browerjs Posted July 16, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Can you ever get a deal on a cruise over Christmas after the paid in full date, or is earlier always better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare maxandmolly Posted July 16, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 16, 2023 For all cruises, earlier is always better. Prices only go up, especially on holiday cruises. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted July 16, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 16, 2023 18 minutes ago, browerjs said: Can you ever get a deal on a cruise over Christmas after the paid in full date, or is earlier always better? Canceling and rebooking under a new offer may result in cancellation fees negating any deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browerjs Posted July 16, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Just now, Elaine5715 said: Canceling and rebooking under a new offer may result in cancellation fees negating any deals I don’t have anything booked for ‘23 yet. Just wondering if there is any shot, or I should just book a ‘24 for cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted July 16, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, browerjs said: I don’t have anything booked for ‘23 yet. Just wondering if there is any shot, or I should just book a ‘24 for cheaper. Gotcha...there is a small possibly for a "pack and go" offer last minute if you are lucky to get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted July 16, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 16, 2023 18 minutes ago, browerjs said: I don’t have anything booked for ‘23 yet. Just wondering if there is any shot, or I should just book a ‘24 for cheaper. Definitely worth looking, especially since you are willing to go next year as a back up. People do cancel and last minute deals pop up. You just have to be diligent in looking and flexible on what you're willing to take. Good luck - I'm rooting for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cruiser Posted July 16, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Our cruise in September is sold out. Also, our cruise in November is already sold out. These aren't even holiday weeks when kids are out of school. Cruises are selling out a lot now. If you are wanting to go in 2024, you probably want to book soon. John Heald had a post about how 2024 is filling up fast. It looks like prices are going to be higher for the foreseeable future. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree.critter Posted July 16, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Lee Cruiser said: Our cruise in September is sold out. Also, our cruise in November is already sold out. These aren't even holiday weeks when kids are out of school. Cruises are selling out a lot now. If you are wanting to go in 2024, you probably want to book soon. John Heald had a post about how 2024 is filling up fast. It looks like prices are going to be higher for the foreseeable future. My 4/6/24 Hawaii cruise has been sold out for awhile now. We also booked a 12/1/24 journey cruise 3.5 months ago. The same balcony cabin is already $440 pp higher today. Planning as far ahead as is practical is almost always the best deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted July 16, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 16, 2023 10 hours ago, Lee Cruiser said: Our cruise in September is sold out. Also, our cruise in November is already sold out. These aren't even holiday weeks when kids are out of school. Cruises are selling out a lot now. If you are wanting to go in 2024, you probably want to book soon. John Heald had a post about how 2024 is filling up fast. It looks like prices are going to be higher for the foreseeable future. Totally agree with Lee. Cruise prices are up because of post-Covid 'revenge' travel. Now at some point that settles out. But that's not today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaHunt Posted July 16, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I agree, not now - if HAL can do this, imagine what the other lines will see 😁 "Holland America Line bookings on July 11 were higher than on any day in the brand’s 150-year history, according to a statement from the Carnival Corporation brand. Booking revenues also broke the line’s single-day record. Most of the sailings booked July 11 were for 2024 and 2025, showing that cruisers are planning ahead and eager to travel, the company said." https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/07/holland-america-line-has-highest-booking-day-in-brands-history/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguebandit1441 Posted July 16, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 16, 2023 7 hours ago, SeaHunt said: I agree, not now - if HAL can do this, imagine what the other lines will see 😁 "Holland America Line bookings on July 11 were higher than on any day in the brand’s 150-year history, according to a statement from the Carnival Corporation brand. Booking revenues also broke the line’s single-day record. Most of the sailings booked July 11 were for 2024 and 2025, showing that cruisers are planning ahead and eager to travel, the company said." https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/07/holland-america-line-has-highest-booking-day-in-brands-history/ We booked for the new Jubilee in June 2022, and just did a mock booking and that same interior cabin is $3500 more. I know it's now the inaugural cruise but that is a very large increase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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