Booking on Ship vs Costco?

[26555]

Is the savings significant enough to book next cruise while on cruise given you have Costco as an alternative to book later? Doing a 3 night for the first time (have Costco but booked somewhere else --- didn't know about Costco savings til this board) and would likely be booking only a 4 night for next trip. Thanks.

 

[CheapMom]

As I understand it you can book on board and take advantage of the stateroom credit and then rebook with Costco later -if they have a cheaper rate-
This way you get the best rate and you still keep your stateroom credit.

 

[GenieDana]

Check Costco's rate BEFORE you sail for the dates you want. Then onboard, check DCL's rate at guest services. Go with the least expensive.

 

[lotsofboys]

CheapMom is correct. Book on board to get your $200 stateroom credit then transfer the reservation to Costco later to get a cheaper room rate and still keep the credit. We have done this three times now and it works perfectly.

 

[26555]

If I don't use all of my credit, can I have it on the next cruise?

 

[CAMICKEY]

If I am not mistaken, it is a non-refundable credit. Most people have little problems using the on board credits given. - Mike

 

[26555]

Can credits be used for tipping? I'll already have 100 credit for 2 rooms and the Disney Visa thing and we weren't going to do much in the way of excursions with young kids. I just bought the costco snorkeling gear so I wouldn't need to rent it!

 

[CAMICKEY]

I believe On board credits can be used for anything you charge to your room account which would include the charges for tipping. If I am mistaken, I know another poster will correct me but this is my understanding. - Mike

 

[Michele25]

Hi!

What is Costco? Is it like a Sam's or BJ's club membership? If it is, and there isn't one in your area, do they have a website where you can look at the rates for the Disney Cruises?

Thank,
Michele

 

[goofysgirl]

You can use your credit for tipping...anything that you charge to your room. Book on board you will receive a 10% savings and ship board credits. We did and then transferred the ressie to DU, and got an additional $50 rebate. DU matched the price on board which already beat Costcos! You won't have any trouble speinding your shipboard credit! Have fun

 

[CheapMom]

What is Costco? Is it like a Sam's or BJ's club membership? If it is, and there isn't one in your area, do they have a website where you can look at the rates for the Disney Cruises?

It is like Sam's and Bj's. Unfortunately you can't browse pricing- you have to call with a membership id to get a quote. Their prices are really good. We saved $521 over Disney's price and $295 over allseastravel price and about $100 over DU ($175 savings less the DU rebate of $75)
This is only for a 3 day cruise- the savings are more significant on a 4 or 7 day.