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 'Daily Local Cruise Deals' site turn travel discounts into a social media phenomenon.

 

Did You Know?

You Can Get Exclusive Cruise Savings Based On Where You Live!

There is a local cruise deal for almost everyone, if you live within a few hours of 24 major US and Canadian Cities.

 

by Raye & Marty Trencher

Cruise Traveler Magazine

Cruise Direct Online offers hand picked daily cruise deals that can be shared with your friends. Cruise Direct Online's mission is to find cruises that don't require air-travel, special rates based on where you live, or last minute weekend getaways you might not know about.

 

We help you find one-of-a-kind cruise travel vacations to places you dream about. We offer cruise travelers a chance to experience the fun and excitement of cruising at unbelievable, but truly low prices, gathered by a team of travel experts who have" been there...done that".

 

We search the Internet, pursuing both the cruises that make up a great deal and the unpublished destination treasurers. We highlight cruise experiences that bring a loyal new cruise traveler following to our partner cruise lines.

 

Innovation and imagination have made Cruise Direct Online "The Cruise Traveler's Ultimate Search Engine" and one of the fastest-growing travel providers in the social-buying category. We are transforming cruise vacation discounts into a social media phenomenon that we hope will attract a new generation of cruise travelers.


Local Daily Cruise Deals Based On Where You Live


"I personally believe that Cruise Direct Online is the beginning of a new way to showcase and market local based cruise vacations to a major new audience," said Marty Trencher, of Cruise Direct Online "When our Cruise Direct Online members, after a short drive, arrive at the pier for their two to four day cruise, they are already elated and happy about being there because we took the hassle out of planning their cruise getaway and put together a great cruise experience we know they will enjoy."


At Cruise Direct Online, visitors can find cruise travel deals departing from their favorite cities, find cruise deals based on their residency, get expanded cruise coverage, exciting cruise reviews, in-depth port reviews, and blog about it while at sea. 


Cruise Direct Online's cruise travel experts can package every cruise to fit anyone's travel needs and budget, taking the stress and hassle out of picking the right cruise line, ship or destination.

 

Because the company has local departures in more than 24 major markets across the U.S., and Canada, – working directly with major brand name cruise lines, such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises, and constantly researching the best cruise deals– the team has the insight and expertise into every local area departure. They also have located deals based upon where you live. Called Resident Rates, they can save a cruise traveler hundreds of dollars off published rates. As a result, the company is able to create memorable cruise experiences, regardless of where you live, to the most popular cruise destinations. Places like the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Panama Canal and Canada and New England.


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Cruises... The Original Social Network

Long before Facebook, Twitter, Internet blogs and message boards, social networking was alive, well, and thriving at sea.

A cruise is an ideal way to bring friends and family together and share the experience. Or plan a cruise with a group of friends.

But you don't have to bring your own "social network"  with you.

Give yourself a week onboard, and you will have found new friends....perhaps for life.

Cruising really is the original social network....

Read the full story here.
 

Ask The Experts

The Editor's of Cruise Traveler Magazine present Your Ultimate Cruise Guide - Know Before You Go. Tried-and-true Tips on how to have a successful cruise vacation. Get the latest cruise news, cruise reviews, and feature cruise articles. Be sure to read their Ultimate Packing List. A must read, before you plan your next cruise. Add your own article....share the experience.

Raye & Marty Trencher

Cruise Traveler Magazine

Publisher and Editors

Welcome to the ultimate source of information about your cruise. From planning to packing, from discount rates to departure dates, everything you need to know before you go.  Such as our Ultimate Packing List. The definitive guide to what to pack on your next cruise....read about exciting locales in Destinations Uncovered...or read about readers favorite cruise lines for taking the kids and teens. All the Tips and tricks to have a successful cruise vacation. Click here to find out more.

Allure of the Seas

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Find daily cruise deals quickly and easily with cruisesclosetohome.com.

 

Search for online local cruise deals at localcruisedeals.com and find sales of the day for cruises that sail near or from your hometown.

What to pack for a cruise? - ultimate cruise packing list gives you everything you need to take on a cruise vacation, Add your own packing tip, share your expereince with others.

What's The Easiest Way To Book Your Next Cruise?

You're looking at it: Cruise Direct Online brings the easiest-booking experience to our Facebook Fans.

So try a little cruise booking with your social networking.

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Consumer Guide

Packing For Your Cruise. Everything You Need to Take on a Cruise Vacation.

 The Ultimate Cruise Packing List.


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CRUISE TIPS

 
Did You Know: Most cruise lines require guests to be checked in no later than 90 minutes prior to the scheduled sailing time*. Guests arriving late will not be permitted to sail. This supports government regulations in some ports that require cruise lines to submit a departure manifest 60 minutes prior to sailing. Guests are requested to complete Online Check-In no later than 3 days prior to the cruise in order to expedite the pier check-in process. *Some sailings may require an earlier check-in time. Please contact your cruise line direct for specific boarding information.

Booked on a Special fare or Discount? It is important that at least one guest per stateroom be eligible to be considered in compliance with a restricted price program, such as a Senior, Military, or Resident rate. It is also important to note that non-compliance of the restricted price program terms will result in the reservation being re-priced to the lowest available fare for that particular day. Furthermore, you will be responsible to pay for any differences immediately or else your boarding rights will be denied.

Traveling with a minor without the parent or legal guardian?
Should the last names of the parent and minor child traveling with them differ, the parent is required to present the child's valid passport and visa (if required) and the child's birth certificate (original, a notarized copy or a certified copy). The name of the parent(s) and the child must be linked through legal documentation.

Adults who are not the parent or Legal Guardian of any minor child traveling with them are required to present the child's valid passport and visa or the child's birth certificate (original, a notarized copy or a certified copy) and an original notarized letter signed by at least one of the child's parents. The notarized letter from the child's parent must authorize the traveling adult to take the child on the specific cruise, must authorize guardian to sign legal documentation/waivers for participation in any activities requiring them and must authorize the traveling adult to supervise the child and permit any medical treatment that must be administered to the child. If a non-parent adult is a Legal Guardian, the adult must present a certified certificate of Guardianship with respect to the child.

Directions to the Cruise Terminals and Parking Information 
Please visit our Directions to the Pier web page to obtain parking information, directions to the pier and transit information where available.

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