Top Ten Ways To Save On Your Cruise


1. Free Upgrades.  Also added values such as shipboard credits, pre or post hotel accommodations, or free shore tours.

2. 2-for-1 or Second Guest Free. The equivalent of 50% off per person on the full cruise fare.

3. Early Booking Savings. Book early and save. Some cruise lines prices vary depending upon how early you book

4. 50% -75% Off Companion Fares. Depending upon the promotion many cruise lines offer companion discounts.

5.  Senior Citizen Discount. Generally speaking one guest must be at least 55 years or older to receive a "senior" discount.

6. Reduced Rate or Free Air. There may be special reduced airfares in conduction with your cruise.

7. Group Discounts. Clubs, associations, family reunions, incentive and corporate meetings can take advantage of special group fares for booking as few as five cabins. Special Tour Conductor incentives. Organize a sizable group and you could get a free cruise.

8. Repositioning Cruises. Twice a year many ships reposition from the Caribbean to Europe or Alaska and visa versa. Great savings.

9. Alumni Discounts. If you are a past cruiser alumni discounts offer additional savings. If you are a past cruiser with Carnival, Holland America, Windstar, Costa and Seabourn you can take advantage of their VIP past cruiser program

10. Credit Card Offers. From time to time American Express, Visa, and  MasterCard offer  promotions with many of the major cruise lines. Discounts can be in the form of up front savings, cabin upgrades, and other special benefits.

Travel Direct Corporation's Family Of "online" Travel Related Sites

Cruise Direct Online - Cruise Search Online - Cruise Reviews Online - Travel Direct Online -Family Cruises Online