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CruiseCompete Celebrates 18 Years in Cruise Business with 18M Quotes

Exceptional Customer Reviews & Media Accolades Paved Its Long-Term
Success

DETROIT (Sept. 15, 2021) – This month, CruiseCompete–industry-leading purveyors of destination, yacht, expedition, ultra–luxury, small ship, river and ocean liner cruise experiences–celebrates the milestone anniversary of 18 years in business, having served close to 2 million members with approximately 18 million cruise quotes.

CEO Bob Levinstein says, "We are honored each and every time CruiseCompete is mentioned and we sincerely appreciate the many accolades that have been bestowed upon us by consumers and the media. On our 18th anniversary, CruiseCompete thanks each and every consumer who has visited CruiseCompete, booked a cruise and recommended friends and family to our site."

CruiseCompete flourishes amidst thousands of travel websites, garnering accolades from consumers and press. CruiseCompete is confident there are many factors that contribute to their 18 successful years of helping consumers plan and book their cruise travel vacations.

Here are just 7 of the many reasons CruiseCompete is an industry leader in the cruise arena:

1. The most comprehensive list of cruise line ships/sail dates in the industry

The CruiseCompete teams work tirelessly to obtain the most up to date destination and itineraries for guests to research who is sailing and when. See ships sailing now here: https://www.cruisecompete.com/specials/top/month

2. Web-enabled technology reflecting a “personal touch”

Nowhere else are you able to request a quote anonymously - you choose if and when to contact the cruise travel advisor.

CruiseCompete.com does not sell travel; it is a free and anonymous service that helps cruisers find the best values for their cruise vacation. Consumers simply submit a ship name and sail date with a few other pieces of relevant information. Top travel agencies then craft custom responses to meet the specific needs of the consumer. Cruisers are notified by e-mail when new quotes are available, so they can view these quotes and contact the agencies directly to book their trips.

3. The A-List Member cruise advisors are true specialists within the myriad of cruise ship travel options

Small, Intimate Expedition Voyage Specialists – CruiseCompete member-advisors are

specialists in small, intimate voyages that can be found in Expedition, Explorer, Yacht & River cruise experiences on ships such as Celebrity Xploration, Scenic Eclipse, Windstar, PONANT, Azamara and Viking.

Ocean Liner Specialists – Expertise advisors guide and educate future travelers regarding the many cruise line options available for ocean and transatlantic voyages, including Cunard, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Costa, MSC and many more.

Ultra-Luxury Small Ship Specialists – CruiseCompete advisors have unparalleled familiarity with lines that offer fine dining and white glove services, including Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, Crystal and Seabourn.

World Cruises & Unique Destination Specialists– For those interested in exploring the majestic beauty of the earth, CruiseCompete experts have extensive experience regarding world cruise voyages offered by Princess Cruises, Cunard, Crystal, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn and Silversea, among others.

Niche and Adventure Cruise Lines - For those who look for shorter sailings to unique destinations aboard niche and adventure lines, CruiseCompete’s member-advisor expertise go hand-in-hand with Star Clippers, UnCruise Adventures, Virgin Voyages and others.

4. Consummate Professionals & Connoisseurs of the Cruise Experience – CruiseCompete’s member-advisors and the travel experts who manage CruiseCompete are themselves world travelers who know the cruise industry - as well as travel overall – inside and out. Member-advisors are highly educated and knowledgeable with the latest cruise line information, training and continuing education seminars, as well as with the cutting-edge technology associated with this expertise.
   

They are readily available and well-versed in worldwide destinations, ship types and categories, and the cruise lines that serve those destinations and offer those types and categories. From ultra-luxury to river; to expedition and adventure lines; to small-ship travel; and to premium and popular lines, expert member-advisors help plan memorable cruise voyages to the four corners of the world. CruiseCompete’s member-advisors are:

• Consummate professionals who are known within the industry. Many of them are members of travel consortiums.

• Top producers for the cruise lines, utilizing their knowledge, experience and ability to procure the best deals and perks for their clients.

• Travel experts who can consult with all categories of consumers to discuss and identify what they are looking for, and match it with their ideal vacations.

5. Valuable Time and Money Savings – Research from the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) shows that travel advisors save consumers time and money. Consumer travel data indicates that travel advisors save their customers an average of $452 per trip and four hours in travel planning. Perhaps most important, consumers say that advisors help them avoid costly mistakes.

6. The CruiseCompete Website Simplicity – CruiseCompete’s website is simple and user-friendly, enabling visitors to quickly identify cruise lines, categories of cruise lines, ships, sailing dates and itineraries, from which to request quotes within only a few minutes. A typical consumer request generates an average of five quotes from CruiseCompete advisors. Consumers can easily compare personalized offers, prices, upgrades, cabin credits and more. Yet another benefit of CruiseCompete is that it is an anonymous system for the consumer. When the consumer is ready to discuss pricing, quotes received and travel options, they can select which advisors they’d like to hear more from to work with booking the cruise.

7. Cruise Advisor Authorities With Exclusive Offers – When requesting a quote from CruiseCompete, consumers benefit from the industry experience and personal connections of member-advisors for expertise, insider knowledge, custom itineraries, special promotions and exclusive amenities. By leveraging their volume-buying capabilities, more than 1,000 of the world's most knowledgeable cruise travel agencies have joined to provide the best deals available.

CruiseCompete member-cruise advisors are already well familiar with the best cruise lines for families, singles, couples or groups. They can help future cruises no matter what their preferences, including those who seek luxury, people interested in eco-travel opportunities or those who seek a unique or exotic locale. Member-advisors can also assist in planning onboard weddings, anniversary celebrations and many other special travel occasions for family, friends and groups.

In summary, CruiseCompete member-advisors are the most well-educated, forward-thinking and trusted cruise specialists in the industry. It’s simple to use: Find the desired cruise; request quotes; compare personalized offers, prices, upgrades, cabin credits and more.

Contact member-advisors with questions and booking requests. If you’d like more information or assistance planning a future cruise or a cruisetour, please visit CruiseCompete.com.

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About CruiseCompete

CruiseCompete has been the premier online cruise marketplace since 2003 (see media praises).

Consumers come to CruiseCompete to research and book cruise vacations. Over 1.5 million consumer users have generated close to 4 million requests, and member-advisors have delivered nearly 19 million quotes since 2003. They can compare offers from trusted travel advisors, see consumer reviews of advisors and agencies responding, then contact travel advisors directly for more information and to book cruises. CruiseCompete is a member of the Family Travel Association, the leading authority and resource for family travel information and is home to the Sea Tales 2021 Family Cruise Travel Planner at Travel Resources.

CruiseCompete CruiseTrends™ offers monthly stats for an inside look at consumer trends and what consumers want in cruise vacations.

CruiseCompete takes top honors in Travel + Leisure's “Top 60 Best Apps and Websites for Travelers” with an honorable mention. The Wall Street Journal praised CruiseCompete as “Best Cruise Travel Site,” The New York Times says, “… independent travel advisors compete to offer you the best deal," and follows similar praise from Travel + Leisure, Kiplinger and The Washington Post. The Street says, “Score luxury cruises at bargain prices.”
 
For more information, please visit https://www.cruisecompete.com/ or https://www.cruisecompete.com/group_cruises/

CruiseCompete is an Iowa limited liability company, is not a travel agency or owned by a travel agency.
 
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