Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s sailings are always popular and very expensive. Spring Break cruises are cheap, but full of students. Consider holidays & the time of year when booking a cruise, and plan to travel outside of peak travel times to get the best fare and take … [Read more...] about Cruise outside of holiday times to take advantage of cheaper fares and smaller crowds
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Before setting sail on a cruise, consider locally-operated or create-your-own shore excursions for big savings over cruise-branded shore excursion prices
Cruises make great profits on shore excursions, which can add hundreds of dollars to the price of a cruise. In some ports, you can have just as much fun and do similar activities without paying the cruise-branded excursion price. Do online research to see if local companies offer … [Read more...] about Before setting sail on a cruise, consider locally-operated or create-your-own shore excursions for big savings over cruise-branded shore excursion prices
For a spur-of-the-moment trip, find last-minute cruise deals on websites like VacationsToGo.com
Sometimes, under-sold cruises will offer last-minute specials within a week or two of sailing. While last-minute flights might be expensive, passengers within driving distance to a port just might score a cheap, last-minute vacation. Act fast though, as last-minute specials tend … [Read more...] about For a spur-of-the-moment trip, find last-minute cruise deals on websites like VacationsToGo.com
Consider bunking with family or friends to save money on cruises
Cruise fares are generally priced based on two people per room. Most cruises offer 3rd and 4th passengers in the same cabin at a substantial discount. If you don’t mind sharing close quarters, you might be able to save a few hundred dollars just by all staying in the same cabin.A … [Read more...] about Consider bunking with family or friends to save money on cruises
When planning to cruise with a group (even a small one), book directly with the cruise line’s groups department to get the best discounts and amenities
Groups don't have to be huge - many cruise lines offer group discounts for as few as eight booked cabins. And booking as a group can mean free cruise fare, as generally one person cruises free for every 15 people booked. Groups also tend to get extra amenities like chocolates or … [Read more...] about When planning to cruise with a group (even a small one), book directly with the cruise line’s groups department to get the best discounts and amenities