Amadeus solutionsfor Cruise Specialists

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“I need ”the best cruise content

Amadeus gives you direct, real-time access to 90% of the world’s bookable cruises – more than any other system. So you can offer more cruise lines, more itineraries, more choice and more added value extras than anyone else. With Amadeus, you can introduce demanding cruise customers to a whole world of new opportunities – and boost your

business at the same time.

Our specialist solutions put details of cabins, facilities, flight transfers to and from departure/arrival ports, optional shore trips and local entertainment products at your fingertips.

Amadeus Cruise is the best cruise booking tool in the industry. So take advantage of easy online booking to sell your customers their perfect, personalised cruise holiday. You can even benefit from high commissions and upsell to improve your own profitability at the same time.

Amadeus Cruise is the most

efficient cruise booking

engine on the planet. It

enables us to answer our

customers’ inquiries in a

matter of seconds, which

immensely enhances the

look-to-book ratio.

Michael Gresh Homeport Cruises, Naperville, IL

Whatever your business needs, talk to Amadeus

Amadeus is the leading provider of IT

solutions for the worldwide travel and

tourism industry. Everything we do is

designed to help you meet the real challenges

of today’s tough market. As your long-term

technology partner, we’re dedicated to

delivering the solutions, training and

support your specific business needs

to get results – fast.

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You don’t get ahead of your competitors by being the same!

With Amadeus Cruise, you can access the richest content and benefit from a fast, reliable solution with real-time information that gives your Sales consultant the ability to sell high-margin products simply and quickly.

Get a competitive edge

Key benefits

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>> Benefit from online opportunities

>> Build online revenue with quick and easy bookings

>> Industry-leading cruise booking platform

>> Fully integrated, web-based system

>> Saves time and reduces costs

Ease of useAccess to the world’s leading application

Access to broadest and specialised content

Access to multi-channel tools to increase profitability

Offer more cruise lines, more itineraries and more choice than anyone else. Amadeus Cruise puts real-time, accurate booking information for 90% of all bookable cruises at your fingertips. You can also offer a comprehensive choice of international air content/availability to and from departure/arrival ports to ensure your customers’ dream holidays start and end as smoothly as possibly.

Complement access to more cruise lines and more itineraries than anyone else with the ability to offer your customers a comprehensive range of personalised extra trip options. You’ll be increasing sales, enhancing customer service – and ensuring their loyalty to your business for years to come.

Take full advantage of Amadeus e-Cruise, a B2B2C booking tool for cruises, to benefit from online booking opportunities. Designed specifically for leisure travel businesses using their own branded websites to sell cruises directly to consumers, Amadeus e-Cruise is an industry-leading cruise booking platform that is offered as an add-on solution.

>> Direct access to content from 18 cruise lines worldwide

>> Huge choice of flight transfers to/ from ports

>> Flight schedules of more than 766 global airlines

>> Bookable flights from 27 low cost carriers

>> Real-time information to ensure accuracy

>> Provide a complete travel experience

>> Upsell a comprehensive choice of higher margin content

>> Easy hotels, onshore trips, cars, rail and insurance bookings

>> Local activities and entertainment options in over 400 destinations worldwide

>> Offer better customer service

Access to the world’s leading application

Broadest & specialised content

Multi-channel tools to increase profitability

Reliable SupportServices

Cruise

DestinationContent

E-Cruise

Hotels Rail

AirLow CostCarriers

CheckMyTrip

AccountManagement Implementation

ConsultingServices

Email/Fax

TrainingServices

e-Support andHelpdesk

UpgradedHelpdesk

InternetBooking Engine

Insurance

SellingPlatform

CustomerProfiles

UpgradedTraining

Travel Preferences

Manager

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A complete portfolio of products and services

Our full offer for Cruise Specialists includes a complete range of core products and services, designed to benefit every area of your business.

In addition, you can also take advantage of a selection of add-on solutions.

I need Core offer Add-on solutions

Amadeus solution for Cruise Specialists

The Amadeus Cruise

reservation system offers our

employees a one-stop shop.

It’s fast and easy to use, and

saves time, which enables

us to focus on building

the business and meeting

customers.

Matt Cervone Just Cruises, Clinton Township, MI

Our full offer for Cruise Specialists includes comprehensive GDS content and option your package with Amadeus Selling Platform

Access the world’s leading applicationAmadeus CruiseBenefit from having real-time, accurate booking information at your fingertips. With direct access to cruise lines’ reservation systems, you can choose from 18 providers worldwide and 90% of all bookable cruises. So you can sell your customers the cruise holiday of their dreams.

Amadeus Selling PlatformUsed by more than 400,000 travel professionals globally, the Amadeus Selling Platform allows you to sell and perform all sales activities from a single screen: book flights, access and sell more high margin content such as hotels, insurance, rail and destination content.

Broadest and specialisedShore ExcursionsEarn commissions by booking quality shore excursions in advance – at discounted prices your customers will love. Suitable for whether you’re looking for a general shore excursion or a customised adventure. You can book it all here.

Amadeus Activities & EntertainmentBook airport transfers, adrenaline-fuelled adventure trips, theatre or sporting tickets, sightseeing tours and more in and around over 400 destinations worldwide. Email customised travel guides, with all bookings tracked to your agency, so you receive commission credit.

Amadeus HotelsIncrease revenue with Amadeus Hotels, which offers unrivalled room availability plus a range of both negotiated and public rates. Integrated with the Amadeus Selling Platform or used as a standalone application that is accessible via a web browser, Amadeus Hotel Plus brings significant web benefits to travel agents’ hotel sales. It is easy to use for impressively fast bookings that deliver improved efficiency for you and added value for your customers. Amadeus Hotel Store helps you diversify revenue by enabling you to access a wider choice of high commission content. You can also benefit from getting upfront commissions for your hotel bookings.

Multi-channel tools to increase profitabilityAmadeus e-CruiseGain the competitive edge in a fierce marketplace with your own branded website to sell cruises directly to consumers. This industry-leading cruise booking platform offers a fully integrated, multi-channel, Internet-based system that saves you time and reduces

costs as you build your online revenue.

Reliable support servicesAmadeus Training ServicesLearn the way you want. Whether you prefer virtual or classroom courses, you’ll find a full range of topics covering Amadeus functionality

and products at Amadeus e-University®.

Amadeus Account ManagementReceive first-class service from our expert account management team, including a clearly defined account management plan – designed

around your specific business requirements.

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Amadeus Cruise is our

lifeline. Everything we

need is there: the ability

to price, compare, and

book—which helps us

make more sales!

Mark Jacobs CruisingAgents.com, North Potomac, Maryland

The Amadeus Difference

With an unrivalled combination of innovative technology and in-depth expertise, we have a clear vision for the future–and the ability to lead the way.

World-class technologyYou need industry leading IT solutions, designed to support your business. We lead the way with investment and ideas. Our flexible, scalable technology is innovative as well as robust and reliable.

True partnershipYou need a tried-and-trusted technology partner. We are committed to providing the expertise and added value that your business needs. We work closely with our customers, building and maintaining mutually beneficial, long-term relationships.

Proven resultsYou need real results. We provide acknowledged expertise and exceptional customer service. Plus the vision and the ability to deliver improved business performance and results that support successful growth strategies.

Global footprintYou need global reach and an international outlook. We operate worldwide and can offer local expertise in 217 markets around the world to help you to move into new sectors and geographic areas swiftly and efficiently.

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