Your Ultimate Cruise Travel Guide
My Top 5 Online Cruise Agencies
1. Cruise.com - One of the largest of all online cruise bookings. They often have more perks than other cruise agencies (cash back, free gratuities, etc.)
2. Cruises.com or Cruisesonly.com (owned by World Travel Holdings) - Similar to my #1 and nearly as impressive perks.
3. Cruisedirect.com - Often has the lowest price for an identical cruise, but fewer perks than #1 and #2 on my list.
4. iCruise.com - Fewer perks than the first 3 on my list, but in my opinion, the best search engine. I often use this site to bookmark my "favorite" cruises before booking.
5. Cruisecompete.com - The ultimate cruise comparison site. Once you have narrowed down your cruise to a couple of options, put in your cruise ship and dates and multiple agencies will email you their best price within a few hours.
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Other reputable online agencies include: vacationstogo.com, cruises-n-more.com, and cruisebound.com
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***Kevin's key tip - While there are rare times when booking directly through the cruise line might seem like the best option, they have already built a commission into their rates. You might find a similar price to an online agency, but these agencies often have purchased "blocks" of rooms on each cruise, and using their commission, they nearly always offer additional perks beyond what the cruise lines offer.
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If you'd like to book directly, here are direct links to the major cruise lines:
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