Can Foreigners Book with P&O Australia

[CruiseAdict218]

I live in America and was wondering can we book with P&O Australia, it wouldnt be for awhile, but should we ever get to go to Australia on a cruise it would be with them, if we can is it a different process?(harder?)

[The_Big_M]

Yes, it is harder as you can't book in the US (or haven't been able to date, that may change). If you contact the Australian P&O office they should be able to assist you though.

 

Alternatively, I'd suggest it it easier to deal with an Australian travel agent, who may be more inclined to assist given the different time zones, instead of dealing with different customer service staff without continuity and with less personal motivation for your satisfaction.

[CruiseAdict218]

Thanks, should we plan a cruise here I would like it on P&O Australia with the alternative being Princess

[johndon]

Hi Cruiseadict

 

It would be interesting to see if there is any price difference booking with a US based TA as compared with booking with an Australian TA.

 

Johndon

[Aus Traveller]

I have heard in the past that Aussie TAs can give a better price on Australian-based cruises compared with US TA's. I haven't personally compared them.

 

I don't think you would have any problem whatsoever in booking through an Australian TA, although they might be reluctant to telephone you because of the call charges. Just use email.

 

Then there is the old question of which Aussie travel agent to use. None of us want to breach the guidelines of this forum by mentioning specific travel agents. Just google 'discount cruise travel agents Australia' and you should get at least six companies. When you look at the names, keep in mind that the 'Best' is not always the best. This might sound cryptic, but you will work it out I am sure. :)

[CruiseAdict218]

Thanks, there is one US Agent that advertises P&O Cruises UK but i dont know the price difference, and I havent found a P&O Cruises Australia website that shows American Prices

[Kiwi Kruzer]

The agents in the States should have no problem booking P&OUK, Princess, HAL or RCCL cruises in Australia ,

but you may have to search around for one who books P&OAustralia,

as I dont think many agents over there would be set up for any volume selling of bookings.

[Aus Traveller]

Thanks, there is one US Agent that advertises P&O Cruises UK but i dont know the price difference, and I havent found a P&O Cruises Australia website that shows American Prices

Why not email an Australian TA? You can easily find these on the internet. The Aussie dollar and the US dollar have virtually the same value at the moment so the price quoted in AUD will be nearly the same as in US dollars. You can communicate with the TA by email and pay by credit card when required. I think this would work OK.:)

[CruiseAdict218]

Why not email an Australian TA? You can easily find these on the internet. The Aussie dollar and the US dollar have virtually the same value at the moment so the price quoted in AUD will be nearly the same as in US dollars. You can communicate with the TA by email and pay by credit card when required. I think this would work OK.:)

 

Thanks for that dollar info, I used a converted last night just testing and it came out the same but anyway, im going to do that now

[CruiseAdict218]

I found a website and sent a email so hopefully Ill get good results :D

[patseacruiser]

If the Australian agent uses skype they probably will not have a problem calling you, however, you might not want to stay up that late to wait for the call :o. I skype to people in Australia but I don't use my video cam because I'm usually sitting in my p.j.'s!!;)

[Aus Traveller]

I found a website and sent a email so hopefully Ill get good results :D

Don't expect a reply today as it is a public holiday - Australia Day.

 

I hope you get good results also. :)

[CruiseAdict218]

Don't expect a reply today as it is a public holiday - Australia Day.

 

I hope you get good results also. :)

 

Thanks, for telling me that and me too lol

[CruiseAdict218]

Don't expect a reply today as it is a public holiday - Australia Day.

 

I hope you get good results also. :)

 

I got a responce but I sent a email to make sure I am emailing the write person, so I sent my questions :D :D

[The_Big_M]

You could book Princess AU cruises through a US TA, but not P&O Aus, as P&O have their own booking system which US agents wouldn't have the volumes to justify registering/training and then the conversion/communication hassle.