booking cruise

[Vinnie C]

Hi we are plaining on going on the four night cruise on oct 17 we noticed that the prices went up last month and we didn't book. should we book now our should wait for last minute deals. Do they have last minute deals

 

[Lloyd Dobler]

DCL rarely has last-minute deals, because they generally do not have much problem filling their ships (as there are only two of them). The last-minute deals tend to happen as the sailing date gets closer and the ship is not full.

I would book now. If the price drops later, you may be able to call and get the reduced price. Some travel agents will keep track of this and do it for you. If you book directly with DCL, they won't automatically give you the reduced rate, even if you qualify, but if you call and ask for it, they will change the rate.

 

[DMS_cruisers04]

Vinnie, I'd shop around now and book with the best deal you can find for Oct. Especially if you mean this October.
Since DCL tends to sail with a full boat (yeah, yeah it's a ship, geez) prices usually don't drop often, especially this close.
My understanding is DreamsUnlimited, sponsors for this here board, do a great job of keep up-to-date on price changes and can get you an adjustment of you book through them.
Good luck.

edit: Darn, Lloyd beat me to it.