my kids mama Posted April 29, 2020 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Been debating about booking for a casino deal I received. Balconies are getting scarce on the particular cruise. Only cove balconies left. If I book tonight on my own, can I switch it to my PVP tomorrow after a phone call? Would hate to take away her commissions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jperry2011 Posted April 29, 2020 #2 Share Posted April 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, my kids mama said: Been debating about booking for a casino deal I received. Balconies are getting scarce on the particular cruise. Only cove balconies left. If I book tonight on my own, can I switch it to my PVP tomorrow after a phone call? Would hate to take away her commissions. What is the purpose of a pvp when you already have the cruise booked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my kids mama Posted April 29, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted April 29, 2020 I don't have it booked yet. I have an offer. Worried that the balconies will be gone soon on this cruise for the deal I received. That is why I asked the question. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted April 29, 2020 #4 Share Posted April 29, 2020 No, once you book the cruise, your PVP doesn't get credit for it. They're still there to help you or do anything you want them to do in relation to that booking, but what's done is done. We took advantage of one of the sales Carnival ran last month and booked one ourselves. It was a Sunday night and I don't like bugging our PVP on his off time, especially during all this madness when they're extremely busy. The sale was ending if a few hours, so I went ahead and booked it. I talked to him a couple weeks later (to book another one) and he noticed the other one in the system. I told him why we booked it without him, and he said he wouldn't have minded if I called, but by then there was nothing that could be done. I understand you wanting to give your PVP the booking, but the way I see it, you gotta do what's best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my kids mama Posted April 29, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Thank you! That is exactly what I was asking. I will give it until the morning and try to reach her. I know they must be struggling financially too. She is a little new to me as my former PVP must not work for carnival anymore, but she has been pretty good about getting back to me. I will give her the benefit of the doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted April 29, 2020 #6 Share Posted April 29, 2020 If you have the email of the pvp shoot one off to her. My pvp has called me on Sat/Sun (she works m-f) and after her "working hours" during the week if I send an email requesting a casino deal/certain cabin when she is not working. I have her CCL work number and her cell #, which she sends to me in every booking confirmation. If you do not have your pvp's contact info, ask for it - I am sure she will provide it to you, as it is money in her pocket for booking you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted April 29, 2020 #7 Share Posted April 29, 2020 9 hours ago, my kids mama said: Would hate to take away her commissions. PVPs don't work on commission like a TA. They have sales quotas but are salaried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bostwick girl Posted April 29, 2020 #8 Share Posted April 29, 2020 If I see a deal like that, I’ll usually put the room on hold for 24 hours if I’m afraid the room I want will be taken. I can also text my pvp and give her the option of calling me back. I only do that for a new booking, not for making changes. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picomullet Posted April 29, 2020 #9 Share Posted April 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bostwick girl said: If I see a deal like that, I’ll usually put the room on hold for 24 hours if I’m afraid the room I want will be taken. I can also text my pvp and give her the option of calling me back. I only do that for a new booking, not for making changes. I put my cabin on the 24 hr hold, I think it is a 48 hr hold, also. Then I email my pvp and tell her I have a cabin on hold and need to book. She gets back to me really quickly.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted April 29, 2020 #10 Share Posted April 29, 2020 2 hours ago, picomullet said: I put my cabin on the 24 hr hold, I think it is a 48 hr hold, also. Then I email my pvp and tell her I have a cabin on hold and need to book. She gets back to me really quickly.. Yes, it is a hold for 48 hours and not 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGACamper Posted April 29, 2020 #11 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Yes, the PVP can pick it up if on hold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallbanger Posted April 29, 2020 #12 Share Posted April 29, 2020 4 hours ago, picomullet said: I put my cabin on the 24 hr hold, I think it is a 48 hr hold, also. Then I email my pvp and tell her I have a cabin on hold and need to book. She gets back to me really quickly.. How do you put a booking on hold? I have not yet found that feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNGaTe27 Posted April 29, 2020 #13 Share Posted April 29, 2020 how do you put a hold on a cabin on line . I have never tried that .Is there a spot I am missing .I only see book this cruise?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooNGaTe27 Posted April 29, 2020 #14 Share Posted April 29, 2020 how do you put a hold on a cabin on line . I have never tried that .Is there a spot I am missing .I only see book this cruise?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted April 29, 2020 #15 Share Posted April 29, 2020 29 minutes ago, Wallbanger said: How do you put a booking on hold? I have not yet found that feature. Go as far as you can before clicking on "book this cruise " and attempt to close the search. A prompt window should come up asking if you would like to hold the cabin for 48 hours. Click yes and follow the prompts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallbanger Posted April 29, 2020 #16 Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, sanmarcosman said: Go as far as you can before clicking on "book this cruise " and attempt to close the search. A prompt window should come up asking if you would like to hold the cabin for 48 hours. Click yes and follow the prompts. Thanks, I'll try that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christyran1228 Posted April 29, 2020 #17 Share Posted April 29, 2020 6 hours ago, sanmarcosman said: Yes, it is a hold for 48 hours and not 24. I've gotten 24 hour hold options several times. Not sure what makes the hold option different on some bookings, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organized Chaos Posted April 29, 2020 #18 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Ah yes, putting it on hold is good advice. I completely forgot about it. It not only holds the cabin, but also the price. Also, I've been told that PVP's do have a quota, but also get paid a set amount for each booking (as opposed to a percentage of the cost of the booking). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorsbaby Posted April 30, 2020 #19 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I’ve done a hold a few times, then email my PVP the hold # and he takes care of it from there. It’s been when a rate is expiring or their was only one left of the room type I’ve wanted. He’s said that works for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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