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Cruise Tips: Booking Direct or Travel Agent

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πŸ‘οΈ 10K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 14:04
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

booking direct with the cruise line your benefits are you have full and complete control over your booking

most travel agents do not charge a booking fee on cruises so the rate you see on the website is the exact rate you're going to pay with a travel agent

the best part of using a travel agent to book your cruises is you have one person oneon-one contact that you can work with

there's no right way or wrong way to do this but you do what you feel most comfortable doing

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book direct if you want full control over your booking and payments
βœ“Use a travel agent for personalized service and potential savings
βœ“Get travel insurance that covers all aspects of your trip, not just the cruise

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing where, when, or how much to budget for a cruise β€” Travel agents can help ask proper questions to determine the best port, duration, and budget for your first cruise

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you book your cruise direct with the cruise line or use a travel agent?
QWhat are the benefits of booking direct versus using a travel agent?
QHow do travel agents get paid and does it cost extra?

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A big question always is should you book your cruise direct with the cruise line or should you use a travel agent?? In this video I will give the benefits to both methods to help you decide what is best for you. Please SUBSCRIBE, Comment, Like, Share & Follow! Get to know our family and come along with us on our vacations... Check out our weekly Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday vlogs! And sometimes extras too :) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/EECCTravels Also find us at: EECC Travels Website: http://eecctravels.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eecctravels/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/eecctravels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EECC-Travels-1009605565772250/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/eecctravels/ Email: eecctravels@gmail.com Snail Mail: PO Box 12192, Alexandria, LA 71315 Primary camera is a Canon Powershot G7X Mark II Secondary camera is a Sony Handycam HDX Waterproof camera is a GoPro Hero (basic)