Booking Future Cruises while onboard

[cruiseboy89130]

@Ourusualbeach

How much is the difference in OBC if you book directly into the group vs NCB ?

NCB is $100 for a long cruise in an interior and $200 for a balcony

[Ourusualbeach]

43 minutes ago, cruiseboy89130 said:

@Ourusualbeach

How much is the difference in OBC if you book directly into the group vs NCB ?

NCB is $100 for a long cruise in an interior and $200 for a balcony

for the long cruises you come out ahead by booking refundable on board

 

Long cruises you get $75 for insides and $150 for balconies if you book refundable and you give up the $50 early booking bonus for not booking directly into the group

Edited October 25, 2023 by Ourusualbeach

[Donsyb]

OP you also have the option of just paying the deposit onboard and booking the actual cruise later.

we did that last year as we sailed just before Black Friday, so benefited from the reduced deposit, OBC and then got a cheaper price in the Black Friday sale than quoted onboard. I also used my vegas points for freeplay in the casino.

[nelblu]

9 minutes ago, Donsyb said:

OP you also have the option of just paying the deposit onboard and booking the actual cruise later.

we did that last year as we sailed just before Black Friday, so benefited from the reduced deposit, OBC and then got a cheaper price in the Black Friday sale than quoted onboard. I also used my vegas points for freeplay in the casino.

You must book an actual sail within 2 months otherwise you forfeit the OBC.  You also forfeit the $200 deposit if you don't convert the certificate to an actual sail.

[Donsyb]

28 minutes ago, nelblu said:

You must book an actual sail within 2 months otherwise you forfeit the OBC.  You also forfeit the $200 deposit if you don't convert the certificate to an actual sail.

I know. That’s why we booked a couple

of weeks later.

[cruiseboy89130]

Does anybody have the OBC table for refundable bookings made at NC ?

I can only find the NRD table online....

[firefly333]

50 minutes ago, cruiseboy89130 said:

Does anybody have the OBC table for refundable bookings made at NC ?

I can only find the NRD table online....

I got $75 obc solo refundable instead of $100. It's been posted sometimes it posts as $76, rounding can vary. .. 7 day wonder. 

[Ourusualbeach]

1 hour ago, cruiseboy89130 said:

Does anybody have the OBC table for refundable bookings made at NC ?

I can only find the NRD table online....

4-5 night sailings

 - inside / OV $15

 - balcony / JS $25

 

6-9 night sailings

 - inside / OV $25

 - balcony / JS $75

 

10+ night sailing

 - inside / OV $75

 - balcony / JS $150

[amindu]

On 10/24/2023 at 12:59 PM, Ourusualbeach said:

Yes, only double occupancy rooms except for a few triple and quads that were made vaailable on Icon and only certain categories.

 

Given this it would be better for someone that needs a 4 person room to get a Next cruise voucher and booking one through the TA as they cannot join a group rate vs booking directly with a TA with no nextcruise voucher? 

Edited October 25, 2023 by amindu

[Ourusualbeach]

7 minutes ago, amindu said:

 

Given this it would be better for someone that needs a 4 person room to get a Next cruise voucher and booking one through the TA as they cannot join a group rate vs booking directly with a TA with no nextcruise voucher? 

Correct.  They would just need to decide whether they wanted to book refundable or non refundable.

 

Also, I am not a fan of hearing people say that they are cruising in a month and will book on board.  For the relatively small amount of OBC that you get (in most cases) the price could have easily gone up by more than that.  I always recommend booking as soon as you have  decided that you are going and then watch for price drops after booking.  (Unless you are going to play the I'll book after final payment game)