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Travel Request - Cruise (Ocean & River)
*All NEW OCEAN cruise clients (with the exception of Alaska or some boutique/luxury lines), will be referred to our ocean cruise specialist partners. We will continue to service our current/repeat ocean cruise clients.
In order to perform the professional services required to design and arrange your travel request, a consultation fee is required after a free 20-minute consultation.
Vacation planning involves a great deal of time. Our work is based on years of personal experience and professional expertise. We research destinations, tours, and activities to meet your specific needs, contact suppliers, coordinate transportation, draft itineraries and more.
Our itineraries and vacation plans give travelers peace of mind and tremendous time savings. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Getting Started...
1 - Complete the form below as thoroughly as possible to make the best use of your initial free consultation. Your personal fees will be estimated at the time of your consultation.
2 - Submit the form and review the Fee Schedule below.
Fee Schedule
You will be notified of your planning fee before payment is required.
Fees are subject to change.
All fees will be discussed and agreed upon during the initial consultation session.
Rush My Trip - Skip the Line & Quick Quote Service - add $50 to your planning fees and your trip is our first priority in the next 24 hours.
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Email
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Phone
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Address
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Street Address
City
State / Province / Region
Postal / Zip Code
Passport Status
Does everyone in your travel party have a valid passport book?
Preferred Method Of Communication
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Email
Phone*
*If by *PHONE* indicated preferred time
How did you hear about Traveling Person? We love referrals and have a referral rewards program, so please share the name of who shared our services with you.
How quickly are you looking to place your deposit on this cruise?
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24 hours or less - Rush My Trip - Skip the Line & Quick Quote Service - I want to add $50 to the planning fees
In the next 2 days
7 days or less
Within the next 2 weeks
Other
Research - What and where have you started your cruise research?
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Yes
No
Other
I contacted Traveling Person to not just provide me quotes, but to design my vacation as a client. I am the decision maker.
I am in the research phase. I am collecting information, but not quite ready to book.
I am ready to book. I need to confer with my traveling partner(s) after the consultation before proceeding with deposits.
I am only looking for prices and I have contacted other travel agencies. (If you are already working with another agency, please stop here. We do not compete in price matching other agencies.)
Number Of People Traveling
(If you are planning GROUP travel, Traveling Person must work directly with the group leader.)
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What are the ages of the people traveling at the time of travel? Please list each person's age.
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General Destination of Trip (specifics will be gathered later)
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What is the occasion for this cruise? Why with these people? Why now?
Choose all that apply.
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Anniversary
Babymoon
Birthday Celebration
Bucket List Trip
Business
Couples Trip
Destination Wedding
Family Reunion
Family Vacation
Familymoon
General Vacation
Girls Trip/Guys Trip
Honeymoon
Romantic Getaway
Single Explorer
Special Event
Other, tell us more!
Please note your wedding date if this is an anniversary or honeymoon celebration.
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Is any part of this cruise a surprise?
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No
Yes
Please explain surprise, so not to spoil any plans.
Anticipated Departure Date
(if flying to port - arrive at least 1 day before cruise departure)
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Anticipated Return Date
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Travel Dates (number of nights, month, flexible +/- days)
If you don't have specific dates in mind, please give a date range that would suit your needs.
Preferred Flight Times
(Departure)
Preferred Flight Times
(Return)
Preferred Departure Airport(s)
Airport(s) Or Connection(s) You Prefer To Avoid
Airline(s) You Prefer To Use
Airline(s) You Prefer To Avoid
Class Of Cabin Service You Need For Your Flights
Please mark any of the following statements, applicable to ANY guest in your room or traveling party. I know some questions are personal, but we need to establish if there are any bonus offers, restrictions of travel or supportive environments that will be needed.
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Other
Veteran/Active or Retired Military
First Responder/Police/Fire
Educator/Active or Retired
Mobility or Medical Challenges
Oxygen or Other Medical Device Usage
Hearing or Sight Impaired
Food Allergies
Special Dietary Requirements
Autism or Behavioral/Emotional Disorders
Pre-existing Medical Conditions that need insurance coverage
Pregnant or Anticipate the possibility of an established pregnancy during travel period or immediately after travel
Legal issues that may limit international travel or security checks (DUI/Child Support/etc)
International Travel with a Minor / Without Both Parents
LGBTQ Friendly Destination Required
What are you interested in booking?
Choose all that apply.
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Cruise Only
Cruise + Round Trip Transportation (airport/port)
Pre or Post-Cruise Extended Travels
Insurance - Travel Investment/Medical Coverage
Activities / Excursions for the port stops
Car Rental (pre or post cruise)
Group Cruise Space (social travel, incentive or reward travel, reunions, business meetings)
Other
Are you looking to book your trip with air as easily as possible? BOOK AS A PACKAGE (air + land pre/post cruise)!
If you want the easiest way to book your air and you don’t care about full mile accrual or need the ability to make changes (class of service, flight change) or be eligible for complimentary upgrades with your status, then you can book your air as a package.
Traveling Person does not quote/book Basic Economy or budget airlines like Allegiant, Frontier, Spirit, etc.
OR......
Loyal to your airline miles or airline credit card? Want the freedom to make upgrades or changes directly on the app? Building your status?
BOOK YOUR AIR DIRECT - DO NOT PACKAGE AIR WITH YOUR LAND Pre/Post Cruise
If you desire full control over your air tickets, it is advised that you purchase your tickets directly from the airline and not packaged with Traveling Person. It is in your best interest as a consumer to purchase your air directly from the airline. You will have more direct service and can avoid extra fees and terms & conditions from a third-party supplier. (Delta Vacations is the only exception to this.)
YOU HAVE THE MOST FLEXIBILITY IF YOU BOOK YOUR OWN AIR DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE OF YOUR CHOICE
When you purchase a ticket through a travel agency, you are not buying a ticket directly from the airline.
If you encounter any problems with your ticket/flights before and sometimes during your travel, you will not have access to the airline directly and may experience service delays.
1 - any points or vouchers given by airlines must be redeemed directly by the consumer (you) with the airline that has issued them. Traveling Person cannot book these flights.
2 - Airline Insurance - you can decide to PURCHASE AIR ONLY insurance with the airline directly at the time of purchase or you can DECLINE the air only insurance if you understand the cancellation policy for your airline and have plans to purchase a comprehensive policy that covers Air + Land. We can help with this. Insurance is time sensitive and should be purchased on the same date as your air.
2 - you will forward Traveling Person your entire flight schedule once you have booked (flight numbers, times, confirmation numbers, etc)
3 - if you have an outbound connection on the way to your international destination, you should give yourself at least 1 hour or more for your layover (closer to 2 hours is preferred but not always an option)
4 - on your return to the US, if you have a layover before your final destination you should ALLOW 90-120 minutes at an absolute minimum (2-3 hours is preferred these days) to clear US Customs and Immigration before your next flight… you can have shorter layovers if your entire travel party has Global Entry.
AIR CHANGES: once your trip is booked and you have committed to an air itinerary, it is the client's responsibility to monitor flights and sign up for notifications with their airline. Traveling Person will alert clients to any air schedule changes that are received by the airline or travel provider.
If the client voluntarily desires alternate pricing and/or alternate schedules, it is subject to a $50/request fee to investigate.
If the airline makes a schedule change, Traveling Person will assist with airline-driven changes as a complimentary service for your first request.
Cruise Size/Type
We prefer a ship that is...
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River Cruising (very small, typically under 200 passengers)
Yacht Cruising
Expedition or Adventure Cruising
Large (2500+ passengers)
Medium (1,000 - 2,500 passengers)
Small (less than 1,000 passengers)
Very Small (less than 200 passengers)
No Size Preference
Other (what you REALLY want)
Cabin Location & Category Preferences
Choose all that apply.
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The cruise line can pick my cabin for me, in my desired category.
I want to pick my exact cabin number and location.
Forward (in the front of the ship)
Mid-Ship (between the front and back of the ship)
Rear (in the back of the ship)
High Deck (on the top of the ship)
Middle Deck (between the top and bottom of the ship)
Low Deck (on the bottom of the ship)
Close to Elevator/Stairs
Inside Cabin - solid walls, no windows
Ocean View Cabin - a non-opening window to see outside
Balcony Cabin - a door that opens to your own outside sitting area
Suite - a larger cabin with more living space
Butler Services with our cabin
Exclusive Area - separate access/amenities only for premium cabin passengers
Multiple or connecting cabins needed
Other (what you REALLY want)
Cruise Amenities
Choose all that apply.
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Adults-Only Ship (18+ only)
Adults-Only Area on Ship
Singles Friendly
Party Vibe
Adults-Only Pool
Spa
Shopping
Gym / Workout Facilities & Classes
Casino
Disco / Nightclub
Family Friendly
Babysitting Services / Kids Club
Standard Pool
Pool With Extras (more than 1 pool or waterpark)
Children's Pool
Live Music
Adult Entertainment
Family Entertainment
Several Restaurant Choices
Gourmet Dining Options
Specialty Dining Options (at an extra cost)
24-hour Room Service
24-hour Food Options
Assigned Dining Time & Table
Flexible Dining Time, No Assigned Table
Casual Dining, Relaxed Dress Code
Formal Dining
Converse With Other Passengers During Dining
Seating With Our Own Party Only
Other (what you REALLY want)
Add-On Services
Many cruises have additional charges beyond the price of the cabin and taxes/port fees.
Would you like to have the following included?
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Wi-Fi options
Drink Package Options (non-alcoholic)
Drink Package Options (alcoholic)
Daily Gratuities (if these are not prepaid you will pay them on the ship)
Other
Desired Itinerary
(countries / islands / etc. that you would like to visit)
Please be as specific as possible and list in order of preference.
This information is vital to selecting the optimal environment and vibe for your cruise.
It is important that we know the demographics of the traveling party, so as we can match up age appropriate activities and specials!
Picking a cruise can be like buying a car... sometimes you need a minivan, sometimes a convertible... we help you find the perfect fit for this vacation.
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Have you done any preliminary research? If so, tell us what you have seen or thinking about with any accommodations, experiences or pricing.
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Bedding Preference and/or Multiple Cabin Requests.
List the number of children or adults in each cabin.
Beds together or beds apart.
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What makes these destinations choices MOST appealing to you and/or your travel companion(s)?
What are the top 3 priorities for this trip?
If you could have a dream experience or activity on this trip, what would it be?
What can Traveling Person do that will provide you with a huge sense of relief?
What DON'T you want?
What has gone wrong in the past that you want to avoid this time?
If there is a location you will NOT consider please list it here.
Have you cruised before? If so, which cruise line?
I want this trip to be...
good
better
the best ever!
Other
What type of hotel/resort/cruise/accommodations do you prefer?
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3 star (budget)
4 star (moderate)
5 star or luxury
I value quality over price for this trip. We want the best experience, budget is not an issue.
I value price over quality for this trip. I need the lowest possible price, regardless of ratings or quality.
The best value for our money.
Other
What is your total budget for this trip? (transportation and accommodations)
Budgeting is the most difficult, sensitive and often important element of vacation planning. We are here to help find the best vacation option for your hard-earned dollar; this makes it essential that we are upfront and on the same page when discussing matters and the realities of your budget.
Are you prepared to handle a nominal deposit of $500-$1000 per person for the accommodations in addition to the full airfare & insurance costs?
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$2000 - $4000 total
$4000 - $6000 total
$6000 - $8000 total
$8000 - $10,000 total
$10,000 - $20,000 total
$20,000 - $30,000 total
$30,000 - $50,000 total
Unlimited
I am not sure how much a trip like this will cost.
Traveling Person acts solely as a booking agent for disclosed principal Suppliers and is not the source or provider of any travel service. Each Supplier is an independent entity with its own management and is not subject to the control of Traveling Person.
For this reason, you will see all pricing as BUNDLED RATES and not broken out by component, a la carte style. Our partners do not provide component pricing to protect their contracts, therefore Traveling Person is not able to provide /disclose component pricing. When you hire Traveling Person, you agree and understand that you will receive all pricing as a "package rate.”
Will you need a Payment Plan for the balance?
Yes, I would like a payment plan. ($200 minimum for payments)
No, I do not need a payment plan.
At which kind of hotels do you normally stay?
At which kind of restaurants to you like to dine?
What are your favorite types of foods? Drinks? Cuisines?
Anything you would like to try?
What do you do for fun in your free time?
What in your life are you most passionate about?
What is the best travel experience that you have ever had?
What big celebrations are on your horizon?
Will be be inviting anyone to join you on this trip?
How often do you travel? Business? Leisure?