Comments on: 10 Rules to Getting the Best Deal on a Cruise https://www.cruzely.com/10-rules-get-best-deal-on-a-cruise/ Everything Cruising Sun, 31 Dec 2023 14:29:33 +0000 hourly 1 By: KL https://www.cruzely.com/10-rules-get-best-deal-on-a-cruise/#comment-203427 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 19:18:03 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=375#comment-203427 Informative but I am really confused what I am missing. I looked at several Azamara cruises on both their website and VTG. There was a huge prices difference. Even if I subtract things like port fees and gratuities, it did not come close to accounting for the price difference. Can anyone explain why?

]]> By: Deborah M McDowell https://www.cruzely.com/10-rules-get-best-deal-on-a-cruise/#comment-179423 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:56:43 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=375#comment-179423 I agree that the fall months as well as early in the year are best for cheaper rates but I live on the East coast and I monitor hurricanes every year. It seems to be a very big risk booking during hurricane season. I’ve been researching cruises to Bermuda. Last time I booked was first week in June. That was my first cruise so I was a total newbie. Great cruise, however.
Your article was very informative. I’ve never cruised on Carnival before, always cruised on NCL.

]]> By: Tanner Callais https://www.cruzely.com/10-rules-get-best-deal-on-a-cruise/#comment-125457 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:20:03 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=375#comment-125457 Definitely call the cruise line and ask about getting the lower rate. Having only paid a deposit is usually a good thing as it gives you some leverage.

]]> By: Tanner Callais https://www.cruzely.com/10-rules-get-best-deal-on-a-cruise/#comment-47108 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:49:34 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=375#comment-47108 In reply to Claudia.

So you’ve called and they won’t give the better offer? What sort of cancellation fee are you looking at? It might be worth cancelling and then re-booking the better deal if you wouldn’t be out too much money.

]]> By: Claudia https://www.cruzely.com/10-rules-get-best-deal-on-a-cruise/#comment-47099 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 19:47:36 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=375#comment-47099 Hello, this is more about the cruise incentive, rather than cruise price. I booked August 31 to sail December 1
with Expedia for HAL. Expedia is now offering the drink package at a reduction of $400 each plus more
onboard credit.I would be saving $625, initially I did receive free gratuities.

They are not willing to help as of my phone call, any tips on what to do?
Thanks in advance. Your site is great, I have been enjoying the tips.

]]> By: Tanner Callais https://www.cruzely.com/10-rules-get-best-deal-on-a-cruise/#comment-39727 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 21:53:27 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=375#comment-39727 In reply to BJ Norton.

Thanks for the comment. We always let the cruise line choose the room for us to save money. Never had an issue with location.

]]> By: BJ Norton https://www.cruzely.com/10-rules-get-best-deal-on-a-cruise/#comment-39717 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:02:39 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=375#comment-39717 I agree with most everything you said in this article except letting the cruise line choose your room. Yes you may save a few dollars that way but you will also most likely get an undesirable room. Undesirable rooms are those under the Lido deck, above and below the nightclubs, next to the galley, and next to the elevators. Also if you are booking an inside room (which is the cheapest), be sure you are not booking a room with an upper and lower berths if that is not what you want. If you are booking an outside room and you really want the view, be sure you are not booking one with a restricted view (life boats, structure, etc). If you elect the cruise line choosing your room be sure you are selecting the right category. This is where a travel agent can help.

]]> By: Itsme https://www.cruzely.com/10-rules-get-best-deal-on-a-cruise/#comment-4986 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 23:13:44 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=375#comment-4986 Probably the truest article I’ve read! So many other sites seem to be in some kind of alliance with the cruiselines so they halfway tell you something then backtrack.
Also, I find it interesting that you mentioned the fact that the sales are constant and basically offer the same. I witnessed it first hand over the last few weeks. I kicked myself for not booking when the rates went down, however, when they increased $25 per person (2 in cabin, so $50 more), the onboard credit increased $50 with the offer. So it was essentially the same deal. I think all in all, in 2 different cruises after searching, waiting and continually checking even after booking, I’ve only missed out on a total of an extra $25 onboard credit for the entire cabin.

]]> By: Khorae Olivier https://www.cruzely.com/10-rules-get-best-deal-on-a-cruise/#comment-3395 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:16:33 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=375#comment-3395 It’s great that you elaborated on which dates are best for finding better deals on cruises. I remember when my husband and I discussed going on a cruise sometime, we weren’t sure what dates we would want to plan ahead for. What you said about going in the falls months when people are back to work and school means lower rates, in general, was very interesting to me.

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