Recommendations on where to book celebrity cruises?

[cali4niacruisin]

I have never sailed on celebrity and I know they have the new fixed pricing system in place. Does anyone who has booked since the pricing change have positive feedback to share about their TA and any perks they were offered? Thanks in advance for the help.

 

Todd

[kitty9]

The terms of service doesn't allow anyone to give the names of travel agents or agencies on the board.

 

Look around at your local agencies and ask them what they do for their clients. Look for an agent that's a member of either Select Traveler, Golden Bear, or Virtuoso because those agencies generally have cruises where they host parties on board, and pay for tips.

[lougee1043]

check for on line tas they will usually discount the fare cq

[chessbriar]

Make sure any TA you use is a) CLIA certified and b) Has been on a cruise. There are too many agents out there who have never cruised and may not have all the answers you need.

[CRZGRL]

I use a TA who will do a group booking to get better prices and extra amenities. I have used the same TA for several years. Even though the price-fix, she still got us a great group price with comp wine and obc. So far, 5 cabins have booked. I know two of the couples, but the others are ones who have just called in to book Mercury to Alaska. Also, we book a year in advance to get the best prices. Celebrity seldom has good last minute prices because they sell out. In fact, the price that we are paying has gone up several $100 since we booked last spring. I always check with cruise and travel search engines on the net and tell the TA what others can offer. There is still some flexibility. Also, certain credit cards offer cash back, points, etc. Entertainment Books, as well as cruise lines, offer cruise coupons. Some months are less expensive for cruising. Also, my TA takes a deposit, and I may cancel with full refund up until final payment. I always continue checkiing until final deposit is made. If I find the cruise for less, I will contact her, and she will either meet their better price, or I will change. I have had great luck with getting good deals on cruises. We are going on Pride of Aloha to Hawaii in Feb., on Holiday to Mexico in April (our new AL Port), and on Mercury to Alaska in May. Yep, we love cruising!

 

Carole

Huntsville, AL

[cali4niacruisin]

Thank you for all the helpful hints. I am new to these boardsand not fully aware of all the rules, but I am learning. I will try the google search and report back any interesting findings.