Originally Posted by
susiesan
I have had the TA add cruise air to my cruise reservation for now in case I need it as it prices out as $1200. I can always cancel the cruise air if prices drop when I make final payment and choose my own flights. When you take cruise air you have to take the flights they assign. it's almost always going to be crummy, many connection flights.
A lot of cruise lines will let you request flts/airlines for a small additional fee (usually around $50. pp). Have your TA check with the air dept of the cruise line.
I did a Rome to Athens itinerary a few years back and loved it. Sailed thru the Corinth Canal which was cool.