Where Are The Best Destinations For Cruise Discounts?

Getting cruise discounts can be a tricky business but it need not be rocket science! If having a good cruise is more important to you than a very specific destination then you can stack the odds of getting a really good cruise discount heavily in your favour.

Read on and learn how picking your destinations can help you get a serious bank balance saving cruise deal!

***Bermuda***

Trips to Bermuda are very popular. It's a great island and if you're setting off from Florida it's an easy short 2-3 day cruise that's perfect for a short break especially for busy career types.

As a result prime cabins in the July-August peak sell out 6-9 months in advance at top dollar prices. Definitely not a discount cruise zone!

However, if you go off peak you'll have many more options and a chance to get a cheap cruise deal.

The weather in April-May and September-October can be great though keep in mind that hurricanes or heavy storms can affect travel near the end of October. Be prepared to be flexible (or confident about not being sea sick :-o

***Trans Atlantic Cruises***

From the US to Europe and vice versa are among the best. 100 years after they began demand still outstrips supply so cruises normally sell for asking price. Again not good for the discount cruise hunter.

Balcony cabins sell out first. They are expensive but plenty of people can afford them so it's not a cruise discount zone. As with Bermuda and Alaska, if you can afford them, then my advice is to book as far in advance as possible.

***Mediterranean and Baltic cruises***

The same goes for trips like 7 day Mediterranean cruises and the wonderful beautiful Baltic states trips. Again, it's best to book a year in advance to get the type of voyage you want.

I live in Stockholm (Sweden) and urge you - at least once in your life - to take a cruise that includes the Stockholm - Swedish archipelago. It's breathtaking - Do it, you thank me that you did!

***Where then for a cruise discount?***

Consider - * Shorter or longer cruises - 2-3 days on certain routes or 3 weeks +

* Older ships - Cruise ships are so advanced that even older ones are still floating palaces. The Normandie, for example, is as good as the finest hotel 70 years ago though fitted out with modern technology of course!

* Less popular (trendy) destinations .

>>>>Hawaii - most people fly but it's a beautiful open ocean Pacific cruise.

>>>>Australia - Long and needs to be booked far in advance. Bear in mind that it's summer there during the northern hemisphere winter.

>>>>South America - Less well known. Unusual. Great weather, beautiful sights. Wonderful shore trip excursions and souvenirs.

>>>>Up and down the coasts of the U.S. U.S. between Mexico and San Diego and Cabo, and New England - Florida.

>>>>UK - Round the coastline and maybe loop around Ireland. Stunning. Though not as glamorous as some the ships are excellent and you'll have a marvellous with excellent stops on the way.

Booking is easier and cheaper overall and, you may get given an early booking discount which is something you'll never get on the most popular routes.

***To start with go online***

See what's about, make a shortlist, and put it all into a spreadsheet. Then start asking for quotes.

Remember - Cruise lines want your business and want to make you happy so that you come back again and tell your friends - So if they have good cruise discounts on they will tell you!

Good luck and, I hope, bon voyage!

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