Reasons You Should Never Book a Cruise Through a Travel Agent

Communication issues

You’re restricted to their hours of operation. | Dima_sidelnikov/iStock/Getty Images

Finding a good travel agent isn’t always easy. Even if you do find someone wonderful, you’ll always be limited to his or her business hours if you have questions. Also, if you book your cruise with a travel agent, you’ll have to carry out all communications with the cruise line through the agent, which can slow the process down and become frustrating.

These might not be deal breakers for you, but it’s definitely something to consider, especially if you have a lot of questions and have no problem calling the cruise company yourself.

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