About Direct Line Cruises
Thirty years of helping travelers find the right cruise
What began around a Long Island kitchen table in 1995 has grown into one of the largest cruise-only travel agencies in the United States. For more than 30 years, Direct Line Cruises has helped travelers find the right ship, the right itinerary, and exceptional value—often with exclusive savings and extras beyond the cruise lines’ offers. And when you need us, there’s still a real cruise expert just a phone call away.
Since 1995
30,000+ guests a year
Official agency for the cruise industry
Talk to a cruise specialist
1-800-352-8088
Mon to Thu 10 AM to 8 PM ET
Mon to Thu
10 AM to 8 PM ET
Fri to Sun
10 AM to 5 PM ET
No commission, no service fees. Our specialists are CLIA-accredited and do not work on commission.
Our story
It started as a hobby. It grew into a nationally recognized cruise agency.
Since its humble beginning in 1995, Direct Line Cruises has grown to become one of the largest official agencies for the cruise industry. Amazingly, it started as a home-based part time job (actually, more of a "hobby") for a Long Island housewife who simply "fell in love" with cruising after she tried it for the first time. Then, with no previous experience (and a budget of only a few hundred dollars), she created a business that has developed into one of the most spectacular "overnight" success stories in the history of the travel industry.
From its corporate headquarters in Hauppauge, NY, Direct Line Cruises now handles reservations for more than 30,000 cruise passengers per year. But no matter how big it gets, the dedicated staff at Direct Line Cruises continues to treat every client (and future client) as a valued friend offering honest, reliable service and top-quality cruise vacations at incredibly low rates.
1995
Founded on Long Island
30,000+
Cruise passengers a year
11,000+
Customer Reviews
A+
BBB rating · Excellent on Trustpilot
Why book with us
Ten good reasons to book your cruise through Direct Line Cruises
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Reason 01
Expert Staff
As an exclusive agency for the cruise industry, Direct Line Cruises ("DLC") carefully selects and trains its staff in every important detail about all of the major cruise lines. Cruise specialists are available at their toll-free reservations line (1-800 DLC-8088) to answer all of your questions, provide rate quotes, recommendations and everything else needed to assist you in reserving your next dream cruise vacation.
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Reason 02
No Commissions or "Sales Pressure”
The staff at Direct Line Cruises does not work on commission so you save money and they always have YOUR best interest in mind.
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Reason 03
Low Rates
Direct Line Cruises buys large "blocks" of cabins from several major cruise lines. By pre-purchasing cabins far in advance of the sailing dates, they "lock-in" the cruise line's "early booking" discounts and they get group pricing concessions (which are passed on to you even if you are only booking one cabin). In fact, the rates from DLC are often 40% to 60% lower than the cruise line's brochure rates.
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Reason 04
Best Stateroom Selection
You can choose any cabin from DLC's exclusive inventory. Because they pre-purchase cabins long before the sailing date, Direct Line Cruises typically offers the best selection of standard and deluxe staterooms on each ship.
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Reason 05
No Service Fees
Unlike many travel agencies, Direct Line Cruises never charges a service fee for helping you make your cruise reservation. So, the rate you are quoted is the rate you pay. There are never any unrequested "add-ons".
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Reason 06
Cash Rebate for 8 Or More Cabins
Planning a cruise for a group of friends or family? Get a cash rebate for the full fare of one person (excluding port charges / taxes) for every 8 cabins booked. NOTE: Some restrictions may apply.
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Reason 07
Cost Effective Travel Insurance
Through Travel Insured International, Direct Line Cruises provides cost-effective optional travel protection to all of our clients. This optional plan provides coverage for travel delay, missed connections, trip interruption, lost baggage, accident & sickness medical expense and more.
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Reason 08
Direct Payment Processing By the Cruise Line
New clients are sometimes a bit skeptical about Direct Line Cruises because their rates are so low when compared to other travel agencies. So, to eliminate any possible concern, DLC has arranged to have all of its client reservation deposits processed directly by the cruise line. When paying by credit card, your initial deposit (usually $100 to $300 per person) is charged directly by the cruise line (not Direct Line Cruises). Once your payment has been processed, you will be provided with a detailed email confirmation. If there are ever any discrepancies, they are immediately resolved.
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Reason 09
Loyalty Savings
Earn points for every cruise you book through Direct Line Cruises. Points can be redeemed for purchases on future cruises towards valuable bonus offers such as FREE onboard credits, gift shop purchases, specialty dining, spa sessions and more.
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Reason 10
Special Promotions
As one of the LARGEST cruise-only agencies within the United States, Direct Line Cruises often provides special promotions, which may include lucrative onboard credits, shore excursion discounts, reduced fares plus so much more. Some of these offers may not be advertised to the general public. If you would like to sign-up for Direct Line Cruises' FREE email newsletter, which contains "inside information" about the hottest cruise deals and promotions, CLICK HERE.
Recognized
Awards from the cruise lines, ratings from our clients
Royal Caribbean Partner of the Year
Northeast region, 2010.
Royal Caribbean Top Producer Award
Presented to Helen Coiro and Tom Coiro.
Recognized by the lines we sell
Award night with the captain.
Official agency for the cruise industry
BBB accredited · A+ rating
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Since 1995 · Hauppauge, NY
Ready when you are
Search every sailing, or talk to someone who has sailed them
Online any hour, or call Monday to Thursday 10 to 8 and Friday to Sunday 10 to 5, Eastern.