Specs Posted May 19, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Do you give a tip to your travel agent? I never do perhaps I am wrong!!! What do you think? Specs Ocean Princess (2000) Dawn Princess (2001) Golden Princess (2002) Radiance of the Seas (2003) Constellation (2004) Coral Princess Alaska (July 2004) Adventure of the Seas (2005) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1 Posted May 19, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Our first cruise we did because she had gone above and beyond and helped to save us over $2000. per couple. We just wanted to let her know that we really appreciated all that she did. March 30, 2005 Dawn Princess March 30, 2004 Sun Princess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseFever Posted May 19, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 19, 2004 You know I never even though of it Happy Cruising Chris www.LifeIsCruising.com Next up: Caribbean Princess 06/26/04 Star Princess 10/24/04 Diamond Princess 12/22/04 Carnival Miracle 03/13/05 Carnival Valor 10/30/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted May 19, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Not in money. For Christmas, we sent red roses. She was having a party on Christmas Eve, And they were delivered that afternoon. She liked them!! Sue 7 days on Star Princess 10/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Posted May 19, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I have sent my TA thank you cards with a starbucks cards, etc. enclosed. Just to say thanks for going the extra mile. I know he appreciated it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srphnx Posted May 19, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I sent a gift of a T-shirt for her son who was a fan of our baseball team, a thoughtful momento is fine, a cash gift is not so appropriate, they are professionals like firemen or insurance agents, you don't tip anyone but service personel. Life is at it's best when your address floats <FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT> Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02 Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95 <FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT> Diamond Princess 12/04 Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04 Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red> West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT> Ecstacy 09/01 <FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT> Century 12/97 <FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT> Century 9/96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meyerhaus Posted May 19, 2004 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2004 On the flip side, what do you do if a TA is not doing their job. My wife tried to do a little "Cruise Personalizer" work this afternoon and it said that it could not access a CANCELLED BOOKING! It turns out that my TA didn't make the final payment. Luckily, it looks like we caught it in time, but if she had not treid to log in, we would have lost our reservation. And since ALL of the outside cabins on our cruise are totally booked and there are only a couple cabins left period, we would have been S.O.L. Should we demand some kind of refund, or just see if they do the right thing and offer something first? MAKE SURE YOU GO TO MY NEW PATTERS AND MENUS SITE: www.geocities.com/pattersandmenus Golden Princess 7/11/04 Big Red Boat-1993 (Amy) Celebrity Zenith-1993 (Jon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted May 19, 2004 #8 Share Posted May 19, 2004 OMG!! I would have lost it. Thank goodness your wife caught it. I doubt you will get anything for your heart attack, but I would definatly find a new TA for your next cruise. This has happened to other cruisers in the past. It sure isn't funny when it happens to you!! Sue 7 days on Star Princess 10/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted May 19, 2004 #9 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I have sent my TA flowers before and also a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant. When they go the extra step for you, it is worth rewarding. I believe the best thing one can do is refer friends to your TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srphnx Posted May 19, 2004 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I agree Coral, I have sent several dozen couples to my TA, infact for the upcoming back to back we are booking I have sent her nearly 20 cabins worth of companions. Somebody owes me a cookie. Life is at it's best when your address floats <FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT> Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02 Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95 <FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT> Diamond Princess 12/04 Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04 Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red> West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT> Ecstacy 09/01 <FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT> Century 12/97 <FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT> Century 9/96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted May 20, 2004 #11 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I'll have 2 sent to your cabin!! Sue 7 days on Star Princess 10/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted May 20, 2004 Author #12 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Thank you all! It's comforting because each time I go to see my travel agent, I am under the impression that I am disturbing her. I always think that I am doing something wrong... Bottom line, I think it's time to move on to another TA. Specs Ocean Princess (2000) Dawn Princess (2001) Golden Princess (2002) Radiance of the Seas (2003) Constellation (2004) Coral Princess Alaska (July 2004) Adventure of the Seas (2005) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted May 20, 2004 #13 Share Posted May 20, 2004 You are right. Today there are so many cruise agents, they have to work to keep your business. There are so many that will keep you happy and pull rabbits out of a hat to keep you as a client. And through word of mouth, which is most important, will bring refurrals from you. Sue 7 days on Star Princess 10/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgoofy98 Posted May 20, 2004 #14 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Being a travel agent, I am appalled to hear that your current agent is so nonchalant about your business. I wouldn't,, in a million years, even think about snubbing my clients. I attend to their every question as promptly as possible. I think it is very nice of anyone who has given their travel agent some token of appreciation. My favorite tip is a good referral. It is the gift that keeps giving, provided I do a good job with their referral - which I always try to do. I would definitely say you should find a new agent if the one you are using can't be bothered. There are many great ones out there. Good luck, Donna LEGEND, May 04 Sapphire Princess, Sep 04 TOO BUSY SELLING CRUISES AND VACATIONS TO TAKE THEM. I WISH I COULD BE ON ALL THE CRUISES THAT I HAVE SOLD IN THE PAST YEAR. Fascination, June 97 Destiny, July 98 Paradise, July (ALMOST) 00 Ecstasy, Feb 01 Destiny, Jan 02 Grand Princess, Feb 03 Zuiderdam, May 03 Serenade of the Seas, Sep 03 Legend, May 04 Sapphire Princess, Sep 04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorotha Posted May 20, 2004 #15 Share Posted May 20, 2004 So, how do you send a gift to a website???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srphnx Posted May 20, 2004 #16 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Via email <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by dorotha: So, how do you send a gift to a website???? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Life is at it's best when your address floats <FONT color=red>Alaska</FONT> Diamond Princess 05/04 ~~ Mercury 06/02 Rhapsody o.t. Seas 05/98 ~~ Legend o.t. Seas 09/95 <FONT color=red>Mexican Riviera</FONT> Diamond Princess 12/04 Diamond Princess 11/04 ~~ Diamond Princess 04/04 Sea Princess 01/02 ~~ Vision o.t. Seas 04/02<FONT color=red> West Coast-Baja Mexico</FONT> Ecstacy 09/01 <FONT color=red>Eastern Carribean</FONT> Century 12/97 <FONT color=red>Western Carribean</FONT> Century 9/96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted May 20, 2004 #17 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Sue 7 days on Star Princess 10/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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