Who can pay for cruise before you cruise

LexyLovesCruisin · #1 (**permalink**) 02-02-2007, 02:05 PM

Hi all.
Just a poll to see how many actually can pay for your cruise and air, etc. BEFORE you go?
Or do you charge it and then pay throughout the year?
Thanks
Lexy

Jim C. · #2 (**permalink**) 02-02-2007, 02:28 PM

We have done it both ways. But if we "charge it" we typically don't take too long to pay it off. And then on a couple of cruises, I have paid off the balance before leaving the ship from casino winnings... those are the best ones..

Dave · #3 (**permalink**) 02-02-2007, 02:32 PM

My rule is: don't ever go in debt for a vacation. I always use a card to pay for my cruises, and for the onboard charges, but I always have the assets to pay it off.

gdjoslin · #4 (**permalink**) 02-02-2007, 02:37 PM

We pay for our cruise and excurions before we sail. If we have anything on the sign and sail card it is paid off at our next billing cycle or before.

Vickicr · #5 (**permalink**) 02-02-2007, 03:35 PM

Don't go into debt for anything but your house...life is much better debt free....pay for your vacation up front....you'll have a much better time!

f-mattox · #6 (**permalink**) 02-02-2007, 04:57 PM

Totally agree with all the above; if you can't pay up front, don't go.

wienergirls · #7 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 07:43 AM

Two words..Tax Refund! my way to pay for my yearly vacation.

Bem1962 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 09:09 AM

When we book our vacation a year in advance, then I placed it on my American express and had them charge it over 5 months, paying the balance off every month and also getting the "points" paid tips also

cruizinallthetime · #9 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 01:00 PM

We book our cruise almost a year in advance, so we have plenty of time. We pay it off BEFORE we cruise. Also, we pay the gratuities before we go as well.

MrOctober · #10 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 03:08 PM

paid in advance and gambeling money is saved as well. then an extra $500.00 is set aside for sail & Sign (Bar Tab). I come off the cruise relaxed as I should ,,,and not stressed about the money blown (in the Casino) or drank away. Thats exactly what it was allocated for. altho I do feel guilty blowing $1600.00 on a short three day cruise in the casino 2 weeks ago. could have paid off my October 13th 8 dayer on the Liberty this year. I better get singing I only have 9 months left before I cruise.
MrOctober my space

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