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Cruise Guru

Cruise Guru

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Cruise Guru
4.4

1,037 reviews

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Trip Completed ?Yes · No
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4.3
Customer Service
4.4
Ease of Booking
4.6
1,037 reviews
5 Kaye Scott  · We have booked through Cruise Guru several times and everything has been excellent.
5 Stephen and Paula  · Easy to use and always good value, pricing is always very competitive. Thanks
5 Guy  · An easy to use website for booking. Information is readily at hand for booking a short duration cruise out of Fremantle in 2027.
5 Steve P  · Had a small issue with booking online. Rang the company directly and they couldn’t have been more helpful. Sorted my issue with a no fuss
5 Deborah Henderson  · The person who assisted me (Kyung Foreman) handled my bookings with ease and in a very professional and courteous manner - despite my 101 queries?
5 Simon  · I booked rooms on a cruise to Tahiti both online and over phone easily at good prices with excellent service.
Millie
MillieNSW
 

Tessi was so helpful when the cruise we wanted was booked up she managed to find us a better alternative that really suited our needs as a family. She is so knowledgeable and had an answer for all our questions. This is the second cruise we have booked with Tessi at cruise guru and she is the only travel agent I will use moving forward. Thanks so much for all your help! Show details

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John M
John M4 posts
 

Most important to us was low deposit $25pp. As our cruise is 18 months out. We looked at many Online booking sites, this was easy to follow and good communication about payment options and cancellation fees Show details

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Dianna Gray
Dianna GrayWA
 

Phone answered promptly. Lucy listened to my questions then answered all my queries and concerns so I had confidence in booking with Cruise guru for the first time. Show details ·  1

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RaefromGoldie
RaefromGoldieQLD5 posts
 

Thank You Cruise Guru – Last Minute Cruising! I found myself looking for a Christmas Cruise and was able to secure a last minute booking through Cruise Guru. What I love about this company is the exclusive last minute deals and the price point for solo travellers, the trick is, you need to be ready to go at the time of booking, there is no waiting to confirm days,… Read more ·  1

numbers or update a passport, its a grab and go booking. Not only did I have an amazing cruise, meet incredible people and visited sacred Māori sites, I came to realise how much of fantastic deal I had compared to other passengers and will continue to book with the team at Cruise Guru for future cruises. Thank you Cruise Guru for an incredible Christmas and New Year adventure ........

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Lyn
Lyn
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Best Cruise Booking Agent ✔️✔️ – Have been using Cruise Guru for 15 years for booking cruises. Their agents are knowledgable, patient and helpful. Their $25 deposit option is an amazingly generous way to secure a cruise. I would not use any other booking system including the Cruise Lines directly. Cruise Guru fares are at least 10% to 15% cheaper than the Cruise Lines. Very easy to cancel or amend booking. Within the rules of the Cruise Lines. Show details ·  1

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Jim S
Jim SQLD3 posts
 

It was a Fabulous Cruise – This bit is in continuation of a review I left in September of 2023 titled "So far So Good" for a cruise in March of 2024 that was booked thru Cruise Guru. Well cruise is over and I had a wonderful time. First time on Quantum Of The Seas and absolutely loved it. Not that the enjoyment of the cruise was attributable to Cruise Guru, BUT, they… Read more ·  1

booked the cruise for me and at a great discounted price that made it affordable for me to go, and have a great time. So thanks again Kylie and CG.

Now for my new review. A few months ago I contacted my girl Kylie at Cruise Guru again and told her I had my eye on another cruise in February of 2025 which was just a bit too expensive for me at the moment, but if she could keep an eye out on it for any drop in price or any special to come up and let me know that would be great. Well blow me down if I didn't get an email from her a few days ago saying was I still interested in that cruise because its just come down in price. Boy, was I interested or what? I called her right away and I am now booked on 28th Feb 2025 on the Quantum again, at another affordable price.

So What more can I say about Cruise Guru. All the staff are really great, and its not just Kylie that's a fantastic agent. No matter who you get on the phone or speak to they are all so courteous and respectful and seem genuine in wanting to be helpful. So I'm happy to stick with them and once more say thank you all for looking after an old fella and meeting my needs and requirements. Good job guys. Sincerely, Jim.

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Lyn B.
Lyn B.NSW4 posts
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Easy Booking Process – I recently booked 2 cruises through Cruise Guru. The online booking process was simple, fast and easy to use. Show details ·  1

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Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke2 posts
 

Obviuosly no one from Cruise Guru reads these reviews. Negative feed back to their lack of customer satisfaction has brought no response. Happy to take your money ,Cruise Guru is failing badly in its customer service, there is no incentive to carry on doing business with them. Having completed a cruise with them, I booked another cruise for… Read more

February 26 at a "special online price" only to see two days later the same cruise was openly advertised at the excact same price, no incentive to stay with this Company. Lord Kevin Burke

Cruise Guru
Cruise Guru    

Hi Kevin, Thank you for your feedback and I have… Read more

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Rhonda G.
Rhonda G.4 posts
 

Our other attempts at cruising got canceled, due to conflicts in parts of the world. We opted for this company as they are incredibly good at looking after their clients. Calling them is easy, no long waits. Our agent was so patient and I felt… Read more ·  2

really comfortable and confident he would manage everything.

One call all sorted and knowing Edison is there to support us is great. When I explained my disability, he organised a wheelchair to help the boarding process. Gave me lots of information and no questions I ask were a problem and I ask a lot! Their reputation to find the best match for people is well known. Go with Cruse Guru you can trust them to look after you.

 Follow-up  · Alas another conflict put an end to our travel plans. We lost out on a few non refundable trips. But our agent Edison was fantastic to get us back part of our cruise. Unfortunately insurance doesn’t cover wars. We booked again through Edison and let’s hope 3rd time lucky and we take our first cruise. Edison helped take the sting out of the… Read more

Nathan
NathanNSW3 posts
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Excellent support and customer service. Communication was easy both by email and phone. I found the cruise we wanted online, but it was great to actually talk to someone who confirmed everything and more! Show details ·  1

 Follow-up  · Excellent initial service continued throughout the booking including processing of the balance payment.

Michelle
Michelle2 posts
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I have recently utilized Cruise Guru to book a new Cruise for Christmas 2025 and the New Year out of Sydney – cruising to New Zealand and return. The process of booking was really quite simple and easy to follow. I also appreciated that I had made… Read more ·  4

a simple mistake when inputting my Husbands DOB and they were really understanding and corrected this error. I was also sent a new Cruise Confirmation which included the updated details. This was most appreciated. The Cruise is yet to happen so possibly I can add further updates after the cruise has been completed. So far it has been an easy and enjoyable process. Regards Michelle Townsville Qld

 Follow-up  · Yes I have downloaded the Princess app. That is easy to follow. It seems that you are not allocated a cabin till maybe 2 weeks prior to cruise. Or they have advised maybe on departure day. This is a bit unfortunate as unable to print out bag tags till you have your cabin number. Fingers crossed will be before departure day. Tks Michelle

Positive reviews

Dom L
Dom L
 

I used Cruise Guru a couple of times and they are easy and straightforward. The service team is professional and quick to response to queries. I will continue to use their services. Show details ·  1

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Mary
MaryNSW
 

Very accurate information. Prompt online service, with great details. Lovely talking to human beings and not AI generated voice. Very helpful for us oldies who are not online savvy with bookings etc Show details ·  1

David
DavidQLD
 

We love cruising and I'm often searching for great deals on the internet, we were looking to find a cruise from the UK in their summer months and found one that suited, It was a Princess Cruise so I contacted my usual cruise travel agent for their price in the "club staterooms" only to find I could get a better deal direct from Princess. The… Read more ·  1

Cruise Guru site popped up and the deal was better again including the "Princess 25th Anniversary" deals. I tried to book on line but was unable to complete the booking so I phoned Cruise Guru (i think I was talking to Kee or KY) she looked at my proposed booking and explained that I was trying to book a accessible room. Kee found me a standard cabin with the same features, large balcony - mid ship etc and completed the booking with me. Fantastic service this was my first time using Cruise Guru, with this great service I will be using them again.

Negative reviews

truth reviewer
truth reviewerNSW3 posts
 

Called them up and asked for a cruise on the royal carribean. The lady replied , "it's all sold out ". I then asked "is that just you guys or is it the whole CRUISE?" She replied, "it's the whole cruise" I then called Royal carribean up 2 days later just to check and low and behold, there were rooms available in every category. Will not ever… Read more

trust Cruise guru again. They only want money and have no interest in REAL customer service!!!! Book with the cruise and save getting lying crap from these guys.

Cruise Guru
Cruise Guru    

Hi Truth Reviewer, I am sorry to hear that 2 days… Read more

F D.
F D.3 posts
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Pathetic customer service when requesting a cancellation due to a heart attack leaving me in hospital for 7 days with limited ability to communicate. Not professional. AVOID AVOID AVOID Show details

Cruise Guru
Cruise Guru    

Hi FD, I am sorry to hear of your health issues. Are… Read more

Bob H.
Bob H.2 posts
 

Do not use this company to book a cruise if you wish to reprice the cruise if you see it cheaper elsewhere. I contacted Royal Caribbean to reprice our cruise and was told to contact the travel agent we booked through. I contacted Cruise Guru and was told that the cruise could not be repriced as that was the policy when final payment had been… Read more

made. I was told this was the same if you booked with Royal Caribbean. I know this is incorrect as I have successfully repriced with Royal when I have booked direct with them. The female customer service I spoke to told me I was wrong and it had always been the same with Royal despite me informing her I had successfully repriced with Royal previously. Lesson learnt. Don’t book through Cruise Guru again.

Cruise Guru
Cruise Guru    

Hi Bob, Thank you for your feedback I have the Royal… Read more

Recent reviews

Naden
NadenSA3 posts
 

We have booked with Cruise Guru more than 6 times now. Always the cheapest when comparing other cruise sites on line. Often offering better cabin credit. Any enquiries when calling Cruise Guru have been answered quickly and easily. They give a few options for progress payments and payments have gone through confidently and smoothly. I would recommend them for any cruise booking. The site is easy to navigate and to choose your preferred cabin. Show details ·  1

Mohan D.
Mohan D.VIC
 

Referred by a friend. First time user, Initial response and follow-up motivated a booking for a Cruise in September 2026. Pricing was good and Consultant attentive to our aims and timing. Show details ·  1

Laurie
LaurieVIC7 posts
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I have booked through cruise guru for the past six years and have never had any problems, On my recent booking of which I had to make changes which involved cancelling and rebooking owing to a personal issue ,the consultant Vicki handed the situation with a minimum of fuss. a bonus for me like all previous bookings with cruise guru's is the option… Read more ·  1

for a payment plan which enables me to pay off in installments before the final balance due date. Highly recommended and I will continue to use cruise guru for our my future cruises.

Shelle Dockley
Shelle Dockley2 posts
 

I had to cancel and rebook 2 cruises I had previously purchased with Cruise Guru due to work commitments. Not only did the totally amazing reservations staff member “Kee” help me unravel the process, she was able to help me save a $500+ deposit and get it transferred to the new cruise. She made it so much easier for me, and gave me total… Read more ·  1

confidence that if anything were to change or go wrong, I could go back to her for assistance. This is the second really helpful interaction I’ve had with Cruise Guru now - I will totally be using them for all my cruises from now on.

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Tuspi
TuspiNSW12 posts
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Cruise Guru seems to offer cruises a little cheaper than their competitors. I have had to cancel a cruise and the refund process was quick and efficient. Real people answer their phones and provide a friendly responsive customer service. Show details ·  1

Christine Fry
Christine Fry5 posts
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I was researching a New Zealand cruise and Cruise Guru's price was a lot less than on the Princess website. I had a Princess Future Cruise Credit that I wanted to use but could not see how. I sent an email and Cruise Guru promptly contacted me and explained that if I made the online booking they would contact Princess and get my credit applied.… Read more ·  1

After I made the booking and sent a corresponding email, Cruise Guru quickly emailed to say my booking had been adjusted to include the Future Cruise Credit and I had an extra $100 added to my onboard credit. I highly recommend looking at Cruise Guru's offers before booking any cruise. I saved hundreds of dollars on the cruise price and was also given a substantial onboard credit.

Christine L.
Christine L.QLD3 posts
 

Louise from Sydney was TOTALLY FABULOUS!!!!!! She was sooo helpful and kind. About time we dealt with a company who looks after the clients interests. Thank you so much Louise, you made my day with your care. Christine Lamont Show details ·  1

Pauline
Pauline
 

So many choices, but once we had decided it was very straightforward. We were able to get exactly what we wanted at a deal that surpassed our expectations. Booking steps were easy to follow and communication has been great. Can't speak highly enough! Show details ·  1

Rae
RaeVIC
 

Everything explained up front in writing. Booking was extremely easy. All information sent in email so that booking onshore excursions and onboard extras are easy to access and book Show details ·  1

richie.metcalfe
richie.metcalfeNSW3 posts
 

Booked a cruise on the web site and found it easy to navigate. After checking other sites I found Cruise Guru to be very competitive without any additional charges. I will say that I have booked many times with them and although I check competitive sites I always come back to them. Show details ·  1

Ralph
Ralph2 posts
 

Vicky was great, I had stuffed up and only booked to Auckland when I thought I was booking home to Sydney. She cancelled my 1st booking and got everything in place to re-book with the right finishing port. Greatb Job!! Show details ·  1

Annette L
Annette LQLD2 posts
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This is my 3rd cruise booking with Cruise Guru, the Customer Team is quick to respond to a question, the on-line booking process is so easy &, as for fare prices, you can't go passed Cruise Guru. Show details ·  1

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