Texas Posted December 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Just found a really good sale on Princess . Called my travel agent yesterday, but no answer (it's Christmas so I understand). I am concerned if we wait (3 couples) until Monday, we may lose out. Should we book directly with cruise line or say a prayer and wait until Monday (hopefully, agent will be working). Feedback appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy4 Posted December 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I believe you can book directly with princess and then switch your reservation to your TA at a later time. I prefer to book with the cruiseline directly unless it is a great deal. when I used the TA I had to jump thru hoops to get rate reductions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted December 21, 2014 #3 Share Posted December 21, 2014 If the deal is really great, why not jump on it and book it online via the Princess site. That way you will have secured your spot, gotten a cabin that suits you, and gotten the great deal. Then on Monday you can call your TA and tell them what you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeMates Posted December 21, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Call Princess. Most of the time you can get a 24 hr. hold on your booking without paying anything. I'm sure they'll work with you for the three cabins you need. Let us know how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 21, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Book now then find a TA that will give you a discount or perks and transfer the booking to them. You can transfer the booking until you make final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted December 21, 2014 #6 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Book NOW. This is one of the reasons why we deal with an on line TA. Extended hours seven days a week. Do not want to miss out on a good offer or an a re-price if outside the final payment window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted December 21, 2014 #7 Share Posted December 21, 2014 NOW!! I have missed great deals because I have thought about it too long. You can transfer the cruise to your TA on Monday and you can also cancel if you change your mind. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted December 21, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Book now then find a TA that will give you a discount or perks and transfer the booking to them. You can transfer the booking until you make final payment. Some lines like RCL only give you a maximum of 60 days to transfer your booking. happy cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted December 21, 2014 #9 Share Posted December 21, 2014 On Princess you can transfer to your TA unless you have Paid Final . Either find a TA that gives you 7 Day a week coverage or book an option today yourself . Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted December 21, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Thanks for all the prompt replies. I booked on line - and then the last option was to "Place on hold" until tomorrow. We love our TA and will give her until Noon tomorrow, but I doubt she can beat the deal on line. We have a mini-suite that is half of what we paid for a balcony last year! We are happy. Thanks again for all the great advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted December 21, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Thanks for all the prompt replies. I booked on line - and then the last option was to "Place on hold" until tomorrow. We love our TA and will give her until Noon tomorrow, but I doubt she can beat the deal on line. We have a mini-suite that is half of what we paid for a balcony last year! We are happy. Thanks again for all the great advice. TA can match any rate that you book direct and more often beat it because Princess allow TA's to discount their current rates. Anyhow , can transfer what is held , to the TA if you wish not to ask for a better deal or OBC . Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Edited December 21, 2014 by MCC retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 21, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Good you didn't wait. You saved the cabins you want and got the excellent price. Congratulations. Edited December 21, 2014 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted December 22, 2014 #13 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I booked one of our cruises at the last minute on a weekend and learned that bookings made after the final payment date can't be transferred to a TA. It worked out well for us since the price went up by the time he was open on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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