Cruise deals

[sc1349]

Is there a certain time of year when cruise companies give their best deals, or is it just random.

[paul929207]

It really depends on how sales are going. If they are great, prices will rise.

[CruiserBruce]

If there was a certain time, everyone would buy then, and the cruise lines would figure this out and raise the prices for that time frame.

[NoobCruise]

The best deals I've seen were last minute. I wish I had the luxury to book last minute, but DH has to put in for vacation 60 days in advance :(

[Keith1010]

There really is not.

 

It all comes down to supply and demand.

 

Keith

[trish1c]

Yes, supply & demand is a huge factor but the best deals are often found in September & October during hurricane season.

[KirkNC]

It is random.

[hancock]

After final payment date.

[MCC retired]

Cruise lines have what they call Sales all year long but the real bargains are after Final Payment date (60- 30 days out) . If you are flexable about cruise line , ships and cabin type/location,most times you will get a great rate .

If you are set on a ship, sailing date then book now and watch for Sales along the way.

[Bonnie J.]

Prices go down in the fall in Hurricane/Windy season. Then again right after New Years. They also go down about the week before sailing if the ship is not full. Prices are up in the summer & whenever kids are out of school.

[notalandlover]

Well Bruce the secrets out. Everyone will now be buying their cruises during these times. The OP asked a fair question and you come back with a rude and condescending remark. :mad:

[sc1349]

Thanks for all the replies, thought I'd ask to see if there was a knack to getting good deals.

[dorisis]

In the Caribbean it is during hurricane season after school starts. There are also good prices between Thanksgiving and Christmas. In Alaska it is at the beginning and end of the Alaska season. TransAtlantics are usually well priced but airfare can be the deal breaker.