What's the current "deal" when you rebook onboard?

[DisneyLovingMama]

I was just looking at a 7 day cruise in 2006. I priced it out on Disney's Web site, then found it on another travel site for about $600 - $900 cheaper, depending on the category I choose. I'm just trying to figure out if rebooking on board in July would get me a better deal than that or if I should just book now.

Thanks!

 

[Lynderella]

It is 10% off DCL rate and a $200 on-board credit. I have read that people take quotes from TA for the dates they want and DCL will honor that rate and still give you the credit.

Good luck.

 

[disneylover5]

Remember, when you look at the DCL site the quote includes insurance ($99 for the first 2 and $59 for the next two each stateroom) and transfers from the airport.

The TA's don't include this on their sites.

I had checked DCL prices without travel insurance and without transfers before I went on the Magic a few weeks ago. When I re-booked while on board each of the staterooms were $100-$200 below the DCL quote and then they took the 10% off and the $200 credit. It was much less expensive than any of the TA's.

 

[yazee1]

Would you suggest a person do a little research before booking on-board?

If you book on board and find a better deal elsewhere and want to take that one, what happens to your deposit? What if you want to change dates or categories after you have booked?

 

[disneylover5]

Research is always a good thing. Check Dreams, Allseastravel, Costco....
Take those rates with you. You can always use the computers in the Internet Lounge as well to check it out.

If you book before you board and then want to cancel to use the reservation you get while on board, your deposit will be refunded to the credit card you charged it to. Disney will then recharge you the new deposit.

If you change your date or your catagory later, you keep the 10% off discount, but it is at prevailing rates when you make the switch. (remember, DCL gets more expensive as time passes...not less expensive). You will also keep the $200 room credit.

This is a great way to reserve a 2007 cruise. Book for the last week of Dec 2006 and then when the new cruises come out Aug or Sept I am told)....first thing, change when the rates are at the lowest.

The very last thing to remember, is to transfer your reservation to Dreams and get their rebate, even if you booked on board for the great rate there.

Hope this helps someone,
Lisa