Just booked...

[SEASICK STEVE]

Have just booked Trip, New York To Southampton with an American agent (web site) As we are not living in the US I phoned to check it was ok and the agent said no problem . Awaiting confirmation 24/48 hrs . processing done by Cunard ..Heres hoping . SS

[guernseyguy]

Have just booked Trip, New York To Southampton with an American agent (web site) As we are not living in the US I phoned to check it was ok and the agent said no problem . Awaiting confirmation 24/48 hrs . processing done by Cunard ..Heres hoping . SS

Did the same yesterday - even spoke to Cunard UK about it today - you won't have any problems. And on the QM2, I suspect you won't have to worry about the first part of your name!

 

Check out the roll call for your crossing.

[SEASICK STEVE]

Cheers GG I hope so . we sailed QM2 TA sept 2011 West and it was smooth as glass, That time paid top price( other halfs big 50) ...only by talking to other passengers did we learn !!

Cheers SS

[Whitemarsh]

Yep, thank the Lord for the Internet. It's wonderful that we can research and find out what happens elsewhere. There won't be any problem and you have probably saved heaps. Enjoy your cruise.

[AstroExeter]

I have booked with US TA's before and have had no problem.

[Whitemarsh]

Did the same yesterday - even spoke to Cunard UK about it today - you won't have any problems. And on the QM2, I suspect you won't have to worry about the first part of your name!

 

I know that people can book outside of their designated region, but I've always thought that the cruise lines themselves are very against it. It's very good to hear that perhaps they are starting to relax about this.

 

The best possible outcome would be that they charge the same price, for the same cruise, no matter where the purchaser lives.

[guernseyguy]

It's very good to hear that perhaps they are starting to relax about this.

 

It may be more of a case of 'get business where they can'.....

[SS Warringtonia]

Hi Guernseyguy

have you any idea of the saving that you made- I am very interested in this approach myself in the future.

[guernseyguy]

Hi Guernseyguy

have you any idea of the saving that you made- I am very interested in this approach myself in the future.

 

Including OBC around 30%

[SS Warringtonia]

That's quite impressive- was it a 'late' booking? do you fancy sharing the U S travel agents web site or could you recommend any?

[guernseyguy]

That's quite impressive- was it a 'late' booking? do you fancy sharing the U S travel agents web site or could you recommend any?

 

It was a good deal on a sailing in under 90 days - and sharing TA info is a no-no I'm afraid! The internet is your friend when you want to go on vacation....

[SEASICK STEVE]

Conformation recieved .. and have filled in all extra details on Cunard's personal voyager..cabin is a B5 guar. saved about 40% :) including OBC. here's hoping We won't be left in New York !!! G. (ss)

[guernseyguy]

Conformation recieved .. and have filled in all extra details on Cunard's personal voyager..cabin is a B5 guar. saved about 40% :) including OBC. here's hoping We won't be left in New York !!! G. (ss)

 

If you are on the voyage personalisor you are on the manifest

If you are on the manifest you are on the ship!

[SEASICK STEVE]

Thank GOD for that after 3 days i NY the old CC will be well overloaded , (better half loves a bargain !!!) G

[guernseyguy]

Thank GOD for that after 3 days i NY the old CC will be well overloaded , (better half loves a bargain !!!) G

I once turned up to the pier (US TA) for 'tickets on departure' - the Agent got a bit flustered, but her Supervisor said 'check the manifest' - and I was on. Even if you forgot your tickets, if you are on the manifest - which is the only 'legal document' - that's all that matters.

[guernseyguy]

Just checked with the TA I booked my crossing on....in case price had gone down....no....:D up $50/pax and OBC down by $100/cabin.....Now time to stop checking.....