RedRambler Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 My family is new to cruising, we have only been on 2 cruises (both Royal Caribbean). We have a cruise booked for March 2016 on the Allure, but we know we want to cruise on the Harmony next year in March 2017. My question is should I go ahead and book this future cruise now (72 hour sale) or wait until we until we are aboard the Allure? Everything I have read is that there are better deals on board, is this true? We were wanting to stay in a suite as well. We will be in a Crown Loft on the Allure. Can anyone give any advice on selecting a suite on the Harmony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 By booking a cruise onboard, you will get extra onboard credit. The actual price of the cruise is the same as if you were on land. One strategy a lot of folks use in your situation is you book now at the best rate you can find and then go on your cruise and see if at NextCruise, the onboard booking bonus combined with whatever the rate and promotion is at that time beats what you had previously booked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Most of us would advise to transfer your reservations to a TA so that you can save some more $. Just say'n..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 happy to help you book now and if you find on the ship its a better rate then you can pay then and we cancel the one's booked - PM me or email me if you have questions And you will love the Allure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRambler Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 So now I am really confused, if the price is the same onboard and on land, how does a TA save me more money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 RedRamblerWhat most TA will do for you is call in during sales/promotions and lower the price of your cruise, if the new sale benefits you - Royal Caribbean would not do this for you - you would have to be on top of that Also- some offer extra things to bookAnd are your advocates if something does go wrong while sailing Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulross Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 TA's can get you more onboard credit, prepaid gratuities or some other perks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 So now I am really confused, if the price is the same onboard and on land, how does a TA save me more money? I am so on top of my travels that it's rare for us to save using a TA. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't use one for peace of mind. Remember, in the cruise industry (as opposed to land travel these days), you should never have to pay for a TA, so there's no loss (the lines pay them). Why not help a friendly TA out while also getting that peace of mind? Caveat to my method: You've gotta be a little insane to stay on top of it as much as I do. If you're a sane person and have a life to live, your TA will likely do better for you than you'll do on your own, just casually browsing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRambler Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Unfortunately I am a high school math teacher, that feels the need to research everything I can! I will let you decide whether I am insane or not! lildawgscottFL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Cool. You'll fit right in with the rest of us. lildawgscottFL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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