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Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 24K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 1:00:21
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have learnt SO MUCH from these two so thought it would be good to have them as guests on our live stream.

It doesn't cost more to use a travel agent and if you can have someone on your side who's sorting out everything for you.

The prices are set by the cruise lines so you're not going to find instances where your agent is just raking up the price.

We can initiate chat support sometimes so if I initiate a chat support and I'm Number 147 in line I can type up a message and go through the rest of my day.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book accessible rooms early due to limited availability.
✓Provide your travel agent with preferences and dates to let them do the legwork.
✓Consider travel insurance for medical emergencies and trip disruptions.
✓Monitor rates after booking; agents can help rebook if prices drop.
✓Combine cruise with land stays for enhanced protection and experiences.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overwhelmed by cruise choices and pricing. — Use a travel agent to navigate options and find the best fit.
Not knowing what to ask or how to book. — Provide preferences and let the agent handle the research and booking.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy book a cruise with a travel agent versus booking direct?
QDo travel agents have more direct phone lines to cruise lines?
QWhat are group rates and why do they exist?
QHow do travel agents gain profit if you book the same cruise through them?
QCan travel agents book rooms that you can't book directly?

Topics Covered

Booking Process4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconSafety Medical3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

For the last couple of years I've been working with travel agents to sell cruises through my website. I have learnt SO MUCH from these two so thought it would be good to have them as guests on our live stream. Theres a Britishism for you there I think, learnt it the common way to say that. We might say learned too, but learnt, or dreamt sounds much better to my British ears! Emma is my UK agent and Dan is our US agent, both run teams of multiple people and I am so glad that I always have them to ask for advice. If you'd like to book a cruise, we are here to help you too! :) : https://emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/