Monday, April 12, 2010

Cruises & Parachutes

What do cruises and parachutes have in common?

Probably a lot. Because you don't want to buy a cheap parachute or a "cheap" cruise. When either one doesn't live up to your expectations, you are going to have a big disappointment.

As your "Personal Cruise Specialist" I will work hard to find the cruise that best suits your needs. Things like dining choices - fixed or flexible, on board dress codes - formal or casual, ship size - small to mega, and onboard programs - active or passive.

Once these criteria are reviewed, then your cruise specialist goes to work checking our Best Fare search program in our reservation system to identify the departures and ships that offer the best value. They look for special fares that might be available such as regional rates, past passenger specials, senior discounts and group rates available exclusively to Cruises Inc. Our reservation system connects to the various cruise lines directly so your cruise specialist is viewing the exact same fares and programs that a cruise line reservation agent would see if you called them directly. There is an "urban legend" that you get a lower cruise price by going directly to a cruise line. Our research shows just the opposite. We consistently have prices equal or lower than "cruise line direct" or "Internet agencies". Plus we offer unbiased advice. If you visit a Ford dealer it is unlikely that they will recommend you go across the street to the Chevy dealer. Get the picture?

Probably the most important reason to use a Personal Cruise Specialist is that you will always be dealing with your specialist, the person who knows you, your family and your vacation preferences. When you call into those big Internet sites or even the cruise line, you are going to reach whoever is next up in the call rotation. Now, who do you want to call when you have an important question or issue that needs to be addressed now.

So for valuable advice, personal service and a long term relationship regardless of which cruise line you book, the buck starts and stops at Cruises Inc. After, all it's YOUR vacation and your money so entrust it to a professional.