Booking while on board

[creek42]

What are the advantages..if any to booking your next cruise while on board...we have the next one planned , but haven't booked yet, and are leaving next week?

[cherylandtk]

Depends on the cruiseline, but usually you are offered reduced deposit amounts and/or onboard credit.

[katier825]

Not sure about your particular ship, but on the Carnival Glory, there wasn't a future cruise office, so no booking while onboard. I was really surprised. Princess does, and you can book for only $100/per person deposit. Great way to have something to look forward to without tying up alot of money. NCL also allowed bookings for future cruises. I forget the details of that one though.

 

You can transfer the booking to your TA when you get home. The TA's usually offer a bit more, either a lower final price, or other credits, wine/photos, etc.

[cherylandtk]

Carnival does not do individual onboard future bookings, they have their 'timeshare' type option the Carnival Vacation Club. You purchase points to use towards a future cruise(s).