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It is never a good idea to book air through the cruise line for exactly the reason you mentioned. In addition to being at the mercy of the schedule they book for you, it is almost always more expensive...sometimes much more.

I would agree with Calgon about sticking with what you have and saving the extra $500. That would go a long way toward shore excursions or your on board spending. I also agree about using a T/A next time. They will have your best interest in mind. Cruise line agents have the cruise line interest and policies in mind.

bob also makes a good point . Deviation fees usually run $50 - $75 but Carnival doesn't offer air deviations any more. You were probably being quoted the airline change fee.

I deal with Carnival every day and I am sad to say that their customer service (or lack thereof) has been on the decline in recent years; including discontinuing air deviations. At least they apologized for the inconvenience. I had a problem with my room on the Victory two weeks ago and didn't even get that.

<blockquote data-quote="Mbandy" data-source="post: 1438551" data-attributes="member: 3717">It is never a good idea to book air through the cruise line for exactly the reason you mentioned. In addition to being at the mercy of the schedule they book for you, it is almost always more expensive...sometimes much more.&nbsp;I would agree with Calgon about sticking with what you have and saving the extra $500. That would go a long way toward shore excursions or your on board spending. I also agree about using a T/A next time. They will have your best interest in mind. Cruise line agents have the cruise line interest and policies in mind.&nbsp;bob also makes a good point . Deviation fees usually run $50 - $75 but Carnival doesn't offer air deviations any more. You were probably being quoted the airline change fee. &nbsp;I deal with Carnival every day and I am sad to say that their customer service (or lack thereof) has been on the decline in recent years; including discontinuing air deviations. At least they apologized for the inconvenience. I had a problem with my room on the Victory two weeks ago and didn't even get that.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Mbandy, post: 1438551, member: 3717"] [SIZE=3]It is never a good idea to book air through the cruise line for exactly the reason you mentioned. In addition to being at the mercy of the schedule they book for you, it is almost always more expensive...sometimes much more.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]I would agree with Calgon about sticking with what you have and saving the extra $500. That would go a long way toward shore excursions or your on board spending. I also agree about using a T/A next time. They will have your best interest in mind. Cruise line agents have the cruise line interest and policies in mind.[/SIZE] [SIZE=3]bob also makes a good point . Deviation fees usually run $50 - $75 but Carnival doesn't offer air deviations any more. You were probably being quoted the airline change fee. [/SIZE] [SIZE=3]I deal with Carnival every day and I am sad to say that their customer service (or lack thereof) has been on the decline in recent years; including discontinuing air deviations. At least they apologized for the inconvenience. I had a problem with my room on the Victory two weeks ago and didn't even get that.[/SIZE] [/QUOTE]