Christine Frances Posted September 24, 2014 #51 Share Posted September 24, 2014 It was US. Sent from my SGH-T989D using Forums mobile app Do you have a USD Visa card? TDCT & RBC have them. If you pay your cruise with a US Visa you save the 2.5% Foreign Transaction fee. Or Amazon.ca has the only credit card I am aware of, that has no For Trans fees. I have one:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernOntario Posted September 24, 2014 #52 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hi:)I am very interested to know the name of the Quebec company that you are using. Did someone happen to post the name if the insurance company in Quebec? Did it get deleted? Sent from my GT-I9000M using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Frances Posted September 24, 2014 #53 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Host Walt may have deleted it thinking it was the name of a Travel Agent. It wasn't one, was it? I didn't open the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop-JohnB Posted September 24, 2014 #54 Share Posted September 24, 2014 do you find you get a better rate on board the cruises? I too am from Nova Scotia (Halifax) and we are looking at booking a trip for next November 2015. We are doing a cruise this November so would it be better to book on board, rather than use our TA? Generally speaking... Onboard can be Celebrity's best pricing But you have to be a fully informed buyer going into the process We check prices before we cruise on Celebrity's Website, as well as any offers... Both the Weekly Specials & those for Captain Club Members (and we double check again when we are onboard via the FREE connect to Celebrity Website option in the Computer Area) Ashore as Captain's Club Members you get whatever is being offered, PLUS the one subcategory upgrade and the 50% Deposit... But you have to ask for it (some conditions apply... ie upgrade not valid for C2 to C1 or Suites... Or for Holiday Cruises) Aboard you get all that... Plus whatever is offered specifically aboard... Such as the now permanent Evergreen 123Go Offer, plus the Deposit / OBC Perk For more info see this page for Future Cruises on the Celebrity Website = http://www.celebrityonboardcruisesales.com/t&c.html Hope this helps, Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted September 24, 2014 #55 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Am I allowed to post the insurance company? It is not a travel agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Frances Posted September 24, 2014 #56 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Am I allowed to post the insurance company? It is not a travel agency. Click the triangle on the top right corner of your post and it will take you where you can leave a note/question for Host Walt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted September 24, 2014 #57 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Click the triangle on the top right corner of your post and it will take you where you can leave a note/question for Host Walt Thank you, Christine. I did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du vent dans les voiles Posted September 24, 2014 Author #58 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Am I allowed to post the insurance company? It is not a travel agency. Would appreciate more details too, have seen hotels brands, airlines companies, transportation...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Walt Posted September 24, 2014 #59 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Thank you' date=' Christine. I did it.[/quote'] Are you talking about posts #40 and #43 above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop-JohnB Posted September 24, 2014 #60 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Would appreciate more details too, have seen hotels brands, airlines companies, transportation...... As I understand it the EXCLUSION is only for Travel Agents or Travel Agencies that sell cruises, when someone specifically links that idea together Example: We use Bob at Ficticious Travel for our Cruises. However, if one says something travel related then that is ok... We stay at ABC Hotels, use MNO Shuttles, or buy XYZ Travel Insurance (and it doesn't name Ficticious Travel as the source then you are good to go on Cruise Critic) As HOST WALT is now here maybe he can comment further... Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising_chow Posted September 24, 2014 #61 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I don't have a US visa, just use my Amex. Sent from my SGH-T989D using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted September 24, 2014 #62 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Do you have a USD Visa card? TDCT & RBC have them. If you pay your cruise with a US Visa you save the 2.5% Foreign Transaction fee. Or Amazon.ca has the only credit card I am aware of, that has no For Trans fees. I have one:D Got to love that Amazon.ca card :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du vent dans les voiles Posted September 25, 2014 Author #63 Share Posted September 25, 2014 As I understand it the EXCLUSION is only for Travel Agents or Travel Agencies that sell cruises, when someone specifically links that idea together Example: We use Bob at Ficticious Travel for our Cruises. However, if one says something travel related then that is ok... We stay at ABC Hotels, use MNO Shuttles, or buy XYZ Travel Insurance (and it doesn't name Ficticious Travel as the source then you are good to go on Cruise Critic) As HOST WALT is now here maybe he can comment further... Cheers! Thank you Sloop-JohnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Walt Posted September 25, 2014 #64 Share Posted September 25, 2014 As I understand it the EXCLUSION is only for Travel Agents or Travel Agencies that sell cruises, when someone specifically links that idea together Example: We use Bob at Ficticious Travel for our Cruises. However, if one says something travel related then that is ok... We stay at ABC Hotels, use MNO Shuttles, or buy XYZ Travel Insurance (and it doesn't name Ficticious Travel as the source then you are good to go on Cruise Critic) As HOST WALT is now here maybe he can comment further... Cheers! Please re-read post #47, above, for specifics. We don't permit travel agents to post promotional posts and, as well, don't permit discussions of travel agents by members because travel agents are not permitted to respond to any positive or negative posts about their agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted September 25, 2014 #65 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Are you talking about posts #40 and #43 above? Yes. Thank you. If anyone is interested, they can refer to those posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop-JohnB Posted September 25, 2014 #66 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Please re-read post #47, above, for specifics. We don't permit travel agents to post promotional posts and, as well, don't permit discussions of travel agents by members because travel agents are not permitted to respond to any positive or negative posts about their agency. Thanks HOST WALT In that case, I would say I have not broken any rules with my summary statement (Post # 60) Cheers! Edited September 25, 2014 by Sloop-JohnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Walt Posted September 25, 2014 #67 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Thanks HOST WALT In that case, I would say I have not broken any rules with my summary statement (Post # 60) Cheers! No, except sometimes I think my former travel agent Bob should have called himself a Fictitious Agency! [Go Beach Boys] Edited September 25, 2014 by Host Walt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernOntario Posted September 25, 2014 #68 Share Posted September 25, 2014 It's La Capitale and I got it through Securiglobe 1-888-211-4444 Its back! thank you. I was looking for insurance companies for my Mom :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowescapee Posted September 25, 2014 #69 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Interesting thread - a topic I have been trying to figure out for a while. I have been mulling over my TA bill when X's prices appear lower. Frustrating and my TA doesn't give answers or incentives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayoldschool Posted September 25, 2014 #70 Share Posted September 25, 2014 After 10 cruises, I gave up on my Canadian TA. The most I ever got was a bottle of sparkling wine. Went online, US, and got triple perks, and extra OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Oakville Posted September 25, 2014 #71 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I also have the TD USD card. We have borderless? account too. When US is cheap, we buy and save. We're always in the US so we maintain US cash savings. We charge to our USD card, then transfer money to pay off the card. I think our service plan covers the fees on our USD card so it makes perfect sense for us. I pay for most of our cruises with US funds even when dealing with a Canadian agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted September 25, 2014 #72 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I also have the TD USD card. We have borderless? account too. When US is cheap, we buy and save. We're always in the US so we maintain US cash savings. We charge to our USD card, then transfer money to pay off the card. I think our service plan covers the fees on our USD card so it makes perfect sense for us. I pay for most of our cruises with US funds even when dealing with a Canadian agent. I found you get a deal with Celebrity booking in CAD compared to the US price Our next cruise , 14 night holy land cruise , was $534 CAD , ($480 US) on the US site was $499 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTLS Posted September 26, 2014 #73 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I use a US based agent and have been very pleased with the service and knowledge she has. I'm thinking that when we are next on board we will book a cruise and, as has been pointed out, the CAD cost is usually at a very favourable rate. But it seems to me that if I transfer my booking to my agent, I would lose that benefit as the cost would then be in US dollars. Am I right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Frances Posted September 26, 2014 #74 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I use a US based agent and have been very pleased with the service and knowledge she has. I'm thinking that when we are next on board we will book a cruise and, as has been pointed out, the CAD cost is usually at a very favourable rate. But it seems to me that if I transfer my booking to my agent, I would lose that benefit as the cost would then be in US dollars. Am I right? Have you asked if they can book in CAN? My TA can (at least for Celebrity) and I know others do. Phone around:) Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop-JohnB Posted September 26, 2014 #75 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) I use a US based agent and have been very pleased with the service and knowledge she has. I'm thinking that when we are next on board we will book a cruise and, as has been pointed out, the CAD cost is usually at a very favourable rate. But it seems to me that if I transfer my booking to my agent, I would lose that benefit as the cost would then be in US dollars. Am I right? As a Canadian you actually have a choice with Celebrity... You can book in either US or Cdn Currency. As others have said the Cdn Rates are usually very good... And beneficial if you have a Cdn Credit Card that gives perks... Such as Airmiles, Other Loyalty Points, or Cash Back (a lot of Cdn Banks that have US Currency Cards don't offer any perks with them) The only thing is once you select the Currency for your Deposit... So it remains. So if you then go ahead and tranfer the booking to a TA (have 60 days to do that) then the Currency mst remain the same Which is why you have to have a plan on where your TA will be... Canada or the USA and pay accordingly (although as pointed out by Others sometimes you will find a US TA who will take payment with a Cdn Credit Card for a cruise booked in Cdn Dollars) Also... On board everything is in US Dollars. So if you have a US Currency Credit Card from a Cdn Bank... If that is the one you want to use onbard, You have to make sure that is the one that is registered for your Onboard SeaPass Account when you check in on E-Day Hope this helps, Cheers! Edited September 26, 2014 by Sloop-JohnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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