Cruise Travel Discount Agents

One of the best ways to locate the perfect cruise to suit your budget is by consulting a cruise travel discount agent. Not only will a cruise travel discount agent go that extra mile to match you with the most affordable cruise, a cruise travel discount agent will also have access to some of the best cruise deals on the market today!

To find a cruise travel discount agent in your area, there are several ways to go about it. You can browse through your local yellow pages, you can locate a cruise travel discount agent through referral, or you can search for a cruise travel agent online through a reputable site like TravelSense.org or through the Cruise Lines International Association website.

For those of you that would like to consult a cruise travel discount agent online for the best cruise deals, there are many options available to you. Each cruise line has in-house cruise travel specialists available via online chat, email, or by phone that can help you choose the right cruise. In some cases, you may be able to chat with a cruise travel agent 24/7 or you can opt for email communication only. Another option is an “online cruise travel agent” that is not affiliated with any specific cruise line.

In general, an online cruise travel agent isn’t a specific person or agent, so to speak, but rather a system that allows you, the potential cruiser, to shop and compare prices of different cruise lines, search activities and destinations, take virtual tours, browse recommendations and reviews, checkout “Top Ten” lists, and in some cases, chat online with an “agent” and much, much more. Once you have selected your cruise, the system allows you to book online. The only time that you will speak with an actual agent is when a “live” travel agent calls to confirm the details of your trip. 99% of the browsing and booking process typically takes place online and through email correspondence. Keep in mind that you will also have the option to select from a number of Internet only deals as well that can help you save even more money!

There are other ways to enjoy discounts and specials if you decide to go it alone. Cruise lines will do anything to book their cruises way in advance, so you may enjoy special incentives, credits, and cash back just for booking more than 6 months in advance. If you tend to book last minute, you may enjoy special discounts as well. If a cruise isn’t booked several weeks or so before the departure date, prices are slashed. If you book last minute, you may enjoy savings up to 75%. Cruise lines will also do anything to fill up those last few cabins.

Other ways to enjoy cruise discounts 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 International, Seabourn Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas, SilverSea Cruises, and Windstar Cruises.

If you want to book off-season, you will find the most bargain opportunities in year round destinations. For example, slow or “shoulder” seasons for say Alaska, may differ from the Mexican Riviera. Here is a list of destinations and their slower 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 “issue” is that to lock in special senior 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 discount cruises visit any of the following popular discount booking search engine websites to check out the lowest prices on cruises, to shop and compare, and you can even book your cruise right online!

Kayak.com
Expedia.com
Orbitz.com
Travelocity.com
CheapTickets.com
VacationsToGo.com