Excursions - when to book?

[DGNY]

I know that RCI excursions open up about 120 days out. I'm curious when people usually book private excursions. Do they tend to book up earlier than that? Or do people wait to browse the cruise ships offering before making decisions?

[Jan_In_Maine]

We usually book privately and depending on what it is anywhere from one year to three months in advance.

 

I normally look to see what is available for different ports through RCCL, but only once have I found it to be less expensive than on our own (paradise point - St. Thomas tram is a few $ less to book through RCCL). Jan

[TBSCruiser]

You can see what is available anytime and then have your plans in place when they open up. Many cruises are available much further out then 120 days so that is not fixed in stone.

[YoungGangMom]

When I called a RCI customer service agent I was told excursions are usually available 14 weeks out (98 days), today's my mark for my October cruise and they are still not available online.

[TBSCruiser]

When I called a RCI customer service agent I was told excursions are usually available 14 weeks out (98 days), today's my mark for my October cruise and they are still not available online.

 

 

I already booked excursions for my October cruise last week. They have been available for several weeks though. My is the med so not sure if that makes a difference.

[YoungGangMom]

I'm on the Freedon Of The Seas out of Port Canaveral, Oct. 4, 2009, online it still says nothing available, try closer to my travel date, guess I'll check everyday.:confused: