Why You Fail at Getting That Cruise Deal

Who doesn’t want to save a buck or two, especially in this economy?

But do you seem to fail at getting that awesome cruise deal?

To get the best travel deal possible–AVOID these errors like the plague:

1. Waiting too long—some people believe the closer to sailing, the better the rate. This is actually completely false. As the cruise ship fills up the rates go up. The chances are pretty high that if you wait until a week or two prior to sailing, you will be paying a higher rate than people who booked earlier. If you decide to reserve your cruise in advance in most cases if the rate drops before final payment your agent can get you the lower rate, but the price will never go up. If you really would like to wait, usually the price on a cruise is as low as it will go 5 to 6 weeks prior to sailing. Remember this is only if they still have space left. If the ship is filling up just fine then they will not lower the price.
2. Using a travel agent you are not familiar with—if you find an agent that is knowledgeable and goes above and beyond, stay with that agent! They will make sure you are getting the best rate and will usually notify you if there is a special going on for a destination you are looking for. They will take care of you if you take care of them. Stay loyal if you find a great agent, you will get a better deal and outstanding service. What could be better?
3. Not trying new cruise lines—the cruise lines have to be competitive with each other so try a different line. Sometimes you will have two different cruise lines leaving from the same port on the same day going to the same destination, however, there can be a huge difference in price. It never hurts to try a new product and you may be surprised how much you like. This can save you quite a few bucks!
4. Not signing up for a weekly deal alert—weekly email newsletters, like our own SEASaver, are really valuable. There is an entire team of people searching for finding the best deals available and send it directly to you. These top 5 deals are either great because of price, itinerary or special promotions. It is really a great way to stay on top of the cruise trends! Sail the seas with us and SEASaver ,or our industry-first CruiseText!

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