Is it possible to transfer booking from TA to RCL?

[Bookish Angel]

I booked and made deposit for my 10/29/11 RCL Enchantment of the Seas trip to Bermuda on July 2. Today, both RCL website and and a large online agency list the same lower price for the same stateroom category AND a $25.00 OBC.

 

My final payment is due 8/30/11 - is it possible to get the travel agent to transfer the booking to RCL?

 

Thanks for your help.

[Paulxyz2004]

I booked and made deposit for my 10/29/11 RCL Enchantment of the Seas trip to Bermuda on July 2. Today, both RCL website and and a large online agency list a lower price for the same stateroom category AND a $25.00 OBC.

 

My final payment is due 8/30/11 - is it possible to get the travel agent to transfer the booking to RCL?

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Possible yes, but the Travel Agent has to agree to do this, as they are owning the booking. So you have to talk to your TA to give up the booking. Keep in mind that you will be basically telling them to give up their commission and not getting paid for the work already done.

 

ETA: Also keep in mind they don´t have to give up the booking, it´s up to your TA to say yes or no.

[Bookish Angel]

I wonder if the TA will match the price, inclusive of the OBC? I'd be okay with that.

[firefly333]

If RCL is offering the OBC, then any TA can match it as its a RCL offer.

 

Is the $25 some kind of new booking bonus?

[Bookish Angel]

Hmm, I guess I would not qualify for that.

 

Perhaps it is not worth pursuing.

[firefly333]

I lost $100 new booking OBC once .. same price offered after I booked, except $100 OBC. At least its just $25 in your case.

[jjb415]

Hmm, I guess I would not qualify for that.

 

Perhaps it is not worth pursuing.

 

If there is a lower price listed on the Royal Caribbean site, it looks like there has been a price drop. Because your final payment isn't until August 30, you would be eligible for the lower price. The $25 onbaord credit wouldn't be worth my changing agents, unless I was not saitisfied with my current agent.

[Mr_Cruise]

If the fare is one you qualify for (for example, if it's a 55+ rate and you're under 55 you don't qualify) then your TA should be able to get RCI to re-fare the booking. Most obc promos are new bookings only.

 

Technically, if you choose to transfer your booking away from your TA (which as a TA myself, I am not advocating that you do) they do not need to consent to the transfer; it's your travel reservation and if you insist that the cruise line take control of the booking and take it away from the agent / agency, they will. Again, with the info shared I certainly wouldn't suggest doing that.

 

Hope this helps!

[lesleyswimcoach]

If you have only paid the deposit, isn't it refundable until final payment? Just checking.

[firefly333]

If you have only paid the deposit, isn't it refundable until final payment? Just checking.

 

yes, but if they see that you are rebooking the same cruise, you wouldnt get the OBC for a early booking bonus, or whatever it is.

[oldguysandgalls]

Your TA should be able to get you the same price because you are still in the 'BEFORE final due payment date' stage. We had a similar situation a few years back, and one call to our TA and presto... noooooooo problem. Best is to call your TA right away. Good luck!

[Bookish Angel]

Did not get the OBC but that's fine as it was for new bookings only.

 

My final payment is due Aug 30. I'll be monitoring my cabin category price to see if there any further price drops. Although, in looking on RCL's website today, my category on my cruise has went up almost $60.

 

It pays to keep checking those prices until your final payment!