| Are you wondering if you can save money on your | | | | deals. But even this may not be an iron clad rule as |
| next cruise vacation and still have loads of | | | | many large cruise ships are being launched. And with |
| unadulterated and pure fun ? | | | | increasing capacity, there is a higher possibility of |
| If so, the answer is yes ! | | | | unsold inventory at the last minute on several cruise |
| This article discusses five easy tips for discount | | | | ships. And these tickets can be discounted tickets. |
| cruises - tips that most cruisers may not know ... | | | | But even if such last minute unsold inventory exists, |
| There are several discounts that cruise lines or cruise | | | | not everyone may be able to take time off from |
| travel agencies offer, and being aware of such | | | | work and travel on a very short notice. |
| discounts and offers can help save a lot of money. | | | | And Here is another tip that can save quite a bit of |
| Apart from repositioning cruises ( which were | | | | money ... |
| discussed in part 1 of this article ), traveling in the off | | | | 2 For 1 Cruise Deals : |
| peak season and others, here are 5 ways you can | | | | Some cruise lines offer 2 for 1 cruise deals on select |
| save money on your next cruise vacation ... | | | | cruises. But it is also possible that airfare may not be |
| Cruise Travel Agencies May Save You Money ? ... | | | | included in the 2 for 1 deal. |
| Cruise travel agencies sometimes reduce the cost of | | | | Well, if that sounded great then this one might be |
| your ticket by reducing their commissions ... Here is | | | | even better ... |
| how it works - cruise travel agencies get a | | | | Discounts On Group Cruise Travel : |
| commission from the cruise line for every ticket they | | | | Booking your cruise tickets as part of a group can be |
| sell. And some cruise travel agencies pass on a part | | | | a great thing to do because group cruise tickets are |
| of their commissions to their customers. But this may | | | | usually discounted ... and if you are planning a family |
| not happen always - especially if the cruise lines want | | | | reunion, a wedding or more then group cruise travel |
| to prevent a price war and request the cruise | | | | can be a great option. |
| agencies not to do so. | | | | To qualify as a group you may need eight double |
| In any case, booking through a cruise travel agency | | | | occupancy staterooms, but you might want to check |
| might be a good thing to do because in addition to a | | | | with your cruise travel agency about what |
| possible discount that you may be getting on your | | | | constitutes a group. |
| cruise ticket, cruise agencies might also be able to | | | | And Here is yet another tip that may result in lots of |
| help you choose a cruise ship that is right for you | | | | savings ... |
| because they know about the amenities aboard the | | | | Discounts for Seniors : |
| ships and the on board and on shore activities. | | | | Cruisers over fifty five years may be entitled to |
| And Here is something that seems to fly in the face | | | | senior discounts. Here is what may be the best part - |
| of "conventional wisdom" ... | | | | only one passenger in a stateroom is required to be |
| Booking Your Cruise Tickets Early Can Save You | | | | aged fifty five and over, and all the other passengers |
| Money ... | | | | in the same state room get their tickets at the same |
| A few years ago, it used to be that last minute | | | | discounted price ! |
| buyers would most possibly end up with the biggest | | | | Also, seniors may also qualify for a senior discount on |
| discounts ... but this may not be true anymore. | | | | the air tickets too. |
| Booking early - about three to four months in | | | | There are several other tips that will be discussed in |
| advance is generally considered to result in better | | | | part 3 of this series. |