Thinking of cruising for 1st time. Have ?'s

[CarolinaBlue]

I am new to the boards and new to cruising, so I have lots of questions. I have checked with AAA, Disney, and another travel agency for prices. They are all pretty close in prices, except All Seasons Travel. They are way lower than the others. My questions are for those who have booked through All Seasons:

1. Were you happy with them?

2. How much is the deposit? (with Disney it's $200 per person, AAA is $200 per person plus amount of travel insurance)

3. Are there any cancellation fees? (I know Disney has no penalty if you cancel more than 60 days out)

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[LAMPSKIES]

Carolinablue.......

1) I have booked all 4 of our sailings directly with DCL. The couple we sailed with the last 2 times used a T.A. If you book direct you can manage your account thru disney.com. If there is a problem DCL can talk to you. If you use a T.A. DCL MUST deal with them. When we were cancelled 11/02 DCL contacted us. When they tried to contact the other couples T.A. they couldn't (It was Thanksgiving eve.....the night before we were to depart). They had to hear it from us!!! I made all changes with DCL on the phone....DCL had to talk to their T.A.

2) Deposits are 200.00 for the 3 and 4 night sailings and 250.00 for the 7 nighter.

3)No cancellation fees prior to 60 days out.

 

[EmmasGrammy]

I think Lampskies has answered your questions, but I just wanted to jump in and welcome you to the boards. You will find these boards so helpful, friendly and ADDICTING!!! Ask any question and I am sure someone here will be able to answer it.

Glad to have you on board (pun intended)!! Ask away!!!

 

[CarolinaBlue]

Thanks!

If you book through DCL on their website, can you choose which cabin # you want or can you only do this over the phone?

 

[iluvtink]

Carolinablue,

Welcome to the Boards. You'll never get anything done again, because like EmmasGrammy said, it is very addictive. There are no questions that are too silly, either, so ask away!!!

We are using Dreams Unlimited, the agency that sponsors this Board, and are VERY happy with them. We got a $200 discount when we booked, and depending on when you want to cruise, you may be able to get the same deal. We booked a year in advance, got the exact cabin we asked for, and also the dinner seating time we wanted. Occasionally, I have seen additional shipboard credits offered. We have a land/sea package, so Kelsie is also planning our itinerary at the parks and making our PS's. If you haven't checked them out, you should! (IMHO!!!)

iluvtink