Onboard Booking

[GotDisney?]

How far out does DCL typically allow when you book a cruise while onboard?

 

[aan1701]

You can book as far out as they are selling. As of right now they are selling till the end of '09

 

[LovetheMouseship]

How far out does DCL typically allow when you book a cruise while onboard?

Also, keep in mind that you do not have to pick the exact date immediately. You can pick an arbitrary date and then change it later still keeping all incentives you received when booked on the ship (As long as you do not change your booking #) You can also transfer it to a TA which mine told me when I go and book on the cruise they will also give more on-board credits to transfer it to them when I get back....so you get a double whammy!

 

[tink too]

You can book as far out as they are selling. As of right now they are selling till the end of '09

That's good to know - thanks!

We haven't even taken our first cruise yet (May Repo here we go! ) but I already suspect that we'll want to do another one!

 

[aan1701]

That's good to know - thanks!

We haven't even taken our first cruise yet (May Repo here we go! ) but I already suspect that we'll want to do another one!

See you on board three weeks from today.

 

[swilphil]

Also, keep in mind that you do not have to pick the exact date immediately. You can pick an arbitrary date and then change it later still keeping all incentives you received when booked on the ship (As long as you do not change your booking #)

You will keep all incentives as long as DCL is offering the same discount and onboard credit at the time you rebook. If DCL changes the incentives that people received for booking onboard, you will receive the incentive they are offering when you change your date. The agent repeated this several times when we re booked onboard a few weeks ago.

Any word if Disney is planning on changing the discount or OBC for rebooking onboard?

 

[M&M mom]

I am wondering what are the benefits of booking your next cruise while onboard rather than booking later on.

 

[aan1701]

I am wondering what are the benefits of booking your next cruise while onboard rather than booking later on.

A %10 discount and a On Board Credit. The On Board Credit amount is determined by the length of the cruise you book. I do not know what the credit is for 3-4 night cruises as we will never book one of those (to short), but seven night cruises you get a $200 credit.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

OBC

if you are going on a Disney cruise and think there is a chance you may want to go on another Disney cruise in the future, be sure to book your future cruise while you are still onboard the ship.

You will receive a 10% discount and an onboard credit for the future cruise.

The onboard credit is usually $200 for a 7-night cruise;
$100 for a 3-night or 4-night cruise.

Go to the future bookings desk on the ship. Check your daily Navigator for times and location.

A deposit is required at the time of booking. The exact amount is based on the room category booked, number of persons in the room and the length of the sailing.

Normally deposit is $200 per person for 3-night or 4-night cruises
$250 per person for 7-night cruises in Categories 4-12.
For Categories 4-12, the deposit is fully refundable until full payment is due.
The deposit is usually $500 per person for a suite (Categories 1-3). If you reserve a suite, your deposit is nonrefundable, but it can be moved to a different date without penalty.

You can later change the dates of the future cruise and still keep the onboard booking discount and onboard credit. There is no penalty for making changes to the reservation. For this reason, some people book random future dates, just to hold the discount.

You can transfer your onboard reservation to a travel agency, keep the onboard booking discount and onboard credit, AND get whatever promotional deal the travel agency may be offering . However, onboard booking incentives cannot be combined with any group discounts organized by a travel agency.

You can book as many staterooms for future cruises as you have people in your party. I.E. A family of 5 on the cruise, can book up to 5 staterooms for future cruises, This is great if you'd like to get a great deal for family and friends.

But take care if you only book 1 or 2 people in each room, to avoid a large deposit. If the ship is popular and sells quickly, it my reach its overall people limit, or kids limit, so you may have a bed or two spare in your room, but the ship could be full and no more bookings allowed.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Also,,,,, I think I have read this. I know it does not apply to many people but we have only booked cat 12's. I believe you do not get a discount on them? BUT I worked it out that it is actually cheaper to book an 11 because of the discount anyway compared to a 12.And you get to pick a room.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Also,,,,, I think I have read this. I know it does not apply to many people but we have only booked cat 12's. I believe you do not get a discount on them? BUT I worked it out that it is actually cheaper to book an 11 because of the discount anyway compared to a 12.And you get to pick a room.

Correct.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

We are SO going to rebook when we go this time.What would I do all night at work if I did not have you guys to bug about my next cruise??

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We are SO going to rebook when we go this time.What would I do all night at work if I did not have you guys to bug about my next cruise??

Do some work??????????????

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Andrew , you crack me up!! thats ridiculous!!

 

[M&M mom]

Thanks for the information. It is very helpful. Another question I have is, I didn't book through a travel agent, I did it by phone through disney so how can I find a discount code?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew , you crack me up!! thats ridiculous!!