wondering if I should switch booking to a TA

[daisyx3]

I booked my 2017 cruise online last month, thinking that IF it saved me money I would rebook it while on my Dream cruise in March and take advantage of the onboard 10% off and OBC. Well, it's already gone up 10% so no point in rebooking. I used a TA for the Dream cruise; if I switch my booking there they would give me 1/2 the normal OBC for a Fantasy cruise, which is $100. I admit I do like using the TA; I never have to sit on the phone with DCL and she has taken care of my ground transfers, pre-paying tips, making payments, etc....I email and it gets done and I don't have to waste my planning period on hold. Would there be any cons to switching that I'm not thinking of?
Daisyx3

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I booked my 2017 cruise online last month, thinking that IF it saved me money I would rebook it while on my Dream cruise in March and take advantage of the onboard 10% off and OBC. Well, it's already gone up 10% so no point in rebooking. I used a TA for the Dream cruise; if I switch my booking there they would give me 1/2 the normal OBC for a Fantasy cruise, which is $100. I admit I do like using the TA; I never have to sit on the phone with DCL and she has taken care of my ground transfers, pre-paying tips, making payments, etc....I email and it gets done and I don't have to waste my planning period on hold. Would there be any cons to switching that I'm not thinking of?
Daisyx3

The only one I can think of is the lesser OBC. But --- it's still OBC.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

I booked my 2017 cruise online last month, thinking that IF it saved me money I would rebook it while on my Dream cruise in March and take advantage of the onboard 10% off and OBC. Well, it's already gone up 10% so no point in rebooking. I used a TA for the Dream cruise; if I switch my booking there they would give me 1/2 the normal OBC for a Fantasy cruise, which is $100. I admit I do like using the TA; I never have to sit on the phone with DCL and she has taken care of my ground transfers, pre-paying tips, making payments, etc....I email and it gets done and I don't have to waste my planning period on hold. Would there be any cons to switching that I'm not thinking of?
Daisyx3

Main dinner room may be " late" dinner if you booked Early dinner.
Your favourite stateroom location nay gave gone.
On ship as you say prices up 10% or more.
Note if your considering a TA switch must be done within 30 days of booking, may\May not be applicable.

 

[daisyx3]

I would just move my current booking to a TA, not rebook anymore. And we have late dinner. My booking date was Jan. 16 so I have two days max to make up my mind.

 

[daisyx3]

Here's an update. I emailed my TA on Saturday to go ahead, figuring $100 OBC was worth the trouble. I never heard back and today is 31 days (since Jan. is 31 days and I booked Jan. 16). Guess a transfer of booking wasn't something she was interested in!