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Booking Flights as a Package With the Cruise - Is it Worth it?

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International Cruiser - Videos
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πŸ‘οΈ 88 viewsπŸ“… 3 months ago⏱️ 4:06
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Creator's Key Takeaways

The big advantage of a flight as part of the cruise price, a flight sold to you by the cruise company as part of an all-inclusive cruise plus flight package, is that in addition to the flight, they sell you several other things.

The disadvantage of this is the price. Usually the price that cruise companies will sell you a flight for is higher than the price of a flight you can find on your own.

So pay attention when you're booking a cruise. Are you offered the option of a flight as part of the cruise price? And is it necessarily worth it?

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check if the flight package price is close or slightly higher than booking independently
βœ“Consider the guaranteed arrival benefit when deciding
βœ“Compare the total cost including transfers and hotel savings

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs booking flights as a package with the cruise worth it?
QWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of cruise line flight packages?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Many cruise lines offer packages that include airfare in addition to the cruise. These flight packages have significant advantages, as the cruise line takes full responsibility for getting you from the flight to the ship. If any issues arise, the cost of flight changes or rebooking is handled by the cruise line. In addition, these packages usually include airport-to-port transfers and return transportation at the end of the cruise. The main drawback is that these packages are generally more expensive, but in some cases they can be worth the price.