Advantages to booking next cruise while on your cruise?

[disneyoc4]

Is there a discount or other advantage to booking your next cruise while on board your current cruise?

Also, are there any memberships that one should join if planning on doing many vacations where the rewards are worth it? I think I read about DVC (Disney Vacation Club?) and was wondering if it was worth it.

I think I also read that when you try to cash in points, sometimes the true value isn't there as you might get shorted when requesting certain items, etc.

Looking for your experiences, thanks!!!

 

[Dreamer04]

Hi again! Booking onboard gets you a 10% discount off a future cruise and a onboard credit-I think $50. You can then transfer the reservatioin to your own travel agent when you get home.

I am not a DVC expert but there are lots of them! There is also a DVC board.

 

[GoofyFD]

10% off your next cruise and $200 dollar ship board credit!!! They only thing is the $250 to hold you reservation. It hurts

 

[Dreamer04]

Of course! $200!! Sorry!

10% off your next cruise and $200 dollar ship board credit!!! They only thing is the $250 to hold you reservation. It hurts

 

[DisneyBill]

I believe the incentive is tied to the length of the cruise you book while onboard. I don't think the 10 discount applies to less than 7 day cruises. You can always book while onboard and shop the price with a/your TA and transfer the ressie to them. The stateroom credit will follow your transfer.

 

[crisi]

The discount doesn't (or didn't, who knows what will be offered when you cruise) apply to cruises less than seven days.

DVC is generally a value within the DVC resorts - and even then, it depends on how you are used to traveling. When you start buying DVC points to cruise or go skiing, its harder to get value out of the deal. There are a lot of DVCers who cruise on points, and many who pay cash - either renting out their points to pay for the trip, or just having the points they want for WDW.