Some people are asking me to define what is better, whether to book a cruise through the Internet or to do it in an agency ... and the truth is that I could not say, so that you understand me, I usually do it online, because I spend a lot of time in front of the computer and also when I look for my vacation options I do it like this, however My parents always go to the agency, it is usually the same, they already know where they have gone before, what they like and for them it is easier for someone to solve it for them. It is not just a question of age, but of what is most comfortable for us and the time we have.
And if it serves as an argument, my father says that if something goes wrong, at least that way he knows who to complain to ... Personally, it does not seem like a very valid argument, but there each one.
If you are one of those who have never made a cruise reservation online, I am going to tell you some of the steps you are going to have to do. After having selected your itinerary, checking the departure date and choosing the cabin you want, you just have to calculate the budget.
Once you have this data Most agencies and companies send you an email asking you to confirm all the data, if these are correct then you can book the cruise, for it you will have to pay at least 30% of the final budget. As a general rule, they let you pay by bank card, and there is a commission for it, or by PayPal.
Then you receive in your email the confirmation of the cruise, Any change will also be notified to you by mail.
Travel documents, boarding tickets and labels are usually received about 10 days before the cruise starts.
This is one of the drawbacks why my parents don't like to do almost anything online, because they have to be aware that everything arrives on time, On the other hand, if you book from an agency, you leave with the documentation or at least the confirmation in hand.
However, for the "fearful and fearful" I will tell you that all online booking platforms offer you the opportunity to speak with an advisor… And this is quite an advantage.