Do travel agents do a good job booking cruises?

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A great Travel Agent who specializes in cruises will be familiar with many different lines, and can suggest a cruise that suits your personality. Because the Travel Agent does this for a living, they will know the cheapest days and times of the year, to get you the best value. Once the Travel Agent learns about your interests and energy level, they'll be able to suggest the perfect cruise for you and your traveling companions.

There is great variation on cruises even to the same destination. Most large cruise ships to the Caribbean offer casino gambling and nightclubs and more sedate activities like yoga, bingo and lavish buffets.

Some cruises offer feng shui lessons and meditation classes. Cruises featuring athletic events are increasingly popular. Some ships have rock climbing walls, ice skating rinks, bowling alleys and more. Disney cruises are always popular with children and the young at heart.

Small cruise ships tend to focus on specialized areas - some offer soft adventures such as cruising to the islands in the Galapagos or through the Amazon; tall sailing ships offer the ultimate romantic experiences in Tahiti, the Caribbean and Greek Islands; luxury river cruises in Europe are increasingly popular.

A recent survey shows that 74% of travelers who booked their cruise through a Travel Agent were satisfied, compared to 53% who booked the cruise themselves. That statistic alone would convince me to use a Travel Agent.

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