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You really can't become a TA just for yourself. You would have to become a independent contractor for an agency which will require fees and training ,to be able to book yourself and others. Production is the name of the game. Booking just yourself you will not last long. Just find a TA that will rebate some comm. to you for giving them your business.

Yes !

That is the photo of the QM2 Thermal Pool. What ships have a larger one ?

Small? It is the largest Thermal Pool on any ship that I have ever sailed ore inspected?

Another case where a TA could have taken care of your cancelation without you hanging on a phone call to get a Rep..

The newest midsize ship ( becoming rare) within our budget would be our preference.

For US Bookings : Most always a Good TA can give you OBC's , Amenities , lower Deposits and Group Rates unavailable to those booking Direct. Why some people don't bother to compare before booking Direct is beyond me?

No OBC or other amenities on this sale, just real good discounted cruise rates on all categories. Counting on our OBC’s from Group Rste , TA.Shareholder and Military benefits .

On the day of the massage the thermal pool is free otherwise you can book a Spa Pass for specific number of days. Large pool with hot tub and other facilities . Postings indicate Spa Pass price varies sailing to sailing.

When I was a TA booking only cruises , I would have flipped head over heels if someone offered to transfer their World Cruise booking to me . Could thank them with lots of OBC/Amenities . If you don't at least inquire about what the TA can offer on any Cunard booking , you are cheating yourself.

For us , the Transatlantic aboard the QM2 is the Destination. Booked on the 8/23/24 Crossing NYC to Southampton , then jumping aboard a plane back home to Tampa. Crazy huh?

Try this link . The Americas Sale (cunard.com) TheAmericasSale_VoyageList-3-2024.pdf

The Americas Sale Cunard introduces “The Americas Sale” starting April 11, 2024 with fares from $699 on voyages sailing to and from ports in the Americas Opens April 11, 2024, to April 23, 2024 The Americas Sale with fares from $699 (USD) 85 Voyages Offers apply only to the first two guests per booking. Promo Code: RD8 Itineraries include 2024 Alaska, Canada & New England, Caribbean, and Transatlantic Crossings (to and from NYC or FLL). 2025 Alaska, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Panama Canal, South America, Transatlantic Crossings (to and from NYC or FLL), and World Segment (Panama Canal Transit). See below for the complete list of voyages included Combinability: Offer is combinable with Cruise Sales, Group amenities and counts toward TCs. Offer is not combinable with Onboard Sales programs, Grills promo ZED (Gratuities and drinks package), and other select offers including, Past Guest, Negotiated, Flash, Interline, and Travel Agent rates. Offer may not combine with exclusive offers, regional offers, and negotiated rates. This promotion is subject to capacity control.

Hard for us to justify any beverage package . Just a few drinks daily on sea days and even fewer on port days. Even the coffee package is of little value when we can have our capacino's free with any dinning room meal .

Nice enclosed port area shopping and such. Bamboo river rafting tours are always enjoyable in Jamaica.

Did the bike several years ago. Mostly braking the entire ride down hill . Group stopped often to rest and cool the brake pads. Just the right speed for us .

Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire are south of the normal hurricane routes True , but you have to cruise there and back ?

Any tour with limited capacity such as helicopter and float plane , book up fast in advance. Don;t wait !

It is crazy . Booked direct , hotels charge per room. Cunard charges per person ? Not even close $$$. Unless you are booking as a single you are being ripped off by Cunard.

Best to intewervi the TA's cruise experience and training first.

The next step is she going to give you a good deal and/or amenities compared to booking Direct. TA should always be able to do better than booking Direct. \

I have the answer to the Reduced Deposit by US travel agents . It is tied to bookings done during the week long Cruise Night sales. One of the extra benefits offered for booking with the agency during that week. Agencies can also offer other goodies like additional OBC and group amenities. Some of the larger cruise only agencies have these Cruise Night sales almost every week. The one I use does .

Yes, the TA sites show the reduced deposit . We never book Cunard Directly so I was not aware that deposits would be different there.

For US booking , I find reduced deposits on many of the promo (sales) throughout the year. Current Upgrades on Us and OBC sale are reduced deposit.

I have never stopped at a port where the photographers were not on the dock taking photos with the port/ship info and best available backgrounds.