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[scdisneyfan]

We are considering going on a disney cruise. My question is: we last went on a cruise with Carnival and they have standard rates but if you book early you receive reduced rates. Does disney offer the incentive of booking early? Should i go through a travel agent to get the best DCL deal. Also just a general question about what price range am i looking at for two adults?? We paid 1600 for our last cruise (this didnt include excursions). Thanks for any info!

[OffKilter_Lynn]

Rates are lowest when first released so booking early locks in that low price. The closer you get to sail date, the higher it will be. There are a few exceptions during off-peak times when you might see a 'Magical Rate' ie: reduced-price sailing.

Many travel agents offer incentives like stateroom credits (which you can use anyway to you like when onboard: shore excursions, photos, etc.) and/or stateroom gifts which can be a nice perk. Pricing will be the same as booking direct with DCL.

Base prices are going to vary greatly depending on length of cruise; type of cabin and time of year. It's hard to compare Carnival's cut-rate prices with Disney's prices. The two lines couldn't be any more different both in terms of price, ship accommodations, features and level of service.

An example: 7-night Western Caribbean cruise for 2 adults in a category 6 (deluxe verandah) cabin -

December 13, 2008 - $4,200
January 4, 2009 - $3,800
April 4, 2009 - $6,000
July 11, 2009 - $5,400
December 12, 2009 - $4,000
December 26, 2009 - $6,500

Same cabin, wide range of prices. Summer and holidays are going to be higher. Time of year plays the biggest factor, followed by the type of cabin you want. You can greatly lower those costs by booking inside staterooms ($2,300 12/12/09) or outside ($3,200 12/12/09) [non-verandah] cabins.

[scdisneyfan]

Thanks for the info...it really does give me an idea of how to approach booking a DCL cruise. I would definitely go in jan/feb. Looks like lower prices at that time. I knew it was more expensive so i will have to save a little extra

[marisag]

Also keep in mind some agencies have group rates for certain sailings. You can save a bundle if you go during a week when they have a group sailing. Typically the groups are reserved as soon as the sailing dates open which means they are at the lowest rate available.

Have fun planning!