Brendan, thank you again for prompt, exceptional service. Would not go anywhere else as every time I book a cruise/holiday, it is seamless and every aspect is taken care of by Brendan. He is knowledge... See more
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Brendan, thank you again for prompt, exceptional service. Would not go anywhere else as every time I book a cruise/holiday, it is seamless and every aspect is taken care of by Brendan. He is knowledge... See more
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My husband and I have used Brendan many times now, and there’s a very good reason we keep coming back. He’s not just a travel agent who books cruises — he genuinely cares about his clients too. I’ve n... See more
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Brendan is so knowledgeable about booking a cruise. I can trust him to find the best situated cabin for my money and point out any pitfalls. I’ve just booked my 4th cruise with him. He is professional... See more
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We made a cruise booking on board which was referred to our agent. Brendan subsequently managed the finer details in his normal professional manner. Brendan is always happy to help!!!
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Hays Travel, the UK's largest independent travel agent, brings over 40 years of expertise and customer care to every aspect of your holiday planning. With over 460 branches nationwide, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with tailor-made travel packages, exceptional service, and exclusive deals local to them. Whether you dream of family-friendly resorts, all-inclusive holiday packages, luxury cruises, UK short breaks, or last-minute getaways, Hays Travel is here to bring your dream holiday to life. In addition to popular travel destinations across Europe, we also provide exotic trips to far-off destinations, including Asia, the Caribbean, and beyond. Our dedicated travel agents are passionate about creating the perfect holiday experience for you. As your one-stop travel shop, we offer a wide range of services, from flights, cruise, and hotel bookings to airport parking, travel insurance, attraction tickets, and award-winning foreign exchange services. We partner with trusted suppliers like TUI, P&O Cruises, and Jet2holidays, to ensure top-quality service for all our customers, whilst hand-selecting the best deals that fit your budget and needs. Committed to delivering exceptional value, we also offer free child places and flexible payment options, including interest-free monthly direct debits and low-deposit deals on select holidays. Because everyone deserves to Holiday the Hays Way. Choose Hays Travel today for an unforgettable holiday experience backed by trusted, expert guidance every step of the way.
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I have booked two cruises with Brendan now and nothing is to much he makes sure I get what I'm asking for, he's so friendly and knowledgeable on holiday packages, also always at the end of a text message to answer any questions. Brendan is doing a fantastic job, keep up the great work.

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Hi I have for 4 till 5 time had the privilege to use hays travel for my booking 😌 and on these occasions the privilege to come contact with Such a beautiful person called Brendan O'connor. He has sent myself and wife Donna on many a Wonderful cruises. And now Brendan has gone and help fine another one . He has the patience of a saint lol thank you so much he's the reason we keep coming back to hays travel thank Brendan your a kind and very helpful person 😊

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Brendan is a total expert and an absolutely superb travel agent. We
have booked all sorts of holidays with him over 20 years and he is always so knowledgable,patient and friendly
We have just booked a family cruise for 2025 and he again has surpassed himself
Happy Christmas Brendan & G
Siobhan & Ciaran

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Brendan has a lot of knowledge when it comes to cruise’s. So when going to book mine, knew I was I good hands. The cruise is all booked and now to just wait on the departure date and to enjoy.

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Brendan was really patient and made our booking experience really easy. Nothing was a bother for him. We have 4 different couples going in our group whom all wanted different things and brendan managed to fulfil all our requests.

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It was quick and easy to book with Brendan
Went through all our concerns all our different options of what was available to book and all completed very professionally will definitely do business with Brendan again an asset to your company

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Brendan was fantastic explaining everything as he went through the cruise and nothing was too much for him to sort out. He even sorted out what I needed to do to get a car parked for our cruise. He seems a really nice and helpful person. A complete true professional at his job

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Your representative explaining everything in great detail making my choice easy to book with you.

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I had the best experience booking my cruise, Brendan could not have been more helpful, professional and so responsive to all my questions

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Brendan was fantastic as usual nothing is a problem love chatting to him and looking forward to the trip .

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Great service and very helpful with the trip we booked.

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We have just booked another fabulous family cruise with Hays travel the whole process was very well coordinated. It’s hard getting everything organized when half our party lives in Toronto Canada. Brendan your attention to detail and cruising experience does not go unnoticed. Thanks very much for a stress free booking experience.

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I booked my first cruise through Brendan recently and he was a pleasure to deal with! He sorted everything out for our party and had the documents in the post to arrive the next day! Just fantastic - we are looking forward to our holiday! Thanks Brendan!

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Dealing with Brendan has been fantastic. He is extremely knowledgeable all things cruise and really goes above and beyond to get the best for your holiday.

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A massive thank you to Brendan for organising such an amazing cruise holiday - transfers, ship, flights were all perfect and he made everything so easy. Always replying to any queries so efficiently. Definitely will be booking another cruise with Brendan again very soon! Thanks for everything Brendan!

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We are just back from our second cruise organised by Brendan! All I can say is Brendan is absolutely fantastic! His attention to detail is what sets him apart from all other travel agents I have booked with in the past! Thank you Brendan for another wonderful holiday!!

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5* service
Brendan provides a 5* service at all times! His knowledge, expertise & professionalism is first class. He fully understands his customer and what they look for in a holiday (cruise). Nothing is ever too much trouble & Brendan ensures nothing goes unturned. Looking forward to our next booking already! The Glenn family x

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Fantastic service from Brendan, and at a reasonable price. Brendan took away the pain of multiple bookings, flights etc. We will definitely ask Brendan to handle our future trips.

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Brendan was very informative ,he knows his job and was able to give advice on many aspects of the cruise I booked.
I have recommended him to friends.

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As returning customers, we received excellent service from Brendan, which we have come to expect. As a large family party, he met all our needs, even providing reassurance in the face of potential airline strikes! Brendan is highly efficient and his warmth and good humour makes booking with him a pleasure.

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