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We are an award winning Cruise Agency:
AAA: Agent Achievement Awards 2021
We specialise in Cruise bookings:
Unlike some Travel Agencies, who offer Cruise Holidays as an extra. We are specialised in Cruise Holidays. Each of our cruise specialists are trained to have an in-depth understanding of the cruises we offer. Plus many of our cruise specialists are ex crew members. So they have a very detailed knowledge of what to expect while on-board a cruise ship.
We are honest with our customers:
We are looking to have a positive long term relationship with our customers. Many of our first time customer, are repeat customers. We pride ourselves on the quality service both our booking agents and customer service staff provide. They always do their best to help our customer requests or enquiries.
More than 20+ Cruise experience:
We have been working as a Cruise Travel Agency for more than 20 years. The times might have changed! But our desire to provide valuable information and best cruise offers for our customers remains the same.
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Office 310, 3rd Floor Manchester Digital World, 1 Lowry Plaza, The Quays,, M50 3UB, Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom
- 0161 385 7425
- customer.services@cruise1st.co.uk
- www.cruise1st.co.uk
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** November 2024 – Paid in Full – No Response & Unable to Access Emirates Seats**
We booked a cruise package with Cruise 1st in November 2024 and paid in full several months ago, including Emirates flights (EK417 Sydney–Dubai). The trip is approaching and the flights have still not been ticketed, meaning we cannot access the Emirates system to pre-book seats.
This is a 14-hour sector and securing legroom seats is very important to us. I have sent two emails requesting confirmation of ticketing and the Emirates PNR but have received no response at all.
All I am asking for is:• clear confirmation of when the flights will be ticketed,• the Emirates booking reference as soon as issued, and• basic communication from customer service.
As the package organiser controls the ticketing date, any loss of suitable seating caused by delayed ticketing would be outside of our control. We have tried to act early and reasonably, but are currently unable to secure seats solely because the tickets have not been issued.
The lack of response is disappointing for a fully paid holiday booked back in November 2024 and is leaving us anxious about seat availability. I hope Cruise 1st will escalate this urgently and make contact.
Wanting to book two cabins
After wanting two cabins, I made an enquiry on line, and Farak rang me back today, and left me a message. I rang her later and we discussed what I required, she was able to assist me very quickly and get the two cabins with balconies next to each other. She went through everything professionally and thoroughly, making it an easy experience to book and know what we required for the trip from starting off to the end. The price was a real winner too. So thank you Farah. I hope the trip and staff are as good as you are.
Very friendly and helpful
Very friendly and helpful. Good at explaining the best place for our cabin.
When our cruise was cancelled
When our cruise was cancelled, James contacted us and explained everything so we've booked two other cruises through him (Cruise1st).
Thanks
Thanks, Kash - you have given us amazing service, working above and beyond to get the result we requested. 10/10, highly recommend and we will be back!
Excellent customer service
Excellent customer service. They do try to meet individual needs.
Peter was excellent as always
Peter was excellent as always. Full of knowledge and help and advice helping us book double, single and disabled cabins with Princess Cruises.
Really looking forward to our cruise !
Very good response time
Very happy with how James's explained…
Very happy with how James's explained every detail of the trip. Very positive and very patient. Communication well.
Pauline Harrison was helpful with all…
Pauline Harrison was helpful with all our needs. Nothing was a problem. Very satisfied with the service and will definitely book with cruise1st again.
The agent was professional and friendly…
The agent was professional and friendly . He listened to our needs and gave us a good price . Thankyou .
Great service
Great service - a rep has responded to us quickly every time we have contacted Cruise first. They have come back to us as promised with information requested.
Very good customer service from Romania…
Very good customer service from Romania today when booking our cruise, most helpful and very jolly, listening to everything we had to say.
This is the 3rd time we have booked with cruise 1st, so thank you again for your help.
Great customer service
Great customer service received from Brogan at Cruise1st. Very helpful, polite and concise. Understands my needs regarding amendments to my holiday booking. Well done Brogan on your customer service skills and thank you for your help today. :)
Easy to deal with
I have booked several cruises with Cruise1st.
I always get good advice on ships, cabins and itineraries.
Their prices are competitive too.
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