Group Reservation Help

[ajmj]

Best way to book group reservation.

[Clarea]

I would use a good travel agent.

[ajmj]

Will I get more benefits booking direct Or T/A pro's and con's

[Desert Cruizers]

It will depend on the TA but if handling a group booking, it is best to let a TA handle the booking. How many people will be booking. If you have a large group, the TA can get a block of rooms in a general location based upon the category rooms each wish to book, if you book individually within your group then go direct. I recommend that one person not handle the entire group if not using a TA but book individually and let each couple handle their own reservations which can be linked.

[nelblu]

If using a TA be careful of any cancellation fees, especially if small children are

involved. I booked an Easter '18 family vacation and the TA that I use would charge me $50 per person (ex. 3/4th pax). I instead booked directly with RCL even with no percs.

[quiltsnh]

A good TA can make this happen with ease. If they are good they will not charge any extra fees/keep track of the ressies and get you the best pricing/adjustments and perks. I am one of those great TA's LOL!

[SonicShip]

Best way to book group reservation.

 

From my personal experience this year, I would not use a travel agent again. They were great at first, but once they did the bookings that was it. If you have a travel agent that you total trust and will give you a cut of their commission as a perk to you, then book with them.

 

What I would call the Royal Caribbean group department and talk to them. Different cruise have different group perk values. If you book direct guest can make payment directly with Royal Caribbean.

 

https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/groupTravelSitelet.do?pagename=group_travel

 

https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/subject.do?faqSubjectId=426

 

No matter how you book, make sure to understand how group booking work such as tour conductor credits and Group Amenities Plus (GAP) points. Other things such as contract dates like the cabin release date. And if you use a TA don't let them keep the conductor credits and Group Amenities Plus points as they are yours. Make sure you understand the contract for you group.

[nelblu]

How many in group & # of cabins.

[QueenofKrakatoa]

Use a reputable travel agency that deals with groups often, because group policies are very convoluted and the kind of financial stuff involved gets complex and a lot can go wrong. We booked a group a few years ago and we had a great travel agent.