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This Pro Cruise Tip Saves Money on Any Cruise Line!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the easiest way to save money regardless of the cruise line is to book a guaranteed cabin

the biggest benefit of booking a guaranteed cabin is that you're going to get the lowest fair for your cruise

another benefit of booking a guaranteed cabin is that you're able to combine those cabin rates with other perks and promotions

one of the biggest perks about book a guaranteed cabin is that you always have the potential for upgrades

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a guaranteed cabin to save money on your next cruise
Compare guaranteed cruise fares with other cabin categories before booking
Combine guaranteed cabin rates with loyalty discounts and travel agent perks

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing the exact cabin location until a few weeks before sailingThis is normal for guaranteed cabins; the cruise line auto-assigns your cabin in the selected category
Potential for motion sickness if cabin is far forward or aftIf prone to motion sickness, consider picking your exact cabin location instead of a guaranteed cabin

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a guaranteed cabin?
QHow can I save money when booking a cruise?
QWhat are the pros and cons of booking a guaranteed cabin?

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You only need to make one small change when booking your next cruise to save hundreds. We walk you through this option and describe the pros and cons in this video, so let's dive in! Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCruise1 The Cruise Hack That is Guaranteed to Save You Money 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Book A Guaranteed Cabin 0:57 What is a Guaranteed Cabin? 2:23 The Lowest Price for a Cruise 3:555 Lock in a Low Cruise Fare for a Preferred Category 6:02 Guaranteed Cabin Rates are Combinable With Most Promotions 7:38 Guaranteed Cabins Get All the Class Benefits 8:32 There is the Potential to Get a Better Cabin 9:45 You Might be Able to Bid for An Upgrade 11:15 Why You SHOULDN’T Book a Guaranteed Cabin 13:10 Not All Cruise Lines Offer Guaranteed Cabins One of the easiest cruise money-saving tips is to book a guaranteed cabin. Also known as having the cruise line pick your cabin, these accommodations are often the cheapest on a ship. But, they are only sometimes the most economical. Plus, these staterooms are the only suitable option for some cruisers. Staying in an inside stateroom is one of the easiest cruise tips to save money. But, we know only some people want to spend a week in those smaller accommodations. However, this money-saving cruise tip works on a variety of cabin categories. So, saving money on a cruise and staying on a balcony or mini-suite is possible. Booking a guaranteed cabin on a cruise ship ensures you have at least that category room. Sometimes, you can even get an upgrade. Or get a more preferred cabin in that category, perhaps one at a better ship location. Not to mention, when you opt for this type of stateroom, you always have the option to upgrade. You can use this option if your cruise line offers an upgrade bidding system. We booked guaranteed cabins and used these auctions to get better staterooms at a fraction of the cost. Plus, when you get a guaranteed cabin, you are still entitled to all of the perks of that class. Whether it is special access to exclusive amenities, venues, or upgraded cabin finishes, you can still get all those add-ons even if you opted for the cruise line to pick the cabin for you. But a guaranteed cabin isn't for everyone. Over-planners who want to know the exact location of their cabin should opt for something other than this booking selection. Further, those with mobility issues or concerns about being far from specific areas of the ship should stick with selecting a particular cabin. Likewise, those prone to motion sickness should not consider these staterooms; we have stayed in guaranteed cabins far from the elevators and all the way ahead or forward. Not to mention, some cruise lines impose more restrictions on these types of cabins. Even if you want to save money on a cruise with Virgin Voyages, their lowest fares do not allow changes. Further, Norwegian Cruise Line's sail away rates don't qualify for the Free at Sea promotion. Opting for a different cruise fare could be better, as it comes with freebies like a drink package and onboard WiFi. SAVE MONEY ON YOUR NEXT CRUISE https://eatsleepcruise.com/why-you-should-book-a-guaranteed-cabin/ ------TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE------ This Cruise Hack Works on Any Cruise Ship: https://youtu.be/INPkxKSRBxQ We Tested the 9 Newest Cruise Ships: https://youtu.be/XdoagV5JtMw 31 Cruise Embarkation Day Mistakes: https://youtu.be/6MHk9_3YbmM Expert Princess Cruises Tips: https://youtu.be/L74OfxUlX-w Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.” Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatsleepcruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise Some promotional videos courtesy of the respective cruise lines Royalty-Free Music Courtesy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ #Cruise #CruiseTips #SaveMoney