How soon in advance do you book your cruise?

[sg1phileshipper]

First time I booked in June for a September cruise.

Last year's cruise, I booked about 11 months ahead of time.

Upcoming cruise, one year in advance.

But my cruise in August 2012 beats them all. I booked back in March :D. Didn't wanna miss the ship I guess

 

cindy

[terriberri268]

First cruise I booked 3 months in advance, next cruise 3 weeks in advance, next one was 3 months, then about 6 months in advance. Last cruise was booked on thur. And we left on Tues! The next one was booked in March for Jan. 2012.the long wait is making me nuts!

[romnan]

I try too book a year ahead of time for a number of reasons,mostly because it allowed me the time to spread the payments out. Now that I am retired I might rethink that and book much closer to sailing:)

[travel with kids]

OK..well, I guess I am not alone for booking a year ahead. I keep looking, hoping the price will go down. Not sure if we have ever paid top dollar for our cruises...not even DCL. Oh well, as many of you have pointed out...if it is the cruise you want, the time you want and the cabin you want, then go for it. And as Romnan pointed out...I will have more time to pay for it.

 

Thanks for taking my poll. It has been fun watching the results.

[cruiseaholic777]

I would book atleast 1 year in advance. You will have a much easier time finding the cruise you want and the rooms you want this way. If you need 2 rooms or more, it is much easier finding them together if you book early. :rolleyes: