doubletfan Posted February 17, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 17, 2009 What is the best way to book a cabin? I am looking at booking a cruise for next year, but was wondering if I should book through a TA or just through Royal Carribean. What is the best way to find a TA? Are there good online souces that offer on board credits or other perks? Thanks in advance for any help Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandytoes Posted February 17, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Mike Royal Caribbean sets the price. Which means TA's can not offer you anything lower. If the price is higher than RC's Run!!!! A TA might offer you a "gift" OBC on board credit, bottle of wine, no-name travel insurance, etc to sweeten the deal. There are great TA's out there and some are to put it nicely - not! CC bans TA names here. Sorry that we can not recommend who we use. Search cruise sites, enter the exact ship, sailing date, cabin choice. Once you get a price to your liking, call. Don't book on line. Sometimes you'll get a better deal talking to a TA. Good Luck! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybaby1113 Posted February 17, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I always book right through Carnival. They are always so knowledeable about the ships and so helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 17, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Check and see who gives you the best deal. Book with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted February 17, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Booking through the cruiseline gives you more power over your reservation (you can call to change it, ask for a price adjustment, etc). Booking through a TA means you have to work through an intermediary, but it also means that you have a contact point to answer questions, etc. Some TAs offer benefits such as gratuities or onboard credit, some don't. Some TAs add extra fees or charge beyond what the cruiseline would to cancel, some don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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