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CruiseCompete: Since Our Inception in 2003,
We've Received Compliments and Mentions Each Year From
the World's Most Influential Publications & Writers

Since 2011, and year after year,
Kiplinger.com lists CruiseCompete as one of the best 26 secrets to save on travel.


From AARP & Fodors to The Wall Street Journal to - Time, Esquire, Kiplinger, LA Times, Globe & Mail, MSNBC, Retirement Millionaire Daily, The Street, Newsday, Travel + Leisure, USA Today, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Zagat, Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, Royal Caribbean Blog, Gayot, The Detroit News, The Boston Globe, plus Examiner, The Huffington Post and many, many more - the compliments and mentions here can give you insight into our website and why we are so highly acclaimed with travelers and the media alike!
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Good Housekeeping
One of The Best Sites and Apps for Finding Last-Minute Travel Deals

This Might Be the Best Way for Travelers to Find Deals on Cruises
http://www.creditdonkey.com/how-cruisecompete-helps.html


The Points Guy - Richard Kerr
I've found outstanding agencies and extras through Cruise Compete that I would have never found through traditional web searches. Some of the benefits these agencies provide are really staggering, as you'll see on my own booking-


Travel + Leisure
CruiseCompete Named as one of -
23 Sites to Help You Find the Best Deals on Flights, Hotels, and More

AARP
Great Ways to Save - 16 Ways to Travel Cheap - Number 6

The Wall Street Journal
The Best in- Travel: Cruise Deals

Travel + Leisure
CruiseCompete Takes Top Honors in Travel + Leisure's
"Top 60 Best Apps and Websites for Travelers"

Kiplinger
Best Travel Sites

Travel + Leisure
The Best Sites for Deals and Up-to-Date Travel Information

Retirement Millionaire Daily
A Luxury Cruise Without the Luxury Price Tag

31 Best Travel Sites to Save You Money
MSN - Canada Via Kiplinger

Examiner.com
Top cruise trends for 2016: What's new, what's hip?

Pauline Frommer on MSNBC
"A revolutionary new web site is going to change how you shop for cruises."

CNN.COM
- Specify which cruise ship you want - agencies
then get back to you with best deals they have -

Los Angeles Times
What should you consider when planning a family cruise? This free guide tells all!
Find a vacation cruise that suits you
16 things travelers should know before planning their 2016 adventures
Sailing this year? Here are 5 top cruise trends to look for in 2016

Zagat
5 Great Websites to Search for Amazing Cruise Offers

Fodors
How to Choose the Right Cruise -

The Street.com
Score Luxury Cruises at Bargain Prices

Yahoo Finance
26 secrets to save on travel (#23)

Gayot-The Guide to the Good life
Top 10 Cruise Lines for Specialty Dining - Unique Fine Dining Experiences at Sea
With the help of CruiseCompete

Examiner.com
Top 7 reasons CruiseCompete is best

Chicago Tribune
Spending: how to get the best deal on a cruise (from Kiplinger's Money Power)

The Huffington Post
The Ultimate List Of Cheap Vacation Resources


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Best of Travel 2022
The Wedding Vow

Sept. 27, 2022
CruiseCompete does not sell travel; instead, it is a free and anonymous service that assists travellers in finding the greatest deals on their cruise holidays. Customers just enter a ship's name and sail date, along with a few additional pieces of relevant details. It is where customers may compare prices from various travel agents. Since 2003, almost 17 million cruise quotations have been given. Typically, Cruise Compete provides "guarantees/run of the ship" = a cabin that will be assigned later. Many individuals enjoy the option of free upgrading.

What You Need To Know About Using Costco To Book Your Next Vacation
Amolivia.Com

By amolivia
Sept. 23, 2022
Compare before you buy - You should shop to ensure you get the best price. CruiseCompete is usually the biggest online travel agent in the game.

Congratulations to CruiseCompete, Celebrating 19 Years!
Fresh Trending

By bodinz
Sept. 23, 2022

The Grand Tour of Europe for The Modern Family
gentlemanscodes.com

By Lifestyle Editor
Aug. 25, 2022
Benefits include the rewards of experience and an expanded worldview, say the travel experts at CruiseCompete. 7 Valuable Life Lessons and Skills Taught by Travel for your Tweens & Teens:

Survey: Traveling Americans are Eager to Cruise Again
Yahoo Finance

Sept. 19, 2022
A new survey finds an overwhelming majority of travelers plan on taking a cruise in the next two years and they're not waiting until the traditional "wave season" to book.

Survey: Traveling Americans are Eager to Cruise Again
Benzinga

Sept. 19, 2022
Most Popular Months to Cruise According to new data-driven reports by InsureMyTrip and CruiseCompete, the most popular months to take a cruise are September, October, November, and December.

The Best Credit Cards For Booking Cruises
The Points Guy

July 19, 2022
Ethan Steinberg
Cruise Compete can be an easy resource for getting competitive quotes (including onboard credits) from a variety of travel companies all in one location. You can then make an informed decision about the best course of action for booking, factoring in points, price and perks. https://thepointsguy.com/guide/best-credit-cards-for-cruises/

The Grand Tour of Europe: 7 Valuable Life Lessons and Skills Families Learn by Traveling the World
Dad On The Move: a Family Travel and Parenting Blog

July 13, 2022
Ivan Kris
Benefits include the rewards of experience and an expanded worldview, say the travel experts at CruiseCompete. Here are the 7 valuable life lessons and skills that can be taught by travel for your tweens & teens ...

Cruises: 'I feel safer with them on a cruise ship': Families share tips on how to take a cruise with kids
USA TODAY

July 11, 2022
Nathan Diller
Heidi Allison, editor-in-chief of AllThingsCruise.com and president of the cruise-finder website CruiseCompete.com, echoed Boles' recommendations, adding that Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises also have programming for kids but "it's not going to be the water slide and everything crazy where you're never going to see your children." She also noted that some lines don't allow children at all.

24 Best Travel Websites to Save You Money
Kiplinger

July 9, 2022
Rivan V. Stinson
At CruiseCompete.com, more than 500 travel agencies vie to give you the lowest prices for dates, ports and ships you specify, whether you're booking well in advance or at the eleventh hour. You set up a CruiseCompete account, and they send you their best offers without ever seeing your personal information.

Living Life King Size: 7 Over-the-Top Suites on Cruise Ships
Beautiful Lifestyle Online - TRAVEL

Who's never thought about cruise vacations? Just being out and about on a floating 'hotel' in the middle of nowhere for a few days or sometimes weeks sounds like the perfect vacation. That said, the cruise travel experts at CruiseCompete have shared with us the most gorgeous suites offered on cruise ships, and we all know that suites are extremely popular and sell out quickly, especially to people who have experienced cruise vacations and have made it their go-to relaxation mode. https://www.beautifullifestyleonline.com/cruise-vacations-over-the-top-suites/

Seven Over-the-Top Suites for Cruise Vacations
by ZBT News

June 30, 2022
Cruise Ship Suite | Cruise With Suites
Edited & Presented By Delhi Royale
The cruise travel experts at CruiseCompete are pleased to update you on the most gorgeous suites offered on cruise ships. Suites are extremely popular and sell out quickly. After serving up over 18 million cruise quotes, CruiseCompete CruiseTrends offers an inside look at what consumers want in cruise vacations based on their requests. CruiseCompete and its member travel advisors provide many curated cruise deals, offers and amenities on over 50 cruise lines with over 500 cruise ships sailing all around the world. https://zbtnews.in/06/2022/cruise-ship-suite-cruise-with-suites/

SAIL LIKE ROYALTY IN THESE 7 EXTRAVAGANT CRUISE SHIP SUITES
FAMILY TRAVEL AND PARENTING BLOG

JUNE 30, 2022
Home - Travel - Sail Like Royalty In These 7 Extravagant Cruise Ship Suites If you are curious to know more about the most extravagant cruise suites available, here are seven of them. Just when we all thought that cruising itself is already such a luxurious adventure, it can get even better by treating oneself to a lavish and extravagant suite. Here are some of the most over-the-top cruise suites as compiled by travel experts at CruiseCompete. https://www.ivankhristravels.com/2022/06/extravagant-cruise-suites.html

Verified News Explorer Network
These Cruise Lines Have Their Own Private Islands

By: Admin, Global Explorer
Well, the cruise experts at CruiseCompete say that private islands rank number one on cruisers' to-do lists.
https://vnexplorer.net/these-cruise-lines-have-their-own-private-islands-s2313234.html

Get Away on a Cheap Cruise This Summer
BellaOnLine

June 21, 2022
Nancy Schretter
...visit sites such as ... CruiseCompete.com ... to find the best short cruise vacation options for you.
https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art308333.asp

Looking for Opinions on Cruises
Reddit

June 21, 2022
IMHO: look at the cruise line's website, figure out what you want to book, and take it into the booking process enough to see what the "final" price is. This is your baseline. Then see what travel agents can do for you. ... Put up a request for bids on CruiseCompete.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cruise/comments/vhh7y0/looking_for_opinions/id81yhr/

How To Plan a (Cruise) Trip
Clark.com

June 3, 2022
Clark Staff
If you want to compare prices from multiple travel agencies, CruiseCompete.com can also be a good source.
https://clark.com/travel/how-to-plan-trip/

Shore Excursions Aren't Just for Cruisers
stupidDOPE.com

May 2022
By eliminating cruise line mark-ups, CruiseCompete offers some of the best deals in the industry. If you are not traveling by cruise ship .............


Mr. Vacation Deals Retweeted @MrVacationdeals
Twitter

April 26, 2022
Click on a special and select a sail date to get a single cruise quote from the cruise agency that posted that particular special. To search through all cruise itineraries (not just Mexico cruises) to receive multiple custom cruise options to compare ... Cruise specials (cruisecompete.com)

The Latest Trends in Cruising This Spring - MSN
MSN

April 7, 2022
Patrick Clarke
Online cruise marketplace CruiseCompete.com has released its latest CruiseTrends report for April 2022, revealing the most in-demand cruise lines, ...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-latest-trends-in-cruising-this-spring/ss-AAVX8m2?li=BBnbklE

CocoCay, Private Destination for Royal Caribbean Guests, Popularity Surges stupidDOPE.com
April 5, 2022
CruiseCompete has mined its wealth of data to provide information on the most popular cruise trends among consumers, including most requested cruise ...
https://stupiddope.com/2022/04/05/cococay-private-destination-for-royal-caribbean-guests-popularity-surges/

Crossing the Atlantic on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 (Day 7)
Feedspot Today Blog

March 28, 2022
Saturday, March 26th - Our 6th and final day at sea Up about 5:00. Oops! It's really 6:00. This wasn't a day we ...
https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGUf5%2Bod5ugX3cwYzOcUzLFaFSgXTu7xGtzGGtDfGsCsnE4rKiLxGVkYBVnT3hH17JpdGx9TGCRIFgpPDBQQ9%2B%2BbGBYoVCQkThL8Ew0XR8HholUUJFkaFBITAxP8JFD18pJc4CdaFhZT0QJHCygPxq2SSizjHOA%3D

Now For Something Completely Different! Set Sail On Four Seasons Explorer
Feedspot Today Blog

March 17, 2022
ALL THINGS CRUISE-Now For Something Completely Different! Set Sail On Four Seasons Explorer
Introducing Four Seasons Only Floating Resort Runaway to sea aboard Four Seasons Explorer. All the luxury and service...- Monte Mathews
https://allthingscruise.com/now-for-something-completely-different-set-sail-on-four-seasons-explorer/

The Senior Scene
Ready, Set, Sail

March 16, 2022
Smedia
Wondering what floats most people's boat for ship cruises? CruiseCompete, an online cruise marketplace, has some answers in its report on bookings for March 2022, including trends in consumers' most-requested cruise ships, lines and travel dates for premium, luxury, and river cruising. Here's the top three most-popular in various categories:
http://www.seniorscene.org/2022/03/16/ready-set-sail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ready-set-sail

Elliott Confidential
What happened to all the vacation rentals? New data shows where - and when - to book your summer accommodations

March 14, 2022
Christopher Elliott
Hey, what happened to all the #vacation #rentals? Featuring #travel #research from Vrbo Hostaway and CruiseCompete.
https://www.elliottconfidential.com/p/what-happened-to-all-the-vacation?r=8ey01&s=w&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwAR3EKVzzq9LoFXS4OqLFHPrALJWr4cdUVtnwXOWt4_-sU-Gp-7RreMlwLXg

The 13 Finest Apps and Websites for Final Minute Journey Offers 2022
Good Housekeeping

March 13, 2022
If cruises are your factor - and even in case you are a first-timer - you will get quotes from a number of journey businesses to get superior last-minute offers via CruiseCompete.com. Test its Tremendous Cruise Specials, the place a latest deal included a 7-night Mediterranean cruise from Miami, beginning at $445 (one month out). You may as well get particular offers, resembling two-for-one cruises and choose sailings the place children cruise free.
https://newson.in/the-13-finest-apps-and-websites-for-final-minute-journey-offers-2022-good-housekeeping/

Feedspot Blog
All Things Cruise

February 2022
Bookings Open Today! Oceania Cruises 2024 Around the World and Grand Voyages Collection ... AROUND THE WORLD IN 180 DAYS 2 For 1 Cruise Fares Plus Free First-Class Roundtrip Airfare
https://www.feedspot.com/

MSN / The Points Guy
How to book a cruise using points and miles

Feb. 19, 2022
Katherine Fan
You could even stack that bonus for additional savings by booking via an airline portal to earn miles or by using a site like cruisecompete.com to give you the best deals and perks from travel agents.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/how-to-book-a-cruise-using-points-and-miles/ar-AAU20L7

The Latest Trends in Cruising
Cruise Line & Cruise Ship

Feb. 7, 2022
Patrick Clarke
Online cruise marketplace CruiseCompete.com has released its monthly CruiseTrends report shedding new light on passengers' interests and sentiments as of February 2022. Based on actual consumer quote requests and transactions taking place via CruiseCompete.com, the latest report reveals the most popular cruise lines, ships, destinations and more.
The Latest Trends in Cruising | TravelPulse

FamilyVacationist.com
10 Trends That Will Shape the Travel Landscape in 2022
Jan. 15, 2022
Beth Luberecki
Pent-up demand, pandemic-era changes that are here to stay, and other trends that will impact how we travel in the year ahead. ... CruiseCompete.com ... has seen a lot of interest from cruisers in booking trips on small, ultra-luxury, and expedition ships that travel to remote destinations and in booking once-in-a-lifetime cruises that travel around the world. https://familyvacationist.com/travel-trends-increased-demand-flexibility/

JB Luxe Beat Magazine
The Poshest Digs At Sea
Jan. 12, 2022
Lillian Africano
Experiential Family Travel Adds a New Level of Sophistication to Cruise Travel If intellectual and thought-provoking activities are what you desire from a family vacation, the cruise lines provide many outstanding choices. In addition to offering the very best in family accommodations, these lines also present the best in cultural and mind-expanding activities and programs. https://luxebeatmag.com/the-poshest-digs-at-sea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-poshest-digs-at-sea

Visa Free Entry to New Zealand on Cruise Ship
Jan. 12, 2022
Book Cruise: https://www.cruisecompete.com/
https://cruise2click.com/2022/01/12/visa-free-entry-to-new-zealand-on-cruise-ship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visa-free-entry-to-new-zealand-on-cruise-ship

stupidDOPE.com
Jan. 12, 2022
The experts at CruiseCompete have done the research for you, giving insight into some of the best posh family cabins available in the ultra-luxury and ultra-premium cruise line categories. This is just a sampling of what the lines have to offer. However there are many cabins, on many lines, that might be well suited to your family's particular needs. https://stupiddope.com/2022/01/12/the-hottest-digs-at-sea-extraordinary-family-suites-on-a-cruise-ship/

Why 'Wave Season' Might Be The Cheapest Time To Plan A Cruise
The Points Guy
Jan. 10, 2022
Andrea M. Rotondo
If you aren't sure where to start, CruiseCompete.com is a solid place to begin your search. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/why-wave-season-might-be-the-cheapest-time-to-plan-a-cruise/ar-AASCGlk

The Points Guy on MSN.com
Consider Not Booking Directly with Disney and Use a Site Like CruiseCompete to Compare Offers
Summer Hull
Dec. 12, 2021
Once Santa has visited and the gifts have been unwrapped — but the kids are still off from school for another 10 days or so — we like to jet out of town on a post-Christmas getaway. ... In place of that international beach trip, I booked a pretty last-minute Disney Cruise that will also head to an international beach or two. Even last minute, a verandah cabin on that cruise cost less than just the cost of flights on the trip we walked away from. Here's how — and why — I traded an all-inclusive beach trip for a cruise. Pro tip: We even got some onboard credit by booking through an agent that included that in the deal, so consider not booking directly with Disney and instead use a site like CruiseCompete to compare offers. https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/why-i-traded-an-international-getaway-for-a-last-minute-discounted-disney-cruise/ar-AARJFMk

The Most Popular Cruise Destinations This December
Clarke.com Travel
Patrick Clarke
Dec. 7, 2021
Online cruise marketplace CruiseCompete.com has released its monthly CruiseTrends report based on thousands of cruise quote requests and transactions. The December iteration reveals that destinations in the sun-kissed Caribbean and the culture-rich continent of Europe are in high demand heading into 2022. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/the-most-popular-cruise-destinations-this-december.html

Report: Best 8 Cruise Lines for the Money / Where To Book Last-Minute Cruises
Clarke.com Travel
Craig Johnson
Nov. 23, 2021
If you're thinking about sailing the seas sometime soon, you'll be glad to know that you may be able to book some affordable cruises right now. A recent report from U.S.News & World Report shows the best cruise lines for the money. I'll also show you some of the best deals we've found directly from the sites of the cruise lines in the report. ... If you're considering booking a cruise at the last minute, money expert Clark Howard recommends three websites to find deals: CruiseCompete.com https://clark.com/travel/best-cruise-lines-money/

20 Tips for Finding Cheap Cruise Deals
Vnexplorer.Net/Travel
October 2021
One of the best ways to stay in the know about flash sales, cruise deals and special offers is to sign up for notifications and cruise line newsletters. Travelers can opt in for messaging directly from the cruise line or sign up for updates from sites like ... CruiseCompete .... You can also notify your travel advisor that you'd like to receive updates on specific types of cruise deals so you won't have to sift through dozens of irrelevant emails in your inbox.
https://vnexplorer.net/20-tips-for-finding-cheap-cruise-deals-ei20211040917.html

Booking a Cruise Through CruiseCompete
Reddit.com
October 2021
Also I've been using cruisecompete ... this still seemed to be the best deal ,,,
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cruise/comments/py35sl/has_anyone_booked_a_cruise_through_american/heta8r5/

Cruising Preferences Ahead of the Holidays
Travel Pulse
Oct. 7, 2021 Patrick Clarke
Online cruise marketplace CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends report for October 2021, revealing the most coveted cruise lines, ships, ports, destinations and other preferences based on actual consumer quote requests and transactions. https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/cruise/the-latest-cruise-trends-heading-into-the-holidays.html

NOTE IN ABOVE ARTICLE: Consumers request an average of more than 25,000 cruise quotes per month via CruiseCompete so the latest report paints a reliable picture of what cruise passengers are seeking heading into the holiday season.

Disboards
October 2021
https://www.disboards.com/threads/i-love-credit-cards-so-much-v4-0-2021-see-first-page-for-addl-details.3821593/page-760#post-63433141
amcc said:
So, if Cruise Compete gives me a quote of $7713 vs $9449 through NCL, that should Thanks for all your advice!! I've spent an unholy amount of time looking at booking through amex, cruisecompete, ncl and now I HAVE BOOKED THE CRUISE. I booked for the 6 of us which gives my (then) 2 college kids plenty of time to plan.

What's Trending in the Cruise Industry This September
MSN.com/TravelPulse.com
Sept. 10, 2021
Lacey Pfalz
September's Top Cruise Trends-Now that we're swinging into September, let's take a look at what cruisers and travelers booking cruises are thinking about right now. CruiseCompete's newest September 2021 CruiseTrends Report has found some surprising insights into what cruisers are looking for going forward, including the most requested destinations, cruise ships and more.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/travel/news/what-s-trending-in-the-cruise-industry-this-september/ss-AAOgVwA

Sound Advice: Three CruiseCompete Recommendations for an Ear-Worthy Cruise Vacation
stupidDOPE.com
September 2, 2021
The sounds of live tropical music and happy people can be a big part of cruising. But there will be times onboard, in port, and traveling to your ship when... Three CruiseCompete Ear-Worthy Recommendations - stupidDOPE.com

Haute Couture on the High Seas - Gucci, Fendi, Chanel, Bande Noir, Valentino or Prada?
stupidDOPE.com
August 30, 2021
On the glamorous ocean liners of days past, long gowns and tuxedos used to be de rigeur for dinner. While some passengers - especially on luxury liners - still opt... Haute Couture on the High Seas - Gucci, Fendi, Chanel, Bande Noir, Valentino or Prada? - stupidDOPE.com

How all-inclusive vacation deals can Save You Time, Stress, and Money.
ISblog.net
August 29, 2021
If cruises are your issue - or Even though you are a first-timer - you will get rates from several travel agencies to get awesome last-minute deals through CruiseCompete. How all-inclusive vacation deals can Save You Time, Stress, and Money. (isblog.net)

Booking Through An Agent
Reddit
August 25, 2021
I book directly and then sometimes transfer to my agent. I usually get quotes on CruiseCompete and then she works her magic to match the extra offers as best she can. The price is the same but there's always extra OBC than direct. For example, I looked at 2 cruises recently that way and extra OBC through agent would have been $550-700.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cruise/comments/pbarbv/booking_through_an_agent/haaw5bx/

Planning To Enjoy On Cruise With Family
Josephine Bardot Blog
August 14, 2021
Compare, compare, compare...When it comes to finding and securing a cruise deal, the key is conducting plenty of research and relying on many sources. Start by consulting a variety of reputable cruise retailers and deal-focused sites, such as CruiseDeals.com and CruiseCompete.com, to get a sense of the current offers available. Josephine Bardot - Welcome To My Website (wordpress.com)

Where Can I Find Last-Minute Cruise Deals?
Atlanta-Journal Constitution
July 28, 2021
Craig Johnson, Clark Howard
Clark says: "CruiseCompete.com ... good sites to go to."
https://www.ajc.com/news/where-can-i-find-deals-on-last-minute-cruises/7VX66HWJUNHJ5CXWEJGDXV5JBA/

How to book a cruise using points and miles
MSN.com
July 19, 2021
Katherine Fan
You could even stack that bonus for additional savings by booking via an airline portal to earn miles or by using a site like cruisecompete.com to give you the best deals and perks from travel agents. How to book a cruise using points and miles - The Points Guy

10 Things To Do With Your Kids On A Family Cruise
stupidDOPE.com
July 16, 2021
Wonder How You'll All Make it for 7 Days Together? Here are Some Great Ideas Cruising is a wonderful chance to introduce your children to never-before seen wonders-here are some... 10 Things To Do With Your Kids On A Family Cruise - stupidDOPE.com

The Latest Trends Ahead of Cruising's Return
Travel Pulse on MSN
Patrick Clarke
May 17, 2021
May Cruise Trends
Online cruise marketplace CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends report for May 2021, peeling back the curtain to reveal the trends in consumer behavior for cruise travel ahead of the industry's long-awaited return. As has been the case throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there continues to be a ton of interest in cruising, with CruiseCompete reporting more than 25,000 cruise quotes per month.
https://www.msn.com/en-ae/travel/news/the-latest-trends-ahead-of-cruisings-return/ss-BB1gQ3h3

The Island Now
Going places: Club Med Resorts reopen, welcome back vacationers with splash into Summer Sale Cruises are Back!
Karen Rubin
May 10, 2021
Wondering which lines are sailing and to which destinations? CruiseCompete, an online cruise marketplace keeps up with the exhaustive list of cruise line itinerary changes. The best way to see sailings available is to check by month: www.cruisecompete.com/specials/top/month.
https://theislandnow.com/dining_entertainment/going-places-club-med-resorts-reopen-welcome-back-vacationers-with-splash-into-summer-sale/

Reddit
May 9, 2021
lukin5
I've found cruise compete helpful.
Take a look!
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cruise/comments/n97gu0/best_resources_for_cruise_discounts/gxm940k/

Going Places Near and Far
CruiseCompete Keeps Up to Date on Cruises Available this Summer
May 7, 2021
Karen Rubin
Major cruise lines are returning to sailing. CruiseCompete keeps track of what cruises are available DETROIT - Wondering which lines are sailing and to which destinations? CruiseCompete, an online cruise marketplace, has been working hard to keep up with the exhaustive list of cruise line itinerary changes. The best way to see sailings available is by month - June, July, August, September and more.
https://goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress.com/

Antarctica Gets Hot For Another Reason: Tourists
Shipping Herald
April 26, 2016
Much of the buzz on Antarctica is coming from the luxury end of the cruise business, where the higher ticket prices meld better with the very-much-higher operating costs in a remote polar region where weather conditions are harsh and unpredictable. An Antarctic cruise is at least $10,000 and goes north from there, steeply, said Bob Levinstein, chief executive of CruiseCompete.com, which helps connect travel agents with cruise shoppers.
http://www.shippingherald.com/antarctica-gets-hot-for-another-reason-tourists/

Cruise Trends One Year Into the COVID-19 Pandemic
MSN Lifestyle Travel News
Patrick Clarke 3/15/2021
March Cruise Trends - Online cruise marketplace CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends report for March 2021, painting a picture of trends in consumer behavior for cruise travel one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the ongoing suspension of sailings, there remains a ton of interest in future sailings as consumers request an average of more than 25,000 cruise quotes per month via CruiseCompete. These are some of the key takeaways based on the data.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/cruise-trends-one-year-into-the-covid-19-pandemic/ss-BB1eBehT

Distinct Money
Vaccines boost interest in travel. Look out for higher airfares and hotel prices
March 6, 2021
Bookings for cruises due to sail this year, in 2022 and in 2023 are selling out quickly at similar if not higher prices than before the pandemic, according to Heidi Allison, a spokeswoman for CruiseCompete, an online marketplace.
https://distinctmoney.net/2021/03/06/covid-vaccines-boost-interest-in-travel-look-out-for-higher-airfares-and-hotel-prices/

Travel Classics
Feb/March 2021: CruiseCompete's "CruiseTrends"
CruiseCompete reports the most popular consumer choices, including Royal, Oceania and American Cruise Lines, ships Oasis of the Seas, QM2 and Queen of the Mississippi, departures from Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Amsterdam, and ports at Cozumel, Gustavia, Budapest, Bahamas, United States and Germany. Cruisers are booking approximately one year in advance. Visit CruiseCompete.
https://travelclassics.com/feb2021-travel-media-newsletter/

AGHYPTHEOFREEK
!!TOP!! Great Lakes Cruise Company: Saint Laurent
Aghyptheofreek.unblog
February 20, 2021
Saint Laurent, 210 passengers. Destinations: Great Lakes. There is a highly acclaimed way to receive multiple quotes from a site called CruiseCompete, where...
http://aghyptheofreek.unblog.fr/2021/02/20/top-great-lakes-cruise-company-saint-laurent/

Money Crashers
10 Tips to Save Money on a Cruise Vacation
Ray Marcano
Jan. 1, 2021
Cruise lines offer several last-minute deals, and some of them are outstanding. These last-minute specials often come 90 days before the cruise date. Some recent examples, all for inside cabins, include a seven-day Caribbean cruise for $339, a 10-day cruise through New England and Canada for $624, and a nine-day cruise to Mexico and Central America for $425. CruiseCompete has a comprehensive list of current cruise specials here.
https://www.moneycrashers.com/tips-save-money-cruise-vacation/

Money Crashers
15 Best AAA Membership Discounts You Should Be Using
Brian Martucci
Jan. 1, 2021
My home club in Minneapolis offers up to 15% off select Paradise Charter Cruises excursions, plus 10% off food, beverages, and other add-ons. With that kind of discount, you'll have more room in your budget for memorable cruise shore excursions, no matter which line you choose. Find your boat and learn more about quality shore excursion options at CruiseCompete, and check out this primer on cruise line loyalty programs from CruiseCompete while you're at it.
https://www.moneycrashers.com/best-aaa-membership-discounts/

CruiseAddicts.com
Jan. 1, 2021
CruiseCompete.com allows you to easily compare multiple offers from Cruise Experts ...
https://cruiseaddicts.com/?s=cruisecompete

CruiseCompete CruiseTrends™
Travel Classics Newsletter

December 2020
CruiseCompete "CruiseTrends" provide a glance into what consumers are looking for in cruise vacations. Families plan ahead for family travel and get-togethers. CruiseCompete consumers' top picks recently are Royal Caribbean and Oceania, with top ship choices being Celebrity Edge and Queen Mary 2. Top regions are Caribbean and Europe, specifically Bahamas and Spain.
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Travel-Classics-Newsletter---December-2020.html?soid=1011169585360&aid=VaD1bPzP9pM

Top 10 Online Cruise Booking Websites
Oct. 29, 2020
CruiseCompete.com doesn't sell travel; it's a free and anonymous service which helps cruisers find the best values for their own cruise holiday. Consumers submit sail date and a boat title using a few pieces of information that is pertinent. Travel bureaus that are best craft custom answers to satisfy the needs of the customer. Cruisers are advised by email when estimates are accessible so that they could see these quotations and contact the services directly to book their own trips.
https://airwaysoffice.com/top-10-online-cruise-booking-websites/

Family Travel Association
#Thanks CruiseCompete #TakeFamilyTime

Oct 16, 2020
Get the best cruise vacation as multiple agencies work to offer you the best cruise values at CruiseCompete.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=Family%20Travel%20Association

Family Travel Association
Mentioned CruiseCompete on Facebook

October 13, 2020
Cruise Compete allows you to find the cruise of your dreams for the best value. After selecting your cruise, trusted travel agents provide you with multiple offers and you select the one that's best for you. Thanks
#CruiseCompete #TakeFamilyTime
https://www.facebook.com/familytravelassociation

Future cruise travellers ...
iol.co.za -travel/travel-news

By Travel Reporter
Aug. 27, 2020
CruiseCompete CEO Bob Levinstein said its members know the onboard experience that they're looking for ... "They need the least hand-holding and have talked to enough people on previous cruises to know just how much you can save by shopping around. That educated consumers are so ready to start cruising again speaks volumes for the health of the industry," he added.
https://www.iol.co.za/travel/travel-news/future-cruise-travellers-to-only-cruise-again-before-end-of-2021-05257914-5564-4d72-86b8-e15fa1159d02

Top 10 Best Travel Websites
BLUCellPhones.us

Yogesh Khetani
Feb. 17, 2020
CruiseCompete.com If you are a eleventh hour horse, this site is just right for you. More than 300 travel agencies are compared to give you the lowest prices for dates, ports and ships you specify, whether you're booking well in advance or at the eleventh hour. Visit CruiseCompete.com
https://blucellphones.us/top-10-best-travel-websites/

24 Best Travel Websites to Save You Money
Jewish World Review

Rivan V. Stinson
July 10, 2020
At CruiseCompete.com, more than 500 travel agencies vie to give you the lowest prices for dates, ports and ships you specify, whether you're booking well in advance or at the eleventh hour. You set up a CruiseCompete account, and they send you their best offers without ever seeing your personal information.
http://www.jewishworldreview.com/0720/best_travel_websites.php3

24 Best Travel Websites to Save You Money
Kiplinger.com

Rivan V. Stinson
June 12, 2020
At CruiseCompete.com, more than 500 travel agencies vie to give you the lowest prices for dates, ports and ships you specify, whether you're booking well in advance or at the eleventh hour. You set up a CruiseCompete account, and they send you their best offers without ever seeing your personal information. https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/spending/T059-S001-24-best-travel-websites-to-save-you-money/index.html

CruiseCompete - A Gamechanger
North Palm Beach Life

Gerry Barker
May 26, 2020
North Palm Beach Life is proud to partner with CruiseCompete, a leader in finding the best value for travelers looking to book a cruise. For almost two decades they have served as the connection between travel agents and consumers. Here's more from their website: https://www.northpalmbeachlife.com/cruise-news/cruisecompete-a-gamechanger

The COVID Pandemic Will Ultimately Improve Travel... Like It Did in 1918
Raging Bull Investor

Jeff Bishop
May 22, 2020
But this is far from untrue. Last month, CruiseCompete.com, which compares cruise packages, saw a 40% increase in its bookings for 2021 compared to its 2019 bookings. People want to travel. https://ragingbull.com/raging-bull-investor/the-covid-pandemic-will-ultimately-improve-travel-like-it-did-in-1918/

Going places: Putting a toe in the water
The Island Now

Karen Rubin
May 19, 2020
"Most of the major cruise lines are making it worth your while to reschedule by giving additional percentage of value of the voyage, if they have to cancel the voyage. Cruise lines are making it worth your while to book." says a spokesperson for CruiseCompete.com, a kind of LendingTree for booking cruises where cruise agents bid for your business. https://theislandnow.com/blog-112/going-places-putting-a-toe-in-the-water-cruising-in-a-time-of-pandemic/

Bookings are still rolling in.
The Washington Post & The Seattle Times

Hannah Sampson
May 15, 2020
Bob Levinstein, CEO of the cruise shopping site CruiseCompete, said his company's data shows the number of cabins that have been booked so far for 2021 is down about 25 percent, compared to what was booked for 2020 a year ago. Most of next year's bookings were made before March, he said, though new ones are still coming in. "We've got a lot of people taking a wait-and-see attitude," Levinstein said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/05/15/pandemic-grounded-cruise-ships-indefinitely-bookings-are-still-rolling/ https://www.seattletimes.com/life/travel/the-pandemic-grounded-cruise-ships-indefinitely-but-bookings-are-still-rolling-in/

New abnormal is actually just normal
The Royal Gazette

Nathan Kowalski
May 11, 2020
In the cruise industry, bookings are already rising for 2021. CruiseCompete.com has seen a 40 per cent increase in its bookings for 2021 over its 2019 bookings. UBS found that 76 per cent of people that cancelled for 2020 chose to receive a credit for 2021 rather than a full refund and booking volume for 2021 was up 9 per cent. http://www.royalgazette.com/nathan-kowalski/article/20200511/new-abnormal-is-actually-just-normal

Carnival Plans August Return - 4 Days After Congress Initiated Investigations Into the Company
Ad Week

Ryan Barwick
May 5, 2020
Bob Levinson, CEO of CruiseCompete, a booking site that matches travelers with travel agents that specialize in the cruise industry, is more bullish, admitting that while booking is down, the stigma attached to cruising is overblown, and with safety measures in place, travelers will return. "If you can guarantee that no one has this when you get on the ship, you're way safer there than your own supermarket," said Levinson. [Editor's note: CruiseCompete CEO's last name is Levinstein, not Levinson.] https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/carnival-plans-august-return-4-days-after-congress-initiated-investigations-into-the-company/

Cruise line cabin bookings for 2021
CNN

May 4, 2020
Rosa Flores
"The value is on how its (the cruise line) run. It's on the loyalty of the customer base," Levinstein said. "There are enough fanatical people who enjoy it. We might just have to wait a while." https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-05-06-20-intl/h_dbe122261a180d60f6a1cef688fd2bb3?utm_source=twCNN&utm_content=2020-05-06T03%3A15%3A05&utm_term=link&utm_medium=social

Carnival plans to restart cruises on eight ships from its Miami and Texas ports on August 1 after coronavirus shutdown
Daily Mail

May 4, 2020
Valerie Edwards
CruiseCompete.com, a web site that compares prices of cruise tickets, reported a 40 per cent increase in booking for 2021 compared with 2019, according to the Los Angeles Times. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8284983/Carnival-plans-restart-North-American-cruises-August.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490

What's in store for the cruise industry?
CNN

Jen Rose Smith
May 1, 2020
Both Daly and UBS note that their numbers include rebookings of coronavirus-related cancellations, but the website Cruisecompete.com told the Los Angeles Times that new bookings were up, too. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/cruise-industry-coronavirus-aftermath/index.html

Domestic Bookings Rise as Cruisers Seek to Support American Business
Travel Pulse

Theresa Norton
April 30, 2020
In late 2019, American also reintroduced its Cruise Close to Home marketing campaign, which likely resonates even more today during the coronavirus pandemic. American also cited the April 2020 CruiseCompete CruiseTrends report, which found that American was the No. 1 most-requested river cruise line by travelers and that the U.S. was the top country overall. https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/domestic-bookings-rise-as-cruisers-seek-to-support-american-business.html

Observer
Despite COVID-19 Impact, Cruise Industry Sees Surge in ...

Sissi Cao
April 15, 2020
"People are still booking cruises and are anxious to sail again when this is all over," Heidi M. Allison, president of CruiseCompete, told the LA...
https://observer.com/2020/04/cruise-booking-up-2021-despite-coronavirus-industry-hit/

Despite Coronavirus, People Are Still Booking a Record Number ...
Cleveland Scene

April 12, 2020
James Bennett III
Meanwhile, the president of cruisecompete.com, Heidi M. Allison, told the newspaper that the online cruise market has had a 40% increase in ...
https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/04/12/despite-coronavirus-people-are-still-booking-a-record-amount-of-cruises

Despite coronavirus, people are still booking a record number ...
Orlando Weekly

April 10, 2020
James Bennett III
Meanwhile, the president of cruisecompete.com, Heidi M. Allison, told the newspaper that the online cruise market has had a 40% increase in ...
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2020/04/10/despite-coronavirus-people-are-still-booking-a-record-number-of-cruises

More people are booking cruises for 2021 compared to 2019 despite coronavirus
The Hill

Zack Budryk
April 9, 2020
Bookings for 2021 are up 40 percent compared to 2019 on online cruise market CruiseCompete.com in the last 45 days, company head Heidi Allison told the newspaper, with only 11 percent of the bookings coming from customers whose 2020 cruises were canceled. "People are still booking cruises and are anxious to sail again when this is all over," Allison said.
https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/492047-more-people-are-booking-cruises-for-2021-compared-to-2019-despite

Will Travel Change After Coronavirus? Here's What Experts Have to Say (Video)
Travel + Leisure

Eric Rosen
April 24, 2020
The experience might look and feel different once the world begins to reopen, but people still can count on the positive impact of travel.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/travel-trends/traveling-after-coronavirus?did=514830-20200420&utm_campaign=just-in_newsletter&utm_source=travelandleisure.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=042020&cid=514830&mid=32599147894

Cruise Fans Want To Get On Ships Again
The Motley Fool

Rick Munarriz
April 18, 2020
There was also a jaw-dropping revelation late last week in a Los Angeles Times story about the surprising consumer appetite for future sailings. Online cruise marketplace operator CruiseCompete.com is quoted as saying that it has seen a 40% increase in bookings for 2021 in the past 45 days compared with where things were last year. It's a metric that seemed too good to be true -- largely because it wasn't true.
https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/04/18/did-cruise-line-stocks-get-a-bump-on-a-misinterpre.aspx

Cruise ships have always struggled with outbreaks. Will things change after COVID-19?
Global News

Meghan Collie
April 16, 2020
There have since been multiple outbreaks of COVID-19 on cruise ships around the world - and yet, despite all of this, cruise bookings for 2021 appear to be on the rise. The cruise booking site cruisecompete.com had a 40 per cent increase in bookings for 2021 compared to 2019, the company told the Los Angeles Times,
https://globalnews.ca/news/6820248/coronavirus-cruise-ships-safety/

Yes, people are still booking cruises for 2021
The Points Guy

Gene Sloan
April 16, 2020
Many of the stories say cruise bookings for 2021 are up 40% - a figure that seems almost incredible given what is going on. It is, in fact, incredible. The 40% figure, which came from CruiseCompete.com, an online cruise marketplace, was misinterpreted, according to the company's top executive. Bob Levinstein, the CEO of CruiseCompete, told The Points Guy the 40% figure referred to a change in the type of bookings the company was receiving. The company was trying to say it was seeing more far-off cruises being booked versus close-in cruises.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/cruise-bookings-strong-despite-coronavirus/

Cruise ship bookings strong for 2021 despite coronavirus
Fox Business Network / Varney & Co.

April 13, 2020
Stuart Varney interviews CruiseCompete CEO Bob Levinstein on why vacationers are still interested in future cruise ship trips amid coronavirus concerns:
https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6149065326001/#sp=show-clips

The Gray Market: Why the Art World Should Be Encouraged by the Odd Resilience of Cruise Bookings (and Other Insights)
Art Net News

Tim Schneider
April 13, 2020
Our columnist uses an unexpected high-seas comparison to explain the reason art could emerge from isolation faster than other industries. On Thursday, Hugo Martin of the Los Angeles Times relayed the most stunning fact I heard all week: cruise ship bookings for 2021 have significantly increased compared to the same reservation period in 2019-i.e. months before most of us had ever even heard of the concept of social distancing, let alone needed to engage in it.
https://news.artnet.com/opinion/gray-market-cruise-bookings-1831950

Cruise ship bookings for 2021 are already on the rise despite multiple COVID-19 outbreaks
Business Insider

Grace Panetta
April 12, 2020
Bookings for cruises are already on the rise of 2021, according to multiple indicators, despite multiple outbreaks of COVID-19 on cruise ships in 2020.
www.businessinsider.com/cruise-ship-bookings-are-increasing-for-2021-despite-coronavirus-2020-4

Believe it or not, people are still booking cruises for next year
LA Times

By Hugo Martin
April 9, 2020
In the last 45 days, CruiseCompete.com, an online cruise marketplace, has seen a 40% increase in bookings for 2021 compared with 2019, said Heidi M. Allison, president of the company. Only 11% of the bookings are from people whose 2020 trips were canceled, she said. "People are still booking cruises and are anxious to sail again when this is all over," she said.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-04-09/despite-covid-19-pandemic-cruise-fans-are-booking-trips-for-next-year

Travel prices are dropping almost everywhere as coronavirus fears take over
The Washington Post

Hannah Sampson
March 12, 2020
Bob Levinstein, CEO of the cruise shopping site CruiseCompete, says that based on the business he's doing, cancellations in March are way up and bookings are "through the floor" - down 68.5 percent. As a result, he says he's never seen lower prices or better offers. That included a balcony room for a week-long Caribbean cruise for $250 and another cruise for $599 that includes $400 in onboard credit.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2020/03/12/travel-prices-are-dropping-almost-everywhere-coronvavirus-fears-take-over/

Smooth sailing on a family Disney cruise: Review of Concierge level on the Disney Wonder
The Points Guy

January 2020
Summer Hull
We've become fans of the website CruiseCompete. This site allows cruise shoppers to select the cruise that interests them and then travel agents "compete" for their business by submitting quotes via email. The base sailing price is typically the same from all sources, including Disney, but the perks and bonuses can and do vary. Our best offer was via Cruise Vacation Outlet. They offer a stateroom credit based on the cost of your cruise, which for us amounted to $750 in an onboard credit. The cruise was pricey - very pricey - but that's $750 we wouldn't have gotten if we'd booked directly with Disney.
https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/disney-cruise-wonder-suite-concierge/

Travel in USA -- Book an Alaska Cruise
PJ Daily Life

Dec. 18, 2019 Through a travel agency specializing in cruises, it can be said that the reservation is the cheapest.
https://pj-dailylife.tistory.com/m/17

Body And Soul: Luxury Cruises Up The Wellness Ante
Luxury Travel Advisor

November 2019
Susan Young
Genealogy is reportedly the second-most popular hobby in the U.S., only trailing gardening, as cited in a recent CruiseCompete.com study about the latest cruising trends.
https://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/cruises/body-soul

How to Plan a Trip: Clark's Best Travel Tips to Save Money
Clark.com

December 2019
If you want to compare prices from multiple travel agencies, CruiseCompete.com is a good one, as well.
https://clark.com/travel/how-to-plan-trip/

CruiseCompete: Consumer trends in cruise ship travel
TravelDailyMedia.com

October 2019
Christian Tolentino
Online cruise marketplace CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends report for the month of September 2019, detailing consumer behaviour for cruise ship travel.
https://www.traveldailymedia.com/

10 "Must-Do" Activities When Sailing On A Cruise Ship
ValueWalk.com

Jacob Wolinsky
August 2019
Variety is the spice of life when it comes to cruising, say the travel experts at CruiseCompete, and sailing on different types of ships is a wonderful way to experience the world through different lenses.
https://www.valuewalk.com/2019/08/top-10-cruise-ship-activities/

Here's what you need to know about using Costco to book your next vacation
CNBC

June 2019
Megan Leonhardt
You should shop around to guarantee that you're getting the best price...For cruises, usually CruiseCompete is the biggest online travel agent in the game.
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/27/how-to-use-costco-to-book-your-next-vacation.html

TripAdvisor Launches Cruise Metasearch to Tap Into a New Revenue Stream
Yahoo Finance

Sean O'Neill
April 2019
"You can't take human agents out of the process because cruises are a complicated, high-touch product," said Heidi Allison-Shane, editor of cruise news site AllThingsCruise and co-founder of lead-generation site CruiseCompete.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tripadvisor-launches-cruise-metasearch-tap-040107793.html

10 Ways To Save On Your Next Cruise Vacation
Bella Online

September 2019
Nancy Shretter
If you'd like cruise travel agents to bid for your business, check out CruiseCompete.com. This free service allows vacationers to anonymously request competitive cruise quotes. CruiseCompete can be a great way to find out about group rates and special fares as well.
https://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art306600.asp

How to Name Your Own Price for Cruises
USA Today- Travel Tips

September 2019
Tammy Dray
Visit CruiseCompete.com and search for the type of cruise you want. The website allows you to search by date, length of cruise, destination or specific cruise lines. You can also enter a range of dates if your travel plans are open.
https://traveltips.usatoday.com/name-own-price-cruises-106087.html

Traveling in Hurricane Season: Is it Worth the Risk?
The New York Times

August 9, 2019
Elaine Glusac
It's also worth noting that buying travel insurance is a consideration that goes beyond weather. For example, cruises usually reroute during storms, rather than cancel, but Bob Levinstein, the chief executive officer of CruiseCompete.com, a cruise-comparison website, generally encourages clients to buy it for other reasons, such as a medical emergency, routine travel delays or job interference.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/09/travel/hurricane-season-travel-insurance.html

Good Sites to Book a Cruise
Red Flag Deals

August 5, 2019
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/good-sites-book-cruise-2301486/#31256794

Travel: Small ship cruising resurfaces on the Great Lakes
The Daily News

August 2, 2019
Jim Winnerman
"Last year there were 30 voyages through the Great Lakes carrying 6,000 passengers, and that is expected to double in 2019," says Heidi Allison, president of CruiseCompete.com which publishes information on the cruise industry. "The Great Lakes Cruising Coalition was recently formed to promote the destination, and is in talks with eight significant cruise lines about introducing ships onto the Great Lakes."
https://www.dailynews.com/2019/08/02/travel-small-ship-cruising-resurfaces-on-the-great-lakes/

Travel: Small ship cruising resurfaces on the Great Lakes
The Orange County Register

August 2, 2019
Jim Winnerman
"Last year there were 30 voyages through the Great Lakes carrying 6,000 passengers, and that is expected to double in 2019," says Heidi Allison, president of CruiseCompete.com which publishes information on the cruise industry. "The Great Lakes Cruising Coalition was recently formed to promote the destination, and is in talks with eight significant cruise lines about introducing ships onto the Great Lakes."
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/08/02/travel-small-ship-cruising-resurfaces-on-the-great-lakes/

Travel Club
June 27, 2019
Here's what you need to know - about using Costco to book your next vacation - CNBC
You should shop around to guarantee that you're getting the best price. - For cruises, usually CruiseCompete is the biggest online travel agent in the game.
https://travel-club-business.blogspot.com/search?q=cruisecompete

The Best Sites and Apps for Finding Last-Minute Travel Deals
Good Housekeeping

February 26, 2019
Jill Fergus
If cruises are your thing - or even if you are a first-timer - you can get quotes from multiple travel agencies to get awesome last-minute deals through CruiseCompete.com. Check its Super Cruise Specials, where a recent deal included a 7-night Mediterranean cruise from Miami, starting at $445 (one month out). You can also get special deals, such as two-for-one cruises and select sailings where kids cruise free. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a26415468/best-last-minute-travel-deals-apps/

Will cruising be a happy experience for you and your tribe?
Boston Globe

February 5, 2019
Diane Bair and Pamela Wright
Will cruising be a happy experience for you and your tribe? To help you make that decision, we went to an expert, Heidi Allison. A partner at CruiseCompete,
https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2019/02/05/how-cruise-with-kids/fCbn6sHjxVZA5EX8r1iF3H/story.html

Family Travel Association
Facebook -- 3K like this Travel & Transportation

Feb 20, 2019 CruiseCompete ... discuss how today's cruise experience is so far removed from "The Love Boat," giving families the opportunity to watch Broadway shows, explore glaciers and reefs, and dine like royalty. Click here to listen: https://familytravel.org/podcast/episode-16/
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=Family%20Travel%20Association

CruiseCompete: This Might Be the Best Way for Travelers to Find Deals on Cruises
creditdonkey.com
Brian C

October 9, 2018
Looking for the best possible price on a cruise? The travel agents at CruiseCompete work overtime to get you a great deal. Think of CruiseCompete as LendingTree for people who want to vacation on a cruise ship. Even better: it's free. All you need to do is enter some details about the trip you want to take. Then sit back and wait for the offers to come pouring in. You're under no obligation to accept any offer. In fact, you can reject every deal you receive and opt for a staycation instead. http://www.creditdonkey.com/how-cruisecompete-helps.html

The Points Guy
Richard Kerr

I've found outstanding agencies and extras through Cruise Compete that I would have never found through traditional web searches. Some of the benefits these agencies provide are really staggering, as you'll see on my own booking- https://thepointsguy.com/news/booking-two-cruise-staterooms-for-one/

Family Cruise Vacations: There's Something for Everyone!
Family Travel Radio

Aaron Schlein
Feb. 18, 2019
Resources: Sea Tales 2018 Family Cruise Travel Planner for comprehensive information on planning your next family cruise Research cruises at All Things Cruise Request a quote at CruiseCompete Guests: Heidi Allison-Shane - President of CruiseCompete LLC & Publisher of All Things Cruise
https://familytravel.org/podcast/episode-16/

World News
Kahlil Gibran

February 2, 2019
Cruise resource CruiseCompete.com lists more than 100 destinations on its website and makes the case that in today's travel environment, visiting some of the world's most sacred places is easier than ever before https://www.cruisecompete.com/sacred_places/
https://travelwirenews.com/spiritual-touchpoints-as-a-cornerstone-of-travel-1292962/

CruiseCompete Picks Three Trends for 2019
Luxury Travel Advisor

Jan 4, 2019
CruiseCompete, an online cruise marketplace that communicates with hundreds of thousands of travelers each year, highlighted three cruise trends for 2019: Dark-skies cruising, travel to ancestral countries and mystery experiences.
https://www.luxurytraveladvisor.com/cruises/cruisecompete-picks-three-trends-for-2019

3 of the Most Interesting Cruise Trends for 2019 from CruiseCompete
Bea Broda

Jan. 4, 2019
CruiseCompete communicates with hundreds of thousands of travelers annually, ensuring that CruiseCompete is both knowledgeable and current about cruise trends and what constitutes a memorable cruise for their many clients.
https://www.beabroda.com/travel-1/3-of-the-most-interesting-cruise-trends-for-2019-from-cruisecompete

What Makes an Internet Travel Business Survive, Thrive or Flourish?
IT News Online

Sept. 14, 2018
CruiseCompete celebrates a milestone anniversary this month, September 2018. Fifteen, (15) years as a highly acclaimed travel website. http://www.itnewsonline.com/prnewswire/What-Makes-an-Internet-Travel-Business-Survive-Thrive-or-Flourish/611010

Cruising With a Family: Booking Two Staterooms for the Price of One
The Points Guy
Richard Kerr

August 28, 2018
If you're new to cruising, the cruise industry is a place where travel agents still thrive. The deals and extras they can find make it worth booking through an agent 95% of the time. Enter CruiseCompete.com, an online marketplace where travel agents compete with each other to earn your booking. I've found outstanding agencies and extras through Cruise Compete that I would have never found through traditional web searches. Some of the benefits these agencies provide are really staggering, as you'll see on my own booking- https://thepointsguy.com/news/booking-two-cruise-staterooms-for-one/

Why Cruise Compete is the Best Booking Site for Cruisers
We at the Sea. Cruise, Travel & Adventure Blog & You Need to Book Cruises with a Travel Agent

Michelle
August 26, 2018
I figured that as I was booking this cruise, this would be a great opportunity to give you a real time example as to why using Cruise Compete is the very best way to book a cruise. https://www.weatthesea.com/why-cruisecompete-com-is-the-best-site-for-cruisers/

How To Save Money On Travel
iCruiseGuide.com
Carol Sottili

August 2, 2018
That chatty seatmate who can't help bragging about how he paid chump change for the same flight that set you back a paycheck. The email offering a rock-bottom sale on the room you just prepaid as nonrefundable. The Caribbean cruise you got for next to nothing, but then you maxed out your credit card with all the extras. We've all been there. Here are strategies to transform you into the slightly smug person listening while others whine about the high cost of the travel - but no gloating allowed.
http://www.icruiseguide.com/2018/08/03/how-to-save-money-on-travel/

Don't worry. You're not too young to take a river cruise
Considerable.
Irene S. Levine

August 2018
To settle on the right cruise, check out the itineraries, onboard amenities, shore excursions, what's included and what's not, and per person costs. You can compare options at sites like cruise.com, Cruise Compete, and Seahub.
https://considerable.com/dont-worry-youre-not-too-young-to-take-a-river-cruise/

Talk About Travel
Washington Post
Carol Sottili

July 2018
You could also put this trip into a Web site such as CruiseCompete to see how other agencies price it.
https://live.washingtonpost.com/talk-about-travel-07-09-2018.html

CruiseCompete.com
The Globe and Mail
Wallace Immen
April 2018
When you get an offer, you don't have to book it immediately, although the price and the type of cabin can't be guaranteed if you wait, because cruises can sell out and prices can change, says Heidi Allison-Shane, a spokeswoman for Cruise Compete.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/cruisecompetecom/article18250825/

Cruise companies offering reasonable getaways in this rough-seas economy
Northwest Herold
Beth J. Harpaz The Associated Press

Heidi Allison-Shane of CruiseCompete.com notes that on many lines, if you book a suite, you get additional freebies, for example complimentary passes to thermal lounges in spas.
http://www.nwherald.com/2009/01/23/cruise-companies-offering-reasonable-getaways-in-this-rough-seas-economy/aopr7ne/?page=3

23 Sites to Help You Find the Best Deals on Flights, Hotels, and More
Travel + Leisure
Elizabeth Preske

May 19, 2018
When you factor in flights, hotels, transportation, food, and activities, planning a trip can become overwhelming and stressful. That's why we've put together a comprehensive guide to all the major travel deal sites for plane tickets, hotels and home rentals, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/budgeting-currency/travel-deal-sites

You Can Be Part Of Their Maiden Voyages
Los Angeles Times
Rosemary McClure

May 2018
"Everything is brand new and clean; it's like being the first person to sleep in a new hotel," said Heidi Allison-Shane, publisher of the website AllThingsCruise.com. Allison-Shane, who formerly worked for several lines, has been on more than 100 maiden voyages.
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-cruise-news-20180506-story.html#

Booking a cruise? Here are 3 tips on how to do it for less
Clark.Com
Craig Johnson

April 10, 2018
With the vacation season underway, more Americans are gearing up for getaways in distant cities and destinations. While many prefer to travel by plane or even automobile, for others, it's cruisin' time. But before you board that ship you need to do all you can to score a deal. After all, you'll have much fonder memories of your trip if you know that you enjoyed yourself and was able to save some serious coin in the process.
Clark's tips: How to book a cruise for less https://clark.com/travel/how-to-save-money-when-booking-a-cruise/

Can I Go On A Cruise While Pregnant? The Rules Are Surprisingly Strict
Mommies.today
Mayra Rodriguez

April 2018
So, what are your options if you're prego and longing for a little luxury on the high seas? Unfortunately, if you're in, or close to, your third trimester, you're probably not going to have many options, warned Cruise Compete. Most cruise lines do not allow anyone who is past 24 weeks pregnant, in accordance with guidelines from the American College of Emergency Physicians.
http://mommies.today/can-i-go-on-a-cruise-while-pregnant-the-rules-are-surprisingly-strict/

26 Secrets To Save On Travel
Kiplinger.com
The Editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance

March 2018
And cruise lines invite passengers aboard for the ride at deeply discounted rates. Look to CruiseCompete.com for current deals on repositioning cruises. https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T059-C000-S001-21-secrets-to-save-on-travel.html

26 Secrets To Save On Travel
Kiplinger.com
The Editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance

March 2018
At CruiseCompete.com, submit your cruise preferences, and the site will relay your request to more than 300 travel agents, who will then make you their best offers. https://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T059-C000-S001-21-secrets-to-save-on-travel.html

The Best Cruise Deals This March 2018!
Beabroda.com
Bea Broda

March 2018
For more information on these promotions, or to book a cruise that features one of these promotions, please visit CruiseCompete at www.CruiseCompete.com.
http://beabroda.com/cruise-ships/the-best-cruise-deals-this-march-2018/

Thrifty Thinking: 3 Simple Steps To Get The Best Cruise Deal
Motherhood Moment
Bekah

March 2018
CruiseCompete member-agents are the most well-educated, forward-thinking and trusted cruise specialists in the industry.
https://motherhood-moment.blogspot.com/2018/03/thrifty-thinking-3-simple-steps-to-get.html

How Much Does It Cost To Take A Trip To Jamaica & Puerto Rico?
USA Today
Jae Allen, Leaf Group

March 2018
"Resources"
Cruise Compete: MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/much-cost-trip-jamaica-puerto-rico-61597.html

Reasons To Consider A Wedding At Sea
The Active Times
The Editors

March 2018
The cruise travel experts at CruiseCompete point out several reasons why saying "I Do" at sea is a good idea. https://www.theactivetimes.com/water/n/reasons-consider-wedding-sea

7 Exceptional Preseasons To Consider An Inaugural Cruise
The Active Times
The Editors

March 2018
CruiseCompete, the premier online cruise marketplace, has a list of seven things to love about an inaugural cruise, which is basically the first time a cruise ship sails with paying passengers.
https://www.theactivetimes.com/water/n/7-exceptional-reasons-consider-inaugural-cruise

Emerald Waterways Opens Bookings For 2019 Yacht Sailings Along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast
Cruise Addicts
John Shallo

March 2018
CruiseCompete.com allows you to easily compare multiple offers from Cruise Experts.
https://cruise-addicts.com/emerald-waterways-opens-bookings-for-2019-yacht-sailings-along-croatias-dalmatian-coast/

You cruised where? Far-flung destinations lure the cruising crowd off the beaten port
Boston Globe
Diane Bair

February 2018
One constant within the cruise industry is that the lines are always looking to create intriguing, ground-breaking experiences," says Heidi Allison of CruiseCompete.com and AllThingsCruise.com. The CruiseCompete booking site has a search tool where travelers can plug in a desired destination and length of trip and find out which ships go there. Once you start scrolling, you'll likely be astonished at how many cool ports - and how many countries -
https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2018/02/06/you-cruised-where-far-flung-destinations-lure-cruising-crowd-off-beaten-port/3X2n2cowXLgxCdEOykf97M/story.html


Fresh 2018 Cruise Trends
Travel Pulse
Jason Leppert

Jan. 9, 2018
CruiseCompete has listed seven trends to consider for the new year. While most are on the money, they only tell part of the story. https://www.travelpulse.com/opinions/column/fresh-2018-cruise-trends.html

Taking The Kids Annual Family Cruise Guide
Taking The Kids
Eileen Ogintz

January 2018
Cruisers communicate anonymously through the CruiseCompete.com inmail system to avoid unsolicited bids and spam. You're in charge: you'll review all the options, decide which are of interest, then contact the preferred agencies directly to book your trip. https://www.takingthekids.com/travel-topics/cruises/taking-the-kids-annual-family-cruise-guide/#.WukTE4jwbIW

Taking The Kids Annual Family Cruise Guide
Taking The Kids
Eileen Ogintz

January 2018
That's where CruiseCompete.com comes in. Lauded by top travel publications, the site doesn't sell travel but helps cruisers find the best values for where and when they want to travel. https://www.takingthekids.com/travel-topics/cruises/taking-the-kids-annual-family-cruise-guide/#.WukTE4jwbIW

Mexico named most popular cruise destination in 2017
LA Times
Rosemary McClure

January 2018
-(Mexico) won the popularity contest in an end-of-year cruise trends report by CruiseCompete.com. It was the "most popular country visited" for those sailing on general cruise ships in the Cruise Trends 2017 Annual Report, which collates data for the last 12 months "to produce a snapshot of the most popular consumer trends in cruising," according to the company. http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/la-tr-cruises-mexico-favorite-trending-destination-20180105-story.html

CruiseCompete lets you in on travel trends. Snorkeling in Tahiti anyone?
LA Times

January 2018
"Papeete is a small, walkable city with a lively night life and restaurants," said Bob Levinstein, chief executive of CruiseCompete, which compiles statistics that give an inside look at consumer cruise trends- http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/la-tr-cruise-column-20160327-story.html

How to Name Your Own Price for Cruises USA Today
Tammy Dray

January 2018
Visit CruiseCompete.com and search for the type of cruise you want. The website allows you to search by date, length of cruise, destination or specific cruise lines. http://traveltips.usatoday.com/name-own-price-cruises-106087.html

Why booking a cruise far in advance may be the only way to get exactly what you want
LA Times
Rosemary McClure

December 2017
"In general, to get the best deals, you should either book early or book last minute," said Bob Levinstein, chief executive of CruiseCompete.com. http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-cruise-news-20171210-story.html

CruiseTrends report: Consumer behavior in cruise travel and tourism
eTurbo News

October 2017
CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends report for the month of October 2017. Cruise experts have mined the wealth of data to provide information on the most popular cruise trends among consumers, including the top ships, lines and travel dates for premium, luxury and river cruising. https://eturbonews.com/166660/cruisetrends-report-consumer-behavior-cruise-travel-tourism

Research Shows Anticipation of Travel Experiences Extends Vacations in The Mind, Planning is an Integral Part of the Vacation
BeaBroda.com
Bea Broda

October 2017
CruiseCompete has made dreaming about and planning travel experiences easier, offering online tools to book land tour activities or shore excursions at substantially discounted rates prior to arriving at a selected destination. http://beabroda.com/cruise-ships/research-shows-anticipation-of-travel-experiences-extends-vacations-in-the-mind-planning-is-an-integral-part-of-the-vacation/

We Dreamed Up an Innovative Way to Compare Cruise Offers from Multiple Cruise Travel Specialists
Business Insider

September 2017
The travel experts at CruiseCompete dreamed up a new way for travel consumers to find exceptional cruise deals. This revolutionary website has set the cruise-travel website standard, and this month CruiseCompete celebrates its 14th anniversary with close to 16 million consumer-requested quotes. http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/We-Dreamed-Up-an-Innovative-Way-to-Compare-Cruise-Offers-from-Multiple-Cruise-Travel-Specialists-1002384036

Revolutionary Website, CruiseCompete, Boasts Close to 16 Million Consumer-Requested Quotes on 14 Year Anniversary
Yahoo Finance

September 2017
The travel experts at CruiseCompete dreamed up a new way for travel consumers to find exceptional cruise deals. This revolutionary website has set the cruise-travel website standard, and this month CruiseCompete celebrates its 14th anniversary with close to 16 million consumer-requested quotes. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dreamed-innovative-way-compare-cruise-170000272.html

Christmas market cruises are a gift that jump-starts holiday shopping and saves you money
LA Times
Rosemary McClure

August 2017
Here are two examples, both on Ama, from CruiseCompete.A seven-night Christmas Markets on the Rhine cruise departs Nov. 25 from Amsterdam to Basel, from $2,899 per person, or a seven-night Christmas Markets on the Danube from $2,149 a person, departs Dec. 1 from Budapest to Nuremberg.

Magnify the Sea's Curative Properties with Anti-Aging Treatments - An Ocean of Healing & Restorative Powers On A Cruise Vacation
BeaBroda.com
Bea Broda

August 2017
Throughout history, physicians have recommended a trip to the seaside to cure what ails us. The effect is undeniable- but have you ever wondered why you feel so much healthier and more relaxed in the sea air?...If you'd like more information or assistance planning a future cruise and spa services, please visit CruiseCompete.com. http://beabroda.com/cruise-ships/magnify-the-seas-curative-properties-with-anti-aging-treatments-an-ocean-of-healing-restorative-powers-on-a-cruise-vacation/

Isla Cozumel ranks high with cruise ship travelers, CruiseCompete says
L.A. Times
Rosemary McClure

June 2017
CruiseCompete's data are drawn from the consumers who use the website to find cruise deals. Those requests contain data about favorite ports, destinations, ships and cruise lines. "We mine data to determine what is most popular across a variety of cruise categories," said Bob Levinstein, chief executive. http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/la-tr-cruises-mexico-cozumel-trend-20170612-story.html

31 Best Travel Sites to Save You Money
Kiplinger
By The Editors Of Kiplinger's Personal Finance

May 17, 2017
At CruiseCompete.com, more than 300 travel agencies vie to give you the lowest prices for dates, ports and ships you specify, whether you're booking well in advance or at the eleventh hour.You set up a CruiseCompete account, and they send you their best offers without ever seeing your personal information. Plus, the site has live agents available to guide you through the process through a live chat or by phone. http://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T059-C000-S001-23-best-travel-sites-to-save-you-money.html

How to Find the Cheapest Cruises
Twitter
Johnny Jet

May 2017
I'm a big fan of using a travel agent when booking cruises-especially if it's your first time. If you don't know which agency to use or which one has the best deals, make sure to check out CruiseCompete! It's a quick and easy way to get independent travel agencies to compete to offer you the best cruise deal.
https://twitter.com/JohnnyJet/status/864902587895603201

6 Budget-Friendly Travel Ideas
AARP
Jayne Clark

May 2017
Hit the high seas on a cruise line that is moving ships seasonally from one region to another (such as the Caribbean to the Mediterranean in the spring, and the reverse in the fall). Since these one-way cruises require more sea days, they're less popular, and that translates to lower fares. Added bonus: To fill staterooms, lines often sweeten the pot with free upgrades, shipboard credits and other goodies. Shop around on CruiseCompete.com for the best deal. http://travel.aarp.org/articles-tips/articles/info-2017/budget-friendly-vacation-ideas-photo.html

31 Best Travel Sites to Save You Money
MSN - Canada
Via Kiplinger

May 2017
Vacation Packages- At CruiseCompete.com, more than 300 travel agencies vie to give you the lowest prices for dates, ports and ships you specify, whether you're booking well in advance or at the eleventh hour. You set up a CruiseCompete account, and they send you their best offers without ever seeing your personal information. Plus, the site has live agents available to guide you through the process through a live chat or by phone. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/travel/news/31-best-travel-sites-to-save-you-money/ar-BBBeQqM

CruiseCompete lets you in on travel trends. Snorkeling in Tahiti, anyone?
LA Times
Travel

March 2017
Tahiti, the home of blue lagoons, misty green mountains and golden sunsets, has scored a win as one of the world's most popular cruise ports. The French Polynesian island, along with Amsterdam and Cozumel, Mexico, was among the top three destinations in a survey by CruiseCompete, an online travel company. http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/la-tr-cruise-column-20160327-story.html

15 Travel Sites for Scoring the Best Deals
Esquire
Jill Fergus

March 2017
"CruiseCompete.com - What you'll find: If cruises are your thing - or even if you are a first timer - you can get quotes from multiple travel agencies to get the very best cruise deal, perhaps a seven-night Canada/England sailing from Holland America. You can also get special deals, such as two-for-one cruises and select sailings where kids cruise free." http://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a54235/travel-sites-best-deals/

The Best Cruises for Your Money in 2017
Time
Kerri Anne Renzulli, Megan Leonhardt

March 2017
"And the value proposition is clear: The average per-person cost in 2016 was $169 per day, vs. $214 for the mega-ships MONEY surveyed, according to CruiseCompete." http://time.com/money/4695415/best-cruises-2017/

The Best of Cruise Lines' Idyllic Private Islands
Forbes
Lea Lane

March 2017
" In fact, according to cruise experts CruiseCompete, private islands rank "Number One" on cruisers' to-do lists." https://www.forbes.com/sites/lealane/2017/03/06/the-best-of-cruise-lines-idyllic-private-islands/#63c3aabb60da

10 Ways To Save Money When Booking A Royal Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean blog
Secrets & Tips

April 2017
Travel agents are often the best people to assist in finding these booking incentive deals and we've become fans of using a site called CruiseCompete. http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/12/26/10-ways-save-money-when-booking-royal-caribbean-cruise

CruiseCompete Breaks Down 7 Reasons to Take an Inaugural Cruise
Travel Agent Central

March 2017
CruiseCompetehas released its list of seven reasons why travelers should consider taking an inaugural cruise, noting that avid cruisers often add these voyages to the top of their vacation lists due to the many perks and bonuses of the sailings. http://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/cruisecompete-breaks-down-7-reasons-to-take-inaugural-cruise

Spring Brings A Slew Of Special Deals For Families Wanting To Relax, Recharge And Regroup With Their Peeps
LA Times
Rosemary McClure

February 2017
"Cruise lines make things easy for parents and grandparents, said Bob Levinstein, chief executive of CruiseCompete, which helps travelers compare fares from multiple agencies. http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-money-cruise-20170226-story.html

Should you choose a boutique cruise?
Boston Globe
Diane Bair

Feb 2017
"You can definitely capture the boutique hotel experience on a cruise, and at a variety of price points," says cruise expert Heidi Allison Shane, publisher of www.AllThingsCruise.com and senior partner at www.CruiseCompete.com."
http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2017/02/09/should-you-choose-boutique-cruise/TU8FiQb4QMCSqdwujXldMM/story.html

CruiseCompete's Annual Report: What Can We Learn?
Travel Pulse
Jason Leppert

January 2017
Every year, CruiseCompete compiles a very telling CruiseTrends Annual Report looking at the popularity of lots of industry categories from cruise lines to preferred sailing months.
http://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/cruisecompete-s-annual-report-what-can-we-learn.html

3 Great Ways to Score January Vacation Deals
Time.com- Money
Stirling Kelso

December 2016
"You'll see some of the lowest cruise prices of the year in the first two weeks of January," says Bob Levinstein, CEO of CruiseCompete.com. http://time.com/money/4579921/january-travel-bargains-save-skiing-new-orleans-cruise/

Navigating Discount Travel Sites
RealSimple.com
Susan Stellin

Cruise Compete
To plan your trip: cruisecompete.com.
Best for: Cruises.
Winning features: Choose a cruise and, within a few days, the site's network of 400-plus travel agencies will search for the lowest price they can offer for it. Most customers receive five to seven quotes via e-mail; these may include perks like cabin upgrades. http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/travel/travel-planning/discount-travel-sites/cruise-compete-travel

In the Zika Zone, Deals Amid Uncertainty
New York Times
Elaine Glusac

October 2016
"They're probably thinking that if they're in the middle of the ocean, they're not getting bitten by mosquitoes," said Bob Levinstein, chief executive of CruiseCompete.com, a cruise comparison site, where a recent search turned up a seven-night cruise in December for less than $600 a person."
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/16/travel/zika-deals-florida-caribbean-getaway.html?_r=0

The Best of the Cruise Industry
Luxe Getaways
Damon M. Banks

September 2016
"Working with Heidi Allison-Shane and her team at CruiseCompete, we have put together a collection of popular cruise choices for those trying to make an educated decision on which ship is best fitted for their next getaway." http://luxegetaways.com/fall-2016-cruises/?utm_content=buffer2bef5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Zika virus sparks concern among Florida tourism industry officials
Fox News
Eileen Ogintz

August 2016
"At this point, bookings remain up compared to last year," said Bob Levinstein, CEO of CruiseCompete.com." http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/08/19/zika-virus-sparks-concern-among-florida-tourism-industry-officials.html

River cruises are gaining popularity as new routes arrive on US waterways
Amarillo Globe News
Dustin Turner

June 2016
"In the U.S. alone, river cruising has seen 22 percent growth over the past two years, said Heidi M. Allison, the president of CruiseCompete, a website for booking ocean and river cruises. She attributes the growth to the ease of cruising American rivers. "You don't have to drive to an airport and fly to a port city then board a ship with thousands of other people. You can usually drive to any number of river ports. And you don't need a passport," she said. Allison added that the growth of cruising America's waterways has been noticed worldwide. Viking, a leader in river cruises throughout Europe and Asia, will be entering the Mississippi River market with two new ships in 2017." http://amarillo.com/lifestyle/2016-06-17/river-cruises-are-gaining-popularity-new-routes-arrive-us-waterways

Growing pains for Fathom cruises to Cuba, Dominican Republic
AP.org
Beth J. Harpaz

June 2016
"But travel agents say Fathom's reception has been lukewarm. "Fathom seems to be having a slow start and the agent members of CruiseCompete are not 100 percent certain the ship will ever sell out," said Heidi Allison-Shane, editor-at-large for CruiseCompete.com. She said CruiseCompete has had a number of requests for information about Fathom, "but very few bookings." http://bigstory.ap.org/article/7a8b95215b304c279b9b9264770e9de5/growing-pains-fathom-cruises-cuba-dominican-republic

Antarctica Gets Hot for Another Reason: Tourists
Bloomberg.com
Justin Bachman

April 2016
"An Antarctic cruise is at least $10,000 and goes north from there, steeply, said Bob Levinstein, chief executive of CruiseCompete.com, which helps connect travel agents with cruise shoppers."
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-25/antarctica-luxury-cruises-world-s-hottest-coldest-tourist-spot

Most luxurious cruise suites on the seas
TorontoSun.com

April 2016
"Think you're sacrificing luxury when booking a cabin on a cruise ship? The cruise experts at CruiseCompete.com beg to differ! The team has compiled a list of the most luxurious suites on the seas. These opulent rooms offer exceptional services and lovely ocean views, perfect for the discerning traveller. Click through our gallery to see CruiseCompete's picks for the most luxurious cruise ship suites." http://www.torontosun.com/2016/04/14/most-luxurious-cruise-suites-on-the-seas

Book a ship excursion or plan your own outing? It's a tough call
LA Times
Rosemary McClure

April 2016
"Bob Levinstein, chief executive of CruiseCompete.com, often advises against ship excursions."
http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-tr-cruise-column-20160417-story.html

How to save on a cruise
LATimes.com
Rosemary McClure

April 2016
Shop around: Surf the Web for deals, which will help you find the sailings with the lowest demand and thus the greatest value, said Bob Levinstein, chief executive of CruiseCompete. Once you find a sailing you like, get custom quotes directly from agents. http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-cruise-column20160424-snap-story.html

Best upscale cruise ship cabins for your next family sailing
LATimes.com
Mary Forgione

March 2016
"If you want to kick it up a notch on your next family cruise, CruiseCompete offers some suite suggestions." http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/la-trb-best-cruise-cabins-family-20160324-story.html

Cruise Trends: Will They Hold in 2016?
Forbes.com
Lea Lane

January 2016
"The following trending reports on cruising are compiled based on consumer quote requests and transactions. Consumers request an average of more than 25,000 cruise quotes per month via CruiseCompete." http://www.forbes.com/sites/lealane/2016/01/10/2015-cruise-trends-will-they-hold-in-2016/#4f280793753c

Retirement Millionaire Daily
A Luxury Cruise Without the Luxury Price Tag
Dr. David Eifrig

January 2016
http://retirementmillionairedaily.com/a-luxury-cruise-without-the-luxury-price-tag-2/

BellaOnline
How To Find A Great Cruise Deal
Nancy Shretter - Cruise Editor
January 2016
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art302300.asp

Los Angeles Times
Sailing this year? Here are 5 top cruise trends to look for in 2016

January 2016
Here are five trends CruiseCompete says to look for in 2016. http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/la-trb-cruise-trends-2016-20151230-story.html

Examiner.com
Top cruise trends for 2016: What's new, what's hip?

January 2016
What are the trends in cruising for 2016 and what can travelers expect from the cruise industry? CruiseCompete revealed its list of emerging trends based on its own research and on feedback from consumers who visit the site. http://www.examiner.com/article/top-cruise-trends-for-2016-what-s-new-what-s-hip

Travel Agent Central
CruiseCompete Names Top Cruise Trends for 2016

January 2016
What's next for cruise travel in 2016? CruiseCompete has compiled a list of top cruise trends for the coming year, based on feedback from the company's customers.
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/cruisecompete-names-top-cruise-trends-2016-54581

Los Angeles Times
16 things travelers should know before planning their 2016 adventures

December 2015
River cruises have become popular in Myanmar and China, even Ireland, but they're also to be found in the U.S., said Heidi Allison-Shane, president of the CruiseCompete booking site.
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-d-16-things-20151227-story.html

Los Angeles Times
What should you consider when planning a family cruise? This free guide tells all

October 2015
The recently released 2016 Family-Friendly Cruise Travel Planner written by Heidi Allison, the co-founder of CruiseCompete, is packed with reviews and practical tips to help you choose which cruise line is right for you and your family. http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-trb-deal-family-cruise-planning-guide-20151016-story.html

The Globe and Mail
CruiseCompete.com

October 2015
If you're the kind of shopper who likes to check out all the options and make sure you are getting a competitive price, this cruise website is for you. You can review a relatively comprehensive listing of cruises available, and ask travel agencies to bid against each other for your business.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/cruisecompetecom/article18250825/

Los Angeles Times
Find a vacation cruise that suits you

June 2015
Bob Levinstein, CEO of online marketplace CruiseCompete. Levinstein said many people worry that cruises are too expensive. The average expense per person is $2,200, including airfare, the cost of the cruise and onboard expenses such as cocktails and spa treatments, according to the cruise association. But people willing to shop around can find some astonishing deals. http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/sc-trav-0609-cruise-vacations-20150602-story.html

Travel Agent Central
Top 7 Most Popular Cruise Ships by Category From CruiseCompete

July 2015
The online cruise marketplace CruiseCompete has just revealed its list of the seven most popular cruise ships by category, according to thousands of consumer reviews between January and June 2015.
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/ocean-cruises/top-7-most-popular-cruise-ships-category-cruisecompete-52132

Travel Agent Central
CruiseCompete Releases June 2015 CruiseTrends

June 2015
CruiseCompete has just released its monthly CruiseTrends report for June 2015. The report outlines the most popular cruises in a variety of categories, including consumer trends, top ships, departure ports, and luxury and river cruising.
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/trends-research/cruisecompete-releases-june-2015-cruisetrends-51703

Chicago Tribune
Find a Vacation that suits you

June 2015
Bob Levinstein, CEO of online marketplace CruiseCompete- said many people worry that cruises are too expensive. The average expense per person is $2,200, including airfare, the cost of the cruise and onboard expenses such as cocktails and spa treatments, according to the cruise association. But people willing to shop around can find some astonishing deals." http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/sc-trav-0609-cruise-vacations-20150602-story.html?track=rss

The Huffington Post
The Ultimate List Of Cheap Vacation Resources

May 2014
Cruise Compete: an aggregator that helps you compare based on destination, date, length and line.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/09/the-ultimate-list-of-cheap-vacation-resources_n_5206351.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

Miami Herald
More than two dozen new cruise ships are on order

April 2015
"Perhaps more importantly, their numbers will keep cruise prices low, says Bob Levinstein, CEO of CruiseCompete.com, a major online travel marketplace. "We're over capacity now and the ships keep coming," Levinstein said. "That's pushing prices down."" http://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article16930706.html#storylink=cpy

Examiner.com
Carnival Vista's SkyRide Feature

April 2015
Contact your travel agency for more information or find the best cruise deals at CruiseCompete.com where Cruise Agents compete to win your business.
http://www.examiner.com/article/carnival-vista-s-skyride-feature

Examiner.com
8 predictions for 2015 cruising

January 2015
The cruise specialists at CruiseCompete, (who provide on average a million quotes a year,) are able provide insight on ocean and river cruising trends you might experience in 2015.
http://www.examiner.com/article/8-predictions-for-2015-cruising

Newsday
Cruise trends of 2015

March 2015
- But there are still bargains. CruiseCompete.com has a webpage devoted to cruises less than $300, including three-night trips on Golden Princess-.
http://www.newsday.com/travel/cruise-trends-of-2015-1.10006267

Kiplinger
20 Best Travel Sites to Save You Money

January 2015
At CruiseCompete.com, more than 300 travel agencies vie to give you the lowest prices for dates, ports and ships you specify, whether you're booking well in advance or at the eleventh hour. You set up a CruiseCompete account, and they send you their best offers without ever seeing your personal information. Plus, the site has live agents available to guide you through the process through a live chat or by phone.
http://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T059-C000-S001-23-best-travel-sites-to-save-you-money.html?page=3

The Huffington Post
The Ultimate List Of Cheap Vacation Resources

May 2014
Cruise Compete: an aggregator that helps you compare based on destination, date, length and line.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/09/the-ultimate-list-of-cheap-vacation-resources_n_5206351.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

Yahoo Travel
Party Like It's 1899 With These Round-the-World Cruises

May 2014
Heidi Allison, senior partner at cruise booking website Cruise Compete, told Yahoo Travel that their world-cruise bookings have increased 72% over the last five years.
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/party-like-its-1899-with-these-round-the-world-cruises-87230420917.html

Yahoo Finance
What Is Your River Ship Size - XS, S, M or L? Choose the Perfect River Cruise Ship Size in 2014

February 2014
River cruises top the list of many vacationer's to-do lists and rightfully so. The charm of a river cruise cannot be denied. The pace is slower, so the experiences are richer ... To learn more about river cruises, or to book a cruise, please visit www.CruiseCompete.com.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/river-ship-size-xs-m-184133999.html

The New York Times
Travel
Choose Your Own Cruise

March 2014
The complexity of picking the right cruise has kept travel agencies flush for years. The accompanying flow chart, assembled with the help of CruiseCompete.com, a site that compiles competing cruise offers, is intended to help sort through some of the choices that factor into that decision-making process, from pricing to destinations to theme. At the end of each route, you will find a recommended option - but there are many more out there.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/03/16/travel/choose-your-own-cruise.html?_r=1

Toronto Sun
Top cruise trends for end-of-winter getaways

February 2014
Thanks to just-released data from the 2014 CruiseTrends report by CruiseCompete, the top ships, cruise lines and departure destinations for the upcoming cruise season have been revealed - and we're sharing the results with you so you can make the most when planning your own end-of-winter cruise vacation!
http://www.torontosun.com/2014/02/11/top-cruise-trends-for-end-of-winter-getaways

Bloomberg Business Week
A Caribbean Crowded With Ships Means Discounts for Cruise-Goers

February 2014
- Bob Levinstein, chief executive of CruiseCompete.com, which helps travel agents place bids for cruise itineraries - "There's a glut of sailings in the Caribbean."
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-02-12/a-caribbean-crowded-with-ships-means-discounts-for-cruise-goers

New York Post
5 cruises to take you around the globe in style
April 2014
Heidi Allison, senior partner at cruise booking website Cruise Compete, told Yahoo Travel that their world-cruise bookings have increased 72% over the last five years.
http://nypost.com/2014/05/30/5-cruises-to-take-you-around-the-globe-in-style/

Kiplinger
5 Steps to Get the Best Deal on a Cruise (Kiplinger's Personal Finance)

February 2014
A good agent can land you freebies and the best cabin, as well as offer expertise in whatever kind of cruise you're taking. At www.cruisecompete.com, cruise agents vie to find you the best deal.
http://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T059-C011-S002-get-the-best-deal-on-a-cruise.html

Toronto Sun
World's top 20 cruise ships for families

August 2014
CruiseCompete.com, one of the world's top cruise marketplaces, has released its list of the world's top 20 cruise ships for families, based on the reviews of its users.
http://www.torontosun.com/2014/08/12/worlds-top-20-cruise-ships-for-families

Lifestyle WebTV.com
The Best Cruise Deals in July 2014 from CruiseCompete

July 2014
Keep up with the latest deals and promotions by following the CruiseCompete Blog athttps://blog.cruisecompete.com/.
http://lifestylewebtv.com/2014/07/02/the-best-cruise-deals-in-july-2014-from-cruisecompete/

Fodors
How to Choose the Right Cruise: Couples Edition

January 2014
To get an idea of the itineraries offered during your vacation dates, do a search at an online travel site like - CruiseCompete.
http://www.fodors.com/news/how-to-choose-the-right-cruise-couples-edition-10264.html

CNN.com / BudgetTravel.com
Secrets to the most popular cruise ports

March 2012
If you're planning a cruise in 2012, chances are high that you'll be traveling to the Caribbean. According to CruiseCompete.com's annual report, nine of the ten most popular cruise ports in the world are in the Caribbean (or close enough to count). The website's list, which is compiled from cruise quotes requested by potential customers, shows that Alaska is also a perennial favorite for cruisers. Several Inside Passage ports made the cut, with Juneau coming out as the most requested cruise stop in the 50 states.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/07/travel/popular-cruise-port-secrets/index.html

CNN.com / BudgetTravel.com
How to earn more frequent-flier miles

September 2009
Word to the wise: To get airline miles from a cruise line, you have to book through the airline's reservations system -- meaning you may pay more. Confirm that you're getting a good price at cruisecompete.com, where you pick a cruise and then agents e-mail you their best offers.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/traveltips/09/11/frequent.flier.miles/index.html

CNN.com / BudgetTravel.com
Family cruises, easy as 1-2-3

December 2007
You may also want to check out CruiseCompete.com. This online service allows you to specify which cruise ship you want to sail on and when. Cruise-only agencies then get back to you with the best deals they have for that particular cruise.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/getaways/12/04/planning.family.cruise/index.html

ETurbo News
Consumer trend reports for ocean and river cruises released

April 2014
CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends and Cruise Index reports for the month of April 2014.
http://www.eturbonews.com/44345/consumer-trend-reports-ocean-and-river-cruises-released

Kiplinger
23 Best Travel Sites to Save You Money

September 2013
At CruiseCompete.com, more than 300 travel agents vie to give you the lowest prices for dates, ports and ships you specify, whether you're booking well in advance or at the eleventh hour.
http://www.kiplinger.com/article/spending/T059-C000-S001-23-best-travel-sites-to-save-you-money.html?page=3

The Street
5 Travel Trends You'll See on the High Seas in 2014

January 2014
According to J.D. Power and Associates, 80% of all cruise line consumers experience a trouble-free excursion, paying on average $1,628 per person to hit the high seas. An online consumer cruise and travel service provider called CruiseCompete has a report on the travel trends that might induce even members of that 20% to come back.
http://www.thestreet.com/story/12199580/1/5-travel-trends-youll-see-on-the-high-seas-in-2014.html

What to Expect From Cruise Lines In '14
Main Street

January 2014
CruiseCompete says that so-called "educational travel" will be a big hit with consumers in 2014. Sea-going travelers want to "seek destinations related to places they have either read about or seen on television documentaries," the firm says, citing the Audie Murphy Memorial in France as one example of a popular destination
http://www.mainstreet.com/article/lifestyle/travel/what-expect-cruise-lines-14?page=1

Travel Mole
Pauline Frommer releases cruise insight for today's traveler

January 2014
Always use a cruise agent to book your trip because you are more likely to get extras, such as ship-board amenities and travel to and from the port. Cruisecompete.com is a site where cruise passengers can shop for an agent and a price for a particular destination.
http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?id=1134726

New Women's Adventures
Chicago Tribune
Phil Marty, Special to Tribune Newspapers

September 2014
Families looking for a cruise line that will keep the kids happy should consider Royal Caribbean International, based on reviews at CruiseCompete.com. The cruise experts at CruiseCompete looked at reviews submitted by visitors to the site from January to June and found seven Royal Caribbean ships among the top 20 in the reviews. http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/sc-trav-0909-trips-20140909-story.html

The New York Times
More Ships Sailing the Caribbean

January 2014
For example, prices on the nine-month-old Norwegian Breakaway or Allure of the Seas "won't suffer much because they're brand new or spectacular or both," said Bob Levinstein, chief executive of CruiseCompete.com, an online agency. "Where there will be a lot of deals is on older ships. They offer great experience but don't have the buzz." http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/28/more-ships-sailing-the-caribbean/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

Miami Herald
New and larger ports in works, more choices for cruisers

January 2014
For passengers, any new destination is intriguing. "A major part of vacation planning is dreaming about where you wish to go," said Bob Levinstein, CEO of Cruise Compete, a major travel agency. New ports and new itineraries fuel those dreams.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/25/3885807/new-and-larger-ports-in-works.html

Cruise Addicts
Newsletters of Particular Interest To Cruise Travelers

June 2014
CruiseCompete.com has a newsletter that is mostly offers from Internet cruise brokers. Look beyond that to a dynamic search engine that allows us to find interesting information like all ships that sail from a certain port, when they do and what to expect for pricing.http://www.cruise-addicts.com/forums/content/inside-cruise-vacations-chris-owen/1329-newsletters-particular-interest-cruise-travelers.html

Examiner.com>
2014 Cruise Trends by CruiseCompete

January 2014
CruiseCompete has polled close to one million consumers, over 20 seasoned travel writers, plus cruising colleagues, to ascertain the latest trends in cruising for oceans and rivers. http://www.examiner.com/article/2014-cruise-trends-by-cruisecompete

examiner.com
Top 7 reasons CruiseCompete is best

September 2013
While countless other consumer-oriented websites have come and gone during the past ten years, CruiseCompete continues to thrive. Why? The cruise travelers who use the site to research and plan their cruise vacations have their expectations exceeded and then recommend CruiseCompete to friends and family. http://www.examiner.com/article/top-7-reasons-cruisecompete-is-best

Mediterranean Top sacred sites from CruiseCompete
September 2013
CruiseCompete reports the top Spiritual pilgrimages in Europe via Cruise Ship.
http://www.examiner.com/article/mediterranean-top-sacred-sites-from-cruisecompete

Chicago Tribune
Spending: how to get the best deal on a cruise (from Kiplinger's Money Power)

January 2014
At cruisecompete.com, cruise agents vie to find you the best deal.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201401021130--tms--kplngmpctnkm-a20140124-20140124,0,1610238.story

There's still time to catch a cruise ship for the holidays.
November 2013
Another consumer-smart option: Cruisecompete.com has an online list of cabin openings for holiday cruises on MSC, Princess, Disney, Royal Caribbean and Cunard. After you select a particular cruise, individual agents bid for your business.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-11-22/travel/sc-trav-1122-strip-christmas-cruise-20111122_1_cruise-ship-holiday-hassles-holiday-cruises

Spending: Secrets for saving on cruise fares
September 2013
Use an agent. A good cruise agent can land you solid deals, cabin upgrades and other extras. Find one at https://www.cruisecompete.com, where more than 300 agencies vie for your business.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201306131730--tms--kplngmpctnkm-a20130628-20130628,0,1652797.story

Yahoo Finance
26 secrets to save on travel (#23)
June 2013

Use a travel agent. Cruises can prove more complicated than your standard trip by air or land, especially if you're a first-time cruiser, and booking snafus can cost you. And a good cruise agent can land you solid deals, cabin upgrades and other extras. At CruiseCompete.com, submit your cruise preferences, and the site will relay your request to more than 300 travel agents, who will then make you their best offers.
http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/26-secrets-save-travel-040001191.html?.tsrc=yahoo

Travel + Leisure Magazine
CruiseCompete Takes Top Honors in Travel + Leisure Magazine's "Top 60 Best Apps and Websites for Travelers"

September 2012
Honorable Mention
http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/best-apps-and-websites-for-travelers/9

Travel + Leisure
Most Important Travel Trends of 2012

August 2012
"'An explosion of capacity in the luxury cruise market is helping to drive never-before-seen early-bookings,' says Bob Levinstein, CEO of deal site CruiseCompete, citing Azamara Club Cruises' and Seabourn's growing fleets." http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/most-important-travel-trends-of-2012/5

The Wall Street Journal
The Best in Travel: Cruise Deals

November 2009
"As with virtually every part of the travel industry, cruise lines are offering some sizable discounts to fill their ships. CruiseCompete is a great place to begin looking for bargains. Based in Des Moines, Iowa (with nary a cruise ship in sight), the service asks you first to pick a cruise ship and the dates you wish to sail. It then shares that information with more than 300 travel agencies, which email prices back to you. You pick the lowest bid and book with that agent. The service is free. Clicking on "View all Cruise Specials" on the Web site's home page allows you to search cruises by various categories: region, cruise line, length of cruise and type of traveler. To learn more, visit CruiseCompete.com."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704746304574505881588371464.html

Gayot-The Guide to the Good life
Top 10 Cruise Lines for Specialty Dining- Unique Fine Dining Experiences at Sea

"With the help of CruiseCompete, we have compiled a list of the best cruise lines for specialty dining, all of which offer a wide range of options, from upscale steakhouses to casual Coney Island-style boardwalk stands to haute French and Italian venues curated by top restaurateurs and celebrity chefs."
http://www.gayot.com/travel/cruises/top10cruises-specialty-dining/main.html

AARP
Great Ways to Save - 16 Ways to Travel Cheap - Number 6

June 2012
"Smooth sailing. Cruises - especially shorter and less-expensive sailings, but luxury trips as well - will be bargains by midsummer and fall. Check out cruisecompete.com."
http://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-06-2012/16-ways-to-travel-cheap.html

Successful Meetings
CruiseCompete Previews Fall, Winter Cruise Trends

August 2011
"Before they book a fall or winter cruise event, meeting planners and incentive specialists should consider the latest cruise trends, published - by cruise booking website CruiseCompete-"
http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Conference-News/Research-White-Papers/Articles/CruiseCompete-Previews-Fall,-Winter-Cruise-Trends/

Zagat
5 Great Websites to Search for Amazing Cruise Offers

March 2013
CruiseCompete.com - This free clearing house lets you choose your cruise and get competing bids from agents. Hundreds of agents have access to your request and respond with their best offers via the site."
http://blog.zagat.com/2013/03/five-great-websites-to-search-for.html

Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
Clark Howard: Sail away with a deal on cruising

March 2013
"To check out deals on cruises, I have several websites for you to check out:
CruiseCompete.com, DealNews.com and VacationsToGo.com."
http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/atlanta-bargain-hunter/2013/mar/07/clark-howard-sail-away-deal-cruising/

FoxNews.com
Secrets to the 10 most popular cruise ports

February 2012
"According to CruiseCompete.com's annual report, nine of the ten most popular cruise ports in the world are in the Caribbean (or close enough to count). The website's list, which is compiled from cruise quotes requested by potential customers, shows that Alaska is also a perennial favorite for cruisers. Several Inside Passage ports made the cut, with Juneau coming out as the most requested cruise stop in the 50 states."
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/02/27/secrets-to-10-most-popular-cruise-ports/

USA Today- Weekend
Smooth sailing- Summer sales make cruises even more tempting

August 2012
"Save on travel agents. Make sure in writing that if your fare drops, your travel agent will refund the difference without a fee or penalty, and make sure you can get your deposit back if you cancel by the final payment date. Travel agents will bid for your business on cruisecompete.com by lowering prices or throwing in free extras."
http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20120817/LIVING01/308170012/Smooth-sailing

Kiplinger
23 Best Travel Sites to Save You Money-Find the best deals online---.

September 2012
"At CruiseCompete.com, more than 300 travel agents vie to give you the lowest prices for dates, ports and ships you specify, whether you're booking well in advance or at the eleventh hour. You provide an e-mail address and they send you their best offers. Plus, the site has live agents available to guide you through the process through a live chat or by phone."
http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/best-travel-sites-to-save-you-money3.html?kipad_id=33

The New York Times
For Cruise Deals, the Time Is Now

February 2012
"You can hunt and peck for such online deals on your own by plugging in your state of residence, or you can work with an agent who specializes in cruises to figure out how much you'll actually save on a particular sailing. One place you can find an agent is CruiseCompete.com."
http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/02/26/travel/after-a-shipwreck-cruise-lines-try-to-win-passengers-back-with-discounts.html?_r=0

Bloomberg Business Week
2012
"CruiseCompete LLC operates a cruise pricing Web site that enables cruisers to find and compare deals on cruise vacations." http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=44516488

Kiplinger
Best Travel Sites

March 2011
"At CruiseCompete.com, more than 300 travel agents vie to give you the lowest prices for dates, ports and ships you specify -- whether you're booking well in advance or at the eleventh hour. You provide an e-mail address and they send you their best offers. Plus, the site even staffs live agents that guide you through the process via live chat or by phone."
http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2004/06/travelsites.html

Kiplinger
Secrets to Save on Travel

March 2011
"Visit CruiseCompete.com, where you submit your cruise preferences and more than 300 travel agents compete for your business."
http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2009/09/21-travel-secrets.html

Travel + Leisure
Ask T+L: San Francisco Dining, Affordable Cruises, Spain Tour

February 2009
"Search-forums like-cruisecompete.com, which submits your desired ship, sail date, and cabin type to dozens of travel agents, who get back to you with competing offers in just hours.."http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/ask-tl-february-2009

Travel + Leisure
The Best Sites for Deals and Up-to-Date Travel Information

June 2006
As shown in sidebar: http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/sail-away/sidebar/1

Travel + Leisure
12 Tips for Avoiding Storms at Sea

February 2005
"If you're price-conscious and you already know which line and ship you want, it's worth shopping around on - cruise-specific on-line agencies, such as -Cruisecompete.com."
http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/smooth-sailing

Travel + Leisure
Seek Deals

June 2007
"With large groups and advance planning come bargains, especially from cruise lines (see cruisecompete.com)."
http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/all-together-now/sidebar/1\

The Street.com
Best of the Best -- Cruises are Afloat Despite Caribbean Fatigue

November 2011
Read The Street's interview of CruiseCompete' s Chief Executive Bob Levinstein
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11313741/1/cruises-are-afloat-despite-caribbean-fatigue.html

The Street.com
Score Luxury Cruises at Bargain Prices

June 2010
"The best way to get a good deal is to put it out to bid. CruiseCompete.com enables travelers to plug in details -- destination, season, bargain or luxe line, length of trip and so on -- submit a cruise request, and review competitive bids from travel agents."
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10788621/1/score-luxury-cruises-at-bargain-prices.html

Frommer's
Arthur Frommer Interview of CruiseCompete CEO Bob Levinstein

"As Bob (CEO CruiseCompete) put it, "Things that are posted out for everyone to see are not always the best price"

Arthur Frommer
October 2007
"If you're an avid cruiser, you'll want to know about CruiseCompete. Let's say you've been attracted by a particular cruise -- a specific ship sailing on a specific date -- but you want to make sure you're buying it at the lowest possible price. That's a task for CruiseCompete.
http://www.frommers.com/community/forum.cfm/arthur-frommers-blog/arthur-frommers-blog/avid-cruiser-youll-want-cruisecompete

Pauline Frommer
March 2012
"What's Right and What's Wrong in Travel" (5 Things Pauline Frommer Liked) "Cruise Prices Drop -The reason for the prices drops is that when the world economy was rolling, cruise lines ordered mega ships with a ton of rooms. Now they have to fill those cabins in a global recession. How do you do that? You drop the price until people start showing up at the docks ready to hit the open seas. Never book from the cruise lines directly. Use a cruise specialist travel agent or a site like CruiseCompete.com"
http://nodebtworldtravel.com/2010/03/couldnt-be-there-new-york-times-travel.html

Pauline Frommer on MSNBC
2004
"A revolutionary new web site is going to change how you shop for cruises."

The Washington Post
What a Site: 36 Web Addresses You Should Know (CruiseCompete- Cruises)

2007
"Plug in cruise particulars and site peddles your request to nearly 90 travel agencies who then send you bids. Service is free, and prices are often lower than those on traditional cruise-booking sites."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48067-2004Sep24.html

SmartMoney.com
6 Costly Mistakes Cruise Goers Make

May 2008
"To find the best deal on any given cruise, compare prices on CruiseCompete.com, recommends Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel.com. The site allows users to solicit multiple price quotes from agents around the country for the exact sailing dates you request."
http://www.smartmoney.com/spending/deals/6-costly-mistakes-cruise-goers-make-23190/

Budget Travel
105 Supersmart Strategies

June 2007
"Let cruise brokers fight over you. CruiseCompete.com is a website where you post info on the cruise you want to take, and then agents bid against each other to get your business. You're under no obligation to buy anything if you don't like what you see."
http://budgettravel.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2007/05/06/AR2007050600458.html

Budget Travel -- MSNBC / Overhead Bin
July 2011
"Now's the perfect time to book a fall repositioning cruise. When cruise ships change locations, like many will in the coming months, passengers going along for the ride often score remarkable deals. CruiseCompete makes it easy to browse all sorts of repositioning cruise specials in one spot -"
http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/07/27/7178525-nows-the-perfect-time-to-book-a-fall-repositioning-cruise

Los Angeles Times
A travel agent can help you find the best cruise and the best deal

July 2008
"You also can book through an on-line third-party agency or go to a site that will compete for your business, such as CruiseCompete.com. If I set sail again, I'll use an agent, whether it's clicks or bricks because, frankly, he or she (or it) will offer to help. And when was the last time anybody else in the travel industry bothered to do that?"
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-spot13-2008jul13,0,1439331.story

About.com
Family Deals

"CruiseCompete.com -- Handy! This site organizes bargains by categories, and has a page for Family Cruise Specials: a good way to find cheaper cruises, on a variety of lines."http://travelwithkids.about.com/od/familycruises/a/cheap_cruises.htm

LovetoKnow.com
Top 10 Cruise Web Sites

(CruiseCompete is No. 5)
http://www.lovetoknow.com/top10/cruises.html

The New York Times
The Cruise Issue: Practical Traveler -- How to Find Cruise Line Deals

February 2011
"CruiseCompete.com, allows you to select the cruise you want to take, and independent travel agents compete to offer you the best deal. You compare the offers in your account, and then contact the agent with the best rates directly by phone or e-mail to book." http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/02/13/travel/13pracdeals.html

USA Today
Comparison-shopping tools lure travelers

October 2003
"Would-be passengers register an e-mail address and fill out a form indicating which ship, cabin type and date they're interested in, and they are notified by CruiseCompete.com whenever one of 20 participating cruise agencies provides a rate quote. The service is free to consumers but not to the agencies, which pay a commission for any resulting sales."
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/columnist/road/bly.htm

Money (in magazine only, not online)
Best Deals on Everything - Part 1

"The real fun of most cruises is exploring when the ship docks. Cruise lines typically mark up guided shore excursions 100%. Book one of those jaunts with a local company on your own instead, and you may save about $200 for a family of four", says Bob Levinstein, CEO of online marketplace CruiseCompete.com.


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