While cruising, you will be offered the opporunity to book for a future trip.
Should you take advantage of the offer? Yes!
Many clients are hestitant to book for several reasons.
First they are concerned that their travel agent will not be able to assist them with the reservation. Secondly many clients don’t know where they want to go next, or what date they wish to travel. Last but not least, client worry that prices will drop in the future and they will be stuck at the price they booked onboard.
Let me address each point.
The cruise line has in their computer system your travel agent of record. Just let them know you will be using the same agent, and the agency will receive a confirmation via fax or email while you are still on your cruise.
Not sure what ship, itinerary or date you want to go on next? That’s okay. The cruise line will hold the $100 per person deposit until you are ready to apply it to a booking and if you change your mind, the money is refundable.
Cruise fares do change frequently, but the best way to look at it, is that you are locking in at the lowest prices at that time. Should the cruise fare drop, your rate will be adjusted, but should the prices go up, you are secure in knowing that your lower rate is protected.
Example of the benefits:
REDUCED DEPOSIT– $100.00 per person with no additional payment due until final payment
|
Stateroom Type |
7 to 11 Day Cruise |
12+ Day Cruise |
|
Suites |
$50 pp |
$100 pp |
|
Balcony |
$35 pp |
$75 pp |
|
Inside/Ocean View |
$25 pp |
$50 pp |
*Please note ship board credits vary by cruise line.
Onboard Booking Process
Meet with a Future Cruise Consultant while onboard
Future Cruise Consultant creates a $100.00 p/p Future Cruise Deposit (FCD) and then makes a new booking or gives you a receipt to show the funds will be available when you are ready to book you next cruise
A confirmation is provided to you onboard & immediately faxed or emailed to your travel agent
Clearly there are no drawbacks, as you can always change your mind. Take advantage of the reduced deposit and onboard credit offers by booking with a future cruise consultant.
Keep in mind that you will also receive a past passenger discount from Atlas as well.
