandra cruiser]

if cabins same size,,will try less expensive,,,did you contact ship or use travel agent,,,,I usually do it all myself....ever hear how they handled cancellations with volcano>?Maybe should get cancel for any reason to be on safe side,,,but must pay at booking time....did you use their air arrangements??:confused:

[San Jose King]

I always use a travel agent for cruises. A good travel agent should be able to answer your questions and get the best price for you. Agents who specialize in cruises and do a large volume can offer discounts over and above what the cruise line is offering. Use a travel agent who has actually sailed on at least a few cruises and can tell the difference between the various ships. The Seabourn catalogue explains in detail when a how much of a deposit is required and what the penalties are in case of cancellation. One should always consider the purchase of insurance. The choice of air arrangements is another thing a travel agent can help you with.