How To Find The Best Deals On Discount Cruises
Helen Palmer
With the high cost of living, finding ways to save money is on everyone’s mind. We clip coupons for groceries and even dry cleaning, shop at discount and dollar stores and buy generic brands instead of name brands. The savings add up over time, enabling you to do more with your money.
Many people use the savings to go on vacations but they might not be getting the most for their money. People love cruises because they can take you to different destinations for one price. The food is great, the scenery is fabulous and the entertainment sure to please. The problem is that many think they can’t afford what they feel is such an extravagant vacation, so they choose other less expensive and less satisfying ones. There are many sites that offer luxury cruises at discount rates and all you have to do is some research to find the one that’s right for you.
Many of these sites you have probably already heard of such as Travelocity, Expedia, Yahoo and Orbitz. There are also many more. As you explore these other sites, be wary because not all of them are reputable. It’s important to verify the veracity of the site before you give out personal information.
Another alternative way to find great rates is to go directly through the cruise lines themselves. Many offer special rates at different times of the year. Find out if they offer discount rates for last minute bookings. Sometimes people will book a trip and cancel, so they want to fill these vacancies. You might also be able to find this same feature on the online sites that you visit. If you’re planning a last minute getaway, this is the way to book it.
If you are uncomfortable using online sites, afraid to put your personal information on the web, or don’t want to call all of the cruise lines to try to find and book your perfect vacation, you can go to local travel agencies. They are able to do the research for you and make all the arrangements as well. If they’ve been in business on the same corner for years, you can pretty much be sure that they are reputable. Also ask your friends for the names of agencies they might have used, so you will have a personal reference to go by
Yet another alternative is Triple A. They not only offer roadside assistance, but travel arrangements as well and you may be entitled to a discount. Another membership that you might already have that offers travel arrangements is AARP. They have many discount plans that they offer to seniors. These include not just cruises but airline discounts as well.
With just a bit of research, you can be sailing the high seas in no time at all.
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Posted on: Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 6:24 pm 
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Check out Royal Caribbean. I just read there the other day that they offer discounts to people in the military.
Check this link below. It gives you directs on who to contact…
Hope this helps
December 13th, 2008 at 4:26 pmReferences :
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/specialCruisePricingFaq.do;jsessionid=0000R7L0_kw_cMU_s7mC1MRb6h6:10ktdmpjo
Visit our website at http://www.lezgotravel.com and you will see information on military discounts.
December 13th, 2008 at 4:28 pmReferences :
certain ships and sail dates have military rates….BUT be CAREFUL…not all military rates are the cheapest. for instance, I just booked a trip for a client, the ship had military rates for the date he chosen, the military rate was actually 200.00 higher than another promotion the cruiseline had. This is why I tell people to not book on the internet, they dont always get the "BEST PRICE". As a travel agent, we are accessable to all the cruise lines promotions and we are familiar with each ship and can tell you the best ship for you and your wife. Not all ships are good for certain people. AND, if the price goes down, a travel agent will adjust accordingly. I Know that I check prices right before final payment, if they go up, we DONT change it, if it goes down, we do. This is something that does not happen if you book from the internet…
December 13th, 2008 at 4:30 pmCruising is the best way to see the islands, you will use the ship as your hotel sort of speak. Your meals are included as well as entertainment, and the ships shore excursion desk knows the highlights and can suggest the best ones to you.
References :
http://www.tpiharrodsburg.com
Carnival gives a very nice military discount to AD, Retiress AND Veterans.. all you need is a DD-214 showing at least 2 years honorable service or a current ID. But not all sailings have them, and there are limited numbers available.
OR you could utilize the Hale Koa, the DoD run resort in Waikiki on Ft DeRussy. rates are based on paygrade, and are loads cheaper than anywhere else in Waikiki. There is also another resort on Maui or the Big Island, I think..
December 13th, 2008 at 4:32 pmReferences :
What is the best way to get the best deal / military discount for a cruise in Hawaii ?
December 13th, 2008 at 6:24 pmWho has the best offers for military? Or is there another way to see all the islands without going on the major cruiselines(Carnival, NCL, Celebrity, etc). I heard the best way to travel all the islands is indeed to travel through a cruise… but if you have better ideas let me know. As I said also let me know the best cruise options. I am deploying in September and want to take my wife to Hawaii when I get back. Thanks!