We are booked on Westerdam out of Vancouver on July 28, 2019. Does the TA track the price and give you the lower fare (or OBC)? Would transferring my booking cause my HAL cruise consultant to lose credit of commission? What are storage options? Within 14 days we require the air schedule at time of booking. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By I acknowledge that if a booking payment was made via travel agency check, the funds will be refunded to the original agency unless Holland America Line receives a letter of authorization which specifically states that any or all of the funds may be transferred to the transferred booking. You may transfer your Holland America Cruise booking to Military Cruise Deals as long as you have not made the full payment. And keep in mind that their final payment date is two weeks prior to HAL's. After informing the travel agent, she said that I could transfer my booking to her( as long as final payment has not occurred), and she could become the agent for the cruise, and she could give me some onboard credit. Looking for flight prices from Newark, NJ to Fort Lauderdale on January 5 and coming back January 21. Some give OBC and some don't. Plus you can continue to refair your booking until final payment is due. We will need a HAL shuttle to the San Diego Airport, but we dont know the time we will disembark the ship. Hartastic 2 yr. ago. JMHO. Where and when do we meet on day sailing for transfer and transportation to Seward? I have not seen any details regarding when and where to meet the bus. Richwmn, thank you for your reply. We are flying to Seattle on May 5. I guess it's 60. Started August 27, 2021, By Please provide your email address below. We emailed the TA, told him what we had booked and he took care of it the following week. Hi, we are 2 pax staying at the Moevenpick? Fax: 18002073547, Email: HAL_Ship_Services@HollandAmerica.com, E-mail: HAL_Charters_&_Incentives@HollandAmerica.com, Business Hours: 206-626-9000 We look forward to getting you safely to and from your Holland America Line cruise! I booked on line but would like to transfer booking to my travel agent. Holland America transfers are over-priced. And everything is at your fingertips: delicious dining, exceptional entertainment, shore excursions, a state-of-the-art gym, relaxing spa, onboard classes and lectures, attentive crew members who cater to your every need and so much more. We can still make our own dining reservations and our shore excursions ourselves. Our experience is not with HAL, and for that you may also want to ask this question on the HAL board as well here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=171. Yes, correct. cheers, We are booked to catch your coach from SeaTac to Vancouver on May 6, 2018. Send us a message with any questions and well be happy to review your cruise booking for you to see if you are eligible to work with us. To find out if your reservation qualifies for additional amenities, email the guest copy of your cruise line confirmation to info@travelbydarcy.com. I booked through HAL as I lost my TA due to retirement however I was able to connect with her company, It was almost 30 days after booking with HAL but my TA had it assigned to them without loss of perks. We kindly ask you to contact your travel professional or Holland America Line reservations at 800-426-0327 to make arrangements. This coming from a 4 star mariner. From then on you talk to your TA about your booking rather than HAL. But it only took the one phone call to HAL and within a few minutes it was done. HAL_Charters_&_Incentives@HollandAmerica.com. we just booked a short Alaska cruise two weeks ago for august 2023;we did it while our TA was out of town and so booked directly with Holland. I'm glad to hear that your PCC is always encouraging and supportive with making a booking transfer. Started August 27, 2021, By In particular, I am looking at going from Civitavecchia to FCO. Thank you for any help you can give me. do you have any coach transfers to Southampton from the north (Manchester). am arriving in Quebec city on 9/15/2019, and need a shuttle to Montreal airport. Would I still get all of our perks since I would of course still end up having to pay for both of us even if he isn't able to go. Holland America Lines staff are full of smiles and eager to assist. Holland America Line Personal Cruise Consultants will advise and assist you in planning the perfect experience onboard and in port. Where do we get on your coach and at what time? MBW Machine is available for direct purchase. Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! She has told me many times that she gets the credit she needs by making the initial booking. endstream endobj startxref Their contact information is included in your documents, so they are available should you have an emergency. I had have used this agency for all my cruises and felt more at ease with the personal touch I receive from them:). Where can we get ahuttle to BC? My TA sent me the form and I emailed it to HAL. Ahh okay now I know what you're referring to. Started August 27, 2021, By I do find the service (or lack thereof) a little aggravating but the OBC does make up for it. I am not the original Santa that was pelted 50 years ago, he died a few years ago. I am going to take your advice, and post on a HAL page. Initial detailing kit. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. She just wants the name and contact info for wherever I choose to go. Also will need hotel prices and transfers. Anyway, hope someone can help. Powered by Invision Community. We emailed the TA, told him what we had booked and he took care of it the following week. It has been reported here several times, and verified by my PCC a number of times, that as long as the PCC gets the initial booking they get the 'credit' they need even if the reservation later gets moved to a TA. Toll Free: 18006375029 I agree with john anderson about over-pricing. No need to drag luggage to different destinations or book multiple hotels. You should also know that each and every time you contact the new TA, you will speak to a different person. My impression also was that if you transfer the booking from them to another TA they don't receive 'credit' anyway. You guys all know so much..You'all rock! I have never transferred a booking before - should I book through HAL to get the cabin and trip insurance then transfer to the TA for the lower rate and OBC? we just booked a short Alaska cruise two weeks ago for august 2023;we did it while our TA was out of town and so booked directly with Holland. Budski54, July 15, 2018 in Holland America Line. How do I secure a reservation for the cruise train? Book by December 30, 2022 Holland America - Worry Free Promise. If this happens again how do we reach someone who can help us ? Send me Holland America promotions and news via email to this email address: Please re-enter your email address: I do not have access to email. Write us to know more. How do I transfer my Princess cruise reservation to Costco Travel? I have experience only with HAL PCCs and my experience has only been positive. Holland. For my family this is too much and not always the quality was great. We have used a TA for years because he gets us more OBC and he sometimes gets us a group fare that gives us a better deal. We have independent hotel in Anchorage four nights prior to sailing date and HAL booked transfer to Seward. I want to use Holland America airport transfer but I could not find the earliest time that Holland America airport transport can get me to the airport on disembarkation day. Totally worth it to us. The couple of times years ago that we did book specific future cruises while on the ship, the FCC did ask us (after they did all the work) if we wanted to transfer the booking to our TA -- she had noticed that we use a specific agent. By Luxury Transportation: Arrive at the ship in style. Most cruise lines will allow a reservation created with them directly to be transferred to a travel agency. Need to know if transfers are still included in the pre cruise hotel package as the HAL price is considerably more than what the hotel charges on line. What company is being used. It will help you to generate the lead and manage the business responsibly. By Thank you. We will board Nieuw Amsterdam at Vancouver, BC. I was talking to my PCC a couple of weeks ago. And we help with your luggage, too! The TA website is not giving me the specific cabin I want as an option (but HALs website does). We are pretty easy going and don't need personal service as we kind of take it as it comes..:). CC Help Jenn We are booked for the R6C Alaska Cruise in September 2019. I'm the Santa. If you live outside of the US, it may not be possible to transfer your reservation to a travel agency outside of your own country due to various promotion restrictions and currencies. Wow! hotel in downtown for the night of the 18 June. Can't fault you for doing what you did, makes total sense. CC Help Jenn Never a problem. If a PCC had worked closely with me to arrange a booking I might feel inclined not to transfer but for the little assistance seemingly offered I cannot forgo 200 plus dollars of big store credit. I have had great success with this agency. According to their website well get an additional 330.00 OBC. BOOKING NUMBER FIRST NAME LAST NAME Select an option I just wanted to make sure that the HAL cruise consultant don't lose out on anything. Definitely ask the TA to whom you want to transfer the booking and also check with your HAL PCC. I have read lots of threads regarding transferring the booking to a TA before final payment in order to receive some onboard credit or maybe a free dinner.I am ready to proceed but had a question. Avalon You can transfer your Avalon booking any time prior to making the final payment. So, I booked with Holland America . Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! After informing the travel agent, she said that I could transfer my booking to her( as long as final payment has not occurred), and she could become the agent for the cruise, and she could give me some onboard credit. Its really easy to do. A Holland America Line cruise is an exciting adventure, and part of the appeal of a cruise vacation is the ease. 146 0 obj <> endobj Rent-a-space and be a partner with MBW in business to get the good monthly earning. Fax: 2062625934. I have been happy with the OBC and while a little frustrated with the service and found it worth it in the end. Phone: 18005411576 If you have questions or need to speak with a Costco Travel expert . Forum Assistance - Welcome to Cruise Critic, Announcement: Upgrade Your Horizon ~ Sponsored by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Powered by Invision Community. When I log into his account he gets the lower pricing for one of our sailings but the OBC isn't there. English-Speaking Drivers: Our drivers know where the ships are located and are in touch with our staff at the terminal. What are the positives and negatives of transferring? 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Forum Assistance - Welcome to Cruise Critic, Announcement: Upgrade Your Horizon ~ Sponsored by Regent Seven Seas Cruises. So, I booked with Holland America . Customer may transfer their reservation within 90 (ninety) days of original booking (must be outside of final payment). Transfers between select city center locations and Holland America Line ships are available in Amsterdam (for ships in Ijmuiden and Rotterdam), Barcelona, London (for ships in Dover, Harwich, Tilbury and Southampton), Rome and Sydney. We will be returning from a cruise from Norway on 4 August 2019 in Amsterdam and would like to take a flight back home on the same night. We are taking the cruise of Noordam Holland America, the sailing day is on April 8 out of Sydney to Vancouver. How do we find you after baggage claim? The process is easy, just email info@travelbydarcy.com to get started. This makes me want to look (and book) elsewhere. Special perks and amenities are available on upgraded cabins only of cruises that are 7+ nights. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. doing back to back cruises, just need to switch ships. Alternatively, please contact us by phone at: Gift orders and dining inquiries: Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Cruisers' Choice Awards! Will HAL allow it, has been 3 weeks since I booked. Within 14 days we require the air schedule at time of booking. My TA does both and that's why I keep booking with her! Manpower training. Any ideas? I wish I had moved it before the sale endedthen no question. thank. %PDF-1.6 % endstream endobj 147 0 obj <. Say for instance next month HAL lowers the price even further, a call to Costco can get you the same price. You may also want to check around for better deals from other TAs. CCTV camera. Inclusion of travel professionals in this locator does not constitute approval or recommendation by Holland America Line of those travel professionals. Perhaps searching can help. Are there any cautions to worry about with transferring my booking? It's a little bit of a come down from going to a responsive PCC to that but they are still willing to call HAL for upgrades (sometimes you have to really tell them what you want them to do). I already checked with my PCC. Monday Friday 5:00am to 7:00pm Pacific Can you please provide this information; thank you. of refund am i hbbd```b``~"WH a5XBFQEI0&o@$;d1 5LIO0 Transferring booking WITHIN ALLOWED TIME FRAMES is simple and you retain all of your initial booking benes. As far as I know, it still is. Before you transfer the reservation to a TA make sure the TA has no additional fees for changes or cancellation. If the OBC is worth it to you to go through that PITA, then go ahead. Cruise Lines Travel Agent Transfer Forms and Policies: Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and Azamara Club Cruises. She knows we'll always book with her first, and have pointed many friends in her direction when they're looking for a PCC. Holland America Line offers transfers to/from most major airports near the port city where the ship is docked. Good afternoon. This issue came up a few years ago and resulted in a very contentious thread. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Another way to make your cruise experience hassle-free is by taking advantage of Holland America Lines transfer service that makes getting to and from the ship easy and convenient. Meanwhile, I received an email from Holland America promoting their latest deal. 0 Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. What is the address for Holland America LINE IN VANCOUVER? By All fields are required unless noted as optional. We know the ports, so you dont have to. In the process of looking for a cruise, I was corresponding via email with a travel agent. In order to transfer booking, your agent can help you complete the transfer form and send it to Disney Cruise Line. Although a bit before my time at the games, I am a season ticket holder since '96 and am aware of the legacy. One question I have iswill there be a kiosk or desk in the lobby of the hotel we leave from where we and the others taking the transfer will meet the bus or van? 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. My impression also was that if you transfer the booking from them to another TA they don't receive 'credit' anyway. Sharon. Sometimes it works the other way around. Many thanks. Is there Hotels nearer to the ship we should stay at rather than right in the city When we booked a cruise on-board we were told by the HAL cruise consultant that we could transfer the booking to a travel agent in order to get more shipboard credits. CC Help Jenn Otherwise we would transfer our bookings now. I purchased pre-cruise and post-cruise transfers. I have booked cruises directly through the big box TA with no problems. TTY: 8002548669, Phone: 2062813535 But responses on the HAL board maybe would confirm this, or you could just contact HAL directly and ask them. .and Macnow called you a "lousy little Santa"! For us this is cheaper and more convenient. How am I supposed to explain where to go?, Do taxis accept U.S. currency or credit or debit cards?, Is it even safe to use local transportation in this port?, What happens if an accident occurs along the way? You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Reference #14864806 hb`````g```R.f@@ $Pt1i[m05*;'*9D7ddYx:d~~MCat.7v00^v0iVu0ii@ZGZo on the booking. Are there any cautions to worry about with transferring my booking? Airport transfers also are available for purchase between the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to/from the ports of Rotterdam and IJmuiden in the Netherlands; Miami International Airport to/from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to/from the port of Vancouver; and from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to/from the port of Seward, Alaska. On the cruise that I booked for January 2019, on the phone through my PCC, once again, a discounted fare, but no onboard credits. You just have to remember that if you booked your own flights independently to either pre-register during Online Check-In and provide us your flight details or call reservations with your flight details in advance. Sometimes HAL assigns special Mariner pricing to certain sailings. Now I am looking at booking another cruise and I see that Holland America has the cabin I want as available, they also have the platinum insurance I want, BUT the TA has a lower pp price plus OBC. Plus you need to wait for a bus transfer and wait to load and unload your luggage. By Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! to transfer booking, you call holland america reservations at 877.932.4259 to give them our agency name military cruise deals and phone number 866.964.5482 and let them know that you are requesting the transfer. On recent X booking was give an A1 upgrade and the PCC made a big deal of assigning me a hump cabin (very desirable). On the HAL cruise that I was on in March, the FCC also said something about transferring the booking with no problem. CC Help Jenn I have never lost perks in the two times I've done it nor have I heard that it had to be done within two weeks of booking. Post-cruise transfers are also available to purchase onboard the ship. Just an FYI, we aren't allowed to mention the names of TAs. I am assuming that you are transferring your booking from HAL. Can I transfer my cruise line reservation to Costco Travel? We choose from among the best ground operators who are experts in providing local transportation. If you'd like to transfer your reservation to Costco Travel, please follow these steps: Complete and save the Holland America Line Reservation Transfer Request Form You'll need to include the following information on the form: Travel Agency Phone Number: For US reservations: 425-657-1900 For Canadian reservations: 613-221-2000 Powered by Invision Community. january 1 2023 sydney australia to shanghai china, dirty nastyffm, how much does it cost to take a holland america shutltle from, how much does it cost to take a holland america shuttle from fort lauderdale airport to ship, santiago, chile to buenos aires cruise in, How to Prepare for Your Cruise and Embarkation Day, Our Cruisers Offer Their Best Advice for Experiencing Alaska. Are the transfers (Amsterdam to Rotterdam) for use ONLY on the day of airport arrival (departure)? If you transfer to a TA prior to final payment and the TA has a lower price than HAL, do you get the lower price? Is the info published anywhere? Airport Meet & Greet: We will have a representative waiting for your flight at the airport. Would transferring my booking cause my HAL cruise consultant to lose credit of commission? Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Guests who elect to create a Group directly through Holland America Line, Please contact us at: Email: cconsumerprograms@hollandamerica.com, Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7am-5pm (PT). Laws/regulations for TAs and fares are different depending on what country you are in. What if one person ends up not being able to sail? We offer luxury, air-conditioned motor coaches. What do I do? Because once you have transferred to TA, they will only deal with the TA. Started August 27, 2021, By After informing the travel agent, she said that I could transfer my booking to her( as long as final payment has not occurred), and she could become the agent for the cruise, and she could give me some onboard credit. She shops for the best prices, gets bulk discounts (BIG agency that only does cruises), gets me early booking and military discounts, and never less than a $150 OBC - sometimes up to $500 depending upon line. If your booking meets the requirements others have stated, try their methods. We need to schedule our flight back to SFO, but dont know the best time to schedule our departure. Should the price of your cruise decrease or the promotion change after your booking has been transfer, the agency incentive may be voided. hello san diego sue, August 22, 2022 in Holland America Line. If you would like to transfer your reservation . 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