Booking CCs through other sites???

[cruisegirl91]

Hi,

 

My mom and I are thinking about doing a short cruise this fall out of either Miami or Ft. Lauderdale. I was planning on booking last minute through *************.com, but I'm wondering if it's ok to go this route. Does anyone regularly book Carnival cruises through sites such as this? Has anyone had any problems??

 

Thanks! :o

[BeccaBecca1713]

Hi,

 

My mom and I are thinking about doing a short cruise this fall out of either Miami or Ft. Lauderdale. I was planning on booking last minute through *************.com, but I'm wondering if it's ok to go this route. Does anyone regularly book Carnival cruises through sites such as this? Has anyone had any problems??

 

Thanks! :o

 

 

Your site didn't make the cut.

 

Personally, I just book directly though Carnival as other sites can't publish rates lower than Carnivals. And if you book through a third party, you can't call up Carnival later and ask them questions about your booking, etc.... They will only deal with your TA.

[firefly333]

Its against the rules to discuss any particular TA, or even to mention one by name on here.

 

No site will give you a better advertised rate than booking direct, so unless you are being ofered some particularly great service from a TA or a huge perk, I would book direct.

[*Mach*]

We're not permitted to discuss travel agents or specific PVPs here on Cruise Critic.

:)

[cruisegirl91]

Great! Thanks for the super quick replies! I wasn't sure if there was a major price difference if booking through one of those last-minute web sites. And thanks for giving me the heads up about the rule! I'll know from now on.

 

Guess I will be booking directly through Carnival :D

[mcwebber]

Hi,

 

My mom and I are thinking about doing a short cruise this fall out of either Miami or Ft. Lauderdale. I was planning on booking last minute through *************.com, but I'm wondering if it's ok to go this route. Does anyone regularly book Carnival cruises through sites such as this? Has anyone had any problems??

 

Thanks! :o

 

If you book, you're booked. Just make sure that there's a toll-free number to get in touch with them in case of problems. I wouldn't book a hotel without that option, much less a cruise. But, just compare the same on Carnival's web site. Unless they actually bought a block of rooms to resell, the price should be the same.

[cruisegirl91]

I have a group cruise booked for August 2012 as well, which I booked through a TA. I don't think I'll be doing it again. I like to have the option of being able to do the whole 'manage my cruise' thing and check on balances myself. It was the first cruise I've ever booked, so I wanted to go with a TA just to be safe. Now that I know it's super easy to book, and that the prices will be typically the same either way, I think I'll be booking directly with Carnival from now on.

 

Thanks everyone :o