Bases5 Posted July 11, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 Haven’t cruised Royal in a while. Many things have changed. I’m aware of restrictions with TA’s. What Im asking is what can you still do on RCI web site? IE purchase shore excursions ETC 2 just courteous. How big of a deal would you need to use a TA over RCI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 11, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Yes, you can still use Royal's website. I would use a TA even with the same exact price and perks as booking direct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 11, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bases5 said: 2 . How big of a deal would you need to use a TA over RCI At least $100 less than RCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted July 11, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Zero cents 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted July 11, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Even if we book direct with Royal we always transfer to our TA to pick up the perks. Book direct and you are throwing money away if you don't transfer. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted July 11, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 11, 2019 29 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: I would use a TA even with the same exact price and perks as booking direct. Me too.😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bases5 Posted July 11, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted July 11, 2019 33 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Yes, you can still use Royal's website. I would use a TA even with the same exact price and perks as booking direct. That’s why I asked. It’s the same price but some nice perks. But I like to buy things for the cruise and didn’t want to go thru a TA for the little stuff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted July 11, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 11, 2019 50 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: Me too.😉 Ken do you know a good T/A. LOL 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KALCJ1 Posted July 11, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) As a TA we often have group rates, added amenities, and personalized service...but either way you can still book items through your cruise planner. (Excursions, drink & dining packages, etc.) Edited July 11, 2019 by KALCJ1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISFANS3 Posted July 11, 2019 #10 Share Posted July 11, 2019 First time for us without a T.A., just booked with RCI. did not know it would cost us to pick out our cabin. We will let RCI pick the cabins. We should have stayed with a T.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXTROT Posted July 11, 2019 #11 Share Posted July 11, 2019 we always have used a TA. If you have a problem with RCCL let the TA spend all the time on the phone fixing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted July 11, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 11, 2019 12 hours ago, Bases5 said: That’s why I asked. It’s the same price but some nice perks. But I like to buy things for the cruise and didn’t want to go thru a TA for the little stuff If your TA is charging the exact same price as RCI direct, I would shop my business around to a different agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted July 11, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 11, 2019 12 hours ago, Bases5 said: That’s why I asked. It’s the same price but some nice perks. But I like to buy things for the cruise and didn’t want to go thru a TA for the little stuff You have full access to your cruise planner even when using a TA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted July 11, 2019 #14 Share Posted July 11, 2019 11 hours ago, DISFANS3 said: First time for us without a T.A., just booked with RCI. did not know it would cost us to pick out our cabin. We will let RCI pick the cabins. We should have stayed with a T.A. You still have 60 days after booking to transfer to a TA and pick up all the perks they offer, as well as keeping anything Royal gave you. If you are unhappy with Royals pick of your cabin you can still switch to any other cabin in the same category for no charge, must be done after you receive a actual cabin number. happy cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted July 11, 2019 #15 Share Posted July 11, 2019 19 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: Me too.😉 You're funny😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted July 11, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 11, 2019 18 hours ago, molsonschooner said: Ken do you know a good T/A. LOL I doubt it😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 11, 2019 #17 Share Posted July 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said: You still have 60 days after booking to transfer to a TA and pick up all the perks they offer, as well as keeping anything Royal gave you. If you are unhappy with Royals pick of your cabin you can still switch to any other cabin in the same category for no charge, must be done after you receive a actual cabin number. happy cruising They are assigning guarantees later and later and later - probably to avoid that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted July 13, 2019 #18 Share Posted July 13, 2019 On 7/11/2019 at 1:50 PM, Merion_Mom said: They are assigning guarantees later and later and later - probably to avoid that. I use to book a GTY and get my cabin with a few days....now I always get it before boarding but its only a week or so before. I must say we seem to be getting better cabins now than when they assigned them within a few days of booking. Not sure if being Pinnacle makes any differance to cabin assignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twice_a_year Posted July 14, 2019 #19 Share Posted July 14, 2019 My experience has been you cannot do worst using a TA and sometimes you can experience better with a TA. Some TA are much better than others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemomof3 Posted July 15, 2019 #20 Share Posted July 15, 2019 For us it would have to be a lot. We have only booked once with a TA but twice there was a price drop and we couldn't get a hold of the TA so no drop for us. I didn't feel she did anything to help we haven't had any problems booking ourselves if we did I would consider a TA again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted July 15, 2019 #21 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 7/10/2019 at 8:07 PM, Bases5 said: 1 Haven’t cruised Royal in a while. Many things have changed. I’m aware of restrictions with TA’s. What Im asking is what can you still do on RCI web site? IE purchase shore excursions ETC 2 just courteous. How big of a deal would you need to use a TA over RCI No new restrictions from the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 15, 2019 #22 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 7/12/2019 at 11:38 PM, robandana said: I use to book a GTY and get my cabin with a few days....now I always get it before boarding but its only a week or so before. I must say we seem to be getting better cabins now than when they assigned them within a few days of booking. Not sure if being Pinnacle makes any difference to cabin assignment. It does not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted July 16, 2019 #23 Share Posted July 16, 2019 On 7/14/2019 at 9:44 PM, Nemomof3 said: For us it would have to be a lot. We have only booked once with a TA but twice there was a price drop and we couldn't get a hold of the TA so no drop for us. I didn't feel she did anything to help we haven't had any problems booking ourselves if we did I would consider a TA again. That has happened to us a few times...price drop, "most wanted" cabin available, etc etc. We do use a TA for majority of our cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted July 16, 2019 #24 Share Posted July 16, 2019 On 7/15/2019 at 2:00 AM, Merion_Mom said: It does not. We have Balcony GTY on the Grandeur. Not expecting cabin # till closer to Feb. When are going to be on the same boat? (LOL!) Haven't seen you in ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseWendy Posted July 16, 2019 #25 Share Posted July 16, 2019 For the cruise I am leaving on this Sunday (Harmony) my TA was able to find several discounts that weren't posted on the RCCL website when I was checking prices. It was a slew of Emerald benefits as well as discounts they had access to. They were not advertised. I always use a TA. It's their job to find you the best deal and walk you through any questions you may have, free to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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