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Cruise Deals

Current offers from the cruise lines, and how to tell a real deal from a good headline.

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Where to Find Real Cruise Deals

Cruise fares change daily, and the best offer for you depends on your dates, cabin, and who is traveling. Rather than list prices that are out of date tomorrow, we point you to the network pages that are updated as offers change — and to specialists who can find what is not advertised.

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Official Cruise Directory deals

Current promotions from the cruise lines, with booking deadlines, updated as new offers launch.

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Wave Season

January through March is when cruise lines launch their biggest sales of the year. WaveSeason.com tracks them.

Visit WaveSeason.com →
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Sale of All Sails

Fare sales, onboard-credit offers and limited-time promotions across ocean and river lines.

Visit SaleOfAllSails.com →

How to Tell a Good Deal From a Good Headline

  • Compare the total cost. A low fare with drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and excursions extra can cost more than an inclusive fare.
  • Read the fine print on “free” perks. Free drinks, Wi-Fi or a second guest at a discount often apply only to certain fares, and some carry taxes or service charges.
  • Watch the deposit and cancellation terms. Non-refundable deposits can save money but cost flexibility.
  • Price drops can still help after you book. Depending on the fare type and line, a specialist may be able to reprice your booking or add amenities before final payment.
  • Group and past-guest rates are often better than the public sale price.

What moves cruise prices and how to judge a cruise deal are explained in detail on Best Cruise Quote.

Deals by Kind of Cruise

River cruise offers

Air credits, free upgrades and reduced single supplements are common. See the Official River Cruise Directory.

Luxury cruise offers

Look for added shipboard credit, included air or reduced deposits. Compare on Luxury Cruise Search.

Short-cruise bargains

3- and 4-night sailings from Florida and California are the lowest fares at sea. See Anchor Away Cruises.

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