Internet TA question

[Brotherbugs]

Hello, I am new to the board and new to cruising. I am planning on my first cruise in January (1/11 on the Legend - very excited!). I have been doing a lot of research and I love this board. Anyway, I put in a request on *************.com and have narrowed it down to two travel agencies. I am a little nervouse since this is my first cruise and a lot of $$ (for me anyway). Am I allowed to post their names here so that I can get feedback from anyone who has used them? If not, what suggestions do you have?

 

Thank you for your help!

 

FYI - I have also posted this under the First Time Cruise section, but have not had any responses yet.

[big_duck]

Reading your own question as it now stands on the board should answer it.

 

LOL.

[caribbean dreams]

JUut book directly thru Carnival, it's alot less hassel if there is a price drop or for some reason you have to cancel.

Another reason is you can actually talk to a live person, instead of having to wait for e-mail to be returned to you.

[rsjc]

I do not think you are suppose to list agency names here. Is this a Carnival cruise? Have you thought about booking directly with the cruise line? The only reason I ask is because when booking with an agency or online site they have control of the booking. Then how hard will that be to make a change later if need be. Booking with the cruise line you just call them up and make the change instead of having a middle man having to make the change for you. Now if you were getting a price better than the cruise line was offering then it maybe worth it. I do know sometimes sites will offer on board credit and thing like that. I booked a cruise with the agency that advertises here and they gave us $100 credit per stateroom years back.

[CruiserRose]

If it were me, i would get pricing from all three, two TA's and a PVP. When booked our last two cruises; the TA was cheaper than PVP. so i suggest check them all out in pricing everytime.

 

as far as if TA is reputable. i would look for reviews of TA. look at website to see if they have a reputable looking website, etc.

 

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[Marie51]

I booked a cruise 2 days ago with the online site where several different agencies bid for your business. I think this is what you are talking about. Anyway, I booked with the one that gave me $125 onboard credit. I did check with the cruise line directly and there was no OBC to be offered.

I would not hesitate to book this way. Every little bit helps.

[Diamond Graham]

Hello, I am new to the board and new to cruising. I am planning on my first cruise in January (1/11 on the Legend - very excited!). I have been doing a lot of research and I love this board. Anyway, I put in a request on *************.com and have narrowed it down to two travel agencies. I am a little nervouse since this is my first cruise and a lot of $$ (for me anyway). Am I allowed to post their names here so that I can get feedback from anyone who has used them? If not, what suggestions do you have?

 

Thank you for your help!

 

FYI - I have also posted this under the First Time Cruise section, but have not had any responses yet.

Brotherbugs,

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