beachbride09 Posted June 27, 2008 #1 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Just out of curiosity, is there any (significant or not) difference in price/savings if one books another cruise while on a cruise; rather than booking one now, or later? I've read/heard that the rates are discounted is one books another cruise while on a cruise (and that you get that nice $100 OBC - after putting down the $250). Anyone have any information/opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantstopcruising Posted June 27, 2008 #2 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Just out of curiosity, is there any (significant or not) difference in price/savings if one books another cruise while on a cruise; rather than booking one now, or later? I've read/heard that the rates are discounted is one books another cruise while on a cruise (and that you get that nice $100 OBC - after putting down the $250). Anyone have any information/opinions? You wont save anything on future cruise but you do get $100 ship credit on your bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantstopcruising Posted June 27, 2008 #3 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Just out of curiosity, is there any (significant or not) difference in price/savings if one books another cruise while on a cruise; rather than booking one now, or later? I've read/heard that the rates are discounted is one books another cruise while on a cruise (and that you get that nice $100 OBC - after putting down the $250). Anyone have any information/opinions? You dont really book a criuse it applys to your latatudes number for future booking within 1 year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlvc12 Posted June 27, 2008 #4 Share Posted June 27, 2008 The way I've heard it expressed is that if you were planning on a cruise already, and you have a tendency to stick with a specific cruiseline, then book it for the OBC. You can change your mind as far as selecting a different cruise later on and transfer the OBC. But don't book it onboard for any expected $$ savings... Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigan tim Posted June 27, 2008 #5 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Was recently on the Dawn and signed up for the Cruise Rewards and asked the consultant if there was any advantage to booking a future cruise while on board (I had a date picked out and enjoyed my experience on the Dawn). She said no. It was almost as if she was less than willing to do a booking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted June 27, 2008 #6 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Was recently on the Dawn and signed up for the Cruise Rewards and asked the consultant if there was any advantage to booking a future cruise while on board (I had a date picked out and enjoyed my experience on the Dawn). She said no. It was almost as if she was less than willing to do a booking? i'm not sure the on board Latitudes consultant can actually book a cruise...or can they? i just never took the dive on the $250...knowing my luck i'll put it down and not be able to cruise in the next 2.5years. this is one way to promote a loyal fanbase. you don't get any "discount" other than put $250 deposit, and get $100 OBC on the ship you are currently on. it is my understanding, the ONLY benefit is that your $250 is considered your deposit, versus the typical $500 for 2 people (or more for a family) if you book a cruise well before the 60 day mark. 60 days or less to cruise you must pay the cruise in full. that's the only benefit i see in addition to the get it now $100 OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpdad Posted June 27, 2008 #7 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I believe that the staff on your cruise really does not want to book a future cruise. They very much want you to pay the $250 deposit (with immediate $100 OBC). And you will hear numerous announcements to that effect during your cruise. I was told by an on-board cruise consultant, "in the old days" they used to book future cruises on-board, but that process was often problematic and so they moved to the current practice of soliciting deposits rather than booking cruises. But even if they could book a future cruise, that might not be in your best interest. The $250 deposit applies to any future cruise you book on your own, whether you book directly with NCL, or through a discount on-line travel agency. In my limited research, NCL has never offered the best pricing, but some peple still prefer to book with them for convenience, or whatever. Me I go with pricing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisnGram Posted June 27, 2008 #8 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It's all a matter of how you look at it. I prefer to think of it as $100 off a future cruise. I get a $250 certificate which I'm really only charged $150 for ($100 credit), and then when I reserve my cruise I only have to use the certificate for the entire deposit, not $250 per person as normal. I love cruise rewards! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbd1 Posted June 27, 2008 #9 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I liked that I recieved $200.00 OBC when I bought two Cruise Rewards and that I used one to reserve a cruise and didn't have to put $800.00 down for our Dawn cruise. The only "problem" with the Cruise Rewards is it's almost impossible not to find another cruise to take, whithin days of getting one :eek: . So far, the longest I've had one is a week and a half :) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett'sCruise Posted June 27, 2008 #10 Share Posted June 27, 2008 On the Jewel this month, the Cruise Consultant told us outright that she does NOT book cruises any longer ... she just sells Cruise Rewards. Seems like they are missing something there ... ~d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbride09 Posted June 28, 2008 Author #11 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hmm. So, really, the 'incentive' is the instant OBC - which, really isn't all that bad. Thanks for your answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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