Cruise.com Awarded Royal Caribbean's 2013 Online Agency of the Year

January 24, 2014

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. - January 24, 2014 — Cruise.com announced that it has been awarded Royal Caribbean's Online Agency of the Year in 2013 for generating extraordinary growth in sales, continuous partnership support and innovative marketing efforts. Royal Caribbean's Loyal to Royal Travel Agent Partners of the Year awards recognize top performing travel agent partners and their loyalty and commitment to the cruise line.

Cruise.com offers exceptional personal service and exceptional value to the cruising public. "We differentiate ourselves from standard online agencies. In addition to quality service, expert advice, and the most value for your money, we also offer additional benefits such as consumer webinars, ship tours and an outstanding mobile app which are all designed to enhance the overall cruise experience," said Anthony Hamawy, President. "We think of ourselves as a traditional agency that operates within a virtual environment."

"We are thrilled to award Cruise.com with our Loyal to Royal Online Partner of the Year for 2013. Cruise.com has consistently been a loyal advocate for our brand and has done an exceptional job selling the unique experience you can on find on Royal Caribbean," said Joanne Schimelman, Vice President, Sales & National Accounts, Royal Caribbean International.

We are honored to be Royal Caribbean's Online Partner of the Year," said Anthony Hamawy, Cruise.com, Inc. president. "We consider Royal Caribbean to be an exceptional business partner with whom we have forged a long-term strategy for success."

Cruise.com was also recently awarded MSC Cruises Online Partner of the Year in 2013.