Money- Saving Tips For Getting The Best Cruise Price

• If you know what you want, book it now, even if the cruise is month's away. Up to 60-75 days prior to sailing all you have to do is put down a refundable deposit.
• From time to time go back and check the cruise line's web site. And sign up for our e-mail list so we can send you our latest promotions and special offers.
• We monitor prices, but frankly no one can keep track of every price on every cruise, so it takes both your Cruise Travel Advisor and yourself to be diligent and for everyone to check often the prices. We are always willing to make changes, and we don't charge any fees for price changes.
• Always keep in mind that the cruise line's policy regarding full payment and penalties for cancellation may effect any changes you may want to make.
• Approximately one week before final payment, remember to ask your cruise travel advisor to check the sailing for any price reductions for your category of cabin.
• Please continue to ask about rate adjustments even after final payment, if a lower rate becomes available.  The cruise lines don't like to make changes once payment is in....but you might get a lower rate without the cruise line charging you a penalty.
• If you find a cruise right before or after your scheduled departure date that has better pricing, consider changing your sailing date. Sometimes, you might have to pay a small fee to the cruise line but in the end you have to weigh the overall benefit for yourself.
• A guest asked:

Are prices reduced at the last minute to fill space?

In most instances there is no space available on most sailings within a week of the departure date and it is a misconception that rates are reduced drastically at that time. While it is possible that cabins may become available for the sale, the rate for these cabins would have been increasing as the sail date approaches and the demand for space becomes higher. Thus, at the last minute the rates will likely be the same as during the entire last quarter or previous three months.

 However,

• Often cruise line promotions closer to the sailing date apply to "Guarantees" or "Run of Ship" rates, where you cannot select a cabin or perhaps even a category.
• Many promotional rates introduced close to sailing are "Cruise Only"  and are not combinable with airfare offered by the cruise line.