So you want to go on cruise, but you’re not sure if you can afford it? We’ve put together a list of 5 ways you can save money on your next cruise. Pack your bags, it’s time to set sail on a stellar cruise!
“Drive-Up Ports” 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.
Frequent Cruiser Program Joining a benefits program offered by a cruise line may help you get a discount on cruises in the future. Additionally, there are added perks such as priority seating for shows and even chocolate-covered strawberries! The best part is these perks are FREE!
Spa Discounts on Port Days Many cruise lines offer lower prices for access to their spas on days when the ship is at port.
Group Cruises Whether your group is a large family, a wedding party, a corporate gathering, or a school group, 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!
Military, Teachers, and Senior Citizens, Oh My! If you’re an active military member, a teacher or a senior citizen, be prepared to save on your next cruise. Special cruise deals abound just for you. And sometimes those savings extend to family members who join you for the cruise.
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.
Stay tuned 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 Going through travel web sites or generalists might end up costing you more money. Only a travel agent who specializes in cruises will be able to get you the best rates.
Resident Specials Ask for the lower rates that apply to certain state residency, you may be pleasantly surprised!
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 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.
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Four Different Types of Rooms For a Cruise Ship Vacation
By: Alicia McWilliams | 26/11/2009An Alaskan cruise vacation can be one of the most exciting and memorable types of vacations in the world. There are all sorts of considerations to use for these vacations though. These in particular are the types of rooms that are available on many of the cruise liners that offer these Alaskan trips. There are four different types of Alaskan cruise vacation rooms.
Choices and Activities Available Onboard the Alaskan Cruises For Vacation
By: Alicia McWilliams | 26/11/2009Although there are all sorts of great parts of Alaska to check out when on a cruise there will generally be two or three days during a cruise where the ship is at sea. Fortunately there are all sorts of cruise activities that are available. These options for Alaskan cruise onboard entertainment range from sports activities to spa areas and even casinos on some boats. There are even shops and shows on these boats.
Cruise on the Seven Seas
By: Alan | 26/11/2009Cruising is the preferred holiday option for those who enjoy luxury, relaxation and the variety of the seven seas.Incidentally, around the time of the tales of Sinbad and the Arabian Nights the "Seven Seas" would have been the Persian Gulf, the Black Sea, the Caspian Sea, the Red Sea (including the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea), the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic sea and the Arabian Sea of course.In fact, there are over 100 bodies of water called seas of one sort of another, but af...
Alaskan Cruises
By: Alfred | 26/11/2009Alaskan Cruises have become one of the most popular cruise destinations and Holland America has become one of the leaders in cruises to Alaska. With seven ships currently serving the Alaska cruise market, Holland America offers Alaskan cruises from May through September.
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By: Steve Evans | 26/11/2009Summer can be very hard on your skin so we recommend you read this article for the sake of your skin care.
Sail Away on Romantic Honeymoon Cruises
By: Ben Stott | 25/11/2009Honeymoon cruises are the ultimate in sheer romance and luxury. After the build-up and excitement of your special day, there is nothing more relaxing and quixotic than sailing away together as husband and wife.
Finding Your Perfect Cheap Cruise Deal
By: Ben Stott | 25/11/2009Finding your perfect cruise may not be as tricky as you think, no matter what budget you are on.
Choosing the Right Cruise for You
By: Ben Stott | 25/11/2009The popularity of cruises has grown in the last few years and the market for gay cruises alongside it, so finding the right cruise for you should be effortless.
Special Olympics North Carolina Receives Support From the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
By: Nicole Summerfield | 02/07/2007 | PublishingRaleigh, N.C.— The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro has awarded a grant to Special Olympics North Carolina in order to further Special Olympics athlete and coach recruitment and sports training and competition opportunities for the Special Olympics Guilford/Greensboro local program, according to Keith L. Fishburne, SONC president/CEO.
Beginners Guide to Cruising
By: Nicole Summerfield | 09/05/2007 | CruisingCruise Network provides insight for a beginners guide to cruising. The article depicts cruise destinations, cruise ship activities, and cruise vacation information for the novice cruiser.
10 Tips for Cruising on a Budget
By: Nicole Summerfield | 09/05/2007 | CruisingCruise Network has put together an article on the top 10 Tips for Cruising on a Budget. Cruise Network provides information on drive-up ports, frequent cruiser programs, spa discounts on port days, group cruises, military and senior citizen discounts, early-bird discounts and teacher specials, resident travel, off-peak travel, and other ways to get ahead of the game!
Using Advanced Print Spooler to Solve Unplanned Downtime Challenge
By: Nicole Summerfield | 07/03/2007 | SoftwareA centralized patient information system from IDX provides online access to patient care orders, medication information, dietary needs etc. for the patient care providers at multiple facilities. A solution is required that allows health care providers uninterrupted access to the patient care information, even if the network or central online system is down. Alternatives to provide this level of fail-safe access were evaluated and found to be either architecturally unfeasible or too expensive.
Print Automation for a Correspondence Management System in the Financial Services Sector
By: Nicole Summerfield | 28/02/2007 | SoftwareWe will explore how a financial services management company automated the printing aspect of their Correspondence Management System to improve the efficiency of the operation and reduce the costs associated with printing and distributing printed communications to their customers.
Replacing Print Management Tools on Mainframe Systems With Om Plus on Open Systems
By: Nicole Summerfield | 29/01/2007 | NetworksThis White Paper discusses replacing print management tools on mainframe systems with OM Plus on Open Systems, and how to tackle various challenges that may arise.
Replacing Hp Openspool With Om Plus
By: Nicole Summerfield | 26/01/2007 | SoftwareThis White Paper discusses replacing HP OpenSpool with OM Plus, and how to tackle various challenges that may arise.