Why Using a Travel Agent Can Save You Serious Money on Your Next Royal Caribbean Cruise Booking (Spoiler: It’s Not a Gimmick!)
- Megan Martin
- Aug 5
- 3 min read
Why Using a Travel Agent Can Save You Money on Your Next Royal Caribbean Cruise — By Using a 1923 Travel Agent
If you’ve ever booked a Royal Caribbean cruise directly and thought, “Wow, that was pricey… but worth it,” we’ve got some cruise booking tips and tricks that could change the game for you — and your wallet.
Before you book your next cruise, here’s one of the most important cruise tips we can offer: cruise with an agent. More specifically, cruise with 1923 Travel, where we help clients cruise smarter, save money, and enjoy a better cruise experience — with less stress and way more value.
Let’s break down exactly how it works — and why using a travel agent provides the best pricing and best value for your future cruise, whether it’s your first cruise or your fifteenth.
Why You Should Use a Cruise Travel Agent vs Booking Online
One of the most common myths in the cruise industry?
That booking with a travel agent costs more.We’re here to tell you — that’s 100% false.
In reality, using a cruise travel agent (like us!) can actually help you save money — a lot of it. At 1923 Travel, we frequently lock in exclusive Royal Caribbean rates that are up to 60% off per person when booking a stateroom for two. These rates are not available to the general public, and you won’t find them by booking directly through the cruise line or through third-party websites.
These savings — combined with expert advice and perks — are just a few of the reasons why cruising with a 1923 Travel agent is one of the best travel decisions you can make.
Cruise Booking with Perks You Won’t Get Direct
Booking directly with Royal Caribbean may seem quick and easy, but it often leaves money and perks on the table.
When you book your cruise through 1923 Travel, you unlock exclusive benefits like:
✅ Up to 60% off per person in double occupancy staterooms
✅ Refundable deposits (because life happens!)
✅ At least $50 in onboard credit, guaranteed
✅ No booking fees or extra charges
✅ Dining time assistance to help secure preferred seating and reservations
✅ Proactive monitoring for price drops, so you don’t miss out on extra savings
✅ Insider access to rates and offers not available to the general public
✅ Expert advice from agents who live and breathe the cruise industry
That onboard credit? Use it toward drinks, shore excursions, spa treatments, specialty dining, or souvenirs — all the things that turn a cruise into a full-blown escape. These value-packed perks are just one of the reasons our clients keep coming back to us to book every cruise.
Not to mention — travel agents can get group pricing and blocked space with better cabin locations and added bonuses, all before they’re released to the general market.
Here’s How We Provide the Best Value
You might be wondering: How are these deals even possible?
Simple. Travel agents can get access to inventory, promos, and exclusive pricing thanks to direct partnerships with suppliers. At 1923 Travel, we often have access to:
Group rates
Blocked cabins
Exclusive onboard perks
Limited-time supplier offers
These deals are not available to the general public, which means the only way to unlock them is by working with a travel agent. And since our commission is paid by the supplier — not by you — you get all of the travel planning help, none of the extra cost.
Still Not Sure? Let’s Recap the Savings
When you cruise with an agent from 1923 Travel to book your cruise, you’ll get:
💰 Big-time savings — up to 60% off
✅ Refundable deposits for flexibility
🎁 Free onboard credit to use however you like
❌ No booking fees — ever
🛎️ Monitoring for price drops to help you get the lowest rate possible
🍽️ Help securing your preferred dining times and specialty restaurant reservations
🧭 Personalized planning support from people who know the cruise industry inside and out
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