For some time, it has been commonplace for many cruise consumers book their own cruises. On December 10, 2002, the Travel Industry Association of America released a report estimating that the number of Americans who now research their travel options online is around 64 million. According to a Forrester Research report published on October 22, 2002, more than 6 in 10 U.S. households currently research and book their leisure travel online and this number is expected to increase by 12 percent in the next year. Realizing the savings involved for travel agencies that do not need to invest in this time-consuming research, MyCruiseClub.com has launched their innovative profit sharing program to reward cruise travelers for the time they invest in planning their own vacation.

The most popular Internet travel sites are replete with remarkable "cruise specials" which claim special discount prices up to 50-75% off the cruise lines rates! As all cruise insiders know, those travel sites are discounting the cruise lines' brochure rate, which the cruise lines rarely charge anybody. The prices quoted by most online agencies are the exact same price as consumers can get if they called the cruise line themselves! So the consumer is paying the same price for a cruise for which they researched and planned, while the online agency keeps the full commission!



MyCruiseClub.com rewards consumers for doing their own research, which insures the lowest price on their cruise because MyCruiseClub will accept 5% less commission from the cruise line and pass that 5% on to the consumer. MyCruiseClub doesn't have it's own price list. They simply reduce the consumers cruise price by 5%, regardless of whatever deal or discount package they can get from the cruise line directly.

Cruisers always compare the rate they paid with fellow cruisers and are very disappointed and frustrated when they find that they paid more for their cruise than the cruiser in an identical cabin. Considering that the average 7 day summer vacation or holiday cruise for a family of 4 averages from $4000 to $6000, the 5% commission earned by a cruiser who books their cruise through MyCruiseClub would be $200 to $300. A high-end or world cruise can cost $25,000 per person and up, saving the consumer thousands. Even a short cruise can save a couple $50.00 - $100.00.

MyCruiseClub.com understands that many consumers are wary of actually booking online because this is a high-ticket item and they are cautious about the security of their funds. They often use travel websites to research their cruise, and then call the cruise line directly to make their actual booking. This is great for the cruise line, but bad for the consumer. The consumer is doing all the work of the traditional travel agent without enjoying the benefit of the commission. They also do not get the benefit of having a personal travel consultant that can handle all their post booking service needs. MyCruiseClub has adapted to this market condition by allowing the consumer to book directly with the cruise line, give their payments directly to the cruise line, and benefit from the profit earned by the agency in the form of shared commission!

MyCruiseClub.com offers personal customer service in addition to 5% off the lowest price. Soon, travelers will be able to book their cruise with MyCruiseClub.com online if they prefer. When they want to speak directly to a cruise specialist, consumers can call MyCruiseClub by phone, or they can go to the MyCruiseClub.com website and do a LIVE CHAT online. The MyCruiseClub.com website walks the consumer through the quick and easy process of finding the cruise they want, how to book it directly with the cruise line, and save their 5%. It contains a super comprehensive search engine that allows the consumer to search all the cruises offered by every cruise line in the world, and even provides the phone numbers for all the major cruise lines. Everything the traveler needs in order to find his or hers ideal cruise at the best price is located within this one website: MyCruiseClub.com. Consumers also learn how, by referring just 5 new members, they can save 10% on every cruise, for life!

MyCruiseClub.com is privately owned and operated by Mitchell Bank with offices located in Marina del Rey, California and Marco Island, Florida, MyCruiseClub.com is the highest revenue producing affiliate of the world's largest cruise travel agency, Cruise.com.




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