Rare 1985rz1 Posted December 24, 2020 #26 Share Posted December 24, 2020 18 minutes ago, Jancruz said: Dont any of you laugh at me but I never go on Os website..How do you see the agencies in CCC??? Jancruz1 https://www.oceaniacruises.com/find-agent/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted December 24, 2020 #27 Share Posted December 24, 2020 31 minutes ago, 1985rz1 said: https://www.oceaniacruises.com/find-agent/ I find it funny they are using a zip code search. Does anyone actually physically visit their TA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted December 24, 2020 #28 Share Posted December 24, 2020 53 minutes ago, Jancruz said: Dont any of you laugh at me but I never go on Os website..How do you see the agencies in CCC??? Jancruz1 I'm certainly not laughing. I have found a list of recommended TA's on their website using the search engine, but I have not been able to find anything called "Cruise Connoisseur Club." If you do find a link to that club rather than the find an agent search page, please let us know where to find it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 24, 2020 #29 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I do not think all of the TA's on the list are part of the CCC It is a list of agencies that are registered with O to sell cruises You could always google the phrase & see what agencies pop up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 24, 2020 #30 Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Jancruz said: Dont any of you laugh at me but I never go on Os website..How do you see the agencies in CCC??? Jancruz1 Jan you are too funny 😁 Happy Holidays to you & Stu & the rest of your Family May 2021 be a lot better Lyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 24, 2020 #31 Share Posted December 24, 2020 25 minutes ago, KirkNC said: I find it funny they are using a zip code search. Does anyone actually physically visit their TA? Some people do but mine is in California so I do not 😷 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted December 24, 2020 #32 Share Posted December 24, 2020 22 minutes ago, LHT28 said: Jan you are too funny 😁 Happy Holidays to you & Stu & the rest of your Family May 2021 be a lot better Lyn Thanks Lyn, Same to you and your family ...the most important thing is to stay safe so we can cruise next summer.. Happy New Year to one and all!! Jancruz1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted December 24, 2020 #33 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Is that the only way to find an agency by ZIP?? If it is I will have a talk with them as it is a less than easy way to find a good agency.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted December 24, 2020 #34 Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Jancruz said: Is that the only way to find an agency by ZIP?? If it is I will have a talk with them as it is a less than easy way to find a good agency.. Jancruz1 Thats the only search option on the provided link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted December 25, 2020 #35 Share Posted December 25, 2020 20 minutes ago, Jancruz said: Is that the only way to find an agency by ZIP?? If it is I will have a talk with them as it is a less than easy way to find a good agency.. Jancruz1 Besides having to put in a zip code to see agencies, none of the ones I have searched show Cruise Connoisseur Club in the contact. If you then google the travel agency, some will show on their web site that they are a member. I have also googled CCC agencies and got nothing. I saw yours in one of the zip codes but no mention of CCC in the O list of agencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted December 25, 2020 #36 Share Posted December 25, 2020 1 hour ago, cruisingxpert said: Besides having to put in a zip code to see agencies, none of the ones I have searched show Cruise Connoisseur Club in the contact. If you then google the travel agency, some will show on their web site that they are a member. I have also googled CCC agencies and got nothing. I saw yours in one of the zip codes but no mention of CCC in the O list of agencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted December 25, 2020 #37 Share Posted December 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jancruz said: Well I will see if we can find a better way like alphabetically or by CCC after the holidays.. Everyone stay safe.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pinotlover Posted December 25, 2020 #38 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I believe that Oceania CC is a relic of the past, much the same as Renaissance even though some still reminiscent about that long defunct line. Prestige Cruise Holdings ( PCH), of which both Oceania and Regent were a portion, was acquired by NCLH a few years back. Now there is a list of Travel Agencies that sell an adequate number of NCLH cruises which qualifies them for maximum commissions on NCLH various lines. That list is far more inclusive than the old OCC membership. For those that always grapple for the absolute best deal, let us not forget that not all companies choose being the biggest cut rate operator as their business model. Some Agencies both treat and compensate their Agents as professional, and even though they have the capacity to offer top perks, that isn’t in their business plan. The market is large enough to accommodate both cut rate operations and full service professional operations. I’m fully satisfied with the professional services and goodies provided by my TA. Personally not one to brag about the size of my rebate check as some here constantly do. Each to their own, just not rushing to aisle 7 and the hourly blue light special when my personal travel professional is concerned. We all need to make a living. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted December 25, 2020 #39 Share Posted December 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, pinotlover said: I believe that Oceania CC is a relic of the past, much the same as Renaissance even though some still reminiscent about that long defunct line. Prestige Cruise Holdings ( PCH), of which both Oceania and Regent were a portion, was acquired by NCLH a few years back. Now there is a list of Travel Agencies that sell an adequate number of NCLH cruises which qualifies them for maximum commissions on NCLH various lines. That list is far more inclusive than the old OCC membership. For those that always grapple for the absolute best deal, let us not forget that not all companies choose being the biggest cut rate operator as their business model. Some Agencies both treat and compensate their Agents as professional, and even though they have the capacity to offer top perks, that isn’t in their business plan. The market is large enough to accommodate both cut rate operations and full service professional operations. I’m fully satisfied with the professional services and goodies provided by my TA. Personally not one to brag about the size of my rebate check as some here constantly do. Each to their own, just not rushing to aisle 7 and the hourly blue light special when my personal travel professional is concerned. We all need to make a living. I thank you for posting that as I have always believed service and being there for clients was the most important part..what good is a rebate if things go wrong and cant be fixed..as you say to each his own.. Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted December 25, 2020 #40 Share Posted December 25, 2020 39 minutes ago, Jancruz said: Well I will see if we can find a better way like alphabetically or by CCC after the holidays.. Everyone stay safe.. Jancruz1 Happy Holidays to all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted December 25, 2020 #41 Share Posted December 25, 2020 I live in Mountains. Pulled up by zip I get one lonely agent in New Mexico. No way. I will go with Florida and/or California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel A Posted December 25, 2020 #42 Share Posted December 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, zoncom said: I live in Mountains. Pulled up by zip I get one lonely agent in New Mexico. No way. I will go with Florida and/or California. I live in New York and entered a zip for Massachusetts. I went with an online TA in New Hampshire. I certainly got a much better deal than I would have gotten from my brick and mortar auto club TA. I don't know if it's the best deal I could have gotten but I'm happy with the additional perks I did get. 🎄 🎁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseh2o Posted December 25, 2020 #43 Share Posted December 25, 2020 We had a travel advisor recommended to us while on an Oceania cruise. We are in Southern California, advisor is in New Mexico. So far, so good! 🚢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munga 6 Posted December 28, 2020 Author #44 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thanks to all who responded. This is our first Oceania cruise and we did go ahead and put a deposit down for the OS. Now I have time to research ports and what to do and see. Happy and healthy New Year to all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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