Should You Book Your Next Cruise While You’re Still Onboard?

You’re halfway through a cruise holiday, everything is going rather well and thoughts inevitably turn to where you could go next. Conveniently, there’s usually someone on board ready to help with exactly that. Look out for the future cruise or onboard sales desk, where you can browse upcoming sailings, ask questions and find out which offers are available for booking your next cruise while you’re still on board.

Many cruise lines give guests the opportunity to book a future cruise while they’re still sailing, often with incentives that may not be available once you return home. Depending on the cruise line and promotion, that could mean onboard credit, reduced deposits, additional savings or other benefits towards your next holiday.

The good news is that booking onboard doesn’t mean giving up the benefits of booking with Bolsover Cruise Club. Ask for your new booking to be assigned to us and you can take advantage of the applicable onboard promotion, while also benefiting from our exclusive offers, Cruise Club Cashback and the continued support of our Cruise Experts.

So, how does it all work, and why should you consider booking your next cruise while you’re still onboard?

What Are the Benefits of Booking a Cruise Onboard?

One of the biggest benefits of booking onboard is the opportunity to take advantage of offers available while you sail.

Cruise lines regularly promote future cruise offers to guests already sailing with them. Exactly what is available varies by cruise line, sailing and promotion, but benefits could include extra onboard credit for your next cruise, a reduced deposit or an additional saving.

If you’ve found a cruise you want to book, visit the future cruise or sales desk while you’re still onboard to find out what’s available. There can be another advantage to booking early, too. If a particular cabin, suite or sailing has caught your eye, securing it there and then may give you a wider choice than waiting until you return home.

Just make sure you understand what is included, the applicable booking conditions and whether the offer is exclusive to bookings made while you’re sailing.

Can I Book Onboard and Still Use Bolsover Cruise Club?

Yes. When making your new booking onboard, ask for the booking to be assigned to Bolsover Cruise Club. We can then continue looking after your reservation once you return home.

It gives you the best of both worlds: the convenience and applicable incentives of booking your next cruise while you’re onboard, combined with Cruise Club Cashback and the personal service and support of our Cruise Experts.

Will I Still Receive Cruise Club Cashback?

When your onboard booking is assigned to Bolsover Cruise Club, you can still benefit from our exclusive Cruise Club Cashback.

The amount will depend on your cruise and its booking conditions, but it means you don’t have to choose between taking advantage of an onboard booking offer and receiving the additional benefits we offer.

By booking onboard and assigning the booking to us, you get the best of both worlds: the convenience and incentives available while you sail, plus our exclusive offers and Cruise Club Cashback.

Do I Need to Know Exactly Which Cruise I Want?

Not always. Some cruise lines offer future cruise schemes that allow you to put down a deposit or purchase a future cruise credit while you’re on board, without necessarily choosing your exact sailing there and then. You can then make the final decision later, subject to the terms and validity period of the particular scheme.

Other offers require you to choose and book a specific cruise.

If you love the cruise line but haven’t decided whether your next holiday should be the Caribbean, Mediterranean or somewhere completely different, ask the onboard team whether there is a flexible future cruise option available.

Can Bolsover Cruise Club Help After I’ve Booked Onboard?

Yes, provided the booking has been assigned to us and is eligible for us to manage. Once your booking is with Bolsover Cruise Club, our Cruise Experts can continue to provide advice and support as you look forward to your next holiday.

For Luxury Journeys customers, this also means continuing to receive the personal service of your Luxury Cruise Concierge.

So, rather than starting again with a completely separate booking when you return home, you can continue dealing with the team you already know.

What Should I Check Before Booking Onboard?

If you’ve found the cruise you want and there’s an onboard offer available, booking before you return home can allow you to secure your preferred sailing while taking advantage of the benefits available at the time.

Before confirming your booking, check:

• what additional benefits you’re receiving for booking onboard
• whether you need to choose a specific cruise immediately
• whether the deposit is refundable or transferable
• how long any future cruise credit remains valid
• whether there are restrictions on changing your sailing later
• that your booking can be assigned to Bolsover Cruise Club

What Should I Say When Booking My Next Cruise Onboard?

Simply tell the future cruise or onboard sales team that you would like your new booking to be handled by Bolsover Cruise Club.

We recommend doing this when you make the reservation rather than waiting until you’ve returned home, as cruise lines have different processes and time limits surrounding the transfer of bookings.

Keep a copy of your booking confirmation and details of the onboard promotion, too. Once the booking has been assigned to us, our Cruise Experts can continue looking after you.

One Cruise Can Lead to the Next

When you’ve found a cruise line you love, there’s no need to wait until you get home to start planning your next holiday.

Visit the future cruise or onboard sales desk, explore the latest sailings and take advantage of the applicable offers available during your cruise. Then ask for your booking to be assigned to Bolsover Cruise Club. You’ll have the convenience of securing your next cruise while you’re away, while continuing to benefit from our exclusive offers, Cruise Club Cashback, personal service and expert advice.

If you’re heading on a cruise soon, speak to one of our Cruise Experts before you travel and we can explain what to do when booking onboard to make sure your new booking comes back to Bolsover Cruise Club.