EverydayDiesel Posted November 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have heard of these "last minute deals" but can someone please tell me how I can go about finding one? Is there a particular website that has these or is it better to go directly to carnival? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted November 17, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 17, 2014 You usually have to register on the cruise line's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverydayDiesel Posted November 17, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted November 17, 2014 thanks for the reply. I did register with carnival but there has to be other ways to get these last minute deals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texaridian Posted November 20, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 20, 2014 There are travel agent sites that have a focus on last minute deals. Just Google that. The best deals I've found have been around this time of year (fall), but there are bargains at all times. Good luck. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted November 21, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 21, 2014 We cannot mention a TA on this site, but there are some that specialize in last minute travel. Do a google search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travlnblueberries Posted November 21, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 21, 2014 We cannot mention a TA on this site, but there are some that specialize in last minute travel. Do a google search. The only problem with this is you have to be certain they are a reputable company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myra711 Posted November 21, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I just got a really good deal on a balcony cabin for the week of Dec 7; the company TA that I spoke to said that many people don't want to travel between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I would just look at cruises you are interested in and see what the offers are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted November 21, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The only problem with this is you have to be certain they are a reputable company. You will have difficulty determining that on Cruise Critic. Since we cannot name a TA, we can't say anything good or bad about one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travlnblueberries Posted November 22, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 22, 2014 You will have difficulty determining that on Cruise Critic. Since we cannot name a TA, we can't say anything good or bad about one Exactly! That's why I'm saying to the Op to make sure they are dealing with a reputable company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2Crews Posted December 1, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I wonder if using a TA from an online is as safe as booking from the cruise line directly? From past experience with airlines, I've learned that seats can not be guaranteed if using a third party booking service....which I would think would be the same as using an online TA? Anyone have an opinion on this? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie MeMe Posted December 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I wonder if using a TA from an online is as safe as booking from the cruise line directly? From past experience with airlines, I've learned that seats can not be guaranteed if using a third party booking service....which I would think would be the same as using an online TA? Anyone have an opinion on this? Thanks. I believe it is best to use the providing company for cruise, hotel, air, rental car. All companies take care of their OWN customers first and then the customers of a third party especially in times where the cruise/room/car that you want might be in short supply (school holidays/vacation periods come to mind but sometimes it is something out of the blue like a rock concert or football game or college home coming or international yacht show). Saying this I have used my super TA Lois for 20 years and she always gets me a wonderful deal (yeah I check behind her back sometimes :o). I have been "walked" as a customer of 3rd party site but if full paying loyalty club member I have never not had reservation honored. (Your experience may be different -- I only went exclusively to provider reservations after a bad experience.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonLorraine Posted December 2, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Keep an eye on the big guys - Expedia, Priceline, Travelocity they've got an entire section for last minute deals and they have some incentives with them, usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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