JulesNBama Posted May 9, 2007 #1 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Which is cheaper, booking through Carnival.com or going through a travel agent? Warm regards, Jules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbahamas7 Posted May 9, 2007 #2 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I called carnival directly and they were giving me the same price as a travel agent, so I booked with the travel agent. In the end I got upgraded to a suite!!! Plus, if anything goes wrong I know I can call me travel agent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerdadky Posted May 9, 2007 #3 Share Posted May 9, 2007 You can call the PVP that is assigned to you and get upgrades too. I'm a firm believer that carnival takes care of its on bookings better than it would one booked thru a travel agency or online website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisergrandma Posted May 9, 2007 #4 Share Posted May 9, 2007 You will get lots of opinions on this one. My TA has always beat the Carnival price. She always gets the best price, the best upgrades and gives the best service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted May 9, 2007 #5 Share Posted May 9, 2007 The only way you are going to get a better price is if you find a TA who is willing to take less commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler257 Posted May 9, 2007 #6 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Is your TA a local company or is it a chain? I am looking for a new TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubbockcruzr Posted May 9, 2007 #7 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I used a TA first cruise but have called carnival Direct ever since, that way you get used to one agent, and I get all the specials emailed to me from her. and I have gotten some deals that were unreal and the upgrades to boot. nothing better than going to the source, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted May 9, 2007 #8 Share Posted May 9, 2007 I used a TA first cruise but have called carnival Direct ever since, that way you get used to one agent, and I get all the specials emailed to me from her. and I have gotten some deals that were unreal and the upgrades to boot. nothing better than going to the source, in my opinion. I have used the same TA for 10 years now. Always get upgrades, obc and great deals. Carnival works really well with TA's. My TA has a great relationship with Carnival:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogtindml Posted May 9, 2007 #9 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Try *****.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesNBama Posted May 9, 2007 Author #10 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Thanks guys, for all of the helpful information. You may be wondering why I ask this when I have sailed several times. Each of the cruises that I have taken have always been freebies. This last cruise a 7 day western carribean on the Norwegian Sun, was a $5.00 raffle ticket purchase at a non-profit fundraiser. The 2005 sailing aboard the Holiday, which was a fantastic cruise, was also a raffle ticket purchase. Now I am addicted and ready to pay for my next cruise, thanks for the advise. Warm regards, Jules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DqALEX Posted May 10, 2007 #11 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Whoever you chose try to stay with the same person and build a relationship. Since I book with the same PVP all the time I feel I get the best price and she E-Mails me with the specials she thinks I may like. She knows the time of the year I like to cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise777l Posted May 10, 2007 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2007 You can get prices from both and compare who has the best deal. I agree if the prices are the same it is best to book directly with Carnival as it is easier to get credit for any rate drops in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINEVIEW01 Posted May 10, 2007 #13 Share Posted May 10, 2007 You can get a lower price from a TA than a PVP from my experience. Either Carnival honors a price drop or they don't which ever you book thru. Do a little research and get prices from both and than find someone you like and stick with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmberMarie Posted May 10, 2007 #14 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Speaking of booking-- Is it the same on RCCL as it is CCL? You can book a cruise and cancel before final payment date and get your full deposit back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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