Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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Are Cruise Travel Agents Ripping You Off?
Thinking of booking a cruise yourself? Before you click “Book Now”, watch this. I break down why more cruisers than ever are choosing to book through a travel agent, the costly mistakes many people don’t discover until they’re onboard, and whether travel agents really are worth it. From hidden package exclusions and cabin location regrets to cruise fare pricing, commission myths and expert advice, this video explains how cruise travel agents can help you avoid expensive mistakes—and why using one often costs you nothing extra. In this video you’ll learn: • Do travel agents charge more? • Are travel agents really worth using for cruises? • Why cruise bookings are more complicated than they appear • How travel agents are paid • Why more travellers are returning to travel advisors • What cruise experts know that most passengers don’t If you’re planning your first cruise—or your fiftieth—this video will help you make a more informed booking. 🚢 Need help booking your next cruise? I work with my trusted travel advisor partner, Cynthia Williams from CJ Travel Services, who helps viewers find the right cruise, cabin and fare for their needs. https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au 🎥 Subscribe for cruise reviews, cruise news, ship tours, travel tips, airline reviews, train journeys and honest travel advice. #CruiseTips #TravelAgent #CruiseBooking #CruiseAdvice #CruiseTravel #Cruising #CruiseVacation #NorwegianCruiseLine #RoyalCaribbean #FirstTimeCruiser Music by Master Planned Music - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/adrianthecruiseandtravelguy 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Travel Agents Are Dead? 1:35 Cruising Can Be Confusing 2:05 How Much Do Agents Earn? 2:37 Cabin Location Fail 3:36 Travel Agents Upsell You? 4:26 Why Cruise Lines Love Agents 6:13 Bloopers