Cruise Compete This good?
Sep 25, 2012, 4:22 pm
#31
Join Date: Jul 2005
Programs: HH GOLD
Posts: 5
I have used TLC on a few cruises on Azamara. They cannot change the price, but they can definitely lower your cost (ask Dave).
You can become very pleased.
[email protected] (that's me if you have questioins).
You can become very pleased.
[email protected] (that's me if you have questioins).
THANKS
Sep 28, 2012, 9:28 am
#32
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1
Hello, has anyone heard of http://www.travelizer.co.uk/cruises/ they seem to have quite a few good cruise partners on the site, but as I've not heard of them I don't know whether they're reliable or not. Anyone ever used them to book?
Sep 28, 2012, 10:32 am
#33
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Yes. With AMEX Platinum, depending on the line one gets a two category upgrade or $300 cabin credit and some minor perks. Check on this page for specifics. In any case, I have received good value using my AMEX Plat cruising.
Sep 28, 2012, 10:35 am
#34
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Hello, has anyone heard of http://www.travelizer.co.uk/cruises/ they seem to have quite a few good cruise partners on the site, but as I've not heard of them I don't know whether they're reliable or not. Anyone ever used them to book?
Sep 28, 2012, 4:09 pm
#35
Join Date: May 2005
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Sep 2, 2013, 4:53 pm
#37
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: San Bernardino, CA
Posts: 343
I used Cruise Compete for a short cruise from Long Beach to Ensenada. It was a last minute thing and Carrie Volpe from http://cvolpe.cruiseone.com/travel/HomePage.html
was the only one to offer me a $25 credit and a free $10 picture voucher.
Everything went fine and I will use them again!
was the only one to offer me a $25 credit and a free $10 picture voucher.
Everything went fine and I will use them again!
Sep 2, 2013, 9:25 pm
#38
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We used it to price a cruise with 5 cabins over New Year's 2011/2012. While the rates were within a few dollars of each other, one company was offering about 50% more OBC compared to the rest. We were even able to get price adjustments as cabin prices dropped. As an added bonus, Carnival messed up on the OBC allocation, and we actually got about 20% more than expected.
Sep 25, 2013, 11:53 am
#39
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: California
Programs: HH Gold, Hyatt Platinum, IHG Platinum, Club Carlson Gold, Priority Club Platinum, AA, USAir, ANA,
Posts: 170
I have gotten two quotes so far for a NZ cruise next year. Wondering if anyone have used CruiseVacationOutlet before?
Sep 25, 2013, 3:41 pm
#40
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Titusville,Fl. 32780 USA
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Have used Cruise Vacation Outlet many times. Almost always the best price and service is comparable to other agencies I've used. Bob Durnan ext.129 is good to work with.
Oct 4, 2013, 9:00 pm
#41
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: California
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After reading this thread last week, I tried cruise compete for the very first time. So glad I did! We had a particular cruise to NZ in mind and our local agent goofed as the prices kept going up. I got 8 bids back and each of those were quite smililar other than the incentives. One was quoting lower than the rest and better than the prices that we originally wanted. The amazing agent worked through the deal and got us the cabins we wanted. What I liked was the availability of the agent, she was very professional and kept close contacts with us. Very impressed with her. Now we are all set for the cruise next March.
Oct 16, 2013, 9:23 pm
#43
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 679
So, I booked another cruise this week and tried Cruisecompete again. I also contacted the agent that I found last time via CC. Sadly, she could not offer competitive on-board credit this time because her agency did not have a group on this cruise (that was how I got so much last time). I got one reasonable quote, but found a better deal at crucon.com. I got a bonus $100 OBC from them for booking on Columbus Day, and they had special groups rates on my cruise (although they were the same as Celebrity had been offering, except that they had non-guarantee balconies available). With the extra $100 OBC from an online open booking I had with Celebrity, I ended up with $350 OBC for one cabin (balcony) and $450 for the other (Concierge class, I need 2 points to get to Elite).
I really wish that Cruisecompete offers included the actual OBC that the agency is offering. It would also be nice if they spelled out the fees that each agency charges (booking, change and cancellation).
I really wish that Cruisecompete offers included the actual OBC that the agency is offering. It would also be nice if they spelled out the fees that each agency charges (booking, change and cancellation).
Oct 16, 2013, 9:24 pm
#44
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 679
I used Cruise Compete for a short cruise from Long Beach to Ensenada. It was a last minute thing and Carrie Volpe from http://cvolpe.cruiseone.com/travel/HomePage.html
was the only one to offer me a $25 credit and a free $10 picture voucher.
Everything went fine and I will use them again!
was the only one to offer me a $25 credit and a free $10 picture voucher.
Everything went fine and I will use them again!
