News and Events

Free Sabre Cruises training is available for all agents

Below is the list of upcoming dates:

• September 21 10-1130A CT
• September 23 2-330p CT
• October 19 10-1130A CT
• October 21 2-330p CT
• November 16 10-1130A CT
• November 18 2-330p CT
• December 14 10-1130A CT
• December 16 2-330p CT

To register for a class, log on to www.sabrecruises.com and select the 'Training Classes' link from the top navigation bar.

Carnival’s Self-Service Only Transactions can be completed through Sabre Cruises

Carnival Cruise Lines recently changed several service transactions to “self-service only” as of March 1, 2010. With complete modify capabilities, these transactions can be handled through Sabre® Cruises by simply retrieving the booking with the cruise line confirmation number.

Modify through the ‘Special Services’ link on the Modify screen:

• Option extension on FIT and Group bookings
1. Retrieve booking in Sabre Cruises
2. Select ‘Special Services’
3. Select ‘Option Extension’ for all guests in the stateroom
• Request booking confirmations (guest or travel agent version)
1. Retrieve booking in Sabre Cruises
2. Select ‘Special Services’
3. Select which confirmation you’d like to receive for all guests in the stateroom

Modify through the ‘Dining’ link on the Modify screen

• Change dining time
1. Retrieve booking in Sabre Cruises
2. Select ‘Dining’
3. Select a new dining option from the drop down menu
4. Click continue at the bottom of the screen

New! Sabre Travel Protection now in Sabre Cruises

It’s now easier to add travel protection to the cruises you book while earning 15% commissions. CSA, a leading US insurance provider, now offers two custom designed products through Sabre® Travel Protection—right in the Sabre® Cruises booking path. No more launching another browser window to book a 3rd party insurance or re-keying traveler details! Book the coverage your clients need and we’ll automatically merge the details into a Sabre PNR.

The two custom options offered by CSA are designed to help you find the right product at an unbeatable value for your customers. Total Cruise Protection includes coverage for:

• Trip cancellation & interruption
• Travel delay
• Missed connection
• Lost or delayed baggage
• Medical or dental needs as well as emergency assistance
• Accidental death and dismemberment

And, you can include Cancel for Any Reason coverage and give them complete peace of mind! It includes all the features of the Total Cruise Protection policy plus gives your clients the ability to cancel their cruise reservation and get monetary compensation as opposed to a credit towards a future cruise.