What is the Easiest - Fastest way to book a Cruise?
CALL A COUNSELOR Let's look at this. I spend a fortune providing you an opportunity to book on line (this website is expensive). It's right there - if you are a " do it yourselves" you can jump right in and book yourself on any cruise you want. So why would I advise calling a Counselor?
What does our site offer? This is the exact same live inventory you would find on the big box stores like Expedia or Travelocity, at the exact same rates you would find at the discount outlets like CruisesOnly or Cruise411. If you know for certain exactly what you want to book, you are the rare individual who should book on line. In fact - if you book it yourself and write "Andy says" in the comments field, I'll put $50 on board credit on your booking.
Why not book direct on the Cruise Line's site? 1) We are cheaper. The cruise lines direct booking protects the highest price in the market, but our high sales volume entitles us to special discounts. 2) Our site is a great place to shop. Want to compare Royal Caribbean vs Carnival? Why access each line separately when our site compares them side-by-side.
What is the fastest way to book? Call a Counselor. Our experts book cruises all day long, every day. They each make thousands of bookings every year. Do you really think you can jump on line, find the best inventory at the best price faster than these experts? Of course not. In fact, I challenge you to try. If you race one one of our Senior Counselors, and can complete your booking faster than they can, I'll pay for your cruise. I'd love to set up that contest!
What is the BEST way to book your cruise? Again, call a Counselor. By "best" I mean getting the right vacation for your particular needs and desires. There is much more to "best" than making a quick and cheap booking. Which cruise line suits you best? Our Counselors know...but you probably don't. That is true because even an avid cruiser has only a few, maybe a dozen, cruise experiences on which to base their insight. But, our Counselors have thousands of cruise experiences as related through our clients. What changed on your favorite line since your last cruise? We know. Which cruise line's food continues to drop in quality? We know. Which cruise line has surprised the industry with an entire renaissance of their cuisine? We know....but chances are you do not.
Let me ask you this? If you decided to do something that you had little experience with, what is the probability that you could "out master" an expert? Let's say you want to remodel your kitchen, and you are pretty handy. Think about the effort necessary to replace all your cabinets and appliances. Put a price on buying the materials, but you are going to supply the labor. What if I told you that I had a carpenter who could provide superior materials and do all the work for you, but it would cost you the same as simply buying the materials yourself. Would you turn down an offer to get a better kitchen, installed by an expert, at the same price as "do it yourself"?
I hear a lot of people say "I got it on the internet" with an infliction that suggests they are a more savvy buyer. Me too! I haven't been to a music store for years, but I continue to buy my favorite songs online. I bought my last car with an internet deal because a new Ford Explorer is the same item no matter where you get it. I even bought the woodflooring for my living room from an online distributor - they sent me samples before I purchased. So - why not buy your cruise online?
If you know exactly what you are going to buy, there is no reason not to. If you are joining "Aunt Helen" on her 70th Birthday celebration cruise, the decision has been made. You already know which ship and departure date. If you have a super favorite cruise line and ship, and this is one more of the same for you, chances are you can handle it yourself on line. Feel free - go ahead - book it right here on our site. In fact - if you book it yourself and write "Andy says" in the comments field, I'll put $50 on board credit on your booking.
But - But - But... if you are assuming cruise lines are similar, if you don't know why there are 16 categories for prices, if you don't already know the name of the on board specialty restaurant, if you can't answer the 10 reasons why this is the best departure to meet your vacation desires, then you are just guessing and you should definitely call a Counselor.
I have a friend who thinks he is pretty smart about "online buying". We have similar successes as I mentioned above. He recently booked a cruise directly with a cruise line. When I asked him why he did it he said: "It was a last minute thing, and it was a good deal". When he returned from the cruise I asked him how he liked it. He said it wasn't much fun: "I don't drink, I don't gamble, and I am on a diet. I don't even know why I was on there".
I had to explain to my friend that it wasn't a "bad cruise", it just was not the right one for him. There are plenty of cruises that fit his lifestyle, but not the one he chose. He didn't know the difference, but we do. A last minute bargain isn't much of a deal if you don't enjoy the experience. My friend has asked us to help plan his 20th Wedding Anniversary celebration in Hawaii. I can promise, he'll like that a lot more, because we know what is right for him.
Your comments are very much encouraged. Think I'm right - please let me know. Think I'm wrong? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
What does our site offer? This is the exact same live inventory you would find on the big box stores like Expedia or Travelocity, at the exact same rates you would find at the discount outlets like CruisesOnly or Cruise411. If you know for certain exactly what you want to book, you are the rare individual who should book on line. In fact - if you book it yourself and write "Andy says" in the comments field, I'll put $50 on board credit on your booking.
Why not book direct on the Cruise Line's site? 1) We are cheaper. The cruise lines direct booking protects the highest price in the market, but our high sales volume entitles us to special discounts. 2) Our site is a great place to shop. Want to compare Royal Caribbean vs Carnival? Why access each line separately when our site compares them side-by-side.
What is the fastest way to book? Call a Counselor. Our experts book cruises all day long, every day. They each make thousands of bookings every year. Do you really think you can jump on line, find the best inventory at the best price faster than these experts? Of course not. In fact, I challenge you to try. If you race one one of our Senior Counselors, and can complete your booking faster than they can, I'll pay for your cruise. I'd love to set up that contest!
What is the BEST way to book your cruise? Again, call a Counselor. By "best" I mean getting the right vacation for your particular needs and desires. There is much more to "best" than making a quick and cheap booking. Which cruise line suits you best? Our Counselors know...but you probably don't. That is true because even an avid cruiser has only a few, maybe a dozen, cruise experiences on which to base their insight. But, our Counselors have thousands of cruise experiences as related through our clients. What changed on your favorite line since your last cruise? We know. Which cruise line's food continues to drop in quality? We know. Which cruise line has surprised the industry with an entire renaissance of their cuisine? We know....but chances are you do not.
Let me ask you this? If you decided to do something that you had little experience with, what is the probability that you could "out master" an expert? Let's say you want to remodel your kitchen, and you are pretty handy. Think about the effort necessary to replace all your cabinets and appliances. Put a price on buying the materials, but you are going to supply the labor. What if I told you that I had a carpenter who could provide superior materials and do all the work for you, but it would cost you the same as simply buying the materials yourself. Would you turn down an offer to get a better kitchen, installed by an expert, at the same price as "do it yourself"?
I hear a lot of people say "I got it on the internet" with an infliction that suggests they are a more savvy buyer. Me too! I haven't been to a music store for years, but I continue to buy my favorite songs online. I bought my last car with an internet deal because a new Ford Explorer is the same item no matter where you get it. I even bought the woodflooring for my living room from an online distributor - they sent me samples before I purchased. So - why not buy your cruise online?
If you know exactly what you are going to buy, there is no reason not to. If you are joining "Aunt Helen" on her 70th Birthday celebration cruise, the decision has been made. You already know which ship and departure date. If you have a super favorite cruise line and ship, and this is one more of the same for you, chances are you can handle it yourself on line. Feel free - go ahead - book it right here on our site. In fact - if you book it yourself and write "Andy says" in the comments field, I'll put $50 on board credit on your booking.
But - But - But... if you are assuming cruise lines are similar, if you don't know why there are 16 categories for prices, if you don't already know the name of the on board specialty restaurant, if you can't answer the 10 reasons why this is the best departure to meet your vacation desires, then you are just guessing and you should definitely call a Counselor.
I have a friend who thinks he is pretty smart about "online buying". We have similar successes as I mentioned above. He recently booked a cruise directly with a cruise line. When I asked him why he did it he said: "It was a last minute thing, and it was a good deal". When he returned from the cruise I asked him how he liked it. He said it wasn't much fun: "I don't drink, I don't gamble, and I am on a diet. I don't even know why I was on there".
I had to explain to my friend that it wasn't a "bad cruise", it just was not the right one for him. There are plenty of cruises that fit his lifestyle, but not the one he chose. He didn't know the difference, but we do. A last minute bargain isn't much of a deal if you don't enjoy the experience. My friend has asked us to help plan his 20th Wedding Anniversary celebration in Hawaii. I can promise, he'll like that a lot more, because we know what is right for him.
Your comments are very much encouraged. Think I'm right - please let me know. Think I'm wrong? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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