paramount
Dec 24, 10, 7:06 pm
Where is the best websites to find cheap cruises for April of 11? Looking to go Caribbean and have just been search with Travelocity at this point.
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PediRN
Dec 25, 10, 6:04 am
Try KimsKruises.Net Although for a really good deal, I think you are a little late booking. This is a major Spring Break time for schools and as a result a high demand time. Good Luck in your searching.
MoreMilesPlease
Dec 25, 10, 9:58 am
Never heard of kimscruises/ try a major site like www.vacationstogo.com they will give you a good idea of what is available and general prices
then take a look at the individual cruiseline website to see how it compares
be carefull booking through an unknown internet sites since you can lose bigtime if the site/owner does not make the payment to the cruiseline
then take a look at the individual cruiseline website to see how it compares
be carefull booking through an unknown internet sites since you can lose bigtime if the site/owner does not make the payment to the cruiseline
Tenerife
Dec 25, 10, 10:43 am
Once you've decided on a cruise, go to www.cruisecompete.com and let the various agencies make their best offer to you. Do your homework and check out each of the agencies via google, BBB etc.
And if you are a cruise newbie, you'll find lots of info on www.cruisecritic.com
And if you are a cruise newbie, you'll find lots of info on www.cruisecritic.com
Happy
Dec 26, 10, 1:40 pm
Never heard of kimscruises/ try a major site like www.vacationstogo.com they will give you a good idea of what is available and general prices
then take a look at the individual cruiseline website to see how it compares
be carefull booking through an unknown internet sites since you can lose bigtime if the site/owner does not make the payment to the cruiseline
kimscruises is a very reputable cruise only agency. The founder was known by very personal services and very competitive pricing with specialty in Princess cruises. The founder passed away from cancer a few years ago. Now the agency is run by her family member(s) but still uses her name.
You would not go wrong with them.
Though vacationtogo is a good place to get an overview of what are available at a glance.
I have a cruise agent that I got from words of mouth through posters on cruisecritic. I am very satisfied with her pricing and services and have booked 10 to 12 cruises with her since 2006. I used Cruisecompete twice, one with very poor experience (the agent who got my business quit and her agency would not honor certain perks), one with good experience. However ever since I found our current agent, she got our business exclusively.
Cruise-N-More is the website I often checked to see what interests us. I also use Travelocity to look at what are available on the deck plan. But I always book with our agent.
Other than RCCL's ships (that include Celebrity), you will always get a better price than booking with cruise line directly. The agency often can either provides you a group price, sometimes with shipboard credit due to volume booking, or gives you a 5% or more price break that is from the agency's own commission, making your final all-in total almost down to the cruiseline website price BEFORE the government taxes.
then take a look at the individual cruiseline website to see how it compares
be carefull booking through an unknown internet sites since you can lose bigtime if the site/owner does not make the payment to the cruiseline
kimscruises is a very reputable cruise only agency. The founder was known by very personal services and very competitive pricing with specialty in Princess cruises. The founder passed away from cancer a few years ago. Now the agency is run by her family member(s) but still uses her name.
You would not go wrong with them.
Though vacationtogo is a good place to get an overview of what are available at a glance.
I have a cruise agent that I got from words of mouth through posters on cruisecritic. I am very satisfied with her pricing and services and have booked 10 to 12 cruises with her since 2006. I used Cruisecompete twice, one with very poor experience (the agent who got my business quit and her agency would not honor certain perks), one with good experience. However ever since I found our current agent, she got our business exclusively.
Cruise-N-More is the website I often checked to see what interests us. I also use Travelocity to look at what are available on the deck plan. But I always book with our agent.
Other than RCCL's ships (that include Celebrity), you will always get a better price than booking with cruise line directly. The agency often can either provides you a group price, sometimes with shipboard credit due to volume booking, or gives you a 5% or more price break that is from the agency's own commission, making your final all-in total almost down to the cruiseline website price BEFORE the government taxes.
MoreMilesPlease
Dec 26, 10, 3:01 pm
Whatever way you book, just make sure you understand FULLY the type of rate you are booking.
Some lines offer early booking rates that have restrictions. If you book through an agent, they may not tell you all of the restrictions prior to booking and then may be reluctant to file for price drops even if you are eligible. Most cruise lines will want all communication via the original way booked. So if you use an agent you must use the agent as the middleman for communications.
Nothing wrong with using an agent just make sure you ALREADY understand what you are booking.
Some lines offer early booking rates that have restrictions. If you book through an agent, they may not tell you all of the restrictions prior to booking and then may be reluctant to file for price drops even if you are eligible. Most cruise lines will want all communication via the original way booked. So if you use an agent you must use the agent as the middleman for communications.
Nothing wrong with using an agent just make sure you ALREADY understand what you are booking.