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@nanfrostsfashionfocusstyle6250 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Book them separately and it makes a huge difference
@paulahenry1458 Жыл бұрын
I'm a travel agent & this is the best advise ever. Thanks so much for sharing & support travel agents :)
@heather1980 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
What site do you recommend to book cruises?
@mercyrodriguez5780 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I've never had a good experience 😕 Will you share yours?
@mercyrodriguez5780 Жыл бұрын
@@jennifer21571 we are in Florida.
@jennifer21571 Жыл бұрын
@@mercyrodriguez5780 So am I!
@mercyrodriguez5780 Жыл бұрын
@@jennifer21571 Miami ?
@jennifer21571 Жыл бұрын
@@mercyrodriguez5780 No, Dunedin. Does your TA only take clients in the Miami area?
@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын
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!
@jeannecrawford6324 Жыл бұрын
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.
@nicolewilson25675 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. 👍🏿👍🏿
@julianigoe1291 Жыл бұрын
You forgot about the land down under. We have all sorts of South Pacific itineraries. Scenic and beautiful. Love your channels. 🍻🇦🇺❤️
@emeraldkimble7602 Жыл бұрын
There are deadlines fir booking reserving and paying six months before departure fir booking and deposit three months for final payment
@constanceworden487 Жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative! I can listen to Ben speak all day!
@ZiggyZ820 Жыл бұрын
Booked on 6 cruises this year!!!! 2nd one is on March 5th on Anthem of the Seas
@moplady9541 Жыл бұрын
thanks Ben some good points you made
@juneyoung5503 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tips for booking cruises 🛳
@sitchad Жыл бұрын
Balcony cabin for use no question. We want to feel and smell the fresh sea air. We always book direct. Thanks for the information.
@cynthiamiller Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Well written and high production value...kewl!
@marecianoble5826 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Informative as always.
@tenniskinsella77685 ай бұрын
Going on ruise with my family first cruise thry want to book on Internet I want to go through travel agency
@TheHawaiianc Жыл бұрын
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.
@angelap9142 Жыл бұрын
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!👍🏻🇨🇦
@Jmansheim75 ай бұрын
Looking for a good travel agent. Any recommendations?
@huwlewis9059 Жыл бұрын
Ben, lots of useful info. But your name is mud in Myanmar now 😊
@InsideCruise Жыл бұрын
You know me I can’t pronounce anything soooryyy 😂
@mikezupancic2182 Жыл бұрын
There was only a 1 minute portion related to agent or direct. Everything else was just normal research info.
@beesonshort2627 Жыл бұрын
Good morning, everyone! Do you have any Med cruises booked for this year>
@InsideCruise Жыл бұрын
Not yet!
@campusx4195 Жыл бұрын
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.
@InvisibleVisible793 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We have no idea about any of that..not sure that happened on our cruise
@InvisibleVisible793 Жыл бұрын
@@InsideCruise Thank you for your reply.
@kellieashman6908 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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