#Cruise Deals and Saving Money
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SimonTravels
Happy #TravelTuesday and welcome to #CruiseChat! Say hello to our mascot @CaptainBirdie if you’ve joined us today!
GFreeHorizons
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SimonTravels
Everyone loves to get a great price and save money on their cruise, right? #CruiseChat
SimonTravels
Today, #CruiseChat dives into #cruise deals and how you can score the best price on your next vacation.
SimonTravels
From booking early to online tools, we want to hear how you save big on a #cruise! #CruiseChat
SimonTravels
Q1: How do you typically search for #cruise deals? Email newsletters? Agency site? Cruise line site? Newspaper ads? Or? #CruiseChat
CaptainBirdie
Q1: How do you typically search for #cruise deals? Email newsletters? Agency site? Cruise line site? Newspaper ads? Or? #CruiseChat
DanaHFreeman
replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie I keep my eye out on twitter. I just saw @WindstarCruises tweeting about their deals #CruiseChat
CaptainBirdie
Q2: What type of #cruise deal is most likely to get you to book? Low price? Onboard credit? Upgrade? Free amenity? Why? #CruiseChat
SimonTravels
Q2: What type of #cruise deal is most likely to get you to book? Low price? Onboard credit? Upgrade? Free amenity? Why? #CruiseChat
CruiseHabit
replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie A1 If there's a sailing I know I want, I book through my agent the day the itinerary comes out. For… https://t.co/2hccMdJWOT
ggolfman53
replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels At the moment I use emails and an agent.#cruisechat
CruiseHabit
replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels A2 Total overall cost, which for me, often means packages which reduce the cost of drink packages and… https://t.co/rDjzguybdW
vegancruiser
TIME FOR #cruisechat A1: For me it’s cruise specialist travel agent sites. here in the UK agents can generally of… https://t.co/hWYSQrulRP
ggolfman53
replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie Low price and on board credit. But I do look at the cruise itself also.#Cruisechat
CaptainBirdie
Q3: What's more important to you? Booking early for best date/cabin selection or waiting for a last minute deal? Why? #CruiseChat
SimonTravels
Q3: What's more important to you? Booking early for best date/cabin selection or waiting for a last minute deal? Why? #CruiseChat
ggolfman53
replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels Booking early, for me it builds excitement for the cruise.#Cruisechat
vegancruiser
A2: For me a good perk causes me to book. Free flights w @PrincessCruises promo per Christmas, disc flights or AI d… https://t.co/0p3YGi4SXa
CruiseHabitBill
SimonTravels A2 Total overall cost, which for me, often means packages which reduce the cost of drink packages and… https://t.co/i9Akt6jAux
CruiseHabit
replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels A3 Booking early is more often than not, the way to get the best deal. When last minute sailings do l… https://t.co/Ayuy7h6gfp
MirandaS999
A3 sometimes booking early is cheaper than waiting for a last minute deal. Prices can also go up when date is near. Been there. #CruiseChat
vegancruiser
A3: living in Scotland booking in advance to get cheap flights to port (Med, Florida) is key. Last minute cruise de… https://t.co/ZmvmF8EfOQ
vegancruiser
RT @ggolfman53: @SimonTravels Booking early, for me it builds excitement for the cruise.#Cruisechat
SimonTravels
Q4: How far in advance do you typically book a #cruise? Do you check if the price drops after you've booked? #CruiseChat
CaptainBirdie
Q4: How far in advance do you typically book a #cruise? Do you check if the price drops after you've booked? #CruiseChat
CruiseHabitBill
SimonTravels A3 Booking early is more often than not, the way to get the best deal. When last minute sailings do lo… https://t.co/Rd2bK32kIl
CruiseHabit
replying to @vegancruiser @vegancruiser Scotland is a beautiful country, but living in South Florida has it's perks. Even for non-Caribbean… https://t.co/Cbeicgk4fe
ggolfman53
replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels I have booked at over a year. I saw a certain cruise that I wanted to do and I couldn’t wait.#Cruisechat
vegancruiser
A4: 14months is longest adv I’ve booked but am now considering booking Sep19 w @OceaniaCruises but departure is wai… https://t.co/Ik89SFaIoS
ggolfman53
replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels https://t.co/0mLqqeFidu keeps me informed on prices.#Cruisechat
CruiseHabit
replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie A4 As far out as possible, but really we often decide a few months out. My agent keeps a great eye o… https://t.co/KYmCFBc2o3
tapeek
replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie A1) I use a PVP at each line who usually finds me a good deal. Occasionally an agent on Cruise Compa… https://t.co/4ovoGrhupK
tapeek
replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie A2) usually the price is what gets me to book. Upgrades are rarely upgrades since they are just the… https://t.co/cX2d0L3Jib
CaptainBirdie
Q5: How do you typically book your #cruise? Local agent? Online agency? Direct with the cruise line? Why? #CruiseChat
SimonTravels
Q5: How do you typically book your #cruise? Local agent? Online agency? Direct with the cruise line? Why? #CruiseChat
MirandaS999
A4 the longest is two years, but it was a great deal. Prepaid gratuities, onboard credit, lower price. And prices g… https://t.co/JJmJqPnz5h
tapeek
replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels A3) the most important thing for me is to get the date we want. Don’t always have the luxury of booking early. #CruiseChat
CruiseHabitBill
vegancruiser Scotland is a beautiful country, but living in South Florida has it's perks. Even for non-Caribbean s… https://t.co/iBgBqFxv1k
ggolfman53
replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels I’m on their email list, but I call the agency. I don’t know if that’s better than going directly to… https://t.co/X1ccOB9sfx
macfinn tapeek
replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie A4) we try and book as soon as we know we can go. We’ve booked as far out as a year and as close in… https://t.co/Q9zlgWbuI5
vegancruiser
A5: 99,9% of the time via online cruise specialist/travel agent. Better rates than direct to cruiseline. cultivate… https://t.co/DJJlemdzWN
CruiseHabit
replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels A5 My agent isn't local, but just a call away. The key is finding one you communicate well with, who… https://t.co/ezRBVE2ica
SimonTravels
Q6: What's the best deal you ever got on a #cruise? Give us the details! #CruiseChat