Has anyone booked direct?

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MrsT

Guest
Has anyone had good/bad experiences booking direct with Princess? I noticed that in some cases the price is better, but noticed it doesn't look like they give incentives like shipboard credit, wine, photo, etc. Any comments about your experience would be helpful.
 
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Whimsy

Guest
I booked my first cruise last year with them and also this upcoming cruise directly with Princess. I like being able to call them myselves and take care of things. Princess dropped prices on our cabin on a Saturday and I was able to call and get a reduction. Had I booked with an agent we used in the past I wouldn't of been able to call until Monday.

I used an internet site that is recommended where you give them your trip plans and they send you various quotes. I only got one quote and it was for the same price as what I got from Princess with no additional perks so I just did it myself. If I could find a brick and mortor type agency where I could see someone face to face I would use an agent that offered something for me but in the past the agents I have used for travel knew less about the trip I was wanting to take then I did and I didn't get anything extra. Others here report great experiences with agents, I just haven't found the right ones.
 
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Gayle V

Guest
Hello Mrs T and Whimsy, If you do decide to book directly and then afterward find you could have done better with a travel agent, remember that it is possible to transfer a booking, from the cruise line to the TA, even after making the deposit.
 
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belgique

Guest
I've had great luck booking directly with Princess. I usually travel alone and the "single supplement" can be a deal-breaker. The more I cruise with Princess, the less that burden becomes.

I also like the convenience of seeing all my payments, excursions, and other info online immediately.

Living up here in Northern Michigan, I don't really have a great TA, so booking directly is the way to go for me. Have done a few on-line sites, but direct works best for me.

belgique
 
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Jeana

Guest
I always book direct - you can call them 7 days a week until late evening and get an answer right away. If the price drops after you booked, they'll match or lower.
 
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tutak

Guest
We saved a lot by booking with our TA (Nancy). Her prices were a lot less than Princess wanted.
 
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