dancinman66 Posted July 15, 2014 #76 Share Posted July 15, 2014 All cruise lines will let you although try stop through access of individual tas Depends on the ta really on what they can and can't do I book through us Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted July 15, 2014 #77 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Princess won't let the TA make the booking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted July 15, 2014 #78 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Princess won't let the TA make the booking Even when you have booked through that overseas TA, prior to Princess changing the rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyren Posted July 15, 2014 #79 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Even when you have booked through that overseas TA, prior to Princess changing the rules? My understanding is that they will let you book with an overseas TA in the above circumstance. I have a good friend who was able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 15, 2014 #80 Share Posted July 15, 2014 My understanding is that they will let you book with an overseas TA in the above circumstance. I have a good friend who was able to. Some of the overseas TAs have retained the benefits for past customers so that they can still book Princess, however, another friend has now been refused. This can be overcome by providing a US address, although that can bring its own list of issues.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted July 16, 2014 #81 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Even when you have booked through that overseas TA, prior to Princess changing the rules? When they introduced the rule, part of that was that it only applied to bookings for new customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted July 16, 2014 #82 Share Posted July 16, 2014 When they introduced the rule, part of that was that it only applied to bookings for new customers. That was my understanding. However, there seems to be mixed messages of late. Fortunately, the cruises I've been researching lately, for me and friends, have not been Princess. So I'm not about to get any nasty last minute surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensue1 Posted July 16, 2014 #83 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I was wondering how any of you went about choosing a us ta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted July 16, 2014 #84 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I was wondering how any of you went about choosing a us ta? Through word of mouth. (Recommendations aren't allowed on CC.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 16, 2014 #85 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I was wondering how any of you went about choosing a us ta? For us it was an online deal but backed up by word of mouth.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyren Posted July 16, 2014 #86 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I was wondering how any of you went about choosing a us ta? You could start with any of those advertised on CC's weekly deals list. I have used each of the main three that always appear there and have had decent service from each. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Jane Posted July 16, 2014 #87 Share Posted July 16, 2014 We bought a future cruise certificate when on the century doing a cruise of NZ. We used it for a Mediterranean cruise on the solstice. When I tried to book it through an aussie on line TA we had lots of problems that eventually got sorted out. A year later I tried to use a royal Caribbean future cruise certificate for another Mediterranean cruise on the legend of the seas. Tried the same on line TA who told me they were unable to give it to me at their advertised price if I was going to use the FCC. I ended up booking direct thru RC. What do other cruisers do? I generally look for the best deal but if I am not able to use the FCC then it isn't such a great deal. Of course we do get the OBC which we use to go towards the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted July 16, 2014 #88 Share Posted July 16, 2014 We bought a future cruise certificate when on the century doing a cruise of NZ. We used it for a Mediterranean cruise on the solstice. When I tried to book it through an aussie on line TA we had lots of problems that eventually got sorted out. A year later I tried to use a royal Caribbean future cruise certificate for another Mediterranean cruise on the legend of the seas. Tried the same on line TA who told me they were unable to give it to me at their advertised price if I was going to use the FCC. I ended up booking direct thru RC. What do other cruisers do? I generally look for the best deal but if I am not able to use the FCC then it isn't such a great deal. Of course we do get the OBC which we use to go towards the tips. What you have to realise is that on board booking gets either attributed to the cruise line for all bookings or a ta you used on that cruise or you designate To change who this goes through requires paperwork back and forth to cruise line Takes time Deal a ta can offer depends on what the cruise line is offering that regions residents Each cruise line will offer on cruise by cruise better deals to certain regions to attract the business Usually in aus we lose out Good luck chasing best deal It requires patience Us ta does not always mean better desl Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensue1 Posted July 17, 2014 #89 Share Posted July 17, 2014 You could start with any of those advertised on CC's weekly deals list. I have used each of the main three that always appear there and have had decent service from each. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Forums mobile app Thanks. I will have a look. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildew1951 Posted July 17, 2014 #90 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I always use a well known US site (with a 90 day ticker) to check prices and then use these to screw down my local TA thru price matching. They can usually get pretty close and I prefer dealing with a local TA anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotaripper Posted July 17, 2014 #91 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I always use a well known US site (with a 90 day ticker) to check prices and then use these to screw down my local TA thru price matching. They can usually get pretty close and I prefer dealing with a local TA anyway. We use the same U.S site and book through them that way we can get price drops and upgrades and on board credit etc.something Aussie T.As wont do especially price drops which we have had on three cruises so far at no extra charge,our most recent was a saving of just over $1000 on upcoming back to back cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildew1951 Posted July 18, 2014 #92 Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) We use the same U.S site and book through them that way we can get price drops and upgrades and on board credit etc.something Aussie T.As wont do especially price drops which we have had on three cruises so far at no extra charge,our most recent was a saving of just over $1000 on upcoming back to back cruises. I use ********** to go "fishing" and monitor price drops and have had no trouble getting these through my local TA on several occasions. You just have to put the pressure on them. Edited July 18, 2014 by mildew1951 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antipodean99 Posted July 19, 2014 #93 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Here is an idea, it should make everyone satisfied and happy. Why not just get rid of the borders and convert each country into USA. That way everyone will get the same price, the same booking conditions, in fact the same way of life, the same wages, the same tipping policy, basically the lot. And then to make cruise prices even cheaper lets get the kids in Bolivia to run the call centers. Yes, they are even cheaper than the guys in Guatemala, they speak the same language and are in the same time zone. And since it is now legal to employ them from the age of 10 it will be all above law. And yes, how could I forget, let's of course get rid of the A$ - I mean there won't be any need for it, all prices will be in US$. Wages too but that's not important here. What a perfect world it will be, service levels will be up, prices lower, what more would anyone possibly want. Can't wait for the day when it starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted July 19, 2014 #94 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Vote 1 Antipodean. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted July 19, 2014 #95 Share Posted July 19, 2014 So I just should pay more to save the Aussie tourist agency. Yep. They've looked after me - not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted July 19, 2014 #96 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Is it because the price is adding the grats or taxes in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyren Posted July 19, 2014 #97 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Is it because the price is adding the grats or taxes in? No. But you do have to work out some additional taxes on top of the price advertised on US websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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