What is the best way to book your cruise? In the current climate everyone is looking for the best possible value for money for their holiday, but is cheaper always better? This may sound like a very daft question, but read on and all should become clear..........
More are more people are choosing to book their cruise and flights separately. Usually for Mediterranean cruises, where the cruise is booked with the cruise line and the flights with a low cost carrier like Easy jet or Ryan Air. Under usual circumstances this could save you a small amount from the cruise line fly package, especially if you are a big group or large family. £30 here and there certainly adds up. Royal Caribbean are offering a free flight package until the end of February on Med cruises. At the moment this is the only exception to the above rule, but this is not what I am wring this blog about.
What happens if you make your own arrangements, and there are flight delays, or any other unforseen hold ups? Unfortunately if you have booked flights on the same day as the cruise and you miss it, you are not covered at all. You will responsible for making alternative arrangements to either meet the cruise or get back. To avoid this it is always wise to book your flights a day or two before.
Alternatively, we (Cruise.co.uk) can offer the full package. This is posibly the best option as, we will always fly you out a day or so before, and can include transfers, hotels, tours etc. To make your holiday a memorable one. We should still be cheaper than the cruise line package, yet provide added extras. Plus you will be covered by us under our ATOL licence so win, win.
Any questions please let me know, but if you do decide to book your own flights just give yourself enough time to cover any possible unforeseen outcomes!
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