3 different prices for the 11/20/24 Journey cruise!!!

[KevintheIrishDJ]

First, I got a price as a guest. Then I got a lower price after I logged on. I put a 24 hour hold on it and contacted my TA. She got an even lower price!!!

[uktog]

Why are you surprised? 

Price one would have no benefits

Price two is eligible for the repeat cruiser quarterly saving

Price three the travel agent has added a further discount 

Happens all the time 

 

[Dr H]

I second UK's remark. Last several bookings I've made via my travel agent (which is also available in Nassau County), the quote looked nothing like the Azamara web site price. Yes, I walked away with a VERY big smile.

[KevintheIrishDJ]

56 minutes ago, uktog said:

Why are you surprised? 

Price one would have no benefits

Price two is eligible for the repeat cruiser quarterly saving

Price three the travel agent has added a further discount 

Happens all the time 

 

I didn't know that. How long have they been doing this?

[uktog]

3 minutes ago, KevintheIrishDJ said:

I didn't know that. How long have they been doing this?

Agents discounting has always happened 

[KevintheIrishDJ]

20 hours ago, uktog said:

Agents discounting has always happened 

Never heard of this. Don't they also pay the TV a %?

[Grandma Cruising]

1 hour ago, KevintheIrishDJ said:

Never heard of this. Don't they also pay the TV a %?

TAs don’t pay the same price for the cruise as we do, so some TAs  (more so in the US) discount their prices or provide a lot of refundable OBC by sacrificing some of their commission, hoping this will increase their sales.

[uktog]

Some in the UK also discount or share commission. 
You have probably over paid for your cruises @KevintheIrishDJ by not shopping around. It’s the same for any travel you book hotels you buy etc 

[KevintheIrishDJ]

Got a great deal thur my TA. Then I saw a special from Azamara which included a $750 OBC. Contacted my TA and got the OBC and lower price!!!

[tgg]

There's a WAVE season promotion that started yesterday.