Cruise ship vacations are all the rage, but your actual lodgings can leave a bit to be desired. If you want a better cabin, fortunately, an insider has a simple trick that can help.
Be sure to keep this in mind next time you book a cabin. Speaking with the New York Post, cruise ship insider Mollie Finlon has a hot tip for you. It turns out the best time to book your next cruise is when you're already on board your current trip. That's because you can get some face-to-face time with a consultant.
The consultant can be a lifeline to better lodgings.
"If you book onboard with a future cruise consultant, [he or she] can give you great [information] and better cabins," Finlon said.
Cruise Ship Insider Speaks Out
But what if you're not on a current cruise? Well, you can always seek out a cruise ship consultant. She recommends meeting with them face-to-face. Prior to the meeting, it's important to do your research. Know the layout and amenities and stuff like that. That way you can go into the meeting informed and already knowing what you want.
"Every cruise line is different, so watching YouTube [videos], reading articles, looking on social media — these are the best ways to see what fits an individual's liking," Finlon said.
According to the insider, many vacationers book a cruise without being fully aware of what they're signing up for. As someone who practically lives on ships, she said it's always been important for her to know what her next lodgings were going to be..
"When my husband [or I] work, there are no days off — it's an everyday job while onboard," Finlon said.
Since 2011, she's worked on board and traveled to more than 100 countries.
"Each day you're in a new place or have a new location to explore," she said. "There's always something to do — and you meet new people from all over the world."
