Brighter solutions For cruise specialists

Cruising is the most exciting growth category in the entire leisure market. Why not partner with Amadeus, the cruise industry leader, to see your profits soar?

Amadeus gives you direct, real-time access to 90 percent of the world’s bookable cruises. Cabin details, ship facilities and flight transfers to and from departure/arrival ports are at your fingertips. Amadeus offers the best cruise booking tool in the industry. It’s easy to book, so you can quickly and confidently sell your customers a perfect, personalized cruise vacation—and collect high commissions in return. Plus, you can add on air and shore excursions from one spot—so you can easily provide a complete cruise vacation experience!

Choose between two packages: our full cruise specialists offer—which includes Amadeus Selling Platform Connect, full air booking capabilities and comprehensive GDS content—or Amadeus Vacation Link, a FREE package of booking tools available to all travel agencies, regardless of GDS affiliation.

“Amadeus offers 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, Ill.

Gain the Amadeus edge Everything we do at Amadeus is designed to help you meet the needs of today’s discriminating travel customers. As the leading provider of IT solutions for the worldwide travel and tourism industry, we’re committed to delivering the solutions, training and support your business needs to succeed. And that’s a promise!

Choose the right solution for you Option 1

Our full offer for cruise specialists includes Amadeus Selling Platform Connect, full air booking capabilities and comprehensive GDS content

Amadeus account management Receive first-class service from our expert account management team, including a clearly defined account management plan— specifically designed around your business requirements.

Amadeus Air Book pre- and post-cruise air with Amadeus Air, the world’s leading airline reservation solution.

Amadeus Cruise Gain real-time, accurate booking information at your fingertips. With direct access to the cruise lines’ reservation systems, you can

choose from 18 providers worldwide and 90 percent of all bookable cruises, plus cruise line air.

Amadeus Cruise Shopper Gain the competitive edge in a fierce marketplace with your own branded website to sell cruises directly to consumers. Plus, tools to manage the entire sales process!

Amadeus Hotels Access real-time booking information from a single display, using customized search options, for more than 86,000 properties.

Amadeus Shore Excursions Earn big commissions by booking quality shore excursions in advance — at discounted prices your customers will love.

Amadeus Tours Book well-known brands and off-the-beaten track options quickly and easily. Find the right vacation package at the right price every time by searching multiple ways.

Amadeus Training Whether you prefer virtual or classroom courses, you’ll find a full range of learning options at Amadeus e-University®.

A complete portfolio of products and services Our full offer for cruise specialists includes Amadeus Selling Platform Connect and a complete range of core products and services designed to meet your travel business needs. In addition, you can take your business to the next level by selecting options from our add-on solutions.

Core offer

I need An easy-to-use solution

>> Amadeus Selling Platform Connect >> Completely Web-based >> Built to your specifics >> Easy to use

To offer more and increase sales

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Amadeus Air Amadeus Cruise and Amadeus Shore Excursions Amadeus Hotels Amadeus Tours & Amadeus Insurance

To deliver outstanding customer service

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Amadeus checkmytrip.com Amadeus Email and Fax Amadeus Travel Preferences Amadeus Profiles

To boost productivity

To receive full support

>> Amadeus Group PNR >> Amadeus Unused e-Ticket Tracking Report

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Implementation Account management Help desk support Training Amadeus Direct

Add-on solutions >> Amadeus Cruise Shopper

>> Basic Online Package >> Advanced Online Package

>> Amadeus Flight Alerts >> Amadeus Schedule Minder RSS Feed >> Consulting services

>> Amadeus Service Fee Manager >> Amadeus Ticket Changer >> Amadeus Master Pricer Portfolio

>> Additional training options

Option 2

Amadeus Vacation Link is a free, stand-alone booking tools package available to all

This free and comprehensive package of booking tools – including cruises, tours and hotels—helps you easily build and manage your leisure travel business.

“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, Md.

Amadeus Vacation Link gives you unlimited FREE travel content—regardless of GDS affiliation— from one leisure booking portal, including: Agent tools

Amadeus Hotel Shopper

Navigate, book, and capitalize on the power of the Internet with all the tools you need for reservations, communications, office applications, travel resources and administration.

Access and book up to five rate categories in a single, integrated search (net, online, negotiated, GDS and a 15 percent enhanced commission rate).

Amadeus Cruise

Sell quality shore excursions at discounted prices your customers will love.

Access multiple cruise line offerings from a single screen, plus cabin photos, deck plans and ship layouts you can share with customers.

Amadeus e-University® Learn and grow 24/7 with our online training portal. Packed with tips, guided courses and a complete online suite of reference materials.

Amadeus Shore Excursions

Amadeus Tours Customize budget-friendly vacations to include air, hotel, car and sightseeing options.

>> No cryptic entries >> Easy to use and learn >> 24/7 real-time availability >> Up-to-the-minute pricing >> Sign up today at www.amadeusvacationlink.com

Key benefits of the Amadeus solution for cruise specialists Gain of theuse best content Ease

Sell cruises online

Offer more cruise lines, more itineraries and more choices than anyone else. Amadeus puts real-time, accurate booking information for 90 percent of all bookable cruises at your fingertips. You can also offer a comprehensive choice of international air content to and from departure/arrival ports and tours to ensure your customers enjoy a complete vacation experience.

>> Direct access to content from 18 providers worldwide

Develop a Web presence with Amadeus Cruise Shopper, our cruise e-commerce solution. Amadeus Cruise Shopper is ideal for those looking for a cruise presence on the Web. Upsell more cruise vacation packages and increase profits as customers point-and-click their way through easy-to-read cruise booking screens.

>> Establish a Web presence

>> Huge choice of flight transfers to/from ports >> Bookable flights from 70 low-cost carriers >> Real-time information to ensure accuracy >> World-class tour and side trip offerings

>> Build online revenue with quick and easy bookings >> Benefit from an industry-leading cruise booking platform >> Manage the sales process with reporting, lead management and marketing automation tools >> Intuitive interface that’s easy for users to navigate

Provide the complete vacation experience

Offer your cruise customers a comprehensive range of personalized trip options, including flight alerts, offers, shore excursions, side trips and tours. With Amadeus, you can provide a more complete vacation and ensure their loyalty for years to come.

>> Provide a complete travel experience >> Upsell with a comprehensive choice of high margin content >> Add on hotels, shore excursions, cars and insurance >> Sell budget-friendly tours and fun side trips >> Add value and generate loyalty with email flight alerts and special offer notices

Amadeus provides superior, sustainable solutions that boost your operational performance, drive growth, and transform your business.

World-class technology With Amadeus as your technology partner, you can rely on innovative, advanced IT solutions that are easy to use and implement. Our future-proof and scalable technology delivers fast, tangible results and proven business benefits for both you and your customers.

True partnership Count on Amadeus to provide customized and customer-focused solutions that match your business needs. We are committed to investing in your success, and pride ourselves on the strong, long-term relationships we develop with our customers.

Proven results Amadeus technology and solutions are carefully designed to give you the competitive edge. Our in-depth experience and expertise delivers better content, service and solutions that drive proven results.

Global footprint As a truly global company, Amadeus combines extensive industry-wide expertise with in-depth local knowledge to provide efficient, effective travel technology solutions—backed by outstanding support and consulting services to customers—in more than 195 countries.

Find out more:

In the US, call 1.888.AMADEUS, in Canada call 1.888.611.5554 or email [email protected].

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