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DON’T book through the CRUISELINES!

MH Family Adventures (Cruise Travel)
MH Family Adventures (Cruise Travel)
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👁️ 4K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 0:56
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on 39 cruises over the last four years and 80% of my excursions are booked by Third Parties

it costs less to book Third Party Cruise Line Excursions tend to have a markup

third party excursions to be less crowded for example a wh watching Excursion through the ship May accommodate upwards of 150 people whereas a third party wh watching tour may only have 40 people

most third party companies offer a return to ship guarantee or they will partially or fully reimburse you for travel expenses

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book third-party excursions to save money
Choose third-party tours for less crowded experiences
Look for return-to-ship guarantees when booking third-party excursions

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy should I book third-party excursions instead of cruise line excursions?

Topics Covered

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