Booking with a USA agent

[moniquet]

We have booked with the same USA agent for about 10 years. Saw an offer on a cruise with HAL for Jan. HAL has changed it's policy and now does not allow anyone from Europe to book through a USA travel Agent. The offer was for a suite for the same price as a balcony at $1330. Equivalent price I can find in Europe is at least double, anyone know why this is:confused::mad:

[Bonnie J.]

Have you asked your TA about this? I would ask her/him to book the cruise you want and see what happens. Let us know what sje/he tells you. A TA will know what rthey can and cannot do. Then tell us the outcome.

[moniquet]

It was my TA in the US who told me about the HAL policy. They are not allowed to take bookings from Europe. Not all lines operate this policy but I wanted a HAL cruise. It is nothing to do with the TA's or the US Government, just HAL. I may write to them and ask why!

 

I don't know why we in Europe should have to pay more:( I also get direct mailings from Princess. When I clicked on one of their offers this morning a pop-up came up and said "Not available in your area":mad:

[Bonnie J.]

Have you tried to book directly with HAL? Ask/tell them you want to book with the price you got.