ctteach5 Posted April 8, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2013 We will be on a Princess cruise in June. Can anyone comment on any benefits of booking a future cruise while on a cruise? What are the benefits of booking through Princess vs. a Travel Agent? Thanks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lew- Posted April 8, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2013 For me there's no benefit to booking onboard since I use a TA. I do buy Future Cruise Credits (FCCs) onboard and use them when booking cruises with a TA. An FCC, which costs $100, allow the holder to book a cruise at no additional cost...the deposit is the cost of the FCC. You'll also receive an onboard credit...the amount depending on the length of the cruise an cabin type. You'll need two FCCs if there are two in your cabin. The benefit of using a TA is discounted pricing and a more knowledgeable person to deal with. Also, if there are issues, a TA will represent your interests. Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 8, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2013 While on board, you can purchase a Future Cruise Credit. They are $100 and become your $100 deposit when you book. In addition, you get OBC of $25 to $150 when you cruise. Amount depends on type cabin and length of cruise. I prefer a TA because I can usually find about a 10 to 20% discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Musky Ike Posted April 8, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 8, 2013 We will be on a Princess cruise in June. Can anyone comment on any benefits of booking a future cruise while on a cruise? What are the benefits of booking through Princess vs. a Travel Agent? Thanks: Usually no benefit to book onboard. I would however put down a Future Cruise deposit. That is a good deal. $100 deposit gets you OBC depending on the length of cruise and stateroom you use it on. As for the advantage of a TA. Lot's of opinion here on CC but it really depends on the TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted April 8, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Just buy FCC's . They give OBC credit ( as previously said) . As to using a TA (in Canada) I don't get a discount , OBC's or anything else. The price is the same as booking thru Princess direct . Many TA's in Canada don't seem to book group space on Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted April 8, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 8, 2013 You may buy more than one FCC while on board. I made the mistake of booking a cruise while on board a couple of months ago. "She did disclose that she wasn't a travel agent" and there were problems my TA had to fix when I got home. The only good reason is if you are on a long cruise and Princess just happens to have a great sale. But with the Internet, you can still contact your TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 8, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 8, 2013 By booking on line you may get a better cabin selection than waiting till you get home. I have booked onboard and then transferred it to a TA once I got quotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kinkacruiser Posted April 12, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 12, 2013 We recently purchased 4 FCC's onboard and booked with our B2B with our TA when we returned home. You pick up credits at each point and the price will be lower too. The lower deposit for this B2B was a big plus in our case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted April 12, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 12, 2013 We just buy FCC's onboard and search for the cruise when we get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted April 12, 2013 #10 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I bought a FCC for some cruise in the future, and booked a specific cruise while I was on my last cruise. Of course the total cost of the cruise remains the same but it's nice not having to come up with the entire deposit, especially if it's a long cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 12, 2013 #11 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I sometimes book when I am on a cruise if I decide on one to take. When I get home, I get quotes and transfer the booking to a TA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkiC Posted April 13, 2013 #12 Share Posted April 13, 2013 We always buy future cruise credits but have never booked a cruise while on the ship. We almost did once because they were having a great sale, but then we discovered that the deposit would be non-refundable so we waited until we got home. The next week they had the same sale again without restrictions so we bought it then. These days you really have to watch the fine print on those sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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