We have generally booked cruises a year or so prior, but that is mostly to ensure we can get a decent airfare. Now that we can drive to the Florida ports (at least) we will be more likely to book those cruises closer to 60 days prior.I am considering a cruise for the first time. The one I am looking at leaves in 60 days. Are there disadvantages to booking a cruise within 60 days? Is it better if I book something further out instead?
Go for it! One advantage of a Disney cruise over WDW is there is no need to book it way in advance. We booked our first DCL cruise about a month out & loved it. We booked last December's cruise about 2 months out & it was awesome.I am considering a cruise for the first time. The one I am looking at leaves in 60 days. Are there disadvantages to booking a cruise within 60 days? Is it better if I book something further out instead?
I mean, yes and no, right? You still have toThere is very little planning when it comes to a cruise. Do it!
Just like a visit to Walt Disney World.There is very little planning when it comes to a cruise.
To the OP, if you've got the time, a cruise fits in your budget, and you have the means to get there, I don't see any reason not to book it.
I mean, yes and no, right? You still have to
- pack
- get to port
- figure out if you're doing excursions
- figure out if you're doing specialty restaurants/need to prebook activities on board
It's not a long list, but it's an important one. Then again, I like to plan. Not super-obsessive to the last detail plan, but I need to have at least a basic framework for everything.
Would also recommend reading articles that focus on the first time cruiser.