Booking a cruise

[Benchy]

Should you use a travel agent when you book a cruise if you use a travel agent. Does anybody know a good one.

[Flatbush Flyer]

15 minutes ago, Benchy said:

Should you use a travel agent when you book a cruise if you use a travel agent. Does anybody know a good one.

I know a great one. 

 

However, you may want to read the Cruise Critic rules: No discussion of TAs allowed.

 

That said, you can use the Search feature on CC. Several of us have posted fairly detailed comments on how to find a good cruise specialist TA.

 

And, yes, the right TA can add perks, share commissions, etc.

[Benchy]

Thanks didnt know about asking about TA Thanks.

[gregma60]

14 hours ago, Flatbush Flyer said:

I know a great one. 

 

However, you may want to read the Cruise Critic rules: No discussion of TAs allowed.

 

That said, you can use the Search feature on CC. Several of us have posted fairly detailed comments on how to find a good cruise specialist TA.

 

And, yes, the right TA can add perks, share commissions, etc.

Can you perhaps share what you should search for to narrow things down?  A few searches I've tried and either come up with hundreds or with this one.

 

-gregma

[Host Kat]

On 3/28/2023 at 8:24 PM, Benchy said:

Should you use a travel agent when you book a cruise if you use a travel agent. Does anybody know a good one.

 

9 hours ago, gregma60 said:

Can you perhaps share what you should search for to narrow things down?  A few searches I've tried and either come up with hundreds or with this one.

 

-gregma

 

@Benchy and @gregma60

 

Perhaps something in the following oldie but goodie Cruise Critic articles will be helpful:

Finding a Cruise Travel Agent

What to Expect on a Cruise: Booking a Cruise With a Travel Agent

What to Expect on a Cruise: Booking With a Cruise Line

Secret Agent Deals: How to Find Prices Cruise Lines Don't Offer

How to Save Money on Your Next Cruise

[Benchy]

Thank you

[gregma60]

35 minutes ago, Host Kat said:

Perhaps something in the following oldie but goodie Cruise Critic articles will be helpful:

Thank you!

 

-gregma

[Flatbush Flyer]

The CC search engine uses Boolean queries. Actually, pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

Edited March 30, 2023 by Flatbush Flyer

[ldubs]

On 3/29/2023 at 8:34 PM, Flatbush Flyer said:

The CC search engine uses Boolean queries. Actually, pretty easy once you get the hang of it.

 

First I would have to google "boolean".  😀

[Flatbush Flyer]

11 hours ago, ldubs said:

 

First I would have to google "boolean".  😀

Algebra 101. 

[ColeThornton]

12 hours ago, ldubs said:

 

First I would have to google "boolean".  😀

 

 

That's a skinny ghost, I think.