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[videoman]

I feel like a traitor even asking this question, but we are booked on another DCL cruise in '06 and have been on 2 others. We are planning on going w/some friends on Royal Carribean this July and I realized that I put so much time and energy into finding the correct TA's for DCL and information, that I have no idea where to find a good TA for booking a RCCL cruise. I usually go thru DU or Allseas but I know that they are specific to DCL.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanx!!!!

 

[Luckymommyx2]

We booked our last several cruises through Costco which not only gave us the lowest quote but also super customer service. You may have to wait on hold when you call in but I multi-task while on the cordless so it's no problem.
FYI...RCI has a new (as of August '04) where travel agents are no longer allowed to discount cruises for them. There is much talk, which goes into more detail at cruisecritic.com. Hope this helps!

 

[Bethipooh4]

We just came off a RCCL cruise and used Allseasons travel for it. They had no problems helping us with the cruise and there is even a spot for RCCL on their website to check rates. They gave us a great deal on ours.

 

[my3kids]

I used www.cruisequick.com for my RCI cruise. RC has changed the way the allow pricing, so all agents since the policy took effect have to sell the trip at RC's prices. But, various agencies have found ways "around" it by giving other things of monitary value. Costco gives a prepaid Costco gift card, cruisequick gives a VERY generous prepaid MasterCard, and I think AAA maybe offered a small cabin credit. Strangley though, Costco can only sell some RC ships now....they could book me on the Mariner, but not the Rhapsody(which I wanted.) They were higher than cruisequick though, and their gift card could only be used in their store instead of anywhere MasterCard is accepted.

cruisequick.com has just started selling Disney also. They have amazing prices and I've never waited more than 5 or 10 minutes for an email reply.

 

[jlazz]

We used The Magic For Less Travel. They do specialize in Disney but they also book other travel, including travel on other cruiselines. The are very friendly and thorough. I've used them for 3 trips now, and have had fabulous experiences each time.

http://www.themagicforless.com/formsquotes/tmflform_cl.htm

Good luck!



Jackie

 

[vossjemi]

Try DU, this board sponsor. Very quick and great prices!

 

[my3kids]

Try DU, this board sponsor. Very quick and great prices!

I thought they quit selling other lines after a few months.

 

[Regina]

Videoman, shame, shame, shame......

If you insist on doing this, my3kids is right, DU is a Disney exclusive agency, but I wish you luck in finding a great deal.

 

[antmaril]

We used Costco. Happy so far. We sail on 2/13/05.

 

[Bethipooh4]

Videoman, shame, shame, shame......


Sitting here hanging her head in shame as well.....We needed a quick getaway( DH and I only) and had to plan it around the school break schedule. RCL Ship was pretty, food was good, but it WASN"T Disney. LOL
I have come to the decision nothing will beat Disney. And to prove it we have a 4 night planned for June and a "double dip" for 2006. Hope I can be forgiven for going elsewhere.....

 

[Dreamer04]

All Seasons Travel is not a DCL exclusive agency. They also book for other major cruise lines. I consulted with them for RCCL and NCL. Check out their website for the links!

BTW, DH and I have been tossing ideas around for next summer and RCCL might be it.

 

[vossjemi]

I think I must have misread the OP and that is why I suggested DU. I was thinking Disney cruise, not some other line. We used cruisequick for our RC cruise, and you could also check www.cruisecompete.com. It acts like lending tree, you ask for a specific cruise and companies email you with quotes. You pick who, if anyone, you return call. I also like www.bestpricecruises.com and www.vacationstogo.com