Best way to book a cruise?

[Looking for Sunshine]

Do you think it is best to book a cruise through Carnival direct or a local travel agent or online travel agency?

[cherylandtk]

Depends on how comfortable you are with using each type and how many questions you will be asking. Carnival or local TA for lots of questions and hand-holding. Unless you qualify for the rock bottom discounted prices (usually military or senior rates) you will usually get lower pricing from an internet TA or sometimes a local TA.

[chrly]

It all depends...if you have a local TA that you have worked with before, go ahead and use that rate. Generally, if you have a group of people going TA's can get you a group rate and ammenities. I have heard other people using different agency's...it is mostly a personal prefrence. I've never booked any other way than using a TA. We have one that we have worked with for a number of years that is very reputible.