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Expert Advice Book Onboard Your Next Cruise

Most major cruise lines offer significant savings and additional perks for those who book their next cruise onboard. In many cases, you don’t even need to choose a particular sailing on-the-spot; a minimal deposit will do the trick to secure your place on a future cruise. So, if you’re having fun and foresee yourself sailing again with the cruise line, it’s to your advantage to visit the onboard Cruise Consultant and start making plans for your next cruise. Onboard Cruise Consultants (found on most lines/ships, although the exact title may vary) are a good resource to help you plan your next cruise in addition to your regular travel agent. Since you’re already aboard the ship and have had the opportunity to recognize your needs and preferences, you can be guided toward a sailing and ship tailored to better accommodate you on your next cruise. Perks and incentives vary by cruise line, and in some cases, by sailing and stateroom, but you’ll most likely be offered the lowest available pricing, a reduced deposit, and onboard credits. Many lines offer additional savings – parlaying past passenger and/or early booking savings – to the already lowest price. Also, since you’re booking directly with the cruise line, the Cruise Consultant can tap into any current promotions to further enhance your booking, if applicable. As a common practice, cruise lines will price-protect your onboard booking.

Therefore, should a lower price come available prior to final deposit, you booking will be honored with the lower price. Here’s the additional bonus. Once you’ve made your booking, your travel agent can service your booking. They can then offer you the personal service of monitoring the booking, making any changes you might request, applying any additional offers and/or savings to optimize your benefits, and notifying you when final deposit is due.

Polices are always subject to change, but if you have a cruise vacation in the future, ask your Cruise Holidays expert about how booking your next cruise onboard can benefit you.
For additional information contact your local experts at Cruise Holidays of Mission Viejo at 949-215-6700 or email at cruise@cruisebuzz.net.