edgee Posted Saturday at 11:40 PM #726 Share Posted Saturday at 11:40 PM 5 hours ago, SATaxman said: Our TA told us that it is against O policy to rebate. He added gratuities and OBC which added up to about 6%. Yes and you know what agency I use that does rebate and is very public about it. They are a big producer for Oceania and just before he became CEO,they hosted the current President at their headquarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted 13 hours ago #727 Share Posted 13 hours ago Got email from my terrific TA listing about a dozen cruises with deep discounts. They were not short dated. When I looked at availability, there were lots of cabins. While some cruises sell out, others may not. Whatever happens, it may be attractive to some and not for others. You can’t please everyone. That’s not Oceania’s objective. Their objective is profit. It’s nice to know that I was not alone with my objections to mandatory simply more. Given a choice, simply more might be ok on some cruises. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Psoque Posted 7 hours ago #728 Share Posted 7 hours ago 21 hours ago, edgee said: Yes and you know what agency I use that does rebate and is very public about it. They are a big producer for Oceania and just before he became CEO,they hosted the current President at their headquarters. How do you find a travel agency like the one you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1985rz1 Posted 7 hours ago #729 Share Posted 7 hours ago 1 minute ago, Psoque said: How do you find a travel agency like the one you use? Asking fellow passangers on board is a good way to identify preferred TAs that have lots of experience with and connections to O. That way you can ask about service as well as as perks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgee Posted 7 hours ago #730 Share Posted 7 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Psoque said: How do you find a travel agency like the one you use? Cannot name agencies on CC. Over ten years ago, I guess before the "no naming" rules were in effect someone on CC recommended them and I have been pretty satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Harters Posted 5 hours ago #731 Share Posted 5 hours ago (edited) Although CC has a ban on naming agencies on the forum, its parent company, Tripadvisor, has no such qualms. Check out TA's cruise forum. Actually CC has no qualms about naming them itself. I originally got the name of the TA I use here in the UK, from an article on the main CC website which listed most British cruise specialists. I don't know if it has similar list for American agencies, as I've never looked for it. Edited 5 hours ago by Harters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted 3 hours ago #732 Share Posted 3 hours ago I have never been able to locate a cruise forum on TA. I must be doing something wrong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durberville Posted 2 hours ago #733 Share Posted 2 hours ago 46 minutes ago, Vineyard View said: I have never been able to locate a cruise forum on TA. I must be doing something wrong. Same…I just tried and gave up. 🤷♀️ I’m looking for a new TA (The one I have isn’t particularly good - I think I know more than her and I can never get a quick reply when I need one - so frustrating) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ak1004 Posted 2 hours ago #734 Share Posted 2 hours ago Not really difficult.. I got mine after I contacted someone from CC… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted 2 hours ago #735 Share Posted 2 hours ago We are completely happy with our TA. I just never knew that there is a cruise forum on TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted 2 hours ago #736 Share Posted 2 hours ago 4 hours ago, edgee said: Cannot name agencies on CC. Over ten years ago, I guess before the "no naming" rules were in effect someone on CC recommended them and I have been pretty satisfied. A couple of years ago I got my hands slapped by CC for naming my TA in the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin Terri Posted 1 hour ago #737 Share Posted 1 hour ago One suggestion is to read the blogs of the World cruisers. i am not talking about the posts on CC. Many of them also have their own blogs. They will mention their TAs. That is how I found mine. I have been more than happy with her. She works for an agency that does big volume, but i get wonderful personal service. She is an Expert in Cruise and Travel. That is all i can say. Terri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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