Why Cruise Prices Keep Jumping
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I've personally seen better fairs on some random Tuesday in September than during January promotions on the same exact itineraries and ships.
Casino offers are the most powerful deal in cruising.
Repositioning cruises are an untapped resource for a lot of cruisers.
Use a travel agent because at no extra cost to you, a travel agent provides a ton of value.
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Are cruise prices really changing that fast, or are cruise lines getting better at knowing exactly what you might pay? Melissa explains how cruise pricing works now, why old advice like โbook during wave seasonโ or โwait for last-minute dealsโ is no longer as reliable, and how AI-driven dynamic pricing is changing the way cruise fares move. If cruise prices have ever made you feel confused, rushed, or played, this breakdown will help you shop smarter and rethink what a good cruise deal really means. **FREE Casino Cruise** https://urcomped.com/Affiliate/LandingPage/60?src=profmelissa **"FREE" Casino Cruises** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVLTcVDE65A **Become a Travel Agent** https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent **Royal Caribbean Going, Going, Gone Sale** https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Promotions/rci_sales_event_USD.pdf **CHAPTERS** (0:48) Why are old cruise pricing rules no longer reliable? (2:33) How does AI dynamic pricing affect cruise fares? (4:44) Where can cruisers still find better cruise deals? (7:07) Why are casino offers so powerful for cruisers? (8:44) What is Royal Caribbeanโs Going Going Gone Sale? (9:31) How does Holland Americaโs Standby Program work? (10:53) Why can a travel agent help with cruise pricing? (11:57) What should cruisers remember about finding deals now? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS ๐ณ๏ธ Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers: https://profmel.com/insurance ๐ณ๏ธ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop ๐ณ๏ธ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent ๐ณ๏ธ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card ๐ณ๏ธ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book ๐ณ๏ธ Grab my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planner: https://profmel.com/subscribe ๐ณ๏ธ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professormelissa ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. โฅ๏ธ