Hawaii

[SANDEE]

Is it better to book through Princess or T.A.?

Thank You, Sandee

[highheel girl]

Here is a recent thread....

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1644112&highlight=book+through+princess+or+ta

[flamomo]

Sandee ..... my first cruise was booked via a TA, by the person I was cruising with. Anytime I had a question or concern, I had to go thru the TA to get it answered or resolved, somtimes having to wait days until she got back to me.

 

For all of my other cruises, I have booked directly with Princess, and am much happier ....

 

I have control of the bookings, and can go right to the phone and call Princess and get what I need taken care of. No middle-person!

 

I monitor the Princess website and watch the fares for my booked cruises, and if a fare reduction occurs or there is a sale that does not specify "new bookings only", I call Princess and get my fare(s) adjusted.

 

I guess it all comes down to what you feel comfortable with.

[paul929207]

Is it better to book through Princess or T.A.?

Thank You, Sandee

I recently booked a cruise with Princess and then transfered it to a TA. I saved nearly 20%.

[gertz]

If there was or is a good TA out there I have not found one and I have looked because of what others have said. But I have found they are very quick to penalize you.

[Pam in CA]

I recently booked a cruise with Princess and then transfered it to a TA. I saved nearly 20%.

BINGO! And, ditto although the percentage depends on the cruise and category. Plus, I'm getting $100 OBC and wine. I have complete control over my booking as my TA knows more than Princess CSR's.

[Kamloops50]

Is it better to book through Princess or T.A.?

Thank You, Sandee

 

It depends on the TA . I established a business relationship with a TA , she was very good. Answered or got answers from Princess ASAP . She would book exactly what I wanted or upgrade in that category with my permission only. Never tried to up sell or change me to another cruise-line.

[Pia1913]

If there was or is a good TA out there I have not found one and I have looked because of what others have said. But I have found they are very quick to penalize you.

 

Keep looking or ask someone for a referral while you are aboard a ship. No TA I have ever dealt with penalizes.