[Blindtlk] Cruises

[Hyde, David W. (ESC)]

Now, if you haven't booked yet, talk to an agent. You may get the same cruise cheaper. Frequently the only difference between the name performer cruise and a regular cruise is that reception or two I mentioned. You will be on the same ship. If you have booked already, see if you can buy insurance through someone like Travel Guard, or another company. It's a lot of money to put out. The cruise line is thinking that you might not go, and they will get to keep at least a part of your money, if not all, and then sell your space again. Buy the insurance.

 

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From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chasity Jackson
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 2:02 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Cruises

I hear you David. I wish the particular cruise I'm going on would allow us to book with a travel agent, for that reason you mentioned, for knowing the little details. But unfortunately, we have to book directly through the cruise line. Oh well. It is a good experence I guess. But I definitely appreciate you guys all telling me the importance of everything, especially the travel insurance. This thread makes me wish it were later in the year too, so I don't have 245 more days to wait. LOL.
Chasity
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From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" <david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us>
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 1:04 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Cruises


> This has been an interesting thread and it makes me wish it were later 
> in the year, and not just so the humidity would go away. Cheryl, I'm 
> sure everyone understands you were trying to help, so I wouldn't worry 
> about it. Chastity, the best way to find out if you enjoy your cruise 
> is to take it, and see what works, and what doesn't. Try to repeat the 
> former. I would add one thing that Cheryl hit in passing. Travel 
> insurance is a very good thing. If you buy six months out like we did, 
> we figure that anything can happen. Cruise lines used to offer full 
> refunds, and I believe I saw a change in that in Carnival's policies 
> this time. The insurance will pay if you can't go. I am sure that your 
> travel agent can help you get it, and if they don't, or if you book directly with the cruise line, you can get it.
>
> Things like this are the reason I really appreciate folks like Cheryl 
> and other travel agents. I could book cruises myself, I know how to do 
> it. It is just more reassuring to let the agent deal with all those 
> little details, and let me know about them. Oh for the days when 
> airlines actually paid them to book flights too. It was so much easier.
>
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