Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre Reviews 

2,599
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

Hays Travel, Ground Floor Gilbridge House, Keel Square, SR13HA Sunderland, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The more i use Hays the more comfortable i get with their travel consultants, i have not been disappointed as yet. Chelsea Frimley was a delight to chat too and was more than helpful worth our booking... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lyn was friend friendly and you could sense the genuine want to help and get the best deal! She found us different quotes for different cruise room options and dates very quickly and explained all de... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our first time using Hays via a friend. Very impressed with the service (cheaper than our usual agent for the same cabin!) and with Tim patiently negotiating phone calls between us and our friends who... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We only book with Hays Travel because of their Travel Advisor Shelley Collins. She is so special that we waited for her to return from leave before booking another holiday.

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Company details

  1. Travel Agency
  2. Cruise Agency
  3. Cruise Travel Agency
  4. Cultural Tours Provider
  5. Currency Exchange Service
  6. Travel Aggregator

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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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  • Hays Travel, Ground Floor Gilbridge House, Keel Square, SR13HA, Sunderland, United Kingdom

  • 03330339985

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The more i use Hays the more…

The more i use Hays the more comfortable i get with their travel consultants, i have not been disappointed as yet. Chelsea Frimley was a delight to chat too and was more than helpful worth our booking. I look forward to chatting with her as or Cruise gets nearer.

August 31, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great as always 😊

September 1, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for leaving a 5* Review, I look forward to helping you again in the future. Emily

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service!

Lyn was friend friendly and you could sense the genuine want to help and get the best deal! She found us different quotes for different cruise room options and dates very quickly and explained all details of booking fully. I had spoken to other travel agents as well and the customers service made me definitely want to book through Haystravel.
Thank you so much Lynda!

August 29, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for your wonderful comments and feedback. I am so pleased I was able to help with your booking, you have an exciting cruise planned. Linda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shelley always helps me to research and…

Shelley always helps me to research and find the booking I need. She provides the info accurately and promptly and we agree a deal quickly.

Always a good job.

August 30, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for your 5* review. It was a pleasure booking your cruise on board Viking Venus. Kind regards Shelley.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When I booked I didn't know that the…

When I booked I didn't know that the cabin was small and my friends husband is disabled. I rang up and I spoke to Carol. It took her three hours to find me the right cabin for us all. Excellent service in my opinion.

August 22, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you so much for your kind feedback and 5* review. We hope you have an amazing time on board Ventura. Kind regards Carol.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for your 5* review and feedback. We hope you enjoy your cruise on board Iona. Kind regards Emily.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service from Hays Travel

I’d like to say a huge thank you to Hays Travel, and especially Andrea Barker, for the excellent service I received.

After experiencing some issues trying to complete my booking online, I contacted Andrea for assistance. She was incredibly helpful, friendly and professional throughout, taking the time to sort everything out for me over the phone and making the whole process completely hassle-free.

Andrea even managed to secure me a little extra discount, which was a fantastic bonus! She also made arranging the payment for our cruise straightforward and easy.

It’s refreshing to receive such great customer service, and Andrea is a real credit to Hays Travel. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hays Travel and Andrea Barker to anyone looking to book a holiday or cruise.

Thank you again, Andrea, for making the whole experience so easy! 👏🌟

August 22, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback and 5* review Ryan. It was a pleasure booking your cruise on board Arvia. Kind regards Andrea.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chelsea was fantastic dealing with late…

Chelsea was fantastic dealing with late booking efficient, amenable, knowledgeable,great service will book with hays again thank you

August 29, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for your 5* review. We hope you have a wonderful time on board Azura. Kind regards Chelsea.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional staff

A very speedy initial response and although TUI were stating that there were no cabins available, Jack was able to find one and now I’m off on another cruise.

August 21, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Anthony Golding,

We are so pleased to hear about your speedy initial response and that we were able to assist you in finding a cabin for your cruise! We wish you an absolutely wonderful trip.

Kind Regards
Hays Travel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What great service

What great service, really helpful and friendly.
Also my cruise booking was cheaper than other travel agents.

August 28, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thanks for the 5* review, i am so pleased i found you a great deal. Enjoy Queen Victoria.

Regards
Jo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from start to finish

Excellent service from start to finish. Recommended my friend too who also experienced a professional service from Rachael. She was very helpful as we were new to cruising.

August 28, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

It was my pleasure booking your cruise for you on Arvia. Thank you for the recommendation Tina.

Regards
Rachael

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and helpful

Very friendly and helpful

August 17, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Have a lovely cruise on Queen Anne Julie.
Please call me if you need any further assistance with your booking.
Regards
Rob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very pleasant and helpful rep

A very pleasant and helpful rep. Hays are lucky to have such lovely staff

August 27, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for the lovely feedback Olivia, i will be sure to pass this to Jo, enjoy your holiday.

Kind regards
Amanda

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The travel agent I was blessed to deal…

The travel agent I was blessed to deal with (Tim) was absolut gem . Not only he was funny and with fantastic knowledge, he was extremely helpful.

He's a credit to the company

August 27, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for the lovely feed back Agnieszka Bialobrzeska, it was a pleasure booking your cruise on MSC World Asia.

Regards
Tim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed

Our first time using Hays via a friend. Very impressed with the service (cheaper than our usual agent for the same cabin!) and with Tim patiently negotiating phone calls between us and our friends who started the booking.

August 19, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for leaving a wonderful 5* review and look forward to speaking with you again. Tim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son in law booked for my husband and…

My son in law booked for my husband and myself and his own family the day before. I know he was very pleased with the whole procedure.

August 27, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for your kind comments, It's lovely to hear your son was pleased with the whole procedure. Joanne

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carol was amazing nothing was too much…

Carol was amazing nothing was too much trouble and found me another cruise and is also watching for 2029 to be released

August 26, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for you 5* review Paula, I am sure you will have a fab time on Azura, I will be happy to help you when the 2029 cruises are released, kind regards, Carol

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service Very Helpful

Emily, from Customer Service team is brilliant. Had a small hiccup with booking online, but spoke to her and she has sorted out the issue I had. Now booked on a cruise and looking forward to it. Customer service first class!

August 26, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for your great review and kind words Stephen, it was my pleasure to help you, I am sure you will have a fabulous time on Bolette next year, kind regards, Emily

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We only book with Hays Travel because…

We only book with Hays Travel because of their Travel Advisor Shelley Collins.
She is so special that we waited for her to return from leave before booking another holiday.

August 23, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback and 5* review. It was a pleasure booking your cruise on board MSC Meraviglia. Kind regards Shelley

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really very good

August 17, 2026
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Reply from Hays Travel - Specialist Cruise Centre

Thank you for your kind review
Best Regards
Hays Travel

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