Scoop_MSU Posted August 19, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2008 For the T/A's surfing (or anyone that has done this on their own before), is there a minimum number of cabins you have to book to get a group discount? How would you know if there was a discount? Does it vary by cruiseline? Does the "bookee" get any perks? Are there better breaks for higher categories? Any differences in cancellation policies/timelines on payments? If you have seniors/past cruise members is it better to put them together or does it affect cabin price if you split them up? And any ? if may have forgotten - lol. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeGone Posted August 19, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2008 For the T/A's surfing (or anyone that has done this on their own before), is there a minimum number of cabins you have to book to get a group discount? YES - 8 cabins How would you know if there was a discount? Call the cruiseline or a TA Does it vary by cruiseline? YES Does the "bookee" get any perks? Maybe Are there better breaks for higher categories? Maybe Any differences in cancellation policies/timelines on payments? NO If you have seniors/past cruise members is it better to put them together or does it affect cabin price if you split them up? Doesn't matter And any ? if may have forgotten - lol. Thanks in advance. You need to contact a TA. Your questions are better answered by a cruise specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notentirelynormal Posted August 19, 2008 #3 Share Posted August 19, 2008 For the T/A's surfing (or anyone that has done this on their own before), is there a minimum number of cabins you have to book to get a group discount? How would you know if there was a discount? Does it vary by cruiseline? Does the "bookee" get any perks? Are there better breaks for higher categories? Any differences in cancellation policies/timelines on payments? If you have seniors/past cruise members is it better to put them together or does it affect cabin price if you split them up? And any ? if may have forgotten - lol. Thanks in advance. Usually the minimum number of cabins is 8. Only the first 2 in the cabin count towards your total. Your TA will book a group and tell you what your discount is, which is usually cheaper then if you booked individually. If the TA says there isn’t a discount, change TAs. Yes, the “bookee” gets a perk. After 8 cabins in get one BERTH free. That means you get the cost of one bed in a cabin, minus the taxes and fees etc. The amount of that credit varies depending on the categories you booked. If all the cabins were mini suites, you’d get the credit for a berth in a mini suite (at least on Princess this is how it works). If you have a variety the cruise line will pick how much credit they are giving you. For a group you also get points that you can choose how to use. You can give a bottle of wine, or on board credit or a free picture, etc. Your TA will tell you which perks are eligible for your group. I usually take the money for the free berth and spend it on the members of the group. For instance, I might book a private party and pay for it with the money. Or make t-shirts for our group, that kind of thing. It makes no difference if they are seniors or past passengers towards the group price. If you are planning a group, book it ASAP as the cruise line only sets aside so many cabins for groups and once they are gone there is no more group pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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