2020/2021 Deployment Schedule

[cocptca]

Quick couple of questions on the upcoming deployment schedule this week:

• Is this the best time to book a cruise with the new schedule?
• Is there an expectation that there will be new port combinations or will it be an extension of what they are already doing, but different dates?
• Anything you look for with a new deployment schedule?

Thanks in advance.

[twangster]

Best time to book is generally as early as possible then keep checking for price drops.  

Anything is possible.  Ships move home ports, ports of call change, time in port could change.  In general over the years they’ve learned what works and what sells.  They tend to stick with that but anything is possible.  

[Matt]

14 hours ago, cocptca said:

Is this the best time to book a cruise with the new schedule?

I've found over the long term that booking as early as possible nets you the best price.  Specifically, it allows you to take advantage of price drops if they occur and ensure you have the lowest price.

14 hours ago, cocptca said:

Is there an expectation that there will be new port combinations or will it be an extension of what they are already doing, but different dates?

That's akin to asking if this week's winning lottery numbers will be the same as last week. Maybe??? No one can say for certain. 

14 hours ago, cocptca said:

Anything you look for with a new deployment schedule?

I think most people look for ships in different places, new ports of call and new itineraries.