davemax Posted February 24, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2009 can anyone help? when i booked a cruise 2 yrs ago i used a website where i named my cruise and various agents contacted me with their best offers. does anyone know of such sites as i cant remember the site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted February 24, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Yes, but we aren't allowed to name them on this board. I think a company that wanted you to cruise and then compete for the best price may be what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 24, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2009 yes, but we aren't allowed to name them on this board. I think a company that wanted you to cruise and then compete for the best price may be what you are looking for. :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 24, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2009 It used to be that you HAD to use a travel agent to book a cruise---now, you can just book through the cruiseline itself! Seems easiest to do that, since you remain in control of your booking---no 3rd parties to deal with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted February 24, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I have to agree with cb at sea. We've done both online ressies with agencies, brick and mortar and have to say, the ressies we have booked direct I really like it. If there are coupons, price reductions or anything else you need to check on, you have the ability to do it without the wait of a TA. I'm not saying TA's aren't worth using and I would transfer to a TA if there are perks. It's just easy to do your own bookings direct. The prices are the same no matter where you book, so the only difference would be the perks. Some of the perks (like free insurance) just aren't worth it. If it is for a bottle of wine, expect undrinkable swill. Now an onboard credit...that's worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellovers2 Posted February 24, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2009 We always book through an agent and the prices have always been lower than the cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwenmark Posted February 24, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 24, 2009 It used to be that you HAD to use a travel agent to book a cruise---now, you can just book through the cruiseline itself! Seems easiest to do that, since you remain in control of your booking---no 3rd parties to deal with! No extra discounts or extra OBC's either both of which may be offered by TA's including online ones. Bottom line is it pays to shop around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted February 25, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 25, 2009 We always book through an agent and the prices have always been lower than the cruise line. Interesting, I search and search and always find the prices to be the same, no matter where you book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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