Are you just starting or are in the middle of researching your Cruise Vacation?
Before you spend anymore of your valuable time doing so and before putting your hard earned money on the line to book your Cruise, be sure to take a few minutes & read these key points which explain why it NEVER makes sense to book your Cruise (or Land Tour) direct with a Cruiseline or on a Website or with an inexperienced Travel Agent… these 7 points will help you get the BEST VALUE for the dollars you spend as well as avoid costly mistakes and will virtually ensure you have a great Cruise Vacation!!
Many people assume when booking a Cruise through a Cruise Consultant like Dina, they’ll pay more than buying “Direct” through the Cruiseline.
This is a FALSE presumption!
Fact is, you’ll NEVER pay a dime more with Dina then directly with a Cruiseline!(And MANY times you’ll get a much better deal!)
Just like how Walmart and Costco get better deals from their suppliers for your groceries & toiletries, so do the Travel Agencies who sell millions of dollars of Cruises per year…
…so, if you want the BEST VALUE for the dollars you spend it’s to your ADVANTAGE to buy through a reputable agent for the better deals and perks!(reputable is the key word… not all agents get access to the same deals that Dina would have access to as she’s part of an organization that does Billions of dollars of business per year)
The TRUTH: The worst you’ll ever do by booking with Dina is pay the same you would directly with the cruiseline BUT, as mentioned in the next 6 points, you’ll still get “extras” like personal service & unbiased advice…
…which is truly Invaluable!
Most people don’t realize it but the Cruiseline’s prices already include the services of Professional Cruise Consultants like Dina. (Which is why Cruiseline’s owners & executives always encourage you to book with a reputable agent.
If you talk to no one and book online or you book direct over the phone (with a low paid Cruiseline order taker who has little, if any, personal Cruising experience) you’re losing out!
You’re truly not getting what you paid for!! (ESPECIALLY these days during Covid-19 where you NEED the best advice on whether it makes sense to cancel your trip or not, if it gets cancelled on you whether to take a refund or future credit, which insurance is best to purchase, etc.)
As mentioned under the “Better Deals” section above, there is NO discount for going direct to the Cruiseline and in many cases you’ll pay more…
…don’t disadvantage yourself & go direct… there’s no gain on your end at all and it can literally COST YOU MONEY!
One common complaint Dina hears often from potential clients is how much time it takes to research the right Cruise for them and to “shop” around for the best price.
Stats are, people spend dozens of hours surfing around the Internet trying to figure it all out.
Most people would never do this when it comes to their Health, Legal Issues, Car issues, etc. (they’d simply see their Doctor, Lawyer, Mechanic, etc.) and it remains to be seen why so many people will do this with Travel… acting like Travel Agents?
BEST ADVICE: If you value your time and seem to have less & less of it these days (a common complaint) then use Dina's experience. It would take you YEARS to know what she knows about Cruising!!
After getting to know you and your needs for a few minutes she’ll be able to narrow down your choices and help you find the best “Value” Cruise for you…
…and we all know there’s a difference between “Best Value” and “lowest price”.
Do you really want your Dream Vacation to be decided by what price looked best on the Internet and to have your trip ruined because one Cruise was a little cheaper then another…
…as always in life, you get what you pay for!
-Alaska alone has over 100 Cruise Tour choices
-In Europe there are over 3 dozen different itineraries
-And River Cruises are another World all together!
So… save your time, energy, the headaches and let a Professional like Dina do the “figuring it all out” for you!
We all dislike calling a bank or utility company to be put on hold after unsuccessfully talking to an AUTOMATED Voice.
And once you finally get a Live person it’s someone different every time and who knows where in the world they are and if they can communicate properly.
There’s no need to go through those same frustrations when planning your Cruise!!
This should be (and will be) a pleasant experience!
There’s an advantage to booking with a Cruise Consultant such as Dina rather then buying directly with the Cruiseline or a faceless website.
By booking with Dina you simply call her directly at 1-888-747-2111 (Toll Free)or email her at Dina@DinaStuehler.com
…and you’ll ALWAYS deal with Dina personally & get timely responses.
The best way to make sure your Vacation plans go smooth, Cruise after Cruise, and to have your special occasions recognized, specific needs met, etc. is to Always Deal with the same Cruise Expert… it’s as simple as that!
When visiting your Doctor, Lawyer, or Mechanic, you expect them to KNOW what they’re talking about, right?
Like any of those Professionals, Dina takes her business (which she personally owns & operates) VERY seriously and educates herself constantly.
Dina regularly take courses to be up to date with her trade and attends regular webinars and events to learn the latest in the cruising industry.
As well, Dina has inspected dozens of other ships on day “Travel Agent Inspection” tours… and realized this isn’t good enough.
So she continues to take 4-7 Cruises each year to stay current on any changes and to get on those ships for longer stays to get “insider” hands on details and she doesn’t rely on outdated magazines & brochures. (which many times they are)
Bottom line is, unlike calling a Cruiseline and talking to a low hourly paid employee who takes orders (many have never even cruised before)…
…Dina doesn’t get paid to talk to potential clients and give price quotes… she only makes money if you BOOK your Cruise with her.
So…
…she works extremely hard to educate herself and keep up to date to serve you best and share everything she knows to increase her chance of you booking with her again & again.
Like with your Doctor, Lawyer, or Mechanic, it’s to your advantage to deal with someone who has years of education & real-life experience compared to someone getting their information from books & brochures & scripts prepared by the Big Corporations they work for.
It’s the little bits of knowledge that make the difference:
Many people risk their Cruise Vacation turning into a disappointment or frustration simply because they relied on someone to book it who didn’t have PERSONAL Knowledge & Experience… Don’t let that be you!
Like many of you, before Dina started working in the Industry as a Cruise Consultant she used to think everything the Travel Industry magazines, websites and Sunday Travel editorials in the Paper said was total fact. The reviews had to be right!
But one thing Dina realized when she first got involved in the Industry though, was that many times the people reviewing the cruise Ships were only on a Ship for a day Inspection for 3-4 hours or on a 2-3 night Inaugural Sailing… (and I would know having personally facilitated them for Travel Agents while I lived onboard the Azamara Cruise Ships)
…exclusively reserved for Travel Agents & the Media where all the bells & whistles are out, the Cruiseline’s “Top Brass” are there and the Booze is flowing freely…
…as you can imagine, those reviews could be a little biased or at the least, “Clouded”! 🙂
Yes, Dina has done these events at times too but after personally taking over 100 Cruises she can tell you what a Cruiseline/Ship is really like after spending 7-15 Nights, or more, onboard as a regular guest and all the knowledge of the behind the scenes too.
BIG DIFFERENCE!!!
Your Cruise Consultant’s knowledge/opinion of a ship after sailing on them, compared to repeating what the Industry magazine “says” is the best, can becompletely different!
And unfortunately…
…the magazine knowledge version is what most people get, because most people selling Cruises don’t get paid enough to take many Cruises… if any!
Dina certainly doesn't want you to have to argue, bargain, or wait on hold for hours with a Cruiseline. That's why, due to her connections, you can leave it to her to sort any problems you might have. After years of experience in the cruising industry and connections that can get her through even the busiest times with a Cruiseline, she can do all the heavy lifting while you enjoy a completely stress free experience. Leverage her experience to do any of the hard-work!
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Well, hopefully you received some value and learned a thing or two from reading “Why Book Your Cruise with Dina Stuehler.”
Dina looks forward to sharing her knowledge & passion for Cruising with you (from the start of your planning to the finish of your Cruise) to help you have an amazing Cruise Vacation!
You can reach her directly at 1-888-747-2111 (Toll-Free) or email her atDina@DinaStuehler.com
Happy Cruising! 🙂
