Most think cruises are very expensive which is not true. If the complete costs are taken in to consideration in other modes of holiday vacation, travelling by cruise will be a very price effective option. How to go for Cruise Travel? How to maximise savings money? And why you should prefer Cruise Travel?
- You will get early bird offers if you book tickets at least 100-120 days in advance. Besides, by early booking , you will get the best located & cheapest cabins of your choice..
- Before booking, you have to keep in mind, newer ships are more expensive than old ones. You pay only for what you want. If you go for all inclusive offers (meals, alcohol, sight-seeing etc.), it would be expensive for you. Instead go for offers of pre-purchase beverage packages which will be cheaper if you are a tee-totaller and a non-drinker..
- For pre and post air and hotel bookings, book independently which will be 10% cheaper than booking through cruise line offers.
- Before planning a cruise, decide the your travel plan period as peak seasons command the highest fares. Peak seasons are summer school holidays, Christmas / new year or Puja Holidays.
- You have to cut down the incidental expenses unless you are offered a limited amount of free internet and calls to shore. Select the cruise ship which offers self-service laundry.
- For shore excursions, follow DIY (Do It Yourself) way. As booking through cruise liner will be costlier, book in advance with any local travel operator.
- Cruise is one of the best ways to visit popular hotspots across the globe as it stops in major ports without the stress of packing, un-packing, running to catch flights / trains and checking in / out of the hotels.