Summary: A simple, step-by-step video guide explaining exactly how to getting the best cruise prices on your next cruise vacation. Includes information on how to choose low-priced cruise sailings as well as how to shop for the best prices on the sailing you select.
While many people think of cruising as a high-end luxury that only the very well-off can afford, its actually one of the most affordable vacation options out there. Your cabin, all of your meals and much of your entertainment is provided for as little as $50-$100 per person per day.
Here a few simple tips for getting the best price on your cruise:
Cruise when most kids are in school. As less demand equal lowers prices, cruise when other can't.
Book either far in advance or at the last-minute (i.e., 3-6 weeks out)-as these are the times when the best deals can be found.
Surf the web for deals. This will help you the sailings with the lowest demand, but don't buy at the price advertised. As cruise lines only let agencies promote retail prices, you can do better.
Once you find a sailing you like, you need to get custom quotes directly from agents. You can contact each agency yourself, or you can put a quote request into CruiseCompete and let the agents come to you with their best offers.
When you compare offers, always make sure you're comparing apples-to-apples. While all CruiseCompete quotes include all charges to make them easy to compare, many sites don't add all charges until the final booking screen. Also, consider the value of onboard credit provided for your cruise especially on Royal Caribbean-owned lines. An extra $100 in your onboard account is just as good as a $100 discount off of your cruise fare.
There are great deals to be had out there, and just following these simple steps can make a huge difference in the cost of your cruise vacation.
