Booking directly doesn’t get you onboard credit. I have been booking with the same travel agent for the last 10 plus years. She is based in Seattle and she is very dependable. I normally get a OBC or a bottle of wine on each cruise. Let me know if you want her contact info.
Your story about the first "elderly couple" sounds exactly like the one that's been going around the past few days about two young women. Same Facebook "travel agent", same cruise line, same cash app. So it's not just the "elderly" who get scammed.
So it looks like you stayed at The Holiday Inn Express as far as I can tell. You should be pulling out shortly. Have a great time. Wish I were going too.
It took us forever to find a good travel agent. Everytime we book he always sends a recipt from his agency and the cruise line. Its sad there are people out there who prey on people. We hope they are found and brought to justice. Have a Great trip, we look forward to your vlogs.
Exactly. Receipts 😊 always get a receipt. Travel agency receipt and cruiselines send receipts. Keep the one with the zero balance meaning it's paid in full through the cruiselines. You are reputable also Jenny and Jay. You would not risk your reputation and entire UA-cam reputation to scam. I also let the cruiseline handle the money with a credit card and get a receipt. 😊
Never used a travel agent. I did book my very first cruise (many years ago) through one of those vacation sales sites. But since then I have always booked directly with the cruise line.
Many people think they save money by doing things themselves, I do everything through my travel agent, when something happens, I can count on him and not have to waste a whole day of my trip on the phone in another country
Glad all went well and you’re ready for the Sun!! Enjoy! The scammers have to cancel a few months earlier to get their final payment? Therefore, you’ll see it cancelled earlier? Sad how scammers get people! I met a couple on Celebrity who booked through FB for a future cruise, I told her to be sure she checked this out- even reviews don’t count because they have friends to share the wealth and post positive comments. I rather book through the cruise line and if I see prices drop - I can call and talk to them easily.
This is such a disservice to legitimate cruise specialist. CLIA should help. I ONLY have a credit card used through the cruise line and a receipt sent through the cruise line. Only booking directly hurts businesses like mine but do your due diligence!
I wish we could trust but we can't. Good information Don. First cruise was done through a travel agency, second my brother just did it through Carnival it was fun going to the site and seeing countdown, and adding excursions, but everything was done through there site. Yes baby cruser here. But number three is being planned . Hardest part getting everyone to agree when to go and where. But my first cruise I was hooked and now my brother is.
I was saying that they should have been checking their account periodically as well. You book a cruise and don’t check for price changes or to sign in?
I say it the same way you did - just like a doctor, if you find one you like, stick with them and the best is to get someone that someone you KNOW recommends. People trust HAIRDRESSERS more than travel agents sometimes. Another thing I remind people is that travel agents don't run around throwing free trips to everyone so if you're contacted with a fantastic deal just out of the blue, or based on your algorithm, they're stalkers, not travel agents.
How very sad.... Every cruise I've been on has been either a theme cruise or a full music charter. One of the theme cruises was booked through the company putting on the theme section, and I actually knew some of those folks so I wasn't worried. The other theme cruise we went through a local travel agent. That was in 1987. The music cruises go through the charter company, and with famous music headliners' names attached, they BETTER not be trying to pull a fast one! We do our booking and cabin assignments through the charter company, and when it comes time to check in pre-cruise, at that point we switch over to the cruise line. The folks at the charter company are great, and they're always very responsive to even the stupidest questions. 😁
Sorry for the people who got scam, but the first Question mark was a ad on Facebook or Ebay. All ways book through a reputable TA or through the Cruise lines. These scammers are sorry people. have a great cruise, Don.
The Crowne Plaza? I thought you were an Embassy Suites Fan ....BTW I am not spying. I recognize the Public Storage and I have stayed at the Embassy Suites too! Small world.... Be Safe, have fun!
The thing is that cruises are generally not booked direct. Trains and flights are, as are chain hotels. But I thought people went to agents for things like cruises or Disney packages rather than booking direct, because these cost thousands per person, not tens or hundreds.
Some people go through travel agents, but many people book directly with the cruise line. The lines have staff whose job it is to assist with bookings. That said, if you do decide to book through a travel agent, you should always vet that person or agency.
Hi Don haven’t you been on the sun princess before if so why did you pick that for a group cruise? I can’t believe how much you are addicted to princess,I hope it is a short cruise,and you would be home for Christmas and stay home during the holidays,
Booking a cruise is a risky move? Why? because you are locked in to a cruise contract that is slanted against you, you are under legal requirements that are not in you favor, you put up your deposit well in advance that favors the cruise lines needed cash flow and if you cancel 100 days out you end up with a cruise credit that you can use, maybe, sometime in the future. This is a one way street for a head on crash.
What's funny is that there are active scammers in this commentary right now... trying to get you to reach out to some phantom investment adviser that helps you make $20k, $30k, $40k per week in income. My comment has already been deleted. I'm guessing not by Don, but still.
Travel insurance is a must-have. Especially medical coverage for medical issues and repatriation costs. Never Travel outside of the United States without it. Buy it.
I'm 51yrs old. $40,000 weekly and *I'm retired, this video have inspired me greatly in many ways that I remember my past of how I struggled with many things in life to be where I am today!!!!* ❤️
Same here waking up every 14th of each month to 210,000 dollars it's a blessing to l and my family... I can now retire knowing that I have a steady income❤️Big gratitude to Maria Frances Hanlon
Just a heads up Don, since you have started putting those ridiculous photos on your videos at an attempt at click baiting I have stopped watching your videos. If it has increased your views then good luck to you but that along with half your videos being a commercial means I now get my "cruise news" elsewhere.
I would never use a travel agent from Facebook!
That is why I always book direct on vacations. I like having the control
Booking directly doesn’t get you onboard credit. I have been booking with the same travel agent for the last 10 plus years. She is based in Seattle and she is very dependable. I normally get a OBC or a bottle of wine on each cruise. Let me know if you want her contact info.
I do exactly the same! Don’t worry about the free bottle and the discounts, you get them as well by booking directly! And you have the full control!
Always book with a reputable TA or directly with the cruise line.
Travel agents book with the cruiselines. 😊
Your story about the first "elderly couple" sounds exactly like the one that's been going around the past few days about two young women. Same Facebook "travel agent", same cruise line, same cash app. So it's not just the "elderly" who get scammed.
Never never buy anything off Facebook period
Agreed. Ppl getting ripped of on FB marketplace
So it looks like you stayed at The Holiday Inn Express as far as I can tell. You should be pulling out shortly. Have a great time. Wish I were going too.
Don, have a fantastic cruise!
Wouldn't EVER book via an ad on FB ~ Too many scams & dishonest people 🤔
It took us forever to find a good travel agent. Everytime we book he always sends a recipt from his agency and the cruise line. Its sad there are people out there who prey on people. We hope they are found and brought to justice. Have a Great trip, we look forward to your vlogs.
Exactly. Receipts 😊 always get a receipt. Travel agency receipt and cruiselines send receipts. Keep the one with the zero balance meaning it's paid in full through the cruiselines. You are reputable also Jenny and Jay. You would not risk your reputation and entire UA-cam reputation to scam. I also let the cruiseline handle the money with a credit card and get a receipt. 😊
In Ontario, ALWAYS look for the TICO sign or check with TICO
Thank you for these warnings, Don. People need to be constantly alert for scams. Your advice is excellent. Have a wonderful cruise with Tony!
Please book through a trusted travel agent. I do and have never had a problem. Beware of Facebook.
I use Cruise Specialists in Seattle. My agent is Teresa Skeim and she is very good.
Thank you for reporting Don And trying to keep us all safe… Have a wonderful cruise🚢
Don, looks like you are talking to an alien in the shadow on the wall. Lol
Yup. Never buy anything from Facebook
thanks for always making us aware of what is going on
Never used a travel agent. I did book my very first cruise (many years ago) through one of those vacation sales sites. But since then I have always booked directly with the cruise line.
Hope you and Tony have a great time on the cruise. Safe travels.
I have a family member who gets sucked into Facebook ads all the time. Luckily I’ve intervened before he buys something. SIGH!
Many people think they save money by doing things themselves, I do everything through my travel agent, when something happens, I can count on him and not have to waste a whole day of my trip on the phone in another country
Scammers make me 🤮
Have a great cruise
I agree only book through the cruise lines..
Glad all went well and you’re ready for the Sun!! Enjoy!
The scammers have to cancel a few months earlier to get their final payment? Therefore, you’ll see it cancelled earlier?
Sad how scammers get people! I met a couple on Celebrity who booked through FB for a future cruise, I told her to be sure she checked this out- even reviews don’t count because they have friends to share the wealth and post positive comments. I rather book through the cruise line and if I see prices drop - I can call and talk to them easily.
I'm from England and only book through a reputable TA beware of scams.
This is such a disservice to legitimate cruise specialist. CLIA should help. I ONLY have a credit card used through the cruise line and a receipt sent through the cruise line. Only booking directly hurts businesses like mine but do your due diligence!
Even as a newbie back in the day I always booked my cruise with the ship myself.
Thanks for the heads up. Bon Voyage!
Safe and smooth travels, Don.
You had a great room being able to see the cruise port!!
Agree with you. Thanks Don
I wish we could trust but we can't. Good information Don. First cruise was done through a travel agency, second my brother just did it through Carnival it was fun going to the site and seeing countdown, and adding excursions, but everything was done through there site. Yes baby cruser here. But number three is being planned . Hardest part getting everyone to agree when to go and where. But my first cruise I was hooked and now my brother is.
Have a great cruise!
Have a wonderful time on the Sun Princess.
enjoy your cruise. Don. 🇯🇲
I was saying that they should have been checking their account periodically as well. You book a cruise and don’t check for price changes or to sign in?
Love the shadow
Me too!
Have Fun Don
Have a safe and great cruise
Keep up the good work!
It's such a shame that so many of these scams are successful
If you see Don's shadow. Seven days of vantastic cruise
I see huge discounts online and talks about empty cabins. It seems to me they’re overfilling more than empty.
Happy Saturday 🎉
Have a fantastic cruise.
Good advice.
Enjoy!
Have a great group cruise- Thank you for the FYI- Grrr about the con artists
Thanks. Have a great cruise
Ugh scammers make me so mad.
Have a vantastic cruise.
Enjoy your cruise Don.
Hi Don, Always use travel agent that you know and trust.
I say it the same way you did - just like a doctor, if you find one you like, stick with them and the best is to get someone that someone you KNOW recommends. People trust HAIRDRESSERS more than travel agents sometimes. Another thing I remind people is that travel agents don't run around throwing free trips to everyone so if you're contacted with a fantastic deal just out of the blue, or based on your algorithm, they're stalkers, not travel agents.
We all really have to do our due diligence.
I’m in my 70s & don’t like being called elderly. I always use the cruise line consultant. Same ones from the different lines I cruise with.
I'm also in my 70's. Yes. We are old thus elderly. 😢
we only book through the cruise line
Enjoy your cruise.
That's why I booked directly to NCL Agent.
Happy Cruise Day.
How very sad.... Every cruise I've been on has been either a theme cruise or a full music charter. One of the theme cruises was booked through the company putting on the theme section, and I actually knew some of those folks so I wasn't worried. The other theme cruise we went through a local travel agent. That was in 1987. The music cruises go through the charter company, and with famous music headliners' names attached, they BETTER not be trying to pull a fast one! We do our booking and cabin assignments through the charter company, and when it comes time to check in pre-cruise, at that point we switch over to the cruise line. The folks at the charter company are great, and they're always very responsive to even the stupidest questions. 😁
There are a lot of scammers on FB. Buyer beware !
We book through the cruise company - Cunard
That’s awful!
qet a good travel agent
If it looks too good to be true most likely it is.
Never use ads,Facebook etc.
I always use a travel agent whom I've known for years.
Sorry for the people who got scam, but the first Question mark was a ad on Facebook or Ebay. All ways book through a reputable TA or through the Cruise lines. These scammers are sorry people. have a great cruise, Don.
This is why i only book with the cruise company itself!!!!!!
I wouldn't book with J either!
Or just book with the cruise company done
Have a wonderful cruise
The Crowne Plaza? I thought you were an Embassy Suites Fan ....BTW I am not spying. I recognize the Public Storage and I have stayed at the Embassy Suites too! Small world.... Be Safe, have fun!
What a lunch bag let down, to arrive at the port to get turned around
The thing is that cruises are generally not booked direct.
Trains and flights are, as are chain hotels. But I thought people went to agents for things like cruises or Disney packages rather than booking direct, because these cost thousands per person, not tens or hundreds.
Some people go through travel agents, but many people book directly with the cruise line. The lines have staff whose job it is to assist with bookings. That said, if you do decide to book through a travel agent, you should always vet that person or agency.
my plan is booing a cruise through Holland America and paying in full.
Hi Don haven’t you been on the sun princess before if so why did you pick that for a group cruise? I can’t believe how much you are addicted to princess,I hope it is a short cruise,and you would be home for Christmas and stay home during the holidays,
Question Don regarding a group cruise. Do you charge each person a fee for putting together the group cruise?
Booking a cruise is a risky move? Why? because you are locked in to a cruise contract that is slanted against you, you are under legal requirements that are not in you favor, you put up your deposit well in advance that favors the cruise lines needed cash flow and if you cancel 100 days out you end up with a cruise credit that you can use, maybe, sometime in the future. This is a one way street for a head on crash.
What's funny is that there are active scammers in this commentary right now... trying to get you to reach out to some phantom investment adviser that helps you make $20k, $30k, $40k per week in income. My comment has already been deleted. I'm guessing not by Don, but still.
Nope your comment showa
I see your comment
What hotels are you staying at?
I had a good cruise travel agent, but she disappeared with the pandemic
Hi Don have a great time.
Have a good trip.
Lucky duck
Ok have fun. I’m going on our Christmas Cruise two weeks from today on Norwegian Bliss.
It’s a great day to relax and watch this video from the Dome on the Sun!!!
Is this the reason that Donald Trump likes crypto currency? Just wondering.....
I book right through the cruise line
Don, do you advise getting cruise insurance?
Travel insurance is a must-have. Especially medical coverage for medical issues and repatriation costs. Never Travel outside of the United States without it. Buy it.
Don is just trying to get new customers. Ask him if he gives OBC. My travel agent does give OBC.
What hotel?
It looks to close to be Embassy Suites maybe Holiday inn
crowne plaza on 24th st
Hey Donny.....this just proves that old people should not even try to cruise! Ban them effective immediately......
Don you need to stop saying etcetera. No everyone knows what you’re talking about
I believe the cruise travel agent has a CLIA number.
I'm 51yrs old. $40,000 weekly and *I'm retired, this video have inspired me greatly in many ways that I remember my past of how I struggled with many things in life to be where I am today!!!!* ❤️
Hello how do you make such?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down myself because of low finance but I still believe in God
It's Maria Frances Hanlon doing, she's changed my life.
Same here
waking up every 14th of each
month to 210,000 dollars it's a blessing to l and my family... I can now retire knowing that I have a steady income❤️Big gratitude to
Maria Frances Hanlon
I do know Ms. Maria Frances Hanlon, I also have even become successful....
Absolutely! I've heard stories of people who started with little to no knowledge but made it out victoriously thanks to Ms. Maria Frances Hanlon.
Just a heads up Don, since you have started putting those ridiculous photos on your videos at an attempt at click baiting I have stopped watching your videos. If it has increased your views then good luck to you but that along with half your videos being a commercial means I now get my "cruise news" elsewhere.
Old news again