FloridaPhil Posted November 15, 2009 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I have never bought a cruise directly from RCCL - prices have always been better from online travel agents. What is the advantage of buying on board v buying on the web? Is there a price guarantee and/or other incentives? (We're already plotting our next escape and we haven't even been on our next cruise yet - it's a disease :D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry on CC Posted November 15, 2009 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I have never bought a cruise directly from RCCL - prices have always been better from online travel agents. What is the advantage of buying on board v buying on the web? Is there a price guarantee and/or other incentives? (We're already plotting our next escape and we haven't even been on our next cruise yet - it's a disease :D) The only benefit is getting an OBC (on board credit) for that next cruise. The amount depends on the length of the booked cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omarchs Posted November 15, 2009 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I just booked a RCCL and another Celebrity cruise while onboard the Equinox and I was pleasantly surprised to see that the cruise prices were even lower beyond the onboard credit than what I could find online when I got home so they do offer some fare deals in addition to the OBC. I would just price out what you are looking for before you leave as a frame of reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steponboard Posted November 15, 2009 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2009 There used to be an advantage but not since they took away the ability to combine discounts. If I want to use my balcony discount which is $200 I don't book on board for a $100 OBC which would be a net loss of $100. Same goes for my stock credit which is less then my balcony discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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