Carnival Agent vs PVP

[dznymom]

I guess I am a bit confused about exactly what a PVP is. I booked our upcoming cruise through Carnival, but not with a PVP (never heard of one at the time). I have been pleased and have no complaints. But I have a couple of questions for future bookings.

 

Does a PVP give better service, and if so, what does he/she do?

 

Is there any good reason to switch to a PVP at this point? Does the agent I booked with get a commission? I won't switch if that is the case, because he has been fine.

 

Thanks.

 

Chris in NH

 

Until our GLORY Cruise!

 

Until we are BACK on the Radiance!

 

 

Sovereign of the Seas 2/04, Radiance of the Seas (Alaska) 8/03, Disney Wonder 2/03, Disney Magic 8/02, Disney Wonder 4/02, Disney Magic 7/01, Carnival Ecstasy 5/99, Carnival Sensation 12/96, Premier Majestic 12/95, Premier Atlantic 4/94, Premier Majestic 11/93, Premier Majestic 12/90

[stlrboo]

If you called 1-800-CARNIVAL during normal business hours you talked to a PVP!

I have been told that after hours you may talk to an 'Associate', but I have my doubts. I'm guessing they are all PVP's, or an 'in-house' travel agent being paid by Carnival. The first one I talked to said they are not on a 'commission' basis..

 

This much time until I marry my best friend

 

Triumph 4/04

Imagination 5/00

OceanBreeze 11/96

USS 'Neversail' SanDiego 10/65

[dznymom]

I guess I have an Associate. I called with a question last week, and when the girl answered I told her I had a PVP and would like to speak to him. When I gave her his name she said he is not a PVP. Anyway, he wasn't in and she answered my question so it's no big deal. I just wondered what the difference is. It seems that many of the regular posters here use PVPs and speak very positively of them. Are they able to offer better prices or some other advantages?

 

Chris in NH

 

Until our GLORY Cruise!

 

Until we are BACK on the Radiance!

 

 

Sovereign of the Seas 2/04, Radiance of the Seas (Alaska) 8/03, Disney Wonder 2/03, Disney Magic 8/02, Disney Wonder 4/02, Disney Magic 7/01, Carnival Ecstasy 5/99, Carnival Sensation 12/96, Premier Majestic 12/95, Premier Atlantic 4/94, Premier Majestic 11/93, Premier Majestic 12/90

[stlrboo]

I really think that anyone who answers the phone there in 'vacation or cruise planning' and assists you in making your cruise plans is referred to as a 'Personal Vacation Planner' as that is how Carnival refers to who you talk to there in their ads and in the brochure.

I have never asked for a PVP, but everyone I've talked to has been able to book cruises, answer questions and even give cheap upgrades!

 

This much time until I leave to marry my best friend

 

Triumph 4/04

Imagination 5/00

OceanBreeze 11/96

USS 'Neversail' SanDiego 10/65