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CruiseDirect has a rating of 3.3 stars from 187 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with CruiseDirect most frequently mention customer service, online chat, and jorge rodriguez. CruiseDirect ranks 2nd among Cruises sites.

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  • Returns
    6
  • Quality
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Top Positive Review

“Jorge Rodriguez was awesome”

John G.
8/29/17

Easy booking and follow up email. Jorge Rodriguez was very informative, had great customer service skills and was exceptionally pleasant. He helped me book the right add on items for my needs. I would travel with Cruise Direct again in the future.

Top Critical Review

“Scammers will charge you double!”

Lynn F.
7/16/24

This company charged me $3000 when it should have been $1750. The refuse to refund the money. Absolutely rudest people ever! DO NOT LOOSE YOUR MONEY LIKE I DID

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Israel
1 review
2 helpful votes
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April 14th, 2019

I had very successful experience with the service i got from your company. I would like to mention mr. Jose rodriguez for an excellent service... thank you very much

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Connecticut
1 review
4 helpful votes
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May 4th, 2016

Cruisedirect is good and cheap! Mr. Sam Schofield whom I called to ask for information was so patient and efficient in helping me find the information that I need. I really appreciate it.

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Poland
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July 13th, 2019

I would like to comment how pleased I was with the service provided by customer service (Mr. Enrique Bravo).

I'm definitely sure I will book our next cruise with Cruise Direct!

Thank you very much!

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Switzerland
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March 8th, 2019

That shore excursion was beyond awful and sincerely we all got cheated. It all started with the organizers asking us to sign a document that due to the "rough" sea they will change the snorkel location. Instead of taking us to the good reefs away from the shore they took is 50 meters from the main beaches where there were no reef and no fishes to see. All the other boats were out in the sea where the good reefs were, and the sea was not rough at all - just it was easier not to go out there. At the end we did not manage to do much snorkeling at all, saw hardly any fish close to the beach, and on top of that had to listen to loud Mexican rap on the boat. We have asked several times to turn down the music but with no success. Looked like most of the boat did not enjoy it at all but the local staff probably thought that to be great entertainment for their standards. At the end we were dumped in an overcrowded third rate resort with a buffet lunch - which was not bad tasting, but in the evening we felt it and for 2 days could not recover our stomachs (shows you that the hygiene and quality were poor). All in all - a total waist of money and time - should have rented a boat on the shore and am sure would have been better and cheaper. I do not recommend this provider to anyone. A shame!

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John M. – CruiseDirect Rep

Nadia,
That does sound awful! Can you please send me your confirmation number so I can look this information up and see about getting a refund for you ASAP!
Cheers,
Meghan Martin
Concierge Manger
mmartin@cruisedirect.com

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Connecticut
1 review
3 helpful votes
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June 11th, 2016

I have looked at several different sites for a cruise and Cruise Direct was the best by far. Very satisfied. Sam was great, he answered all my question and I had a lot. Let you how the cruise is.

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Bahamas
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February 21st, 2019

Special thanks to Jose Flores for his awesome service, he was very helpful and assisted me in a very professional manner. Thanks again Jose for your patience with my many many questions.

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New Jersey
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June 30th, 2016

Had an excellent experience with Kyle while booking our reservations. He handled himself well while dealing in a 3 way conversation. He helped with keeping our cabins together.

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Texas
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November 27th, 2018

Nothing they advertised was true. They put us in the worst room possible. Their customer service supervisors are cunning and deceitful. They solve nothing!

Tip for consumers:
Avoid at all cost.

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John M. – CruiseDirect Rep

Mr. Pham,
I am so sorry to hear that you were unhappy with our customer service. I have reviewed your call with our supervisors and unfortunately as you booked one cabin for 4 guests you would not receive two cabins. We do ask on step 1 "Who's staying in your stateroom?" and ask for the number of guests in the room. On that step you entered in 4 guests so the system booked all four of you in one room. At this time the ship is fully booked so we are unable to book an additional cabin for you. You did receive a discount for guests 3 and 4 for booking them in the same cabin. I have requested a double cabin be placed on waitlist for you and should one become available we will contact you with the price difference to make the change. I wish there was more we could do for you at this time, but with the ship being sold out our hands are tied.

Meghan Martin
Cruise Concierge Manager

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Barbados
1 review
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April 1st, 2019

Had a question regarding payment of my cruise. Hans Vega was there to assist. He was prompt, courteous and very helpful. I would recommend cruise direct to anyone booking a cruise.

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Argentina
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December 5th, 2018

I had problems with a reservation on a NCL cruise. The reservation was booked, paid in full, confirmed... and it was non existent in NCL web page! After some help also from other Customer Service in CD today Jorge Rodriguez took all the time to find the porblem and then bring a solution. He resolved the non existent reservation situation directly with NCL in my behalh. And, presto! Now I see the reservation finaly! THANK YOU SO MUCH to Jorge to the previous CS agents in CD. You have a loyal customer for ever. This is what customer need SOLUTIONS. Thanks again.

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Hong Kong
2 reviews
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January 31st, 2019

Enrique was very polite and answered all my questions and reconfirmed for me to make sure the booking was set. The booking was smooth and hopeful the cruise will be too! Thank you!

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TW
1 review
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February 25th, 2019

Cruisedirect always provides good online customer service. No matter where I am, I like to chat with their online service staff and I always get what I need.

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Japan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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January 4th, 2017

Kyle Hirano was very helpful in sorting out our booking.

As it is our first cruise I had a lot of questions which were answered in a very professional manner.

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Saudi Arabia
1 review
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December 19th, 2018

I booked for my honeymoon using CruiseDirect. Jeramae Doon, was very nice and very helpful assisting me in my booking. Her service was outstanding

Just Amazing!

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Canada
1 review
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October 1st, 2015

Don't go near Cruise Direct. They are scam artists, and Very dishonest!
PLUS they give ZERO customer service!

THERE SLOGAN 100% GUARANTEE SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE!

I Booked a cruise with this company in Aug 2015.
When researching cruise prices I was offered the following with them;
Book now with us and get a $50.00 per person Inboard credit plus 10% off your excursions.

When you proceed to not book with them a window pops up on your screen and they offer you an additional surprise discount via email if you book with them today!

You proceed to your email to verify your additional discount they are offering, and without telling you as you book they remove your onboard credit of $100.00 and give you only a 5% discount. Therefore if you do book your losing much more than there 5% discount I was offered.
I wrote to the company, about this business dishonesty, and they never even responded to my inquiry.
Stay away from these bargain cruise sites, as they call themselves... and deal directly with the cruise lines.

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Oregon
1 review
1 helpful vote
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January 29th, 2020

Cruisedirect has been more than helpful booking and when our price dropped for the cruise they called RCCL and matched the price. They did this quickly and saved us some money! Thanks Sam

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Michigan
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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March 4th, 2016

For reasons beyond my control, I had to cancel only 18 days out on a Mexican Riviera cruise. My husband was still going to go. This sent CruiseDirect into a tizzy. I was only given a $95 refund (taxes) and nobody seemed to want to answer my questions as to why so low? All the "Cancellation Policies" pointed to me getting at least 15-25% back.

I also tried to book a transfer from airport to port with CD and they told me it was booked. Then they said I hadn't provided me with a credit card # to book it... they already HAD my CC#! I read their e-mail to them where I was never asked for my CC # again.

There was also a price reduction from Princess for the cruise. I was able to get our cruise reduced but when I had my Sis-in-law try, CD couldn't seem to reduce her cruise (same cruise, same type stateroom, etc.). Ridiculous.

AND, lastly, English is a 2nd language for nearly every "concierge team member" I spoke to. I'm not racist, but if you work all day on the phone in customer service, then you need to be understood by your client!

Thumbnail of user mccaylad
Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 18th, 2017

My coustumer service rep Kyle made my first experience with Cruise Direct smooth and efficient. I was very impressed with my overall experience. We will definitely be repeat customers!

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Illinois
1 review
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December 8th, 2017

Carlos was extremely helpful and didnt waste any time with assisting me with my request. My booking was changed with no problem and he got back to me in a very timely manner. Thank you!

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Philippines
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February 21st, 2019

I was told "no worries" your $100 on board credit will be waiting for you in your stateroom when you board. You don't get it when booking - which is why it's called an on board credit. However, when the promised credit failed to show up on our invoice or in any email from Cruise Direct I became suspicious I was being scammed again.
I was shocked when I called to press CD for an email confirming our $100 credit. The agent asked if I'd completed the REDEMPTION FORM! THIS WAS THE FIRST MENTION OF ANY REQUIRED REDEMPTION FORM NEVER PROVIDED ME! DON'T BE DECEIVED INTO BELIEVING YOUR PROMISED ON BOARD CREDIT WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU WHEN YOU BOARD UNLESS YOU HAVE THAT PROMISE IN WRITTING!

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John M. – CruiseDirect Rep

Hi Keith, we do mention in your confirmation email that you need to redeem the onboard credit, and the steps are listed on there for you as well. I am sorry that you did not see that on your paperwork, but I have confirmed that the $100 has been added to your account. If you need anything else please don't hesitate to call us!
Cheers
Meghan Martin
Cruise Concierge Manager

I am so sorry you felt as though you were not provided enough information at the time of booking to understand the redemption process. I have confirmed that the onboard credit has been redeemed and applied to your cabin. You will be able to see this onboard, however, for Royal Caribbean, it appears on the second day of your trip. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Have a great trip!

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Israel
1 review
3 helpful votes
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June 30th, 2016

Mr. Armin Hartmann had a lot of pacience for me and his answers where always exact and fast.
I just finished a booking with his help.
I wish I always find such a customer service wherever I go.

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Ireland
1 review
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February 9th, 2020

My 2nd time booking with cruise direct and won't be my last. Great deals to be had and customer service is excellent. Sam Schofield went above and beyond to solve an issue I had with the cruise line.

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Nicaragua
1 review
2 helpful votes
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December 21st, 2021

After my Cruise was canceled i found cruisedirect, they helped me redeem my future Cruise crédits and gave me a great deal! Super easy and fast service

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Saudi Arabia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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June 21st, 2016

I worked with Kyle Hirano on changing something about my cruise and the agent was very friendly and helpful and i got what i wanted and was trying to do so easily, the agent is simply excllent

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Illinois
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December 10th, 2021

I have been going back and forth with the "human" texting people from Cruisedirect.com They have fed me different stories and a basket of inaccuracies for 2 months now.
I fully blame myself since I have used them on the past 4 times and had to hunt them out for help twice and one time when we did not get what was promised I was told "we will make it up next time you book".
This time we paid it full in July, then when cruises took a dive in October, we moved from an Oceanview to a Balcony and still had $$$$ left to our benefit. I was told that we would have it as a credit. Now we are told to pay more $$$$ and that the Cruise line... not named since this is Not THEIR Issue... had refunded us money twice and now we had to pay Cruise direct more. Well, we never got a refund and when contacted the cruise line said they don't deal with refunds from third parties, the third party (Cruisedecay.com) must deal with it. They also agreed that they did not send a refund since they don't do that for 3rd parties, others, bookings.
So Cruisedirect now wants more $$$$$ as well as has the overpayment for our cruise... I wanted to just go and stay on the ship and relax... now I just am so pent up I don't even want to go.
This company has put such distatse to the idea of a cruise that I will NEVER use them again.

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John M. – CruiseDirect Rep

Hi Carol,

This is Armando, I am a supervisor at CruiseDirect.com. I do apologize for the experience you currently have with our customer care team. We take our customer's experience very seriously. It is our goal to make booking cruise vacations as simple as possible & provide the best service to our guests. Would you be so kind and provide me with your booking number to review this for you.

I will be more than happy to assist you and change your perspective on how you currently see our service.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

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