mtebor Posted July 22, 2004 #1 Share Posted July 22, 2004 currently looking at December 2006 for mariner. found online prices for inside cabin at 609 for the week. I am going on a shorter cruise this January and was wondering if I should book now or wait for my 4 days cruise to book (Actually do they have the 'cruise conselors' on shorter cruises?) I realize that the new brochures haven't come out as of yet .... I would assume that the prices will go up when the new brochures come out. what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancom Posted July 23, 2004 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Thought I was the real type A planner, but I have planned only though October 2005! Adventure of the Seas out of San Juan will be cruise 5 for us-- Our Mariner cat. M cabin (inside, 9th level) was $1200 pp in late June 2004, and we booked 7 months beforehand. We have always booked at least 7-12 mnths in advance. I have often thought I'd like to wait and try a last minute deal but can't stand that wait!! Good luck! Vanessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingnewyorkers Posted July 23, 2004 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2004 They do have crusie consultants on the shorter cruises. We booked a cruise on the Majesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearette Posted July 23, 2004 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I would think that since your cruise is so far away you should wait to book until you are on your shorter cruise for the cruise credit. December is a slow time. Unless you are going on a new years or x-mas cruise, so the price should not change too much from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcarson Posted July 23, 2004 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I would book now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJW Posted July 23, 2004 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2004 December is a slow month and given that your cruise is for 2006, I would wait to book onboard in January to get the ship board credit. It is free money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYDee Posted July 23, 2004 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2004 We were given the onboard credit for a cruise we had already booked when rebooked the same cabin while onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtebor Posted July 23, 2004 Author #8 Share Posted July 23, 2004 thanks all for your input. nydee- I like your idea of booking now and rebooking onboard....did they give you a hassle doing this and most important was the price the same or cheaper from your previous booked cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYDee Posted July 23, 2004 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2004 No problem rebooking and keeping our cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWELVEOHONE Posted July 23, 2004 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2004 Because of breakthru rates (early booking discounts) you are better off booking early. Book with a travel agent who will monitor the price for you. If price goes down agent can get you back the difference. If price goes up nothing happens as you are locked in to the lower price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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