Cruise Discount

So you finally decided that this is the year you would like to take your very first cruise, but you’re concerned about costs. There’s no need to worry. Why? If you haven’t heard yet, cruise vacations are fast becoming the most popular types of vacations for couples, families, honeymooners, and even singles! This means there’s lots to choose from in the way of cruises – and even more discounts and deals as cruise lines are constantly competing for your business.

Cruise discounts come in all shapes and sizes and depending on when you book, where you go, and for how long, you can enjoy deep, deep discounts on your cruise vacation package. If you prefer to work with a cruise travel specialist, this is actually a good idea. Mainly because cruise travel specialists are skilled at finding the latest and greatest cruise deals – fast. But there are also other tips and tricks to help you catch a deal.

Cruise lines love to book their cruises way in advance, so you may enjoy special incentives, credits, and cash back just for booking far in advance. If you’re one to procrastinate – you may be rewarded too! If a cruise isn’t booked several weeks or so before the cruise is set to sail, prices are slashed. If you book last minute, you may enjoy savings up to 75%. Cruise lines will do anything to fill up those last few rooms!

Other ways to enjoy savings include: booking off-season, booking with a group, taking advantage of package deals, booking online, and booking with popular cruise lines. Some of the world’s most popular cruise lines include: Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Seabourn Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas, SilverSea Cruises, and Windstar Cruises.

If you want to book off-season, you’ll find the most bargain opportunities in year-around destinations. For example, slow or “shoulder� seasons for say Alaska, may differ from the Mexican Riviera. Here is a list of destinations and their slow seasons: Alaska, May and September; Bermuda, April-May and September-October; Canada/New England, July-August; the Caribbean, late April-May, September-early January; Hawaii, late August, late November, and February; Mexican Riviera, early January and May, October-November; Eastern and Western Mediterranean, March-April and September-November. Expect for the “quirks and perks� to be plentiful during these times as well.

Besides special rates for groups and families, just about every cruise line has special rates for seniors. A senior is typically defined as a person who is 55 or older. The only drawback is, to lock in the special rates you can’t book online. You must call a cruise travel specialist or book directly with the cruise line. Keep in mind that proof of age is required.

For more discounts and deals visit any of the following websites:

·Kayak.com
·Expedia.com
·Orbitz.com
·Travelocity.com