LadyeK Posted January 14, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I'm looking for ways to save to go on a cruise in 2016 with my family. My mom used to take a ton of cruises, and she used to book really far ahead with a bunch of friends, using a local travel agent (that she sold a house to like 20 years ago, so for all I know, the lady was giving her the best deals she could find as a business contact). She used to say that was the best way to go, but was that just a personal preference thing, or do groups really help with price? How big does a group have to be? Should I be trying to find a travel agent, or is online better these days? I have gone on a couple of cruises, but my last one was through Sixthman Entertainment, and the one before that was a business retreat kind of thing with my partner, so I really have no idea how to go about booking from scratch, I guess. We're a military family, so I considered using the base travel office, but I have heard very mixed reviews in terms of cost efficiency. Plus, if we get a group together, it would most likely be friends who aren't military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted January 14, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Welcome to cruise critic. Groups can get a discount. I think that if you book 8 cabins (double occupancy), you get one person free. If spread over the group it is about a 6% discount. You mentioned military, so lines offer military rates. Check to be sure they are really a discount. Princess offers OBC to all active to honorably discharged military. Amount is based on length of cruise. 1 to 6 days = $50, 7 to 13 = $100, 14 or more = $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crenee44 Posted January 20, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Groups can bring down the per person cost on transportation and private excursions as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adventurous78 Posted January 21, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2015 If u are usaa member that's who I now book through. Their travel service was best price I found With costco travel close 2nd. U can call cruise line directly for groups. Good luck.. And thanks for ur service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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