Interested in a cruise this fall or winter? Lots of people will be cruising to Alaska, the Carribean and even the rivers of Europe. So, what should you look for in a cruise. Here are some thoughts based on a number of cruises we have taken on several different cruise lines:
1. Get the best price by waiting. Cruise lines are always looking to fill up their ships. If you have the freedom to wait to the last minute to book your cruise, you will probably save the most money. On one of our cruises, a Canadian couple paid $98 per person for a three day Caribbean cruise which they booked at the last minute.
2. Look for open seating for your meals. While it can be interesting to sit with the same people every day of the cruise, why not sit with different people instead. It will make the cruise more enjoyable (particularly if the people you are stuck with are boring or bores).
3. Try to book a stateroom midship. You want to be close to the stairs and elevators (of course, not right next to them) because you will be moving from deck to deck all day and you will avoid unnecessary walking.
4. Stake out your chair at the pool early in the day. Most deck chairs fill up fast, so get there early.
5. Consider booking your own excursions. The ship excursions are usually fairly pricey. You may be surprised how much you can save if you do an internet search on your destination and find a guide who will basically do the same thing as the ship's provider. We did this on a cruise to Ephesus in Turkey and we had a terrific guide, who showed us much more than we would have seen with the ship's guide. Shop around!
I hope these tips are helpful. Let me know what you think. Bon Voyage!
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