4xcruise Posted October 30, 2010 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Hi all/anyone, Did a Sun Princess cruise to the Pacific Islands a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. Decided to try the bigger Diamond Princess to Asia next year. A few of our friends decided to join us; which is great. I need advice on a couple of questions please. Since I am booking for say up to 4 or 5 couples would "they" allow negotiations or better offers on the fares for the whole group? If so should I try going direct to Princess or through the regular cruise companies. I suppose the "sweet spot" for rooms will be aft of the boat and above any entertaining areas in terms of movement and noise; anyone care to suggest some decks and room numbers. Many thanks ahead. 4xcruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted October 30, 2010 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2010 You have a better chance of negotiating with a travel agent. Princess reps will not cut the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted October 30, 2010 #3 Share Posted October 30, 2010 In order to get any type of group pricing, I think you have to have 8 or 9 cabins booked. I agree with Paul, find a good discount TA and no matter what the 'group' size, you will get a much better price. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted October 30, 2010 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Are you from Australia? I couldn't tell from your post. If you are, the booking rules are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaska eh Posted October 31, 2010 #5 Share Posted October 31, 2010 4xCruise: Your best negotiations are with a TA and try and give your TA some latitude. I just booked a Hawaii cruise and by going 10 days earlier, my TA was able to get me the same pricing he had just negotiated for a group going on that cruise. Saved me over $1,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4xcruise Posted October 31, 2010 Author #6 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Thank you all. Yes "Pam in CA" I am from Australia. 4xcruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted October 31, 2010 #7 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Thank you all. Yes "Pam in CA" I am from Australia. 4xcruise The rules are different for passengers from Australia. You should contact your TA regarding any group pricing. I'm not that familiar with what Australians can or cannot do. Regardless, what Americans can or have done don't apply to Australia. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted October 31, 2010 #8 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I think the "sweet spot" on the Sun Princess is far aft on Aloha Deck (I had an 'inside' - A743) where you have easy access to the outside aft decks. You can go 'out' and up a flight of stairs to the Lotus Pool and hot tubs on Riviera Deck, and just up another flight of stairs to Sundowners and the hot tub (with a view) on Lido Deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted October 31, 2010 #9 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hi all/anyone, Did a Sun Princess cruise to the Pacific Islands a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. Decided to try the bigger Diamond Princess to Asia next year. A few of our friends decided to join us; which is great. I need advice on a couple of questions please. Since I am booking for say up to 4 or 5 couples would "they" allow negotiations or better offers on the fares for the whole group? If so should I try going direct to Princess or through the regular cruise companies. I suppose the "sweet spot" for rooms will be aft of the boat and above any entertaining areas in terms of movement and noise; anyone care to suggest some decks and room numbers. Many thanks ahead. 4xcruise. Lower, miship decks are the most stable if that's a concern for anyone in your group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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