vix2000 Posted June 15, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Is it better to book directly with Cunard or through a TA? The price with Cunard booking our own flights and post cruise hotel is the same as the TA. We are booking inside cabins and can pick a room with the TA but not Cunard, but we would be hoping to ask to pay for a balcony upgrade onboard, as the current upgrade price is out of our budget unfortunately. Would this be more likely if we booked direct? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted June 15, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, vix2000 said: Is it better to book directly with Cunard or through a TA? The price with Cunard booking our own flights and post cruise hotel is the same as the TA. We are booking inside cabins and can pick a room with the TA but not Cunard, but we would be hoping to ask to pay for a balcony upgrade onboard, as the current upgrade price is out of our budget unfortunately. Would this be more likely if we booked direct? Thank you. It depends on where you are booking from. US TA's are permitted to discount even Cunard's best rates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winifred 22 Posted June 15, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 15, 2023 29 minutes ago, vix2000 said: Is it better to book directly with Cunard or through a TA? The price with Cunard booking our own flights and post cruise hotel is the same as the TA. We are booking inside cabins and can pick a room with the TA but not Cunard, but we would be hoping to ask to pay for a balcony upgrade onboard, as the current upgrade price is out of our budget unfortunately. Would this be more likely if we booked direct? Thank you. You can only bid to upgrade if you booked direct with Cunard currently in the U K. With many cruises being sold out and the new upgrade programme I think it’s unlikely you would get a cheap upgrade onboard sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vix2000 Posted June 15, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Thanks all. So as I am UK based I suppose booking direct is the best option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted June 15, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, MCC retired said: It depends on where you are booking from. US TA's are permitted to discount even Cunard's best rates. ...just like UK ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB2 Posted June 16, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 16, 2023 For price, possibly elsewhere. For choice, Cunard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted June 16, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 16, 2023 For dealing with any hassles that occur, use a TA who knows about cruising. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothko1 Posted June 16, 2023 #8 Share Posted June 16, 2023 1 hour ago, exlondoner said: For dealing with any hassles that occur, use a TA who knows about cruising. I agree. Travel Agents can run interference, and help you when something goes wrong. It's nice having an advocate for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down-Unders Posted June 21, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2023 On 6/16/2023 at 1:21 AM, vix2000 said: Is it better to book directly with Cunard or through a TA? The price with Cunard booking our own flights and post cruise hotel is the same as the TA. We are booking inside cabins and can pick a room with the TA but not Cunard, but we would be hoping to ask to pay for a balcony upgrade onboard, as the current upgrade price is out of our budget unfortunately. Would this be more likely if we booked direct? Thank you. I book through Cunard direct for Cruises, airlines and hotels myself. If you are not that experienced I suggest a good Travel Agent experienced in cruising and tell them what you want i.e pay for an upgrade if they are released cheaper nearer sailing time. Good luck and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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