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Prep Your Clients for a Cruise 2025 w/ Jose

Evolution Travel Cafe + Archer Travel Service, Inc
Evolution Travel Cafe + Archer Travel Service, Inc
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👁️ 105 views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 53:26
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I just moved to a new place so I needed to get um Wi-Fi. I need to find get me a little Wi-Fi thing.

They're not going to know a lot about the stuff that we're going to inform you with today that you should that you should know and tell your clients to be prepared for this.

This is the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. It's by the federal government. And what this does is it it puts you into a database, okay, that monitors outside events outside of the United States.

If you book with Jose Santos on a on a shore excursion that looks absolutely great. Well, okay. I I get that. They're not going to be able to reach that tour operator and they're not going to be able to get you back to the ship at the appropriate time and you're going to see the ship sail off without you and you got a problem.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Advise clients to contact their bank and cell phone provider before traveling to avoid charges.
✓Tell clients to download the cruise line app for boarding passes, schedules, and communication.
✓Recommend pre-paying for Wi-Fi, drink packages, and excursions to save money and ensure availability.
✓Suggest booking pre- and post-cruise nights in port cities to enhance the experience and increase commission.
✓Inform clients about parking rates at departure ports and recommend arriving early for embarkation.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing about parking rates at departure ports — Inform clients about parking costs (e.g., $17/day at Port Canaveral) and suggest alternatives like family drop-offs.
Unfamiliarity with muster drills and their necessity — Explain that all guests must complete the muster drill for the ship to depart; it's a brief, informative safety procedure.
Risk of missing the ship due to late return from excursions — Book excursions through the cruise line to ensure timely return; avoid independent tours that may not coordinate with ship schedules.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do I prepare my clients for their first cruise?
QWhat documents and items do clients need for a cruise?
QHow can travel agents provide concierge-level service to cruise clients?

Topics Covered

Drink Package3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3½ Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Baltimore1 Happy Bacon
Cape Canaveral1 Happy Bacon
Charleston1½ Happy Bacon
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Prep Your Clients for a Cruise 2025 w/ Jose