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Summer Cruising from Caribbean Home Ports

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👁️ 28 views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 18:53
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Caribbean

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

cruise lines are beginning to homeport in the Caribbean Islands as opposed to the Florida and the eastern seaboard

the cruise lines have now gotten contracted air rates from major airports gateways across the country to get the client into saint martin

everyone must be vaccinated the crew the staff and passengers which i think is a great idea

the phones were extremely busy we were very busy booking all new clients referrals they're traveling they're making plans

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book through a travel advisor for personalized service and support
Take advantage of future cruise credits for upcoming sailings

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow will Caribbean home ports impact cruise popularity?
QWhat is the current state of cruise line operations and vaccinations?
QHow has the pandemic affected travel agency business and client behavior?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconItinerary Route2 Happy BaconBooking Process1½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2½ Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barbados2 Happy Bacon
Saint Martin2 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Cruising is back! Or is it? How? What, Where, and When will cruising begin. Ken’s guests are Ira and Helene Kaplan of Cruise Holidays of Marlboro. They discuss the impact to their business during the last year and the importance of having a travel advisor in the upcoming post covid travel world. Cruise lines are beginning to homeport in the Caribbean Islands as opposed to the Florida and the eastern seaboard. Helene and Ira weigh in to discuss this turn of events and the possibility this will be a continuing option for cruise passengers. Debra is here with this week’s travel news and featured vacations and Heather drops by with another Fun Travel Fact. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise Holidays of Marlboro: https://cruiseholidaysnj.com RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.