Cruises - Best Choice for Vacation of Your Dreams

by Natasha
(Australia)

It's safe to say that there is probably not a single person in the world who would say NO to an invitation to go for a cruise. This is because all of us have a deep sense of wonder regarding the deep blue sea, and would give almost anything for an opportunity to go for a cruise. What keeps most of us from going on a cruise is the cost.

Most people have a false notion that cruises are meant only for royalty and celebrity's, and only the rich and famous can afford to go on a cruise. Well the good news is that this is not the case. Cheap as well as cheap cruises are a reality today.

What this means is that you do not have to pay an arm and a leg to be able to enjoy a dream vacation on a cruise. There are cruises available with the full service that can be had for remarkably cheap price. These would be considered to be cheaper cruises.

The other type would be cheap cruises, which means the ships may not have all the services and amenities of a full service cruise line. But it can still be plenty of fun to go for a trip and not get your wallet sucked dry, just because you went on a vacation for a few days. The following are some tips to find deals on both types of cruises.

First off, the trick is to book during off-peak season. January and May are the two cheapest times of the year to go for a cruise. It is during these two months that you will find some unbeatable prices, even with some high-end luxury liners.


The cruise industry, as with any other type of industry, is ruled by the laws of supply and demand. The amount of people going for cruise vacations is the lowest during January and May.

Another little known fact in the cruising business is that when a ship travels between home ports, the tickets can be quite cheap. For example, if the cruise company has New York and Miami as home ports, then a cruise between these two cities will be cheaper compared to any other destination.

Ask your travel agent about this and take advantage of some sweet deals. If the above mentioned methods do not succeed in getting you a good deal on cruises then another way is to book six weeks in advance.

Studies have shown that six weeks in advance or just a few days before the actual cruise date, is the best time to get some great prices. Booking a few days before may sound counter intuitive. But the fact is that the cruise company almost always have berths to fill, and will give away tickets for a bargain.

Of course this is a risky option, but it often works well. Last but not least, a good way to get great cruise deals is just by looking. After all, we live in the age of internet, which means researching and comparing prices have never been easier to do. By looking at websites you may also find some great last minute deals.