Save Money On Your Next Cruise Vacation

[CanadianCruiser]

So you want to go on cruise, but you’re not sure if you can afford it? Here is a list of ways you can save money on your next cruise. So pack your bags, it’s time to set sail on a cruise!

“Drive-Up Cruise Ports in the USA or Canada”

Instead of flying, try driving to a port and parking there. The average price for parking is $12 a day, which is a tremendous savings over flying if you have more than one person on the trip. Many port parking lots offer prepaid parking, which secures your spot.

Group cruises Whether your group is a large family, a wedding party, a corporate gathering, or a school group, or just a bunch of friends, booking as a group is a great deal. If you’re the one to organize the group, you might even get your cruise for free! Some Cruiselines offer booking incentives and lower deposits to groups.

Military, Teachers, and Senior Citizens discounts, And sometimes those savings extend to family members who join you for the cruise. And lets not forget about residency rates,

Book Early It is best if you book early to get the lowest price instead of booking last minute. Cruise lines also honor price drops, so you can receive the lower price of the cruise package.

If you can’t be flexible with your dates, stay up to date with your scheduled cruise. If the ship is not booking, you might be able to take advantage of a free upgrade or other promotions.

Find a cruise specialist through Cruise Forums such as Crusie Crazies or travel websites to get you the best rates.

Off Peak Travel, Plan your trip for off peak travel months and you will get a better deal. Cruises easily fill up during the popular spring break, Christmas Holidays and summer travel months and cruise lines have little to no incentive to offer lower prices. Off peak months may depend on what area of the world you wish to travel.

And once onboard, Spa Discounts on Port Days, many cruise lines offer lower prices for spa treatments on days when the ship is at port.

[wildewoman]

Thanks for the Great Tips!!

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[cruisetarp]

Following those tips I just might be able to squeeze in one more cruise each year. Thanks for posting them.

[GottaCruz]

Great topic, Canadian Cruiser. Thanks for posting this.

[teacp]

Good tips.............thanks

[Brady121291]

In 3 of 4 cruises ive been on weve driven from toronto to NYC, And spent a few days in the city then cruised, the days in NYC even out to the cost of flying, amd personally i like it better than flying