Booking Cruise -Should You Use a Travel agent or Book Direct?

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This is the definitive guide to booking a cruise in 2023. Are you looking to book a cruise for your next vacation? If so, you may be wondering how to go about doing so. Luckily, booking a cruise is relatively easy - and we’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to know right here. In this video, we’ll share everything you need to know about booking a cruise in 2023. So whether you’re a first-time cruiser or an experienced traveler, watch this video for everything you need to know. Bon voyage!
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Decide Your Budget
02:27 Choose a Destination
05:51 Choose Your Cabin
07:00 Should you use a travel agent?
08:21 Plan Excursions and Extras
09:20 Conclusion
10:05 Credits
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17 авг 2024

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@InsideCruise Год назад

Make your next cruise unforgettable by joining our Email Newsletter! - bit.ly/3XuZdsy We'll provide you with the best tips to make sure that your getaway is an amazing one.

@nanfrostsfashionfocusstyle6250 Год назад

Oh yes....the excursions did break the bank on my last cruise. That is a good tip that people need to pay attention to. It may seem like a reasonable price for an excursion but then you have to multiply by two (in our case) and then you have to think about how many days you are on the cruise and how many potential excursions that could be. The total becomes a staggering number.

@kat7777 Год назад

Book them separately and it makes a huge difference

@paulahenry1458 Год назад

I'm a travel agent & this is the best advise ever. Thanks so much for sharing & support travel agents :)

@mercyrodriguez5780 Год назад

We have had a Travel Agent for over 25 years, she is excellent and always get better deals through her. We highly recommend a TA!

@jennifer21571 Год назад

I've never had a good experience 😕 Will you share yours?

@mercyrodriguez5780 Год назад

@@jennifer21571 we are in Florida.

@jennifer21571 Год назад

@@mercyrodriguez5780 So am I!

@mercyrodriguez5780 Год назад

@@jennifer21571 Miami ?

@jennifer21571 Год назад

@@mercyrodriguez5780 No, Dunedin. Does your TA only take clients in the Miami area?

@jeannecrawford6324 Год назад

This was very well done! The only thing is hurricane season goes until November 30 as shown last year when we had Hurricane Nicole go right over us on November 10th. Lots of destruction along the Volusia County beaches. Everything else in your vlog was spot on with wonderful advice especially for novice cruisers.

@FraserAtSea Год назад

Oh, SO many people will find this video useful - my biggest tip is to do with budgeting - I meet so many people who splurge on the more expensive ship, then realise they need to spend quite a bit more once they're onboard!

@heather1980 Год назад

I book all my cruises myself-because I’m a control freak. I’d rather deal directly with customer service if I have an issue. In the next 12 months I’m doing a Mekong River cruise, a Baltic, a transatlantic, a couple of Caribbean, and Dubai to Genoa. I decided to take my retirement now-instead of when I’m too old to do things like hike, visit amusement parks etc. I took a 3 night with Carnival in January-apparently the Casino took note of me because I got an offer for great rates and I booked the solo transatlantic for the deposit and the taxes-$387.

@adacat87 Год назад

What site do you recommend to book cruises?

@julianigoe1291 Год назад

You forgot about the land down under. We have all sorts of South Pacific itineraries. Scenic and beautiful. Love your channels. 🍻🇦🇺❤️

@constanceworden487 Год назад

Great video, very informative! I can listen to Ben speak all day!

@ZiggyZ820 Год назад

Booked on 6 cruises this year!!!! 2nd one is on March 5th on Anthem of the Seas

@juneyoung5503 Год назад

Excellent tips for booking cruises 🛳

@moplady9541 Год назад

thanks Ben some good points you made

@nicolewilson2567 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing. 👍🏿👍🏿

@sitchad Год назад

Balcony cabin for use no question. We want to feel and smell the fresh sea air. We always book direct. Thanks for the information.

@emeraldkimble7602 Год назад

There are deadlines fir booking reserving and paying six months before departure fir booking and deposit three months for final payment

@cynthiamiller Год назад

Please book your cruise with a travel agent and support a small business. We get paid by the cruise line, not you. You will pay the same as the cruise line and we may be able to get you more OBC, or better rates depending on the sailing.

@daveaglasgow Год назад

The problem here is, for everyone booking a cruise through a travel agent, the cruise pays them, but then they have to increase prices to cover the unnecessary step of the travel agent booking instead of the passenger booking. People would actually save money if everyone just booked it themselves.

@cynthiamiller Год назад

@@daveaglasgow That is not true. You pay the same price whether you book direct or use a travel agent. When you book direct with the cruise line, they keep the money they would have paid a travel agent. The cost to you for the cruise is the same. So please support small business by booking with a travel agent.

@dnarobo Год назад

Well written and high production value...kewl!

@marecianoble5826 Год назад

Thank you. Informative as always.

@angelap9142 Год назад

Good morning! I enjoy watching your videos they are very informative. It was great seeing your video first thing in the morning. We are going on the Harmony of the Seas in April (2 of us) and July (family vacation, 11) Is Izumi Hibachi good for lunch? Have a great day!👍🏻🇨🇦

@tenniskinsella7768 4 месяца назад

Going on ruise with my family first cruise thry want to book on Internet I want to go through travel agency

@TheHawaiianc Год назад

Hey ben because of Covid I had to rebook my cruise on princess diamond and because of that they gave me “Crew Appreciation Included.” Do I still pay gratuity? I don’t mind paying if I have to but it’s good to know instead getting bill last min you know and way they tell you in policy is very veg.. just want make sure.

@Jmansheim7 4 месяца назад

Looking for a good travel agent. Any recommendations?

@huwlewis9059 Год назад

Ben, lots of useful info. But your name is mud in Myanmar now 😊

@InsideCruise Год назад

You know me I can’t pronounce anything soooryyy 😂

@beesonshort2627 Год назад

Good morning, everyone! Do you have any Med cruises booked for this year>

@InsideCruise Год назад

Not yet!

@campusx4195 Год назад

In 2023 you do not need a travel agent. The internet is your friend. Do your research and find the best deal. Travel agents are middle men...they have to get paid and where does that money come from? Book direct and keep control in your hands.

@mikezupancic2182 Год назад

There was only a 1 minute portion related to agent or direct. Everything else was just normal research info.

@InvisibleVisible793 Год назад

Was it your latest Cruise with Ben and David (posted on that channel) cruise that a cruiser died and another cruiser was arrested for an ATV shore excursion accident? If so, my heart breaks to think Steph was on that same cruise - way too soon for her to have that knowledge after her husband's death. 😰😰😰😰

@InsideCruise Год назад

We have no idea about any of that..not sure that happened on our cruise

@InvisibleVisible793 Год назад

@@InsideCruise Thank you for your reply.

@kellieashman6908 Год назад

My Mum and I booked our cruise with a local TA and I wish I hadn’t. Right from the start he’s been arrogant and moody with us. He has the personality of a wet rag. First he tried to sell us a cabin type we didn’t want and then he sold us our cruise without the included drinks and wifi packages - I had to really push him to get them included. He and I have had a personality clash right from the start which had resulted in me doing all our accommodation and flight bookings myself anyway.

@anniesparno502 Год назад

This was very vague in my humble opinion and I love those guys channels…I was expecting more of a “down and dirty” kind of here is how we do it kind of video and this skirted everything…..sigh