Thinking of going on a cruise with your friends or family? You might be thinking about going to a travel agency, but did you include the subjective rates and service fee in your budget? What if they trick you into a great-sounding package and you realize once on-board that it isn’t so much fun as it sounded in the travel agent’s office? So instead of approaching a travel agent, better rely to the internet and first try to do some research, finding the cheapest cruise packages, offering you the best that your money can buy.
First of all, look up for the clear meanings of cruise line lingo like run-of-the-ship, guaranteed staterooms, etc so that you aren’t disappointed with what the cruise ship offers actually on deck. You should know what it means. Once you have read through different packages and selected which one you are going to opt for, look up the cruise company’s website. Booking directly through their webpage means you don’t have to pay additional fees levied by dealers, and you will pay a lower cabin price. If you are looking for better discounts, check out professional vacation suppliers’ websites like Travelocity, which would offer you cruise packages just for you.
Another important aspect of finding a suitable cruise is your timing. Depending on the season, you can avail discounts from 20% to 50%. Also, looking for inaugural cruises is a great idea. Just like new hotels or clothing companies opening in the market, new cruise companies or new ships offer huge discounts on their first trip to spread the word about their services. If you time your cruise vacation during a repositioning cruise, then the companies will be ready to offer you a cabin on board at really low prices while they reposition their ships to destinations where traffic is more from areas where business has slowed down.
Lastly, to avoid any inconvenience read the fine print carefully of the cruise brochures offered to you, and call up customer care helpline and get all your doubts cleared before making a booking.
