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Old December 28th, 2012, 11:54 AM
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Default Deal for carnival fantasy departing Charleston may 8 2013

I am looking for anywhere or connections how to get this cruise cheap I feel like 759 should be fair price
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The nature of cruise pricing is one where most agents have a "flat price." This means that if there is a "cruise deal" out there it is because the cruise line has discounted it for everyone.

The days when any one travel agent may give a ridiculously lower price on a cruise than another agent are over - if you want a cheap cruise on any ship the trick is to be date flexible and look for the sail dates where the prices are lowest.
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The nature of cruise pricing is one where most agents have a "flat price." This means that if there is a "cruise deal" out there it is because the cruise line has discounted it for everyone.

The days when any one travel agent may give a ridiculously lower price on a cruise than another agent are over - if you want a cheap cruise on any ship the trick is to be date flexible and look for the sail dates where the prices are lowest.
I have to agree with Paul. I got a really cheap deal when I told the agent I can be flexible with the date.
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Are you planning to book directly with a cruiseline or through a booking agent?

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I have to agree using Paul. I managed to get a truly cheap deal when i told this agent I can be flexible while using date.
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I would hope that anyone who asked an agent to price cruises for him would book the cruise through that travel agent. It should be the same price either way, and I would rather have a travel agent on my side.
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