booked with Regent directly - transfer to travel agent?

[tate23]

Recently booked our second Mariner cruise directly with RSSC but am wondering if I should transfer this booking to a travel agent who specializes in luxury cruising. If so, how do I find the best agent?:confused:

[Wendy The Wanderer]

You can either google the subject, and do some phoning, or you can ask individuals for recommendations. But you can't ask for this on this forum. If you have people's email addresses, you can ask that way, but nobody is allowed to mention or recommend travel agents on Cruise Critic.

[Colonel(Ret.)Wes]

Wendy offers you great advice on finding a TA that is experienced selling Regent. Absolutely, recommend once you find a Regent TA, transfer the booking; generally a good
Regent TA will offer anywhere from 5% to 10% cash back along with Ship Board Credit--you will not get this booking with Regent. Moreover, a good Regent TA will be there to offer you sound Regent advice.

[Host Dan]

Yes, do some research, and find a good agent that specializes in luxury cruising, not specifically Regent. You might want to try another luxe line, and want to use the same excellent agent! (thats what I've done)

Host Dan

[tate23]

Thank you both. Did not realize that I could not get a TA recommendation on this forum. Will go 'old school' (internet search).:)

[Travelcat2]

IMO, it's rather borderline (but not worth getting upset about). What stood out most for me on the website is the lack of advertised luxury cruises, A TA that specializes in luxury cruising would made that fact known. A TA does a whole lot more than give you mlney back. The information they can share with you is invaluable. I would give this one a pass.