How far out should I book

[thefer]

Hi

 

I am looking at taking a cruise out of Rome on Symphony of the seas in June 2023 out of Rome.  I did a land trip 5 yrs ago in Italy and want to do a cruise this time.   I decided on an inside cabin as I want to save money and it is a port intensive cruise.  I won't be in the room much.  I am stuck paying single rates.  Unfortunately, the June 8 sailing is filling up fast.  I am going to need to book it fast.  There are cabins if I leave out of Barcelona but not so much out of Rome.

 

If I book it now and the rate magically drops, will they honor the lower price?  Should I pay for the cruise in full or wait until the end?

 

If I do Royal up, when does that window open if I decide to bid? 

 

Help.  What is the best way to handle this?

[Ourusualbeach]

26 minutes ago, thefer said:

If I book it now and the rate magically drops, will they honor the lower price?  Should I pay for the cruise in full or wait until the end?

Yes, prior to final.  Don't pay in full until final

[George C]

We had a cruise a few years ago price dropped several times, each time I called and got the new rate , at the end prices dropped so much I was able to get a owner’s suite for my original cost of a grand suite 😁