Rare CineGraphic Posted October 12, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 12, 2016 This may not seem like a lot to many of you, but my wife still has 8 years to go before she retires. I've never pre-planned vacations so far in advance before, but the 3-for-free deals are too good to pass up, and if something better comes along, I can always re-book. Now I'm wondering if we really need to buy future cruise deposits when we board the Coral in 58 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmith52 Posted October 12, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I now have 4 cruises booked between now and 2018 So many Buffets..... So little time ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted October 12, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 12, 2016 A pretty good number to look forward to. Hope a better deal comes along for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 12, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 12, 2016 That's all you need at least 4 more.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted October 12, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I always have few FCC for each of us no matter how many bookings we have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 12, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 12, 2016 This may not seem like a lot to many of you, but my wife still has 8 years to go before she retires.I've never pre-planned vacations so far in advance before, but the 3-for-free deals are too good to pass up, and if something better comes along, I can always re-book. Now I'm wondering if we really need to buy future cruise deposits when we board the Coral in 58 days. So do I, plus one with a deposit but not 100% certain yet. Not all Princess though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WupperAV Posted October 12, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I have a family reuinion next July and its my 30th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrockwitt Posted October 12, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 12, 2016 We have 8 cruises booked between now and January 2018. We love the 3 for free also. We always have a bunch of FCC on hand and buy more as we go along. If we buy too many FCC and they expire, Princess is good about refunding our money in a check without having to call and ask them to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 12, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 12, 2016 We have 8 cruises booked between now and January 2018. We love the 3 for free also. We always have a bunch of FCC on hand and buy more as we go along. If we buy too many FCC and they expire, Princess is good about refunding our money in a check without having to call and ask them to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They don't offer us the free booze. Not sure why?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted October 12, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 12, 2016 DH has about 10 yrs. until he retires, so I totally get where you're coming from. Congrats on all the bookings! That's wonderful! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 12, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 12, 2016 They don't offer us the free booze. Not sure why?:confused: The "Sip & Sail" promotion did. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted October 12, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted October 12, 2016 The "Sip & Sail" promotion did. :D I was in the liquor biz for many years, first as a bartender then selling wholesale to bars, hotels and restaurants in Palm Beach. I have zero interest in drink packages. I'm perfectly happy bringing my own wine on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted October 12, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 12, 2016 This may not seem like a lot to many of you, but my wife still has 8 years to go before she retires.I've never pre-planned vacations so far in advance before, but the 3-for-free deals are too good to pass up, and if something better comes along, I can always re-book. Now I'm wondering if we really need to buy future cruise deposits when we board the Coral in 58 days. Lucky you! YES! If you are out of FCD then you definitely do need to purchase more. There is no risk as they are completely refundable and it would be a real drag to want to book a cruise and not have any available. We once did a BVE in SF just so that we could purchase more FCD. We only have two cruises booked (at the moment) with one FCD left each. Even if we don't book another cruise in the meantime we will still purchase more each when on our next booked cruise. We didn't book under the 3 For Free but both or our currently booked cruises were booked under the Sip-n-Sail promo so I know how your feel about booking far in advance due to the offered perks. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted October 12, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 12, 2016 That's great good for you. I hope everyone of them is better then the last. Have a great time!! You never know we may be on one of them with you.Lol :) Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 12, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 12, 2016 The "Sip & Sail" promotion did. :D Not available to those who live in Australia as the poster does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 12, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 12, 2016 We didn't book under the 3 For Free but both or our currently booked cruises were booked under the Sip-n-Sail promo so I know how your feel about booking far in advance due to the offered perks. :D And that is exactly why Princess (and other CCL owned lines) offer these promotions instead of price drops, to encourage early bookings. And it is working as advance bookings are up (and at higher pricing) over last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted October 12, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) Not available to those who live in Australia as the poster does. But luckily it (sip n sail) is available on Australian cruises for those who don't live in Australia when it is offered :rolleyes: Edited October 12, 2016 by Womble99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrockwitt Posted October 12, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 12, 2016 No internet in sip n sail. I too would rather bring my own wine onboard. We are not big drinkers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEWITHH Posted October 12, 2016 #19 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I have 3 cruises booked between now and 2018 because we require a H/C stateroom and those go very fast. I try to book them as soon as they become available. I would love to book a cruise for fall 2018, but they are not out yet. I also put money on FCC's and usually have about 3 each just in case. Can't beat the OBC amenity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted October 12, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 12, 2016 We have 100+ cruises booked (in my mind) between now and the end. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladysgoing Posted October 13, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Very cool. Part of the fun is the anticipation and the planning. :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted October 15, 2016 #22 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Exciting! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalLuvsCrusingToo Posted October 16, 2016 #23 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I got 4 between now & end of June. Princess next weekend, then 3 NCL's. I'm spent. ;):eek::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted October 17, 2016 #24 Share Posted October 17, 2016 It's only Money if you didn't have it you wouldn't be booking four cruises. :) Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswallace2012 Posted October 23, 2016 #25 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Hope to book a cruise every year or every year and half after baby #2 arrives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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