All About: The Real Cruise Expert Program is based on an innovative referral service focused on connecting cruise travelers with pre-qualified and expert CruiseShoppes travel professionals. The program is built to refer internet-browsing consumers to real cruise vacation experts, while providing them the ability to search for their cruise vacation  and receive a free no obligation price quote.

All About: Your hometown CruiseShoppes Agent offers you access to unadvertised specials and exclusive cruise travel promotions. Your CruiseShoppes Agent will make recommendations based on your personal travel experiences and lifestyle.

Your CruiseShoppes Agent will customize a cruise vacation package that’s just right for you and your budget. From planning to packing, from discount rates to departure dates, they can provide everything you need to know.  and they are there with you every step of the way and are there when you return home to share your fond memories and always available to help you with your future travel needs.

What's It all Mean To You?

You get exclusive offers, and super savings,  Plus, the personal attention of an experienced, knowledgeable cruise  travel professional in your local area dedicated to your travel satisfaction.

Shawn Tubman

President

CruiseShoppes

America's Cruise Consortium

The Real Cruise Experts

All About Cruising...

Ask The Real Experts Guide

Are you looking for cruise tips, advice, destination information and where to find the best cruise deals. We've created a 16 page online guide for first-time cruisers to research cruise destinations and find some of the best cruise deals on the web without having to navigate through hundred's of web sites to find what they want. The Guide takes you to a choice of 16 of the world's most desirable destinations, provides background information on each locale, detailed city guides to get around, and what cruise lines go there.

Read the Ask The Real Cruise Experts: Cruise Guide

Who Are We?

As a nationwide consortium, CruiseShoppes, is a group of professional cruise travel agents 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. 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.

"Going on the Internet can be time-consuming and terribly confusing. Our CruiseShoppes Agents have the resources available so you don't have to search all over for the answers."

The 350 Cruise Specialists of CruiseShoppes at Over 100 locations across the country

offer the best cruise deals, negotiating compelling consumer deals. We often offer the lowest prices available and additional exclusive onboard amenities such as onboard spending credits and other bonus amenities.

Read Cruise Reports: Fair, unedited and unbiased cruise ship and cruise line reviews by cruise travelers ( consumers like you ) and professional travel writers below: A&K Reviews Am.Safari Reviews AMA Reviews American Cruise Reviews Aranui Reviews Windstar Reviews Azamara Reviews Blount Reviews Carnival Reviews Celebrity Reviews China Regal Reviews Costa Reviews Crystal Reviews Cunard Reviews Disney Reviews Holland Am. Reviews InnerSea Reviews MSC Cruises Reviews NCL Reviews Ocean Adventures Reviews Oceania Reviews Paul Gauguin Reviews Princess Reviews Regent Reviews ResidenSea Reviews Royal Caribbean Reviews Sanctuary Reviews Sea Cloud Reviews Sea Dream Reviews Seabourn Reviews Silversea Reviews Star Clippers Reviews Swan Hellenic Reviews River Cruises:     Tauck Reviews Uniworld Reviews Victoria Cruises Reviews Viking Reviews Avalon Reviews

Whether you're researching your first cruise vacation, or you're an experienced cruiser, our team of professionally trained Cruise Specialists will ensure you get the right cruise at the best possible price. Contact a CruiseShoppes Agent today and find out why we are one of the best sellers of cruise vacations and why so many satisfied customers choose CruiseShoppes. 
 

CruiseShoppes Cruise Experts

provide comprehensive cruise ship, cruise line reviews and oustanding personal service. Our strength is our focus and our intimate size. We don’t try to be all things to all people. We stay with what we know best...cruises.

CruiseShoppes Cruise Experts

have received national recognition. We have long-standing national account relationships with all the major cruise lines. 

With locations coast to coast, CruiseShoppes Cruise Experts provide the utmost attention to detail and expert advice.

CruiseShoppes Cruise Experts

offer both group and individual cruise deals, representing over 24 cruise lines.

Find A CruiseShoppes Agent - A Real Cruise Expert

Find your closest CruiseShoppes agent today by selecting  from our our state/city list. Click here for more information.

President's Message To Consumers Did you know, every CruiseShoppes 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 CruiseShoppes 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." -  Shaun Tubman     Sail away on your next vacation with exclusive deals on cruises to Mexico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, and beyond. Take advantage of ocean-deep discounts, including up to 65% off brochure prices. Plus Get Free Upgrades, Onboard Credit, and More! Be sure to ask about Resident Rates* especially for our cruise travelers from   or your hometown nearby. *Rates not available from all locations.