15 easy tips to get best cruise deals
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The creator provides fifteen strategies for finding affordable cruise vacations, specifically focusing on Royal Caribbean. He emphasizes that flexibility regarding timing, departure ports, and itineraries is the most critical factor in securing low prices. The guide suggests booking early to catch new itineraries or waiting for last minute deals when ships have empty cabins. He recommends specific options such as one way Alaska itineraries, sailing on older or amplified ships, and booking during the off season to avoid peak holiday demand. Additionally, the creator advises using travel agents to access agency specific deals and suggests booking guaranteed cabins to save money by relinquishing control over room location. Other tips include utilizing kids sail free promotions, looking at longer repositioning cruises, and monitoring weekly flyers or email newsletters. Finally, he notes that loyalty status and special group rates for seniors, military, or first responders can provide significant additional savings.
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the most important factor when looking for the best cruise deal is flexibility
book early more often than not the best cruise deals are found on ceilings one two years in the future
one way Alaska cruises tend to offer fantastic cruise deals often as low as just 550 per person including taxes and fees
I book every single cruise at the travel agent whether a short weekend cruise to the Bahamas or a two-week trip to Greenland
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