Originally Posted by
747FC
All my cruising history has had me booking directly with the cruise line. From many of you, I have learned that there can be significant financial benefits from booking with the right TA.
I have a multi-part question here, and would appreciate all of your learned advice:
Situation
I have a 5% future cruise discount (FCD) on Seabourn, and yesterday I initiated a reservation (I placed it on hold). I have a few days to make my first down payment, and apply the FCD.
1. Can I get this FCD as well as transfer the reservation to some great TA, who would also provide a significant benefit?
2. What kind of benefit might be expected in this case?
3. How long might I have to make this transfer to the TA?
4. Any recommendations for a TA?
Many thanks!
OP here. I'm about to leave on my first TA-mediated cruise. So far, it has been a very good experience, so I'll wrap this up by answering my own questions:
1. Can I get this FCD as well as transfer the reservation to some great TA, who would also provide a significant benefit?
Yes
2. What kind of benefit might be expected in this case?
Got a 10% cash rebate off the cruiseline price
3. How long might I have to make this transfer to the TA?
No impediment for me
4. Any recommendations for a TA?
See Randyk47's referral upthread. Thanks to him for making it!