Secret Tips for Scoring Last Minute Cruises
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I'm Melissa, a university professor who loves to cruise and who loves to talk ship.
I personally don't mind interior stateaterooms, especially if I can snag one for a great deal.
But I always say even a bad day on a cruise and in a bad stateateroom is better than a good day on land.
My personal record for a last minute cruise is 20 hours before departure.
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Thinking about booking a last-minute cruise but worried it’ll be too stressful? Let’s talk about smart, simple tips to help you score great deals, avoid common mistakes, and cruise with confidence, even on short notice. (00:58) - Where can I find hidden cruise deals? (2:27) - What are the pros and cons of guarantee (GTY) stateroom cabins? (3:40) - Why is travel insurance important for last-minute cruises? Get info and pricing here: https://www.profmelissa.com/insurance (4:31) - What are the first things I should do after booking a last-minute cruise? Check out my private drivers list: https://www.profmelissa.com/drivers (5:13) - How can I book last-minute excursions if cruise options are sold out? Explore independent cruise excursions here: https://viator.tp.st/azRRRgJN Learn more about "free" casino cruises: https://www.profmelissa.com/blog/casino (6:18) - What do I need to consider with money and passports with a last-minute cruise? (7:26) - Can a travel agent help find last minute cruise deals? Want help finding a cruise? https://www.profmelissa.com/book Want to *become* a Travel Agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 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/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- 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. ♥️