I've took many calls in the past from my customers who would like to take their family members on board to show them the ship they will be sailing on for their holiday when they drop them off and let's face it to make them a bit jealous!!
I've always had to explain that due to security measures this is not possible. But Princess have just released that they will be permit holidaymakers to bring their guests onboard for four hours prior to the ship's departure, where they will be able to lunch in the dining room, take a guided tour and get a taste for cruising.
Bon Voyage will cost each part-time passenger around US$39 (£25), although this price will be deducted if they are swayed to book up a cruise with the operator.
I think this is a brilliant way of introducing someone to cruising without any commitment. Also it is a real perk to be able to take on board relatives or friends if the sailing is a special occasion and share part of the experience.
At the moment Princess Cruises are introducing this in the ports of Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, before being extended to New York, San Francisco and Seattle.
Let's hope they will extend it to many other ports of calls and other cruise lines will follow suit.
What do you think of this idea? Would you like to try it out yourself or are you concerned about security issues or delayed departures?
the bon vayage deal is a great idea this would get lot of familly freinds intrested wilst droping of at the port but it could cause parking problems in port such as southampton due to lack of parking .
ReplyDeletemike jessop.