Book now or wait?

Hi,

I just booked a May 2016 sailing on the Quest and I'm interested in another Azamara sailing for the end of 2016. Given the double upgrade promo, I'm trying to decide if I should book the second sailing now or wait and book onboard in May. I am not familiar with Azamara's promotions so I don't know if the double upgrade promo is a common thing.

Thanks

I would book it now. Their ships seem to be filling quickly. If a better deals pops up later you can always change before final payment. If the cruise you are looking at is part of the double upgrade promo, I would definitely book it now

The deals I have seen them offer are:

1. Double upgrade (as is running currently)

2. Buy one person at full price, and the second person pays 50%

3. Pick Two - from single upgrade, OBC or Choice Air credit

Also sometimes they add additional OBC into the mix.

If you are looking at a Suite then 2 is the best deal as you generally can't upgrade to a Suite.

As a solo traveler 2 is no good, but 1 and 3 are great.

As previously recommended I would book now provided the double upgrade works for you, as the other thing that can happen is the cost of the cruise can go up! I got caught badly by not booking a late 2017 cruise while the Pick Two promo was running - the cruise fare went up by $625 and I lost the extra OBC that Pick Two gave me. I thought the cruise was so far out that I could afford to wait. I was wrong!

You really can't lose by booking early. Azamara has a best price guarantee. . . . https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/best-price-guarantee

You really can't lose by booking early. Azamara has a best price guarantee. . . . https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/best-price-guarantee

Of course, in addition to the best price, you can also lock in your cabin location.The only drawbacks are the $25 per person nonrefundable deposit and locking up $1,100 (veranda cabin) deposit. I think it's worth striking early and risk losing the $50 per couple, especially the online travel agent I use for this line is running good on board credit enhancers.

Thank you everyone. I told my travel agent to go ahead and grab a VX for the second cruise. Hopefully we will like the Azamara product now that we have two sailings booked with them.

I never know if I should book early or late, but my CA/NE cruise and the Norwegian Fjords fill up fast. My TA does usually tell me if it's a popular itinerary and based on that and different postings, I will book early if it's an itinerary that we're dead set on seeing,

And I love the best price guarantee.

Happy to read you booked what you wanted. As far as I'm concerned, the $25.00 pp if you cancel is worth it to me. I like choosing my own cabin.

You really can't lose by booking early. Azamara has a best price guarantee. . . . https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/best-price-guarantee

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this I believe only applies to United States and Canada.

The UK does not appear to have this feature in its booking terms.

Of course, in addition to the best price, you can also lock in your cabin location.The only drawbacks are the $25 per person nonrefundable deposit and locking up $1,100 (veranda cabin) deposit.

I think it's worth striking early and risk losing the $50 per couple, especially the online travel agent I use for this line is running good on board credit enhancers.

Also, as has been mentioned many times before, the $25pp cancellation fee also only applies to United States and Canada.

We in the UK are stuck with loosing $750 (£500) per couple if we cancel or try to change!

John

Sorry . . . I did not know about the differences in what is offered to guests from one country and another.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this I believe only applies to United States and Canada.

 

The UK does not appear to have this feature in its booking terms.

 

 

 

 

Also, as has been mentioned many times before, the $25pp cancellation fee also only applies to United States and Canada.

 

We in the UK are stuck with loosing $750 (£500) per couple if we cancel or try to change!

 

John

Sure, my advice was to OP, who is American.