GLCAS Posted September 11, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I just phoned Princess and they will not match a price I have on an on-line TA of $100 less per person. Is this normal? I thought I had read that they will match these prices. Is it only if I am already booked that they will lower the price or give me an OBC? Just wondering before I book.....:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted September 11, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Yes its normal. The TA is rebating some of their commission. Princess won't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCAS Posted September 11, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Ok, thanks, I guess for 200$ I will go with the on-line TA. We have booked with them one other time and it all went well. One other question... if the price goes down will the on-line TA, do something for us? OBC or something???? Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted September 11, 2011 #4 Share Posted September 11, 2011 They might depending on the drop .:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted September 11, 2011 #5 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Princess will not match those prices you find with discount travel agents. In fact, if a travel agent gives you the same price as princess, and it isn't lower, keep looking for a better travel agent that discounts. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted September 11, 2011 #6 Share Posted September 11, 2011 If the drop occurs after final payment your on line travel agent will not be able to adjust your cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted September 11, 2011 #7 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Nope. Princess will not match. Some TAs will not match the lower prices of other TAs. It can be very helpful to shop around for price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted September 11, 2011 #8 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Princess will absolutely not price match. They're not in the business to do that. Some TAs give back part of their commission as a discount. Princess and HAL are two of the few cruise lines left that will allow TAs to discount their commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted September 11, 2011 #9 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Princess allows TAs to discount and some do so far more than $100/pp, depending on the cost of your cruise. It is standard policy to not match any TA's discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCAS Posted September 15, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted September 15, 2011 What if Princess's prince drops after I book with them, will they adjust?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evelyn143 Posted September 15, 2011 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2011 What if Princess's prince drops after I book with them, will they adjust?? Yes. I have booked several Princess cruises directly with Princess. Whenever I saw a price drop on my cruise I called them and adjusted the price and confirmed it by email. Evelyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCAS Posted September 15, 2011 Author #12 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Thanks, I will feel better now about booking and not being stuck at that price if it drops. All the more to shop with! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted September 15, 2011 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Ok, thanks, I guess for 200$ I will go with the on-line TA. We have booked with them one other time and it all went well. One other question... if the price goes down will the on-line TA, do something for us? OBC or something???? Thanks for your input. no one can answer that question as all agencies work differently. I will say one thing: make sure they are not charging you a booking or processing fee; many do now and will not charge you a cancellation fee if you need to cancel before the final payment date. Nita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted September 15, 2011 #14 Share Posted September 15, 2011 What if Princess's prince drops after I book with them, will they adjust?? Yes, unless it's a FLASH drop for new bookings only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted September 15, 2011 #15 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Yes, unless it's a FLASH drop for new bookings only.After final payment, the vast majority of promotions are Flash sales for new bookings. A real price drop doesn't happen very often. I've never seen one although others have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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