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.comAnd 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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