Thanks......

With over 6000 travel providers on the Internet, you've stopped by to visit with us.

Now that you are here, you've probably stopped by as a result of a recommendation from a friend, family member,  co-worker or another company on the web that recommended us. You see, we don't spend millions on advertising. Most of our business comes from the best advertising of all.... word-of-mouth.

If you have the time, read some of our guest comments, or see what Travel writers from magazines and newspapers like Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, The New York Times, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, The Arizona Republic, Dallas Morning News, Washington Post and USA Today had to say about us.

Who are we?

We are not a typical travel agency. We specialize in cruises. We don't sell hotel rooms, car hire or airline tickets, though we do provide access to companies that offer these services.  We just do cruises. Our people are experienced cruisers. They've been there...done that. You know what we mean. Experience.

At Cruise Direct Online we have combined the best of today's technology with old fashioned neighborly service. We're a family-focused business that's big enough to get you great deals on cruises, but small enough to provide personal service. Something your average travel agent can't do.

As one of a few successful internet-based travel companies and a top account representing 24 cruise lines, we are able to offer incredible cruise vacation values at prices far less than you would expect to pay. ....And for people who, on short notice can take off for some of the world's most fascinating ports-of-call... all at even greater savings than the cruise line's own advertised price.

Our cruise offerings are posted daily by the cruise line's own sales, marketing, or operations staff. As a result, you are seeing the very latest offers, often before you or your local travel agent read about them in Sunday's paper. Some of these really hot deals aren't published outside of our website and can sell out literally in hours.

What the Internet is and isn't.

On the Internet, there is a lot of excitement, high energy and hype. More sizzle than substance.

On the internet it can be difficult to tell a legitimate offer from a fraudulent one. So the cruise price you see or are offered may seem too good to be true? If so, it probably is. According to the Federal trade Commission: "Few legitimate businesses can afford to give away travel services of real value or substantially undercut other companies' prices".

Our prices are competitive, not insane. If price is your only measurement of value, then there is always someone out there with a better deal. On the other hand....

As the number of travel-related web sites and the volume of business transacted online surges, protection is of utmost concern to the consumer. As an online merchant, we understand those concerns.

To promote trust and confidence, our goal is to eliminate any concerns you may have about how your vacation funds are handled. To further ensure a memorable cruise vacation experience we have organized a payment process between the traveler and the cruise line that eliminates any third parties, including ourselves. Simply put, for security and privacy reasons, we do not take credit card information over the Internet and 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.

In short, we help you plan your most memorable vacation experience ever, and our Pay Direct Process provides comfort and assurance that your funds are deposited directly with the Cruise Line. 

As you can see, our business is predicated on great service and good value.

Like we said, we're flattered you stopped by and we hope you have a fantastic cruise, the galley has a never ending supply of great food, the sun always shines, the moon is always full, and the seas are just beautiful.

On behalf of the crew at Cruise Direct Online, thank you for giving us the opportunity to be of service. Raye, Marty, Bryce, and Kathie

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