Booking a Christmas cruise

[loobs40]

I want to book the Xmas and NewYear cruise on Jade in Europe this year. Although we normally have an internal cabin, I want to splash out a bit and go for a Balcony. The flights are all booked so they are not an issue.

 

Prices for this cruise are still high (naturally, its Xmas) so I'm looking at a couple of options. I am a Bronze Latitudes member and I have a future cruise deposit voucher of $250. Should I

• Hang on as late as possible to get a last minute bargain?
  
• Book now with an US agency such as ************* as it seems that it is possible to get price drops even after you have paid your deposit ? That's not an option when booking in the UK (where I am from) as you are fixed into the price you agree on, whether or not the price drops later.
  

Does anyone have any experience of booking a GTY cabin and getting a good upgrade because they are a latitudes member ?

 

thanks :)

[Hopes4]

I want to book the Xmas and NewYear cruise on Jade in Europe this year. Although we normally have an internal cabin, I want to splash out a bit and go for a Balcony. The flights are all booked so they are not an issue.

 

Prices for this cruise are still high (naturally, its Xmas) so I'm looking at a couple of options. I am a Bronze Latitudes member and I have a future cruise deposit voucher of $250. Should I

• Hang on as late as possible to get a last minute bargain?
  
• Book now with an US agency such as ************* as it seems that it is possible to get price drops even after you have paid your deposit ? That's not an option when booking in the UK (where I am from) as you are fixed into the price you agree on, whether or not the price drops later.
  

Does anyone have any experience of booking a GTY cabin and getting a good upgrade because they are a latitudes member ?

 

thanks :)

 

 

I don't know about European cruses, but holiday cruises here usually rise in price. If you can find a cabin you like at a price you are OK with, I'd book it now. If it drops, great - adjust. If the prices rises, you are locked in.

I would not book a GTY on a holiday cruise.

[loobs40]

I'm never happy with a price of $1900 per person for a cabin. The rates for the similar cruise just before this date are practically on the floor compared to this one !

 

I'm still not sure that that itsworth the extra value for the balcony over the internal

[khaide612]

The prices are like that with every ship.

[dgfpat]

I'm never happy with a price of $1900 per person for a cabin. The rates for the similar cruise just before this date are practically on the floor compared to this one !

 

I'm still not sure that that itsworth the extra value for the balcony over the internal

 

1900 per person? Wow, i just paid about 1960 for 2 on the Epic(inside cabin) for the new year cruise.

[bluesea777]

We've been on several holiday cruises - we had to book EARLY each time.

 

Prices NEVER drop on holiday cruises - in fact, they sell FAST.

 

So, you'd better find a cabin of your choice and BOOK now before 1) price go up, or 2) the cabin is gone!

 

We did one holiday cruise on JADE and it was fantastic.

[loobs40]

Thanks all. Looks like I will have to get my credit card out sooner rather thn later!

[Demonyte]

Regarding on where to book from, I know that there are big differences between UK and the rest of the europe with NCL but as a Finn I've never even considered booking with european prices etc, I book always from US - either via TA or NCL directly.

[loobs40]

At the moment booking via the UK NCL website is cheaper than most American agencies even taking into account the onboard credits that the agencies are offering.

 

Difference is once I buy from UK NCL the price is fixed. The trend for prices on this cruise is still downward (according to crusiefish stats)

[CapeCodCruiser]

Holiday cruise always sell out - bite the bullet and book now - if there is a price adjustment down before final payment you should be eligible for it. If this cruise covers both Christmas & New Years it is probably a premium rate because of the two holidays.

 

Have fun! Cruising is a great way to spend Christmas!