September 3, 2007
Enjoy The High Seas With A Bargain Cruise
What Makes A Bargain Cruise
The term 'bargain' means different things to different people – some people consider it a bargain if you can spend a week at sea for less than one weeks salary. Others consider a bargain to be a cruise which costs less than $100 per day for each cruiser. No matter which definition you go by, remember to consider what you are getting for your money. There are lots of cruises out there, and if you consider your priorities carefully you should be able to find a perfect bargain cruise online.
How To Find The Best Bargain Cruise
To find the best bargain cruise you should contact a travel agent that specializes in cruises. This may not be the same travel agent you usually use for a normal holiday. There are travel agents who are specialists in bargain cruises to destinations such as Alaska, the Caribbean and Europe. They may well have some spots left on a cruise which they can offer to you at a bargain price.
You can find terrific prices on bargain cruises when you shop around for empty cabins. When you find a cruise ship that has a lot of empty cabins, you can find bargain cruises sometimes for as little as 75% of the original cost. Cruise lines are no different from hotels in the respect that they can’t afford to have rooms without guests. When you go directly to cruise lines websites, if you find a cruise that will be leaving soon and there are many cabins available, you may find discounts are in place or may be coming soon. Check the site frequently in order to find the lowest prices for bargain cruises.
The internet is a great tool for finding the best deals on all forms of travel, including cruises. To find a bargain cruise check out sites that specialise in budget travel and last minute travel. Keep your eyes open for special sales, and check lots of different sites to make sure you really are getting a good deal. You could save as much as 50% on the standard rate. Just remember that the fares are likely to be non-refundable.
If you are on a very tight budget, then cruising with cargo may be a good option for you. This is not the same as a luxury cruise – you take a voyage on a freighter ship, and pay only a very small fee for it. These ships lack the fancy restaurants and entertainment options of cruise ships, but you still get the chance to go sailing, see the world, and visit ports that may not traditionally be served by cruise liners. If you are looking for adventure, then you will certainly enjoy it.
Take some time out today to shop for a bargain cruise. Write out your packing list, and then sit back and look forward to the luxury (or adventure) holiday of a lifetime!
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Comments
September 7, 2007
saubryn said:
I live near a port, and there are often REAL bargain cruises on the go - sometimes they even offer the cabin for free and you only have to pay if you take luggage, and pay for the use of the restaurant.
I love the idea of cruising, but the nearly free ones tend to be during the bad weather times, and that has always put me off.
Maybe one day I'll try it though!
lalajean said:
It is not hard to find a bargain for a cruise because they are always offering the best deals on travel throughout the year. Once you decide where you want to cruise to then you can start looking for the deals. About 3-6 months ahead of time is when I start looking for my deals and if I find something within my price range I book right away. Often during certain times of the year if you do not book soon enough you miss out