What has been the best Alaskan cruise promotion this past year?

[Kelly07]

Due to a family emergency, we had to cancel our cruise starting yesterday leaving LA to Alaska/Vancouver. I only watched for that itinerary alone. We still would like to do a Alaskan cruise in the future but I am not really aware of all the past promos that they had and which ones to look forward to in the future for the greatest savings. The cruise will have to be scheduled for 2012. What promotion do you feel is the best that I should wait for if it comes about? Thank you for everyone's input in advance. By the way, I would be interested in a balcony room and would have to fly from either LA or Las Vegas.

Thanks again!

[sdmike]

Great question. We're also looking to book a summer 2012 AK cruise, and I would really be interested in the answer to this question as well.

[Alvarado]

Since you have a year of lead time you might want to book now and then watch for specials and OBC offers. You or your travel agent can call and get what ever is being offered as the year goes on. You will have first pick of cabins if you book now. We are already booked on the Jewel for May of 2012. Right now I believe they have a kids sail free going on but it may have already expired. You usually get OBC when you book 9 months or more before the cruise date.

[Kelly07]

I didnt know about the 9 months or more OBC! Thanks!

[sdmike]

Since you have a year of lead time you might want to book now and then watch for specials and OBC offers. You or your travel agent can call and get what ever is being offered as the year goes on. You will have first pick of cabins if you book now. We are already booked on the Jewel for May of 2012. Right now I believe they have a kids sail free going on but it may have already expired. You usually get OBC when you book 9 months or more before the cruise date.

 

Kid's sail free was for fall sailings and didn't extend into summer of next year. Good advice on booking early and watching.