Cruise Tips

High demand cruises book fast, making it essential to book far ahead of time to ensure you secure the best cabin for your money. We typically plan our trips 1-3 years in advance, depending on the destination. Consider booking during Wave Season (Jan-March), when the cruise industry often offers discounted rates or additional on-board credit, allowing for more personalized travel itineraries. Additionally, Black Friday deals are a GREAT way to snag a fantastic deal!  Book through a Travel Advisor

Most cruise lines offer 'Book Now' or 'Book Later' deals while on the ship, allowing you to take advantage of of additional savings or on-board credits. This option lets you put down less of a deposit, and you can choose your next cruise while onboard or take advantage of the onboard credit offers by opting for 'Book Later'. This way, you can select your next cruise at a later date, contribute a smaller deposit, and still enjoy personalized travel itineraries with the onboard credit they provide

ALWAYS transfer your cruise to a Travel Advisor! Whether you book while onboard a cruise or online, ALWAYS transfer your booking to a travel agent. Travel Advisors can help with additional savings and create personalized travel itineraries. Additionally, they often secure you extra onboard credit or significant price reductions based on the current offers available to them. This was a REAL learning lesson in enhancing our travel experiences, which is why we are now Travel Advisors ourselves.  We

ALWAYS book early! To truly optimize your travel experiences, consider booking at least a year in advance, and 2-3 years ahead for popular itineraries or repositioning cruises. For instance, Panama Canal cruises tend to book quickly due to limited itineraries, making early planning essential for personalized travel itineraries.

Understandable! Some cruise lines offer a guarantee (GTY) stateroom, allowing you to save money on your booking. This option means they select the stateroom for you, and as long as you don't mind the location and the uncertainty of which cabin you'll get until the last minute, this is the way to go for those seeking personalized travel itineraries and unique travel experiences!