Mickey12810 Posted December 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Wondering why a TA would not book a group as a group...booking a wedding and was told I was better off booking individual as opposed to a group not sure why? Any info would be much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinfool Posted December 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 28, 2017 You will get answers here, but I suggest that you call another TA....maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxsMama Posted December 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Just guessing here...but one thing I can think of is cheers. Each cabin can book based on their needs vs if one wants it everyone has it buy it or no one can. Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSHLOT Posted December 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I know whenever we booked as a group, the TA had a hold on cabins but we were able to book the cabin we wanted. We booked liked this many times, always a smooth process. Maybe a wedding party booking is different, as we always had 10-15 cabins. We always saved a little booking as a group too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo59rt Posted December 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 28, 2017 are you using a TA or a carnival PVP? I did a group booking for a wedding and used a carnival group booking PVP. Everyone could book how they wanted (early saver vs non-early saver), cheers or no cheers, and we still got the free berths for booking so many rooms. She is still my personal PVP til this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted December 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I also agree with getting a really good PVP. I got super lucky with mine. He has gotten things done that I have no idea how he pulled off. I guess being there for 25 years has it’s advantages. Wish I could give you his name, but we’re not allowed to on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted December 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Many times "Group" bookings are more expensive. I wouldn't want to book a "group" cruise if I had a group. Too many hassles and headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Manatee Mom Posted December 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 28, 2017 For a travel agent Carnival does not offer easy or great group booking deals, especially for a small group. You are best to work with a Carnival PVP for something like this or a large travel agency that has a groups department that is used to doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 28, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Just guessing here...but one thing I can think of is cheers. Each cabin can book based on their needs vs if one wants it everyone has it buy it or no one can. Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app That applies to room only and has no bearing whether cabin booked individual or with a group Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdGuyMG Posted December 28, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Wondering why a TA would not book a group as a group...booking a wedding and was told I was better off booking individual as opposed to a group not sure why? Any info would be much appreciated The TA may have given you that advice after asking you some questions that for whatever reason(s) lead them to believe that a Group Booking may not have been in your best interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 28, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Many times "Group" bookings are more expensive. I wouldn't want to book a "group" cruise if I had a group. Too many hassles and headaches. You are correct, usually to cover the group amenities Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 28, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 28, 2017 are you using a TA or a carnival PVP? I did a group booking for a wedding and used a carnival group booking PVP. Everyone could book how they wanted (early saver vs non-early saver), cheers or no cheers, and we still got the free berths for booking so many rooms. She is still my personal PVP til this day. Not to belabor the point, but a good TA can go anything a PVP can do and more. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiHo Posted December 28, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Sometimes Carnival will not allow group bookings if they have already reached their maximum. I am sailing with a group next month and at the time we started booking, Carnival was not accepting groups for that sailing anymore. We are all still linked for dining and all, we just didn't get any group pricing or perks. Like another poster said, Carnival doesn't have a great group program anyway. Often their pricing is pretty close to what you would book on your own but you might get a group perk like an on board credit or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 28, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Sometimes Carnival will not allow group bookings if they have already reached their maximum. I am sailing with a group next month and at the time we started booking, Carnival was not accepting groups for that sailing anymore. We are all still linked for dining and all, we just didn't get any group pricing or perks. Like another poster said, Carnival doesn't have a great group program anyway. Often their pricing is pretty close to what you would book on your own but you might get a group perk like an on board credit or something. Can you tell us differences between Carnival and other cruise lines group perks? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted December 28, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Can you tell us differences between Carnival and other cruise lines group perks? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Princess and Carnival’s group programs are very similar. Done groups on both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted December 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Not to belabor the point, but a good TA can go anything a PVP can do and more. Sent from my iPhone using Forums You know I love you,jimbo, but what my PVP just pulled off last week I’m willing to bet a TA couldn’t. I don’t want to get into details because I don’t want to get him in trouble or have others ask the same thing of him because a lot of us have the same one. But I will say my jaw dropped and I couldn’t believe it. It went way above and beyond anything I thought was possible and never I even asked because it was totally not on my radar. He just took it upon himself to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 28, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 28, 2017 You know I love you,jimbo, but what my PVP just pulled off last week I’m willing to bet a TA couldn’t. I don’t want to get into details because I don’t want to get him in trouble or have others ask the same thing of him because a lot of us have the same one. But I will say my jaw dropped and I couldn’t believe it. It went way above and beyond anything I thought was possible and never I even asked because it was totally not on my radar. He just took it upon himself to do it. Fair enough, I was really thinking of every day service items like insurance that included air and hotels for pre and post cruise etc. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted December 28, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Fair enough, I was really thinking of every day service items like insurance that included air and hotels for pre and post cruise etc. Sent from my iPhone using Forums True. I am a control freak and have to do all that myself. My friend at work left for Costa Rica today. Her MIL is treating them and she had her TA do everything. No way could I relinquish control like that. They are flying from VA to Houston. Not sure that’s the best route. Plus it’s on an airline I’m not too fond of. I’m a very relaxed person except when it comes to vacation. Then I have to do it my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 28, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 28, 2017 True. I am a control freak and have to do all that myself. My friend at work left for Costa Rica today. Her MIL is treating them and she had her TA do everything. No way could I relinquish control like that. They are flying from VA to Houston. Not sure that’s the best route. Plus it’s on an airline I’m not too fond of. I’m a very relaxed person except when it comes to vacation. Then I have to do it my way. Huh, I think I could have written the same things about you. Just kidding. You are one of the most knowledgeable posters here. :-) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted December 28, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Huh, I think I could have written the same things about you. Just kidding. You are one of the most knowledgeable posters here. :-)Sent from my iPhone using Forums Awwww, thanks jimbo [emoji8]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 28, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Awwww, thanks jimbo [emoji8]. Some day we will sail together Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted December 28, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Some day we will sail togetherSent from my iPad using Forums What are you doing in April? Pretty decent deals and awesome ports. I love the Western side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 28, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 28, 2017 What are you doing in April? Pretty decent deals and awesome ports. I love the Western side. LOL, maybe.... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted December 28, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 28, 2017 LOL, maybe....Sent from my iPad using Forums Check it out. Glory April 7! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 28, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Check it out. Glory April 7! OK, will do Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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