Disney cruise booking help

DizneyBlonde · 22 Feb 17, 10:32 PM

Hi all
We have been on a Disney cruise before in 2015 which we booked through a U.K. Travel agent.
I have seen that lots of people book through US agents for deals and OBC.
As the $ rate isn't favourable at the moment are we better off just booking ourselves on the DCL site or can anyone offer us any advice on the best way to book for next year.

Many thanks

lilo82 · 23 Feb 17, 07:21 AM

I am currently looking at this too ... Although the pound is weaker you still get �1.20 or slightly more for every $. I've asked for some us quotes and will look at the difference... maybe try and get a us quote?

gismo1554 · 23 Feb 17, 08:58 AM

I had a cruise last year I paid off after the brexit crash (as I call it) and I worked out with the OBC I probably ended up about �50 at most out of pocket. I had already purchased so no chance of changing but if I was looking now I would be checking whether 1.2 probably on the price to convert would mean I'd be paying more. You might find you break even but then you have less to spend onboard. For example if price is $3000 with TA and you get $200 OBC then in reality the price is approximately �2667 (3200/1.2). If the UK price is significantly less than this I would probably go with it but if it was close I would risk it as rate may improve

DizneyBlonde · 23 Feb 17, 09:09 AM

Thanks guys any suggestions for a US TA to ask for quotes?

lilo82 · 23 Feb 17, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by DizneyBlonde

Thanks guys any suggestions for a US TA to ask for quotes?

Dizzy blonde look for my previous post about getting a us quote!
I asked last night

DizneyBlonde · 23 Feb 17, 12:34 PM

Thank you!

Alba20 · 26 Feb 17, 12:56 PM

I have used a US travel agent before, the price was the same as booking direct with DCL but they offered a better on board credit.

I usually book when we are on board a cruise, at least a placeholder, but I wanted to book the new itinerary when it came out last week and I'm not due to cruise until August. So I contacted a travel agent that my friend had used and she has been brilliant to deal with. I messaged her on Facebook on friday evening, she responded very quickly answering all my questions. I emailed her our details Friday evening and I got an email early saturday afternoon with the cruise booking confirmation and a request to pay the deposit via a secure link. I logged onto my DCL account and added the booking reference and was able to add special requests, great experience so far and she was able to provide an on board credit that I wouldn't have gotten direct with Disney. The amount depends on the sailing date & category I believe. I don't want to advertise her details here but if you are interested then let me know and I can PM you.

Alba

DizneyBlonde · 26 Feb 17, 01:14 PM

Yes please Alba I'd like to compare the DCL price with a US TA.

Thank you

mertin · 26 Feb 17, 04:27 PM

I've taken the plunge and booked in GBP. I looked at the USD alternative, and OBC would've save 'a few' quid, but fear I'd lose that before it's payed off.

I spoke to our Financial Director at work before booking

He says there's talk amongst the banks of 1:1 rate happening, although no-one really has a clue what's going to happen!

DizneyBlonde · 26 Feb 17, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by mertin

I've taken the plunge and booked in GBP. I looked at the USD alternative, and OBC would've save 'a few' quid, but fear I'd lose that before it's payed off.

I spoke to our Financial Director at work before booking

He says there's talk amongst the banks of 1:1 rate happening, although no-one really has a clue what's going to happen!

This is my fear.It'll just be interesting to see the difference (if any/much) before I take the plunge and pay the deposit on the stateroom we have reserved.