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Why Make Your
Plans With Us?
Choosing the
cruise experience that's right for you...
That's what
makes
the
difference.
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Our
Exclusive Cruise Offers
Take advantage of the exclusive cruise offers on
selected cruises available
to you only through Cruise Direct Online.
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Don’t be fooled by lower advertised rates |
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Think
you're getting a great deal when you save money with
some online mega-agency. Think again. They have
"agency" booking and cancellation fees that raise the
cost of the cruise from the so called "advertised"
price. We have none.
We are part of nationwide consortium, Cruise
Shoppes, a group that specializes in providing
professional advice on planning cruises. Just cruises.
So we know our business,
we
focus exclusively on providing the best cruise
experience to our guests.
We offer clear,
objective information to take the guesswork out of
selecting a cruise.
And our guests
have a choice: shop online or call an experienced
cruise travel advisor.
Why
risk the vacation of a lifetime to save a few bucks?
Our group sells millions of dollars in cruises in
North America, making our consortium one of the
largest sellers of cruises. Put our buying power and
expertise to work for you.
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Our guests keep coming back for more. |
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Many of our guests are
repeat customers. We think we've done a great job for
them, but you can hear what they have to say in their
own words.
Click here
to read their comments. |
Great
Rates.
We provide a competitive rate on any cruise and
destination. You receive the lowest price
the cruise line offers on all Lines, all
Cruises, all Cabins. There's no doubt - you get
the best service and the best possible price with
Cruise Direct Online.
Group Bookings at specially reduced rates. The
group leader goes free!
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Last
Minute Deals.
We also receive updated
Last Minute Deals with new specials from the cruise
lines. Sign up for our free e-mail newsletter and you
can get the latest prices, just when we do.
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Fair and Impartial Advice. We represent
all the cruise lines - we don't promote one
particular cruise line over the other. Choosing
the right cruise experience for you is our
number one priority. |
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Speaking of Experience.
We have sailed on most of the popular ships to many of
the world's most interesting ports of call, so we give
you recommendations from first-hand knowledge and
experience.
Cruise
Direct Cruise Guarantee
Within
14 days of placing a deposit, if
you
find a lower price offered by the
cruise line on a cruise vacation
you bought from us, provide us with
details, including written proof of
the availability of the same exact
cruise arrangements at the time of
booking at the lower price. The
lower rate must be available from
the cruise line for the same
exact cruise ship, sailing date,
category, deck and type of assigned
cabin. We then try to match that
rate ( see exception note below ).
Rate must be published by the
cruise line and available to the
general public. ( consolidator,
group , incentive, guarantee form of
reservation, meeting or convention
rates excluded ) Match price valid
for cruise only, airfare included as
part of a cruise tour or air-sea
package or purchased separately, any
land portion, shipboard credits,
group amenities are
excluded. Travel providers other
than the cruise line rate(s) are
excluded.
Passenger (s) must qualify for any
rules that apply to the rate as
established by the cruise line. This
may include state or city residency
for regional promotions, cruise line
alumni/past passenger promotions,
group, senior or child price-related
offers.
Rates cannot be matched when the
same category or deck is sold out.
Any
lower rate that is offered 'by the
cruise line' for new bookings
only is not covered by this
cruise guarantee-price match.
Proof of availability must be in
the form of the cruise line's own
written confirmation ( the
original-no photocopies ) either
sent to you or to a travel provider.
E-mail's and photocopies are not
accepted as they can easily be
altered.
Exception Note:
(a)
Within 14 days of placing a deposit
and prior to making final payment
should we
become aware that the cruise line
reduced prices for the category you
have booked, we will contact them
and request an adjustment. All
adjustments are net of any
commission we earn on the
reservation. That is, we retain the
full value of the commission income
earned on the original price of the
cruise fare prior to any
adjustments.
It is at the cruise lines discretion
to make a price reduction, offer an
upgrade or any other change to your
booking. As most
cruise lines have no set policy
concerning this issue, there is no
guarantee that the cruise line will
make any adjustment at all. Our
experience is that sometimes they
do, sometimes they don't. We have
secured some significant price
reductions in the past for our
guests, however we cannot predict
nor promise that we can do that for
you.
(b) As always, we will do our best
to secure the best price available,
however
we reserve the right to decline to
match any other offer. In that case,
the guest may choose to keep the
rate as agreed-or-cancel their
booking with no service charges from
Cruise Direct Online provided that
their request is made prior to
any payment or cancellation
charges/policies that apply to that
booking imposed by the cruise line.
Once any cancellation
charges/policies take effect and/or
final payment is made, the offer to
match price is withdrawn.

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Cruise Direct Online is
a service of
Travel
Direct
Corporation, represents all major cruise lines
and is
a certified member of several consumer and
travel trade
organizations. Management and staff have over 30
years
experience in travel.
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We
Know Where To Find The Best Deals! |
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Each of
us is a cruise vacation professional. We're a valuable
resource of first hand knowledge coupled with
contagious enthusiasm for our work, here to help you
plan the perfect cruise vacation. You'll find we're
just like you, sharing one common dream, the dream of
cruising and the spirit of the sea. Call today and let
us plan your most memorable vacation experience ever.
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Memberships include:
CLIA
The Cruise Line International
Association
Cruise Shoppes
Consortium travel buying group
Professional
Internet Travel Alliance
Certified Charter
Member
Business Hours:
9AM to 5PM EST
Monday-Friday
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Cruise Direct Online aka Travel Direct
Corporation is a licensed, bonded Seller of
Travel in Florida, Registration # 31254.CDO/TDC
carries professional liability
coverage. |
The Professional Internet
Travel Alliance....
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Identifies our company as a member of an association
whose membership is comprised of the most respected
travel professionals doing business on the Internet.
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Demonstrates our commitment to earning our
customer's trust.
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Provides the contact information necessary to enable
you to reach us in the event of a dispute or
problem.
- Denotes that we
operate a web site that adheres to the guidelines
established in the PITA Rules of Conduct for Online
Travel Sales.
At
Cruise Direct Online we provide the highest
possible level of support and service to our clients.
We work
hard to get you the lowest price possible, on any
cruise line. |
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Your Cruise
Travel Advisor
Every
staff member is an experienced cruiser. And
all of us
are involved in positively outrageous guest service.
We provide expert advice, not just a flood of
information.
To insure your every
want and need is met, our staff continually attend
seminars at sea, taking classes and learning
everything there is to know about the cruise industry.
Our
people travel "round the world", visiting ports of
call, inspecting ships, go on cruises, sample and
critique shore excursions... They are constantly
communicating, learning and passing on that knowledge
and information to you.
- They understand
your needs
- They give you good
solid advice you can count on.
- They are
knowledgeable of what's on offer.
- They are able to
get you exceptional value for your cruise
Your Cruise Travel
Advisor once engaged when you book a cruise with us:
- May be able to
offer you group rates( without joining a group! ),
free upgrades, shipboard credits and other amenities
or discounts. We receive daily faxes from the
cruise lines offering special promotions so be sure
to ask if there are any special offers available.
- Will offer the
best possible cruise options based on your
lifestyle, interests, budget, travel experience,
etc.
- Will review the
proper immigration/passport/birth certificate
documentation necessary for your cruise.
- Arrange any
special needs -- such as a handicap-designed
stateroom, or a special diet.
- Inform you of your
dining choices and ask if you prefer early or late
seating , or "freestyle" dining where you can dine
with whom you want, when you want... and arrange for
any special occasions you might be celebrating like
a birthday or anniversary.
- Explain the
importance of travel insurance to cover the
unexpected such as trip delays, missed cruise
connections and lost or delayed baggage.
- Give you General
Information materials that cover over 18 "Things to
Know Before You Go".
- Point out your
stateroom on the deck plan ( select deck plans
available online ).
- Inform you when
final payment is due and the deadline to request air
deviations and arrange pre-or-post cruise land
packages.
- Advise you about
tipping; packing; clothing; flights and schedule
options; shore excursions, etc.
We
want you to feel confident- and excited- about the
choices you have, no matter if this is your first
cruise or simply seeking a new adventure. We'll help
you choose the cruise that's right for you--whether
you're traveling alone, with children, or with a group
of relatives or friends. |
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Consumer Protection:
For security reasons, we
do not take credit card information over the Internet
and with our Pay Direct Process (PDP) the credit card
information provided by fax, phone or mail is given
directly to the Cruise Line who will process your
charges. Their name will appear on your monthly card
statement. Our Pay Direct Process provides comfort and
assurance that your funds are deposited directly with
the Cruise Line. Cruise Direct
Online aka Travel Direct Corporation is a licensed,
bonded Seller of Travel in Florida, Registration #
31254. |
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