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Insider Tips From Travel Professionals |
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| 1. | Choose your timing: Book early for the luxury lines, or wait for the last minute deals with the more mass-market lines. |
| 2. | Consider your itinerary: Shoulder season when the weather changes or when some ships change locations can be the most economical. |
| 3. | Use a travel agent: Their special relationship with cruise lines means better access to better rates. |
| 4. | Pick your cabin carefully: You don’t have to give up the veranda to get a deal – sometimes all you have to do is move down one deck. |
| 5. | Watch the Airfares: Cruise lines negotiate rates with airlines early, so if airfare drops later, the line no longer has the best deal. If airfare goes up then you’re in luck. |
| 6. | Book your next trip on the ship: Expect savings of up to 10% off or onboard credits for the next cruise. |
| 7. | Protect your investment: Ask if the line offers a price guarantee, so you’re protected if rates drop. |
| 8. | Protect your investment: Make sure you have trip insurance that covers almost everything. Check out Travel Guard. |
