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How To Find Cheap Mexican Riviera Deals

Plan Ahead and Save Big on an Mexican Riviera Cruise.
Raye & Marty Trencher's Savvy Cruise Tips

Cruise Traveler Magazine

1. First call or visit the cruise company's own website. You may not find the cheapest price here, but it's the place to start. Using the fares you find here will help make comparison shopping a whole easier. This way you can compare their offerings to any deals you find elsewhere on the Internet.  To compare "apples to apples" be sure to write down the ship name, sailing date, type of accommodations and at what price. make sure the price includes port charges and government taxes.

2. Then, go to a  well-known travel provider like Travelocity, Expedia, or Priceline and get their price for the exact same cruise with the exact same requirements you found at the cruise line's web site. The slightest change such as a cabin category or a change from an ocean view to a balcony will effect price. 

3. Next, go to a cruise travel search engine - such as Cruise Direct Online and check out their best cruise deals. 

4. Now,  after you have done all that, have you neighborhood travel agent match or beat the lowest price you found. Often they can, or they will to get, or keep your business. 

Find more cruise tips on how to get the best cruise deal below.

Here are some more tips on how to get the best cruise deal....

1. Reserve Your Cruise Now
At least 3 - 6 months prior to sailing. You get the best choice of locations and stateroom availability and the sooner you book, the better the discount.
2. If You Can, Pay For It In Advance
Save as much as 15%. Some cruise lines give an extra discount if you pay in full at least six months in advance of your sailing date.
3. Reserve Your Cruise At The Last Minute
Depending upon when you want to go, last minute bookings can save you money! Especially if you are not particular about what cabin and where on the ship you are staying.
4. Cruise In The Off Season
Cruises are more expensive in high season, so if you can go some other time you will save even more. Greek Isles and Mexican Riviera cruises are cheaper in May and September. Greek Isles and Mexican Riviera and Greek Isles and Mexican Riviera cruises in September and October. Greek Isles and Mexican Riviera cruises in September, October and January.
5. Do A Transatlantic, Transpacific Or Repositioning Cruise
Want to sail from Greek Isles and Mexican Riviera or the Greek Isles and Mexican Riviera to the Greek Isles and Mexican Riviera, or from Greek Isles and Mexican Riviera to Hawaii, or Greek Isles and Mexican Riviera? You will cruise for about half the cost of the same number of days of a single destination cruise. You'll get more lazy days at sea and fewer port stops.
6. Cruise On The Ship's Very First Journey
If you take an inaugural cruise on a new ship, you may save money, but don't expect everything to be ship shape.
7. Go With A Group
Groups that travel together save more. Go with or put together your own group from your church, club, work, school or plan a once in a lifetime a family reunion. And if you can get 15 or more people to go, you could go for free!
8. Don't Care About The View... Why Not An Inside Stateroom?
If you think of a stateroom as only a place for sleeping and dressing, and a view isn't necessary, you can save money with an inside stateroom.
9. If Four's Not A Crowd, Put The Family In One Stateroom
Third or fourth guests go at a substantial discount, and kids sometimes go free. If you take 4 adults, everyone shares in the savings. However, it can be very crowded. And just one bathroom!
10. Reserve Without A Stateroom Assignment
Even if the stateroom category that you want is sold out, you can reserve your place on the ship. The cruise line guarantees to provide you a stateroom in the category you want or one higher at the time they assign you a stateroom. However, you don't have a choice where it will be. You may save money and get a free upgrade if at the time they assign you a stateroom there are no more, in the category you reserved.
11. Join The Club
Cruise lines give a special discounts or free upgrades to past passengers. Carnival give you a break even you have sailed on Holland America, Windstar, Princess, Costa, or Cunard, as they own them all.
12. Ask And You Shall Receive
Keep a close eye on weekly newspaper ads and newsletters for promotional specials. You may qualify for a two-for-one offer, kids free, or 50 percent off promotion. And, if you already have put a deposit down or paid for your cruise, do hesitate to ask for the lower fare if it applies to the stateroom type and category you reserved.
13. On A Honeymoon? Or Celebrating A Special Occasion?
Celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary or a family reunion on the cruise. On some ships you may qualify for an extra discount.
14. Look For Added Value
Some sailings offer free hotel nights before or after your cruise, sightseeing tours, or the cruise line will offer shipboard credits you can use in the shops.
15. Free Upgrades
Some lines offer an upgrade in cabin category if you are a repeat passenger, on a honeymoon, celebrating an anniversary, or your friends or family reserved more staterooms.
16. If You Like It So Much, Stay Onboard Another Week.
If you arrange to stay on the ship for a second cruise, you could sail the second week at a discounted rate.
17. Age Has It's Advantages
Over 55? Some cruise lines have discounts for you. And, if a senior is traveling with other people in the stateroom that are under 55, the discount may apply to both fares.
18. Airfare Prices Vary
Sometimes the airfare offered by the cruise line is cheaper; sometimes not. Plan as far ahead as possible to get the lowest priced airline tickets. Comparison shop the ship's offer and what the airlines are offering.
19. Consider A Pre Or Post Cruise Hotel Package
Hotel stays can be arranged at the same time you book your cruise. As with airfares, compare the ship's price with what the hotel would charge you direct.
20. Every Cruise Line And Cruise Ship Is Different
The most important thing you can do is research all the ships and cruises that go to your chosen destination. Compare itineraries, accommodations, shipboard activities, shore tours and fares. By comparing, you will find a cruise that offers what you want at a price that fits your budget.. Be sure when you compare fares that you know whether taxes and port charges are included or not.

More Things To Consider...

A. Become Cyber Savvy
Check online for the latest discounts and special offerings on ships and sailings. Visit the cruise line's own web sites and several travel agents online to get the best service and price. But remember, don't reserve a cruise just because of price.
B. Choose The Cruise That Best Fits Your Needs And Desires
So many people have bought the cheapest thing around, only to be disappointed once onboard. As you know by then it's too late to change your mind.