Originally Posted by upnorth

Thanks for your answers guys. Here is what I experienced. Travel agent fare was higher than the on-line quote. The travel agent agreed to match the on-line quote when informed and he said he was not aware of the drop in fares this early. I also had an on-line booking that I had made directly. I found some interesting facts. The options for the reservation through the travel agent are much less and no fares are quoted - e.g., for pre and post cruise land tours. The transfer option is also not available nor is the pricing when one books through the travel agent. Booking direct provides more choices and for those willing to do the research on their own making direct booking is a good choice.