Cockatoos Posted February 16, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Is there any one in Aus who has received a call from a cruise line offering a last minute deal to fill the ship. I know our friends in the US but never heard of the same thing here in Auz/NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted February 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Never happened to me but then I'm not retired. Maybe they target a certain demographic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyren Posted February 16, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Never heard of anyone getting an offer. We would love to be on a list as living in Sydney we would certainly be ready at the drop of a hat if a good offer came up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted February 16, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I have received emails from TA's offering "Drop and Go" fares. I haven't heard of a cruise company phoning people and offering deals and I doubt that would be cost-effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 16, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I think the TAs would all snap them up before calling any of their regular clients.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted February 16, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Even in the US I'd say it would be on a personal/preferred basis; not just calling all past clients. The same would apply here. If you have a TA who knows you and your interests well they may personally call you. But the agency operations don't. It would cost more than they could recover in their margin (hence the e-mail blasts). Edited February 16, 2016 by The_Big_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldygolfer Posted February 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2016 About 4 years ago we received an email from our TA with an unbelievable deal for a repositioning cruise from Istanbul to Singapore with Azamara - included air and accom both ends. We packed and left in 9 days, which was rather frantic because we had to get visas for India in that time. It was worth it Getting old sucks, but being retired does have some benefits !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 16, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2016 About 4 years ago we received an email from our TA with an unbelievable deal for a repositioning cruise from Istanbul to Singapore with Azamara - included air and accom both ends. We packed and left in 9 days, which was rather frantic because we had to get visas for India in that time. It was worth it Getting old sucks, but being retired does have some benefits !!! Great work to be able to pick it up. Yes getting old may suck but it is certainly better than the alternative.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kinkacruiser Posted February 16, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Flash fares are released by our favorite line (Princess) around final payment time and our TA emails them to us. Unfortunately we are always well booked up to accept. You have to pay on full and be ready to cruise in 1-3 months. Often the least favorable cabins are available by that stage. Still, at the bargain prices offered why worry about the cabin ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 16, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I think you need to realise that the very , very short notice cruise deals would only be for a very limited number of cabins, sometimes only 1 or 2. As Anna said you have to be ready to make a decision when the offer is made, pay that day and be ready to go....ie passport up to date etc. We have had 2 or 3 over the years, all from a phone call from the TA. The cruise lines usually give those agents who have a big client base any special deals as they would usually know of someone who would take it up . Another reason we got a phone call was that the TA said the offer had come through and there was no one in the office who wanted to take it up..:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 16, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I think you need to realise that the very , very short notice cruise deals would only be for a very limited number of cabins, sometimes only 1 or 2. As Anna said you have to be ready to make a decision when the offer is made, pay that day and be ready to go....ie passport up to date etc. We have had 2 or 3 over the years, all from a phone call from the TA. The cruise lines usually give those agents who have a big client base any special deals as they would usually know of someone who would take it up . Another reason we got a phone call was that the TA said the offer had come through and there was no one in the office who wanted to take it up..:eek: That was my point. Clients would rarely get a look in.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 16, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2016 You also need to have a credit card that will take the full cost of the cruise fare there and then ,without running to the bank for approval. If you dont the next one they phone will take the deal and you may lose out.:rolleyes: What knocks a lot of the last minute deals is if you have to fly , as last minite air can be very pricey and negate any savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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