Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Folks booking 2015 cruises before July ! If not planning to climb onboard in July, don’t look !


Several folks have already booked for 2015 since I’ve been in Fla.
Seems like the words Florida & the thoughts of sunshine, gets folks thinking about their vacation !

For those who have yet to call …The “Big Booking” month of July, for 2015, is creeping quickly upon us. 
You have “this” week & Monday to avoid the July rush !

For folks waiting for  July … Truly consider taking this week & view your options … Have your questions ready !
Take advantage of my cheat sheets:  www.VivianWebb.com
And www.DeckPlansAndMore.com

Just remember to pick up the phone &  “call to book your cruise” ! 
Avoid booking online !
There may be questions or rules you are unaware of when booking online !  One question leads to the next ... Which is why you want a Cruise Specialist by your side ! 
Besides, everyone knows ... Computers aren’t programmed to think like a human !
And often … Agents with Exclusives aren't always shown online !  Call !
Who doesn't like talking to a REAL PERSON ! 

Reminder … This "rush" is not exclusive just to a few agencies !
It’s National !
The cruise lines & agencies will be a rocking !
Longer “hold times” on the phone !  Another reason to let your agent handle for you !

And know ... The more folks who get in front of “You”  … They're getting your choice category and cabin location they are taking !

Are you thinking … These ships can’t be filling up yet ?
Wrong !
Please don’t choose to make this stuff up in your mind !
It’s real !

I’ve had customers make comments that there are so many ships out here to fill.  I ask … Who are you getting your information from ?  Certainly not from folks in the industry !

Stop a moment and think about supply & demand …
*If you can only travel or only like to vacation in the summer, there is basically only Royal Caribbean and Carnival in the Caribbean !  Your cruise line & ship choices have now cut down by 85% ! 
*If you can only travel during holidays, there’s maybe 30 ships to choose from !
*If you plan to take a group, most group leaders have already jumped onboard for 2015 !  Know that cruises lines will only allow @ 30% of their space to be reserved for groups !
*You want a balcony ?  It has been proven that most folks today want a balcony !  30% of balconies will sell out before inside.  And it is reason the cruise lines are making available less ocean view cabins !
*Do you need a cabin that holds 3 or 4 in the room.  These type cabins go first during the peak seasons of summer and holidays !
*Every time “you wish” there was a specific cruise you want, you have just answered your own supply and demand question !

Example   There is only “one” sailing in 2015 to Bermuda out of Norfolk.   It’s October 23.  “One sailing”.  Ship is basically sold out, especially balconies.  I have 25 balconies left.  And they are all on a TBA because cabins #’s are currently gone (25 cabins are being reserved for me, but no cabins #’s given out now).  Spread the word and get your group onboard today !

If you are not ready to book in July … Do yourself & everyone a favor …
Do not even look at your options ! 
*First of all … Why see lower rates now, only to book at a higher rate or discover space is gone later !
*Secondly know … Your continue to look at the computer or call the cruise line on the computer, has the computer thinking you are buying.  You’re driving your own rate up for later !
*Thirdly … Why waste your valuable time (or others) for something you’re not yet ready to commit too !



So for those planning to book your 2015 cruises before or "during" July ... IT'S EXCITING !
 

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