buckeyeintx Posted October 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2017 We know we want to sail out of Galveston for a 7 night cruise in May 2018. So, we're about 7 months out. Will there be any deals coming up around black Friday or starting in January that should make us wait to book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea shepherd Posted October 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I would wait till after final payment is due. That's when the deals are best. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyeintx Posted October 14, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I would wait till after final payment is due. That's when the deals are best. Sent from my iPhone using Forums So, is that 90 days before sail date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensbad Posted October 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I would wait till after final payment is due. That's when the deals are best. I wouldn't state that as a fact... Lots and lots of cruises just go up and up and never go back down. OP, if you need a specific date or want a specific class of cabin on a specific ship you should just go ahead and book and then watch for price drops. If you can be flexible with sail date and ship (and preferably port of departure and ports visited) then you can find some very good deals 60-90 days out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 14, 2017 So, is that 90 days before sail date? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted October 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Book when you find a price you are happy with. Remember, you can always get a lower rate if before final payment and the rates go down. But often, it seems, the prices go up as the sail date appears. Yes, usually approaching final payment people start dropping out or Travel Agencies release unsold cabins. But if you really want to take the cruise, and it's in your price range, I would book. Otherwise you may miss the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canary Cruiser Posted October 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2017 If I was happy with the price I would book and and look out for price drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted October 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 14, 2017 We know we want to sail out of Galveston for a 7 night cruise in May 2018. So, we're about 7 months out. Will there be any deals coming up around black Friday or starting in January that should make us wait to book?I think booking a cabin when a new schedule is released and watching the price and also using a fish site will get yourself the best deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted October 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I usually book as soon as possible (but have sometimes booked "last minute"). Can always watch pricing to catch price drops (which I do quite often, and did again yesterday to the tune of 300 ;)) Booking early gives you good cabin choice selection. Then it gets fun after final payment, IF the pricing goes down, gives me the chance to upgrade to a higher cabin cat for little to no extra $$ (which I have also done in the past, but that is more rare). I already have two booked for 2019. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted October 14, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I would wait till after final payment is due. That's when the deals are best. Sent from my iPhone using Forums But not always for me anyway. Most of my cruises have gone way up over the price I paid booking early. :o And cabin selection goes down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted October 14, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I booked our May 2018 cruise out of Galveston 354 days out. So glad I did because balcony cabins are now pricing higher than what I paid for our GS. Last week I tried to book another one for April 2019 and the category we want is already sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted October 14, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I booked our May 2018 cruise out of Galveston 354 days out. So glad I did because balcony cabins are now pricing higher than what I paid for our GS. Last week I tried to book another one for April 2019 and the category we want is already sold out. Yup...this exactly. ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted October 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Just book the cruise when the price is right for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted October 15, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Just book the cruise when the price is right for you. Or take the price drops on your booking as they occur. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now