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Generally cruise prices don't drop until 30-60 days out, with the best prices being around two weeks out.
You might consider booking flights to a central point in Florida (Orlando) and waiting to book the cruise until about a month out, looking at MIA, FLL, PC, TPA, and JAX as ports. The chances of not getting a deal on a cruise from one of those ports on a given week in September are slim. Book a hotel room that can be cancelled, and if you can't find a cruise, just spend the week in Orlando.
Go to vacationstogo.com and look at the 90 day ticker on the left side of the page. Lots of bargains on Carnival. There is one that's 7 days for $289. You just don't get much cheaper than that. I have booked thru these folks several times with no problems.
I just learned about this site yesterday. The 90 day ticker is so ridiculously cheap!! I really want to cruise sometime next year after I move and not saving every penny I can lol
I just learned about this site yesterday. The 90 day ticker is so ridiculously cheap!! I really want to cruise sometime next year after I move and not saving every penny I can lol
They are a great deal. You will have a ball. Me personally, I always get the cheapest cabin available. Inside is fine. It's nice and dark so I can nap any time I please! After all, they all get to port at the same time and share all the amenities shipboard. But they usually have great deals on balconies and suites too.
I just learned about this site yesterday. The 90 day ticker is so ridiculously cheap!! I really want to cruise sometime next year after I move and not saving every penny I can lol
Yes, but remember that price is PER PERSON, not per cabin. It does NOT include taxes, port fees, and usually does not include daily service charges (tips - typically $12/day/per person), alcohol, soda, bottled water, port tours, dining in specialty restaurants.
Cruising can be very economical, and we nearly always sail inside cabins to save money. But remember that there WILL be additional expenses and budget accordingly.
They are a great deal. You will have a ball. Me personally, I always get the cheapest cabin available. Inside is fine. It's nice and dark so I can nap any time I please! After all, they all get to port at the same time and share all the amenities shipboard. But they usually have great deals on balconies and suites too.
Actually they don't share all the amenities on board on some ships.
I'd add that some of the cheapest cruises don't even offer basics like conditioner and hand lotion in some cabins, and the shampoo and shower gel are in a dispenser on the wall--like you'd find in a public rest room.
Yes, but remember that price is PER PERSON, not per cabin. It does NOT include taxes, port fees, and usually does not include daily service charges (tips - typically $12/day/per person), alcohol, soda, bottled water, port tours, dining in specialty restaurants.
Cruising can be very economical, and we nearly always sail inside cabins to save money. But remember that there WILL be additional expenses and budget accordingly.
Good advice. Even without alcohol, soda, or bottled water, the port charges, taxes, and service fees can add up to equal the base price of some cruises.
Also factor in the cost or getting to the port including fuel, tolls, parking, airfare, transfers, and in some cases a hotel room the night before. Those costs can actually end up higher than the base fare with taxes, port charges, and service fees!
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