online booking (Carnival web site) vs. talking with PVP

[bgcruiser]

Looking for input from anyone who has done both. What were the pros and cons? Do you get to enter dinning time request, ect. with online?

 

I've always used a PVP before, but its been 2 years since we cruised last and that cruise reservation PVP was the absolute worst. It was a real eh experience and I just didn't get that personal level of interest we had gotten with previous PVPs.

 

So I might try to do online booking if I read of positive experiences.

 

Thanks for any input. Oh btw, we want to book Splendor for May 2010.

[G'ma]

Looking for input from anyone who has done both. What were the pros and cons? Do you get to enter dinning time request, ect. with online?

 

I've always used a PVP before, but its been 2 years since we cruised last and that cruise reservation PVP was the absolute worst. It was a real eh experience and I just didn't get that personal level of interest we had gotten with previous PVPs.

 

So I might try to do online booking if I read of positive experiences.

 

Thanks for any input. Oh btw, we want to book Splendor for May 2010.

 

I use their website until I find exactly what I want. I'll make the booking online right up to the point where the price is confirmed....then call and make the actual reservation with whoever answers. I don't have a "PVP" so to speak. Anyone who picks up the phone will book it.

 

If I have to call back for any reason, I'll speak with whoever answers the phone...and they are glad to do it. No loyalty to any one person....no need for it.

[Traveler353]

A good PVP can and will check for additional discounts or specials that are not listed on line. OP: If you are not happy with your current PVP if is very easy to get a new one. Just ask for a new one and you will get it. All PVPs are certainly not created equal. Good Luck.