Book on Board
Most cruise lines now allow you to book your next cruise with their line while onboard. They may have what is known as an “onboard sales consultant” or even a desk. This is usually a great opportunity to save. Generally, the cruise line will throw in some strong perks to retain your loyalty to their brand. Onboard credits on the future cruise can be quite substantial. Upgrades and other benefits are usually significant.
TIP: Many cruise lines realize that you may not be sure when and where you want to cruise while on your current voyage. Not to worry, because most have a program where you can book on board with the flexibility to change to other sailings and other ships through your cruise specialist when you get home; and keep all the benefits. This is a truly a win-win for you!
| Past Passenger Clubs and On-Board Booking Incentives |
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| Cruise Line | Onboard Booking Incentives |
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| Carnival | Booking incentives vary from ship to ship but can include $50 onboard credits and discounts | |
| Royal Caribbean | A shipboard credit of $50 per stateroom for three and four- night cruises, $100 for a seven night cruise and $200 for a cruise of eight nights or more |
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| Princess | Able to hold rooms at a minimum of $100 deposit plus entitled to future shipboard credit | |
| NCL | Guests may receive additional discounts, shipboard credits, upgraded accommodations or any combination of perks depending on the ship and sailing date. | |
| Disney | Receive a 10% discount and an onboard credit for the future cruise.The onboard credit is usually $200 for a 7-night cruise; $100 for a 3-night or 4-night cruise. |
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| Holland America | Guests receive a shipboard credit of $100-$200 per cabin. This amount is determined by the ship and sailing date. |
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| Oceania | No onboard incentives but guests receive $200 of their next cruise if they book within 45 days of disembarkation |
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| Celebrity | A shipboard credit of $100 per stateroom for a seven-night cruise, $200 per stateroom for a cruise of eight nights or more. | |
| Regent Seven Seas | Up to a 10% discount on selected ships | |
| Silversea | Receive a 5% discount on select voyages only | |
| Crystal | Rebooking while on board entitles the guests to additional savings on their next cruise. The savings vary depending on the sailing and the promotional fare applied to it | |
| Cunard | The 5% on-board booking bonus discount can be combined with Cunard’s advance purchase fares and 10% past guest savings | |
