Booking Upcoming Cruises on Board Oceania

[lgcochran]

We have our second Oceania booked for August 2010 - Lisbon to Rome.

The third will probably be one of the South America trips in 2011.

My question is does Oceania offer really goods deals if you book during

a cruise or is it better to go through your TA who provides ship credits and pre-paid gratituties?

Linda:confused:

[LAexNY]

We have our second Oceania booked for August 2010 - Lisbon to Rome.

The third will probably be one of the South America trips in 2011.

My question is does Oceania offer really goods deals if you book during

a cruise or is it better to go through your TA who provides ship credits and pre-paid gratituties?

Linda:confused:

 

 

On our past several cruises, they have offered at least a 5% discount off the best fares previously available. Even larger discounts were offered on sailings within the next several months. Any on-board booking will be sent to your travel agent so you can still seek any perks your agent is giving.

[Earl Rosebery]

We were told that, if we booked on board, we would get 10 % off the current discounted rate in effect AND that the booking would be attached to the travel agent of our choice. If the TA then came up with a better deal, it would apply. In fact, who knows? I suspect everyone gets a slightly different deal.

[MightyQuinn]

We were recently on Regatta. There was an "Exclusive On Board Incentive" program with a 5% savings on any cruise if booked on board. Some cruises were also featured on a "Be Our Guest Sale" flyer. This offered savings of up to 50% off cruise fares on selected near-term sailings. Savings were only available if you booked on board & any booking could be transferred to your TA.

[tak2]

The 5% discount cannot be combined with the certificate that gives you $200 per cabin if you book another cruise within ?60days of completing a cruise.

 

For a $3000 cabin, the difference between booking on board vs. using the certificate is only $100 per cabin. For a $10,000 pp fare, the advantage of booking on board is substantial.

[lgcochran]

Thank you all for your responses. It sounds like that's the way to go; and

I'm pleased that our TA can stay involved. It's a win win for all:)