Sunday, March 4, 2012

Discount Offers For Cruises

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By Beth Swanson


So you've always wanted to take a dream cruise vacation. We're guessing that at this point, you've got this thing on the back burner just like the retirement funds and the classic Caddy from your salad days, but you're probably thinking of ways you and your spouse can go on the cruise together, and perhaps take along a few of the kids and if you have grandkids, those adorable little munchkins as well. Think again.

The cruise industry is growing faster than ever, and with this huge expansion comes more opportunities to save money on special cruise deals. People are now forgoing the friendly skies for the friendly seas, which means most cruise lines are growing larger by the day, and allowing people to experience the exquisite luxury of a cruise at a lower price, through special discount offers. It's very simple to get a great discount on a cruise vacation, and all you have to do is do some brain and/or leg-work and exert just a modicum of effort and you're good to go.

First thing to do would be to look for special theme packages. Many cruises offer special discounts for certain lifestyles or age groups. There may be a family discount, a golden years discount, or a honeymoon discount available. Depending on what type of cruise you want and who's going with you, this can be a huge money-saver if you're willing to accept what is offered in the packaged deal.

When it comes time to book your cruise, believe it or not, don't be too hasty. It is not uncommon for cruise lines to receive a lot of surprise cancellations at the eleventh hour, and when that happens, they would be more than happy to fill those slots up with last-minute additions. A would-be vacationer can often get extremely good deals if their schedule allows them to wait until the last minute to book. Try it for yourself -- mere days before the ship is released from its anchor, call any cruise line and ask about last-minute trip options, and you just might be in for a nifty surprise with those discount rates.

If a particular cruise line tends to give you more satisfaction than others, then you'll want to stick with them with future cruises as well. Not only are you sticking with the tried and tested, you are doing your wallet a favor as a lot of cruise lines provide discounts to repeat customers, especially those who book cruises each year same time, same season, same cruise line. Ask a travel agent with knowledge about cruises for his/her general advice and insight. Often these agents can get you deals as well, especially with cruise lines they book often. Look for an agent who has been in the business for years and you just might end up as a preferred customer with special perks and treatment!

The most important thing to do...you guessed it right, is to research. The Internet is teeming with myriad sites that specialize in discount cruise fares, among other types of discounted travel. There are even specialized websites that would allow you to search for cheap cruises, thus allowing you and everybody in the family to go on vacation on a budget. Let the numerous search engines on the Internet be your friend and you will find not just one, but multiple cheap cruise deals, then sort the wheat from the chaff. Don't be afraid to use your coke'nut and make use of the tools at your disposal to make your data gathering expedition worth it.




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