Madio Posted August 11, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Wasn't able to find this topic, so I hope I'm not being redundant by starting a new thread. I would like to know the advantages of booking a future cruise while onboard. They seem to really push this, and we did it once in the past (I think it was Celebrity, but could have been Princess). I suppose I should have researched the savings (if there were any), but I didn't. We have an upcoming cruise on the Crown (Xmas, Southern Caribbean) and wonder if we should look into a future cruise while onboard. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted August 11, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) Generally no savings above what Sale is currently available shoreside . Just purchase a Future Cruise Certificate onboard which gets you OBC and covers your reduced deposit on the future cruise. Edited August 11, 2019 by MCC retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted August 11, 2019 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Just a little bonus. A small on board credit depending on length of cruise and unless Princess is running a special it's a smaller deposit to get cruise booked. I get them, but it's not a big bucks bonanza for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 12, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Madio said: Wasn't able to find this topic, so I hope I'm not being redundant by starting a new thread. I would like to know the advantages of booking a future cruise while onboard. They seem to really push this, and we did it once in the past (I think it was Celebrity, but could have been Princess). I suppose I should have researched the savings (if there were any), but I didn't. We have an upcoming cruise on the Crown (Xmas, Southern Caribbean) and wonder if we should look into a future cruise while onboard. Any thoughts? There is no advantage. We just buy the Future Cruise Deposits onboard and book when we get home. We have a TA that gives a great discount off the top and does not play the OBC game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted August 12, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2019 We've seen a promotion that doubled the amount of OBC for booking another specific cruise on board (versus just a Future Cruise Deposit on an unspecified cruise). I haven't seen that promo lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 12, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Colo Cruiser said: There is no advantage. We just buy the Future Cruise Deposits onboard and book when we get home. We have a TA that gives a great discount off the top and does not play the OBC game. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted August 12, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, steelers36 said: Agreed. Hi Mr. G, I also agree. Great minds think a like. 🤔😁 Edited August 12, 2019 by Lucky TGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notalandlover Posted August 12, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Can I use OBC to book a future cruise onboard? If so can we use nonrefundable and or refundable OBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 12, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 12, 2019 2 hours ago, notalandlover said: Can I use OBC to book a future cruise onboard? If so can we use nonrefundable and or refundable OBC? No. Booking a future cruise is charged to a credit card, not to your onboard account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madio Posted August 12, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Thanks to all who replied. Good to know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuy25 Posted August 12, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I agree with others that there is usually no benefit. But, buying future cruise credits is always a good idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notalandlover Posted August 12, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2019 11 hours ago, notalandlover said: Can I use OBC to book a future cruise onboard? If so can we use nonrefundable and or refundable OBC? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT0303 Posted August 14, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just off the Island Princess today. I was able to buy future cruise certificates for family who weren't on the cruise and book a family cruise next summer. It was nice to pay only $100 deposits and get double the future cruise credit because of a special promotion they had on board. I've attached a photo of the promotion for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madio Posted August 15, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted August 15, 2019 13 hours ago, JAT0303 said: Just off the Island Princess today. I was able to buy future cruise certificates for family who weren't on the cruise and book a family cruise next summer. It was nice to pay only $100 deposits and get double the future cruise credit because of a special promotion they had on board. I've attached a photo of the promotion for you. Thanks! Will check into it when we are onboard in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 15, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, Madio said: Thanks! Will check into it when we are onboard in December. I always say go with a good TA that can give you even more of an upfront discount off that price without the OBC games. Booking direct you are leaving $$$ on the table. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT0303 Posted August 15, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Colo Cruiser said: I always say go with a good TA that can give you even more of an upfront discount off that price without the OBC games. Booking direct you are leaving $$$ on the table. I actually did both. I booked onboard but they assigned it directly to my travel agent who gave me another 8+% discount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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