peter  wrote:
> X-no-archive: yes On 10/9/11 7:40 AM, in article
> j6rbs1$1pm$1_at_dont-email.me, "Ideas Man"  wrote:
>
>
>>>>
>>>> Unfortunately, it turns out that a balcony class room through
>>>> Princess will cost me $2500, compared to the $1,550 price that I
>>>> was originally going to pay for the same room.
>
>> Thanks for the tip, Jean - that's exactly what I was looking for.
>>
>> I've just dropped him an email and will cross my fingers for a
>> response.
>
> Since the Louisiana purchase Shreveport is part of the U.S. and
> therefore any Princess rule prohibiting American agents to sell
> cruises to Australians would also apply to the guy suggested by Jean
> (and that's not the only reason to avoid him). Balconies are
> currently offered on this cruise from US$ 1795 (including all taxes
> and port fees) by seascanner.com, an agency that certainly does sell
> to Australians.

Thanks for the info Peter - much appreciated.

As predicted, the agent Jean listed wasn't able to sell to me, so I will 
check out seascanner and see if they are able to help. At almost $700 
cheaper than i can buy the same tickets for in Australia - it's worth a try. 
Thanks.