MSC Cruises Intros “Open” Future Cruise Booking Option

MSC Cruises has launched a new “Open Booking” program that allows onboard guests to make a future cruise reservations during their current sailing without the need to commit to a specific itinerary or sailing date.

With the new program, guests now have the option to pay a reduced deposit of $100 per person and receive a certificate allowing them up to 12 months to choose their next sailing vacation. Guests will also receive up to $200 of onboard credit per cabin if they select their ship and departure date within 60 days of making the onboard booking. Those who book after 60 days of making the onboard deposit will receive up to $100 in onboard credit.

The open booking can also be used as a gift for family members or friends.

Additionally, guests who make a new future booking onboard will enjoy an extended “best price guarantee,” and the ability to combine the open booking with most promotional offers.

“We want to offer our guests more flexibility in choosing their next ship and sailing date, and the Open Booking program gives guests onboard up to a year to make that decision while earning future credit for their next vacation at sea,” said Koreen McNutt, senior vice president of sales and trade engagement and commercial sales officer for MSC Cruises, USA.

All new future cruise bookings generate an email confirmation to the guest’s original travel advisor, who will receive full commission once the ship and sail date are selected.