Cruise Direct Reviews

4.7 Rating 340 Reviews
93 %
of reviewers recommend Cruise Direct
4.7
Based on 340 reviews
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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
I must comment on my earlier poor review rating of 1 and amend it to 4 as I have since, finally been contacted by a very helpful James at cruise direct who has dealt with my holiday transfer brilliantly. They have a huge backlog of customers and are working through them in date order. He explained their staff cover is hugely reduced with the majority furloughed. My advice to anyone trying to contact them is to hang in there and be patient, you will be contacted.
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Posted 3 years ago
I booked and paid a deposit for a cruise in July 2020, then due to Covid 19 Virus I asked if I could transfer the deposit to a cruise next year. I have had NO REPLY to 12 emails , their phone lines have an automated response . The balance due date came and went , I couldn’t get in touch to discuss so could not pay the balance , the Celebrity Cruises have now confirmed the cruise is cancelled and informed us to speak to our travel company . Cruise Direct are STILL not answering calls or responding to emails ????? All I want to do is transfer my deposit - what is the problem???
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Posted 3 years ago
We were due to go on a cruise this week booked through cruise direct. I’ve been trying to contact cruise direct to find out what’s happening,they don’t answer the telephone or reply to emails, I appreciate these are difficult times but even if staff are home working they could reply. I think they are deliberately avoiding having to pay out refunds.
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Posted 3 years ago
I should have been leaving on a short cruise today with my partner but it has been cancelled due to the pandemic. The only way to contact them presently is by email. I have tried to contact them by email a number of times over the past month with regards to a refund but am getting no response at all. I know these are unusual times but to not respond with even an acknowledgement to a request for a refund that I am fully entitled to is not acceptable. This is an extremely poor service. It was my first time using Cruise Direct and will now be my last time. I hope at some point I will get a refund or I will be taking it further with legal action
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Posted 3 years ago
Our Viking cruise was cancelled on 12th March due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The date is now 28th April and still not a penny back. I appreciate the situation but the company has completely shut down their phone lines and are not answering any emails. Cruise Direct are part of Barrhead Travel.
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Posted 3 years ago
We booked last year and had no issues and was seamless, we recently due to the pandemic had to change our plans. I want to thank Jamie Harris who despite the current pressures was first class in every way, even to the point he answered his mobile whilst he was on a day off. Always keeping me informed as he worked with MSC to change our family cruise to 2021. Customer service is a five star from me.
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Posted 4 years ago
Booking the cruise was straightforward and we met all the terms and conditions and paid them all the money. But the moment coronavirus broke out it was all very different, requests for information about a refund for the cancelled cruise met a brick wall. Emails not replied to or just bouncing back, phone numbers ringing out for ever or becoming unobtainable. They are now not adhering to their own terms and conditions, we would never consider booking with them again.
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Posted 4 years ago
After my telephone call with the agent, who was very helpful and called me back to book my cruise. I felt I was being dealt with by an efficient and happy lady who made me look forward to my holiday. I’ll book again through them, simplicity sums it up.
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Posted 4 years ago
Kirsty was extremely patient and helpful with our booking. She was extremely patient with our numerous requests and answered promptly. The whole experience was seamless and easy. Lets hope the cruise is as great.
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Posted 4 years ago
Booked 2 cruises with Stacey, she was absolutely brilliant, helpful and patient.
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Posted 4 years ago
Such a friendly helpful member of staff (Nicky Rawlins). I hate booking holidays but she made it so simple! Nothing was too much trouble.
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Posted 4 years ago
We always ask for Stacey. She dealt very well with this booking, in the same efficient way as for previous bookings.
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Posted 4 years ago
Stacey Hughes-Jones is the best travel agent we have come across & we have done a lot of travelling & experienced lots of agents Customer service was excellent, her manner is professional, friendly, patient & delightful & not at all pushy like other companies can be. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend making your enquiry to Cruise Direct & you will be very happy if you find Stacey at the end of the phone. It is our first time with Cruise Direct & it certainly won't be our last, thanks to Stacey-a wonderful ambassador for her company & I hope they appreciate her.
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Posted 4 years ago
My initial enquiries were dealt with very speedily, with good humour and knowledge.
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Posted 4 years ago
I always use the services of Cruisedirect to book my holidays. I usually research the prices direct from the company concerned and when I tell them the price I have seen the staff at cruisedirect will always at least match the price and sometimes they will beat it. Having the booking handled by an agent, I feel very secure should anything go wrong
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Posted 4 years ago
Very quick response. Great prices!
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Posted 4 years ago
Excellent trip booked with cruise direct. Was flawless. Truly recommendable. Ally dealt with my booking. She is looked after us Very well.
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Posted 4 years ago
Helpful service (thanks, Venezia!), quick replies, and very competitive rates. I have used them several times now.
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Posted 4 years ago
I went on a cruise 3 years ago and the company I dealt with were not particularly helpful. I booked with Cruise Direct last year and found all aspects of the service to be excellent I therefore decided to book with them again. I made a booking yesterday and Joe could have not been more helpful. He had a friendly manner, was very easy to talk to and above all was very efficient. I would strongly recommend them.
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Posted 4 years ago
The information I asked for was provided clearly and in a friendly manner by Neisha and all questions were dealt with promptly and helpfully.
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Posted 4 years ago
Cruise Direct is rated 4.7 based on 340 reviews