ghost bookings

JoyceR · #1 (**permalink**) July 27th, 2004, 06:44 PM

Does anyone know anything about "ghost bookings" for cruise ships. I"m not talking Halloween. We thought we had heard something about booking well in advance, with a cruiseline - but not specifying the exact date and ship - just the general area that you wish to visit. We want to book something for around May 2006, probably to the Southern Caribbean - but I can't find anything booking that far in advance.

If you've heard of this term - and can give me any details, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks very much

#2 (**permalink**) July 27th, 2004, 08:34 PM

I know Princess has something where you can do a booking for a cruise up to 4 years away by putting a deposit down, without saying what ship or itinerary etc. You have within the 4 years to decide. Sorry I can't remember what they call it.

steph_texas · #3 (**permalink**) July 28th, 2004, 12:10 AM

I thought Ghost bookings had to be done when you were onboard ... at a great reduced rate I heard.... am I wrong ? am I right ?

sue · #4 (**permalink**) July 28th, 2004, 08:33 AM

Princess will offer you usually a great "credit" to put down a deposit on a future cruise <within 4 years> while on a cruise. You do not have to pick any time or ship. The deposit isn't as large either. Is this what you mean?

JoyceR · #5 (**permalink**) July 28th, 2004, 10:40 AM

Yes, I think you're on the right track. I was of the understanding that they ARE booked during the cruise. I've seen several references to other cruiselines having these "ghost" booking -but not sure if Carnival does it or not.
Thanks for your responses.

Joyce

CZodda · #6 (**permalink**) July 28th, 2004, 11:38 AM

Does anybody know if Carnival does them? I really like the idea!

Cathy in NYC

Jason · #7 (**permalink**) July 28th, 2004, 03:24 PM

Steve McGarrett is dead, isn't he? He was the one that always said, Book em Dano.lol