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Expert tips for finding the best Cruise Value
1.) Stay in touch - with us. Last winter, the media reported that the booking curve for cruises was beginning to extend and that consumers were planning and depositing for their cruises long in advance. The media was accurate, but the reporting created confusion. People assumed, for example, that Europe was sold out, even back at the beginning of winter. Not so. Never assume that a cruise is sold out or that you can't get decent pricing because of high demand. Ask us. We'll do the heavy work to find out what's available and at what price.
2.) Book early. Booking early assures you will get the cabin you want, the dining time you desire and your first choice of sailing date. Booking far in advance is particularly important for families. Family suites and adjoining cabins typically sell out first, so it's best to start planning this year for next year's vacation.
3.) Cruise with a group. Group sailings generally provide the best values, because of special considerations for groups. It's likely that you already belong to at least one group - your family, for example. Extended family cruises are one of the cruises industry's fastest growing segments - for good reason. No vacation is more enjoyable for families than a cruise vacation.
4.) Cruise when the others can't. You'll typically find better rates if you book your cruise at the bookends of the season, such as spring and fall for Alaska and Europe.
5.) Book a suite, mini-suite or balcony stateroom. These categories offer the absolute best values in cruising today. Of course, that wasn't always the case. Premium category staterooms were once for the rich and famous. But cruise lines have done a great job in designing ships with premium staterooms available at affordable prices. Call us and compare list prices for all categories, and you'll see that oceanview and balcony staterooms often represent our best values.
6.) Pay less for luxury. Luxury cruise operators command higher per diems than mass market and premium lines, but many luxury operators offer value-added packages: free roundtrip air, hotel stays, category upgrades and more. But you do have to book early to receive these perks. Check with us for value-added incentives for luxury cruises.
7.) Cruise Europe. Land vacationers are returning from Europe this summer suffering from sticker shock. The value of the Euro (the common currency for most of Europe) against the dollar tipped the scales against U.S. travelers. American cruise vacationers in Europe, however, were insulated from sticker shock, because they paid for the bulk of their food, drinks and services in U.S. dollars.
8.) Pick your destinations. Let us know where you want to go. When a great deal to the destination of of your choice comes up, we'll let you know about it! We can keep you informed about special offers to destinations all around the globe.
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