So your relatives went on a cruise ship travel last month. Back from their grand expedition, they are making sure everyone listens to their ship anecdotes—just how much fun they had lying on the deck, in the casino, in classy restaurants and in their extravagant rooms.
With a big smile and regular nods, you’re trying to listen to them intently. But your mind’s wandering and exploring one big question “when can I afford such sweet cruise?”
Well, if you’re too reluctant, only wishing and not planning, it could take years. But if you’re really serious that you want to go on cruise holidays – and that too, quickly – you need to start planning and executing right away.
Yes, you’re limited in your budget. But understand that there are many smart ways that can avail you a nice and memorable journey on the sea at very cheap. After all, so many people are cruising round the year with very less money; why can’t you?!
Here are 5+ hacks, straight from the pros, to strike cheap cruise deals easily-
- Repositioning cruises are nice
When the cruise comes to conclusion, the ship doesn’t stay empty when repositioning back for a new season. The cruise line offers repositioning cruise. And often, these journeys are very cheap. So look around for such “cruises”; of course, given it’s not very common, finding a deal that suits your needs and schedule would be a bit difficult. But still, you can try!
- Booking (very) early saves money
Top cruise lines offer early bird discounts and on-board credits to people who book first. So don’t hang till the last moment. Start planning well in early and book things in advance.
- Dial a reliable cruise travel agency
If this is your first time, in particular, having the best cruise travel agency is a must! So look around and pull from the crowd of agencies the one that understands your specific travelling demands and budget constraints well.
- Keep your expectations in limit
If you’re expecting to “rule” the on-board casino, or have extravagant cuisines at the restaurants, you’re going to have to punch holes in your pockets. So keep your expectations and plans on grounds. You can enjoy your cruise just as much without any unnecessary or ridiculous expense.
- Do be flexible when planning
Being too picky or demanding when planning your cruise will cost you more. You don’t like this cabin, you want better rooms, the food is not good and you want something specially prepared for you, you want a private booth on the ship’s deck—all these, as appealing as they sound, will leave your bank account blank. So be flexible when planning!
- Few other pro tips
Here are few other little pro tips to plan a cheap cruise ship travel–
- Choose an inside cabin
- Travel during off-season
- Consider a small ship
- Check all your expense
- Carry your own supplies
- Avoid cruise-run shore excursions
These are 5+ hacks to strike the cheapest cruise deals. So start planning right away and take a perfect (but very affordable) cruise. Bon Voyage.
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