Cruises- it is expensive. Is it so?
You will pay less for a "cheap" room and onboard credit, but you will begin to be "plucked" by expensive drinks, restaurants not included in the cruise price, and the Internet with pay per minute. Several years ago, I went on the Oasis of the Seas (one of the largest cruise ships in the world) on a seven-day Caribbean cruise. Do you know how much that cruise cost?
800 USD!
It's expensive for a week cruise. You can live in Southeast Asia for a month and a half for that kind of money.
In fact, there are several ways to go on a cruise for as little as $ 30 a day. It takes a little skill, resourcefulness and discipline from you.
Note: Where are these numbers from? I have tracked prices for several months and can say that this is the cheapest price I have found.
How to book a cheap cruise
Booking a cheap cruise is actually pretty easy. Only one thing is needed from you: flexibility. Cruise prices are calculated in the same way as tour prices. The closer you are to the date of departure / departure of the liner, the lower the price becomes. Why? Because cruise ships do not want to sail half empty, so the closer to the departure date, the cheaper the cost. Most cruise money is channeled off of what people buy directly on the ship, so companies need as many tourists on board as possible. (Plus, most of the crew earns half of their salary from tips - again, it's not profitable to launch a half-empty ship). And besides, who would have a high opinion of a cruise that is half full?
And also, advice from Doug Parker on the Radio Cruise website: "The best prices are when the kids are at school." This is true for any trip, but especially on cruises, as this is mostly a family vacation. Don't take a trip or cruise during the high season! If you travel during the mid-season, you will likely find the best rates. In general, if you want cheaper tickets, do not go during the peak season.
So where to go to book a cheap cruise?
Doug recommends starting with travel agents, as they have established connections with cruise lines and you can often get the best prices and last minute tours. My experience tells me that this often happens, since the latter, in addition to money, work for their reputation. While there are many "find it yourself" options, travel agents can often find prices much lower and also act as a liaison with cruise lines when things go wrong.
If you want to find a cruise yourself, then according to my observations the best deals on these three sites.
