We just got back off of a WONDERful Double Dip cruise on the Disney Wonder. We had such a remarkable time; we booked another cruise while onboard for the Dream. Our children loved our server, Drazen, so much we have requested he be our server on our next cruise.
We are thinking of inviting my FIL/MIL on the cruise next year. My children would really love to vacation with them.
First, I know there are people that do NOT believe in using points to cruise. PLEASE do not respond negatively if this is how you feel. I am looking for advice and guidance because I am truly at a loss and completely confused.
We called MS to see what our options are. Since they are still offering 2009 points with an add-on, we would only need 1/3 of the points because we could bank, use and borrow the points for the add-on. MS also suggested instead of paying cash for our cruise, plus cash for another adult, to add on a larger contract and everybody cruise on points.
Option 1: Use current points and pay cash for second adult.
Option 2: Use current points, add on small contract to cover the second adult.
Option 3: Use current points, add on larger contract to cover everyone.
If we do Option 1, we would be paying cash for our cruise and paying about $1,500-$1,700 for the second adult. But then we do Option 2 and put that much money toward a small add-on contract and have AKV for our family for many years to come, with a small monthly note.
If we do Option 3, we would initially be out of pocket about $2,800 instead of around $7,000, and everybody would cruise on points. But then we would have a monthly note of around $350, even after the cruise. But on the good side, we would have a large contract at AKV for our family for many years to come.
I am extremely confused and have absolutely no idea what would be the best thing to do.
We are thinking of inviting my FIL/MIL on the cruise next year. My children would really love to vacation with them.
First, I know there are people that do NOT believe in using points to cruise. PLEASE do not respond negatively if this is how you feel. I am looking for advice and guidance because I am truly at a loss and completely confused.
We called MS to see what our options are. Since they are still offering 2009 points with an add-on, we would only need 1/3 of the points because we could bank, use and borrow the points for the add-on. MS also suggested instead of paying cash for our cruise, plus cash for another adult, to add on a larger contract and everybody cruise on points.
Option 1: Use current points and pay cash for second adult.
Option 2: Use current points, add on small contract to cover the second adult.
Option 3: Use current points, add on larger contract to cover everyone.
If we do Option 1, we would be paying cash for our cruise and paying about $1,500-$1,700 for the second adult. But then we do Option 2 and put that much money toward a small add-on contract and have AKV for our family for many years to come, with a small monthly note.
If we do Option 3, we would initially be out of pocket about $2,800 instead of around $7,000, and everybody would cruise on points. But then we would have a monthly note of around $350, even after the cruise. But on the good side, we would have a large contract at AKV for our family for many years to come.
I am extremely confused and have absolutely no idea what would be the best thing to do.
Bill
