Reasons You Should Never Book a Cruise Through a Travel Agent

The research is out there

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Sites like TripAdvisor and Expedia make it easy to do your own research. Instead of talking to one travel agent, you can read hundreds or even thousands of reviews from people who have experienced the cruises themselves. Unless your travel agent has been on the particular cruise you’re looking at (and many times, they haven’t), you might not get the answers you’re seeking unless you look online.

And since you’ll want to do your own research anyway, you may as well just book online when you’ve made your decision, especially if you stumble across a special deal.

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