Best way to book

[Amandainsweden]

Hey! 
 

im looking at booking a Princess cruise to the Panama Canal in October for 6 adults and 3 kids. What is the best way to book? (Cheapest?)

 

their website, on the phone with their agent, an independent travel agent?

 

Thanks for your help!

[CruiserBruce]

Welcome to Cruise Critic!

 

There is no one magic "best" way. You just need to shop around and do your research.

 

Keep in mind we are not allowed on Cruise Critic to name or discuss travel agents or agencies.

[mom says]

Depends on how knowledgeable about the various options/limitations surrounding cabin selection and package add ons or inclusions. If you have cruised before,  then you can book yourself online. If you might have a few questions about the booking, then booking by phone might be helpful. Prices should be the same if booking exactly the same thing. A TA who is a cruuse specialist can be very helpful in guiding new cruisers, or if booking with a line for the first time. They MAY offer additional OBC when you book.

 

As Cruiser Bruce said- shop around.  Do a mock booking online. Get a quote over the phone from the cruise line and a few TAs.  Just be sure you are comparing apples to apples.

Edited March 16, 2023 by mom says

[Amandainsweden]

Thank you!!!

 

a follow up- if I’m booking four people why does it only show one twin bed in the room? Shouldn’t it be bunk beds? Why would the system even let me book that?

[mom says]

4 hours ago, Amandainsweden said:

Thank you!!!

 

a follow up- if I’m booking four people why does it only show one twin bed in the room? Shouldn’t it be bunk beds? Why would the system even let me book 

What ship? Which cabin category? Try asking on the forum dedicated to the cruise line (Princess?) you are looking at.

Edited March 16, 2023 by mom says

[Fishboy1947]

7 hours ago, Amandainsweden said:

Thank you!!!

 

a follow up- if I’m booking four people why does it only show one twin bed in the room? Shouldn’t it be bunk beds? Why would the system even let me book that?

Two additional beds probably drop from the ceiling