Can you book a "casino rate" through a travel agent or website?

[JessieDee]

I am trying to book a casino rate on my upcoming cruise. I would prefer to book it besides just through the cruise line but I haven't had much luck finding where else I could use the code. Any suggestions?

 

Thanks!

[Scrapnana]

Which cruise lines give casino rates?

[JessieDee]

Carnival... as far as I know.

[Colorado Kat]

The cruise line has to contact you for Casino rates. You can't approach them. It's based on how much you gamble.

[JessieDee]

They already contacted me and I can book it through the website but there is a code. I was just wondering, if I gave the code to a travel agent, if they would be able to book the same price or if I have to book through the website.

[Bonnie J.]

Carnival does not allow any TA or agency to book for less than Carnival's price. A TA cannot offer a price lower than Carnival's but may offer a bottle of wine or small OBC. If you want that price, just book through Carnival.

[Essiesmom]

I suspect a travel agent would not want to handle that booking because those rates are usually particularly low (so I have heard) and they would make almost no commission on them. EM

[zoncom]

NCL used to offer this rate through cruiseline only.But you had to prove to them you are REAL gambler, whatever that is.

[Sipsey]

NCL used to offer this rate through cruiseline only.But you had to prove to them you are REAL gambler, whatever that is.

 

Probably someone who has established credit at a known casino in Vegas or other gambling destination, and has a track record of gambling at an acceptable level.

[Bonnie J.]

Met a couple who had a free NCL, New Years, 10 day cruise. They were ranked gamblers- didn't know they ranked gamblers. They had a high rank, lived in western NC near the Cherokee reservation casino. They played the slots primarily, one line across. I watched her put $100 bills in the slot machines! They had to spent 70 hours IN the casino so they checked in & out. He won the Texas Holdem tournament and said they won $2600 -but don't know how much winning cost them!