Best way to book your cruise?

[Lostwolfe]

Usually we just book our cruises right through the cruise line. This time out we were exploreing the option of weather or not we would get a better deal booking online or through a travle agent. I guess my question is doe anyone think you get a better deal booking through one of those discount sights or right through the cruise line? If so, any sight suggestions? Thanx for the info!

[allshookup]

Try directly through the cruise line site first and see what price they are offering. Sometimes on-line travel agents have a better deal but I think it depends on when you book. I have also heard that NCL is going to stop allowing travel agents to offer discount prices so that may change. You will see quite a few on-line agencies advertised here, try several of them first before you decide.

[susanf31]

I've been edited. I guess we aren't allowed to mention names, huh?

[tommy2811]

online sights are great but!

 

 

call them after you get your online low price,you`ll get it even lower...

[newmexicoNita]

I have tried all ways, even though the online agencies are a little cheaper they are not going to be able to continue the discounting either. The TA can get around not offering discounts by offering incentives. Everyone to his/her preference, but if you have a good agent you have someone who will work for you; not only try to get you a better price but be there to assist you, help you if there is a problem and do the work for you. TAs do get better rates if they are big producers for any company. More than anything we give service!!!!

[tuffy88]

Some large travel agents buy blocks of cabins and can and do sell them at a discount from the price posted by Norwegian. My wife and I booked the Norwegian Spirit for March 4, 2005 through such an agency and got an inside cabin for $250 less than the list price. Did book late. Just 3 weeks ago. It was for a lower price than I saw on any of the on-line sites.

 

Charles

 

PS I should say the price reflected some special incintives (credits put on our charge card and booking an excursion they paid for on line).