Reasons You Should Never Book a Cruise Through a Travel Agent

The commission conundrum

They may try to convince you to upgrade. | iStock.com/Birute Vijeikiene

With the exception of airlines, most travel suppliers pay a commission to the travel agency upon booking. And while there’s certainly nothing wrong with making money this way, it could end up influencing the travel agent’s recommendations. For example, luxury cruises are more profitable for travel agencies than non-luxury cruise lines, so an agent may try to persuade you to book one. If you’re at all worried about being influenced this way, consider booking your cruise online yourself.

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