lugnut33
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- Jan 17, 2008
Agreed, they always know the inside scoop... and a bus driver told me the new ports would include Las Vegas and a stop at the Grand Canyon.
Cool, I used a bus driver to book that cruise already.
Agreed, they always know the inside scoop... and a bus driver told me the new ports would include Las Vegas and a stop at the Grand Canyon.
I haven't been through the whole thread, but am curious how does DCL handle the Gold/Platinum booking advantage? We just turned Gold and was wondering if they send out emails, or how has it worked in the past. Also, what happens if you are using a TA?
Scott
You'll probably find out the "scoop" here first. If you're using a travel agent, just tell him/her what you want and have them book it for you. When the new bookings open, DCL is so busy, it's simpler and faster to have a TA take care of it.
Unless DCL is sailing somewhere brand new, bookings are open to everyone the first day, regardless of castaway cay status.
. And if the TA doesn't start working until 9am, you have another hour delayed.
My .02...
Disagree..
A TA will have multiple reservations to transfer over. They'll be able to do one at a time. If you are the last one on that list, then it could take some time. Also, not sure if they can do these chances online - I think they have to call in. So more delays until they pick up. And if the TA doesn't start working until 9am, you have another hour delayed.
If you handle the reservation yourself you can start handling at zero time. Even if your call in, you will be the first on the list once you get thru DCL.
My .02...
Mine has extra early access, like an hour or so before the public.Travel agents have access that the public doesn't.
Am I better of to try and book 2014 on or close to release date or book onboard in January?
Jane1967 said:I posted a couple pages back....does anyone know the time of day that they actually allow you to start booking when they do release the new dates?
8 am Eastern.
IF you don't mind taking half a day off work to sit on hold.
Mine has extra early access, like an hour or so before the public.
Unless DCL is sailing somewhere brand new, bookings are open to everyone the first day, regardless of castaway cay status.
Is this correct? Wording on the website regarding the benefit "could" be interpreted that way, but looking for other input.
Scott
We already have a booking for October, 2013 but know we will need to push it back. We are waiting for 2014 dates to be released. Soooo when they are released we should be able to transfer our existing reservation and amount paid to whatever new price for the 2014 date we choose, right? I feel like I've asked this before. I must just be super paranoid about it.
nicbic97 said:Can you book online opening day or do you have to call? I see people saying they have to wait on hold on the phone for hours. Can it not be done online?