How To Save Money On Cruises

1 . If you're 55 or older,         members and you could easily end   you can get senior citizen      up cruising for free. This fare    discounts.                      package can also be cut four ways                                        - reducing the burden on all. You  2. If you belong to American          will be sleeping in head over      Automobile Association or             bunks that are comfortable, so     American Association Of Retired       consider this strategy. Just make  Persons, you can get a discount.      sure everyone gets along.                                                                                   3. "Buy One-Get One" fares are        7. You should check into airfares  often offered. You buy your           at reduced rates offered by your   ticket and bring another person       cruise line to get you to your     along for the ride. Or better         embarkation site.                  yet, split the cost of the fare                                          and you both travel at a 50%          8. How about an upgrade? Better    discount.                             cabins, discounted certificates,                                         10-40 percent savings off          4. Added Value or Free Days. You      advertised prices may all be       book a 7-day cruise and get 3         offered by your cruise line        days free or free shore               through their respective           excursions, as well as pre or         newsletters.                       post cruise hotel rooms.                                                                                       9. The early bird still gets the   5. Flat fare specials are one         cruise, just like with the         fixed price for the best              airlines. If you're a good         available cabin at the time of        long-range planner, then you can   booking.                              save mucho dinero. The earlier                                           you book your cruise - the more    6. Share a cabin with friends,        you save. Typically 10 - 40%.      another couple or two family                                             10. If you belong to an               Bonus Tip:                         association, organization, if you     Did you know that the best cabins  have a wedding party, family          to avoid seasickness in are the    reunion, belong to a church group     lower and middle deck cabins?      or are planning a corporate           There is more stability here than  outing you can get a hefty group      the pricey upper cabins! Just      discount. As always, don't be         make sure you're not placed under  afraid to ask!                        the Disco, in high traffic areas,                                        or near the engine room. Diesel    11. Stand by! Yes, it happens         powered ships vibrate near the     with cruise ships too. Typically      stern (rear) of the ship and       you're notified three weeks prior     passenger cabins near the bow      to departure if there is space.       (front) may subject you to         Late notice like this means you       hearing the anchor raise and       get a nice discount fare.             lower.                                                                    About the Author: Are you planning cruise vacation? Visit Cruises Center for the latest news and information on cruises. http://www.cruisescenter.info/ Source: www.isnare.com