7 Quick Saving Bucks Tips For Your Cruise Trip


by Jerrick Foo - Date: 2006-12-01 - Word Count: 342 Share This!

Is cruise an affordable activity for you? Are you put off by the rates that you see in the cruise brochures?

Well, here is some good news. Cruise fares are falling and almost everybody can easily afford a cruise nowadays. However, you need to be smart if you do not want to pay sticker price for your cruise tickets.

Here are some strategies when it comes to saving money for your cruise packages.

1. Avoid buying straight off from cruise brochures. Typically, these prices are the most exorbitant and outdated compared to what you can find online.

2. Be an early bird. Cruise travel agents always like to reward those who sign up with them early. By booking your cruise at least two months early, you stand a chance to enjoy big discounts ranging from 15 to 50 per cent each passenger. The cheapest and nicest cabins also tend to be snapped up first, leaving those who book later, less choices and higher prices to pay.

3. Last minute bookings. Cruise operators never like to have unfilled cabins before the ship set sails. If you can stand the risk of not getting a cabin last minute, this is a great way to enjoy discounts as much as 60 per cent.

4. Go on shoulder season. Booking a cruise during the off season (from September to December) is one guaranteed way to shave off further cost for the price of your cruise.

5. Group bookings. Traveling with a large group of friends or families can help you enjoy bulk discounts from the cruise liners. You qualify as a group if you have at least more than 15 passengers.

6. Prepayments. It may not sound great advice but the truth is, if pay in advance, you may get to benefit from discounts compared to others who pay later. This is a good method to use for those who are confident they will not ask for any cancellations or refund.

7. Repeat Discounts. Every cruise liners like to retain their customers. So to entice repeat business, the line may most likely offer extra treats or special upgrades for your subsequent cruise.


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Jerrick is the author of Cruise Ships Vacations Guide.com . You will find more cruise ships information and Cruise ships reviews at his website at www.cruise-ships-vacations-guide.com.

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