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How to make a reservation
First, use CruiseSearch to find your cruise, then fill out the online form or contact us by e-mail or phone. Initially we can reserve your cruise by placing what is called a "courtesy hold". This holds the space for you while you make your decision. Once you have decided, a 'Firm reservation" is necessary. To receive a firm reservation confirmation, you will need to make a deposit. In most cases: 3 and 4-night cruises, a deposit of $100 per person is required; for 6 and 7-night cruises, the amount is $250 per person; and for 8-night and longer cruises, $350 per person is required to confirm your reservation. Each cruise line sets it's own deposit requirements. Note: For most cruise lines, you may cancel and get back all of your deposit, if the cancellation is before final payment is due. Usually 75-60 days prior to sailing. Holidays 90-120 days.

 

For a list of Deposit, balance due and cancellation polices by cruise line, click here

When is the balance due?
Final payment of the balance must be received at least 45 days prior to the sailing date for 3 and 4-night cruises and 75-60 days prior to the sailing date for 7-night and longer cruises. Christmas/New Years and other holiday sailings have different payment requirements. Contact us for details.

How do I pay?
Preferably by credit card. Depending upon the cruise line, you can pay, using your Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express®, Carte Blanche®, Optima®, Diners Club International® and Discover® cards for both group and individual bookings. With our Pay Direct Process (PDP) the information provided on the Credit Card Authorization Form is given directly to the Cruise Line who will process your charges. Their name will appear on your monthly credit or charge card statement.

We do not accept this sensitive and private information via e-mail or over the internet, the form may be returned only by Fax or U.S. Mail. Personal or business checks are not accepted, nor is cash.  Certified or Bank Drafts made out directly to the Cruise Line are accepted.

What does the price include?
The price of your cruise ticket includes sea transportation, all of your meals and in-between snacks on-board; your stateroom, on board activities and entertainment; plus, an exciting voyage to some of the most provocative and culturally-enriching places in the world. All prices are per-person, based on double occupancy of the stateroom, and are quoted in US dollars.

What's not included?

Generally speaking, depending upon cruise line, air transportation, shore excursions, medical services, items of a personal nature – such as bar beverages, gift shop purchases, beauty salon/barber shop and spa services, gambling and service/porterage gratuities are not included in the cruise fare. Guests are urged to read the cruise line’s brochure and cruise line confirmation from the cruise line for complete details on what is or what is not included.

What about the prices?
These offers are capacity controlled, time-sensitive and subject to availability. Cruise prices and availability fluctuate daily based on capacity and how well the cruise is selling.  The cruise line's price could change between the time we priced the cruise and the time you call back to book the cruise. The prices quoted are NOT GUARANTEED until a deposit or full payment if required is made.

Capacity controlled simply means that the cruise line has an exact and limited number of cabins at this price and when they are gone, they are gone!

What about insurance to cover an unforeseen cancellation?
With Trip Insurance you may have coverage in the event of certain unforeseen circumstances that will refund the cost of your cruise vacation, minus of course the premium you paid for the insurance. We highly recommend that everyone be insured. Your choice of travel insurance is Optional. Each Cruise Line's Vacation Protection Plan is different but in general covers trip cancellation, trip interruption and delay, baggage protection, medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation. There are monetary limits and restrictions that apply to such coverage's. The price varies based upon length of cruise. Details are available upon request. A general description of the cruise line's coverage can be found in their brochure. Trip Insurance is also available by independent insurance