Introduction
Now that you are ready to take a cruise vacation, you know Princess Cruise Lines has just what you are looking for. You’ve done a little research but you aren’t exactly sure how to book a cruise with Princess. There are a few things you will need to do in order to book the cruise of your choice.
Step 1
Before you get ready to book a cruise on a Princess cruise ship you will need to make sure you shop around so you can make sure you are getting the best deal. Being a smart shopper will benefit you and save you money, so here are some basic things you need to do:
Gather brochures and price quotes from Princess Cruise Lines by telephone or online by going to: www.princess.com. They have a listing and information about every Princess cruise ship in their fleet.Visit other websites for price quotes and information about each Princess cruise ship. This information can be obtained on websites such as:
These previous resources will help you learn about the different cruises offered on the various Princess Cruise ships.
Step 2
Make sure you check with each resource and see what type of incentives or promotions they have for each Princess Cruise ship before you actually begin the booking process with them. If you don’t want to book online, then you can always contact any of them via telephone and speak with their trained agents who can help you get the information you need or answer any questions you may have.
Step 3
Before you actually go through the booking process you want to make sure you have all of your information at hand. You are going to need to be able to know the following things:
- Names of all passengers that will be traveling with you
- Your address
- Your telephone number
- Dates of birth for all passengers
- Destination
- Departure date
- Length of cruise
- Do you want an interior, ocean view, balcony or suite stateroom?
- You need to have your credit or debit card information available.
- Will you need air transportation also?
You may be asked other questions but that is the basic information you will need to have ready and available at the time of booking.
Step 4
Make sure you are fully aware of any booking or cancellation policies when you actually purchase your cruise on a Princess cruise ship. Terms and conditions may vary and you want to make sure you have the correct information.
You will want to consider whether or not you want to purchase the travel protection they offer. Travel protection is very valuable when it comes to protecting your investment you will be making and will also protect you in many ways while traveling on a Princess cruise ship. For more information about the travel protection offered by Princess Cruise Lines, go to: www.princess.com/learn/faq_answer/pre_cruise/prepare.jsp#Princess_Vacation_Protection.
Step 5
Now that you have the basic information ready and available, if you are booking online you will want to make sure you read the terms and conditions you are agreeing to. Most of the websites are designed with the customer in mind which makes it easier for you to book your trip on a Princess cruise ship.
If you are booking on the phone or through a travel agent, the agent will go through what is called a “recap” where all of your cruise information and pricing will be repeated to you by the agent and you will need to listen closely to make sure everything is correct.
Once your booking process online or on the phone is complete, you will receive a confirmation, it won’t be long and you will be able to board the Princess cruise ship and enjoy the vacation you have always wanted!
Tips
Check pricing from different resources.
Make sure you understand all booking terms and conditions as well as the cancellation policies.
Don't forget the importance of purchasing travel protection!
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