How to Get a Discounted Mediterranean Cruise

Average Mediterranean cruise could cost you hundreds of dollars per day. Learn this tips if you want to know how to get a discounted Mediterranean cruise. Enjoy your vacation!

1.Cruise insurance is often recommended by the agency when booking your Mediterranean cruise. Don't purchase cruise insurance from a travel agency, get it from an insurance company. You'll not only save money but you'll probably get a better policy too. We recommend the insurance because with the correct policy you are covered for trip cancellation either on your part or the cruise line, medical and luggage.

2.Get a Mediterranean cruise quote that includes port fees and taxes. If the agency is unable to give that information to you then find another agency. Your interest should be the bottom line, the total cost with No Hidden Fees. Port fees can run a couple hundred dollars per passenger, just be aware.

3.Stay away from the "peak season". Organize your Mediterranean cruise for the "off-season". If you can schedule your time even a few weeks before or after the peak season you'll save substantially. If you can sail before or after the peak season you will save huge.

4.Don't be miss-led when you see advertised specials such as "Discount Luxury Cruise", $599". These advertisements are usually for off-season and do not include port fees and taxes.

5.Cabin rates are typically based on two person occupancy. In other words, the first two people in the cabin will pay the full-fare, additional people will pay 1/2 the fare. If you plan on having more than two people in a cabin, make sure you are NOT paying full fare for the extra two people. If you are quoted full fare for extra people, find another agency.

6.Unless you plan on spending a lot of time in your cabin, get an inside cabin. An inside cabin, without a window, is by far the cheapest. The drawback to an inside cabin, you'll never know what time of day it is since no "day light" comes into your room. Make sure you have a clock.

7.Decide which Mediterranean cruise line you want to sail on. Some travel agencies tend to push a specific Mediterranean cruise line for various reasons; one reason is the agency receives a higher commission. Norwegian Cruise Lines, for the most part, will yield a better savings. Do a little homework and check out the amenities on each vessel to make sure it meets your expectations.

8.Check out your Sunday paper's travel section long before you cruise. It'll give you an idea of what the market is like.
9.Cruising with a group does not always save you money on your Mediterranean cruise. If you are cruising with a group because you want to save money, think again, you may not be saving at all. The organizer of your group, if the group consists of 8-cabins, will usually get the cruise for free. They are the true savers.

That’s it! Apply it and begin to take your Mediterranean cruise for a discounted price. Have great cruise!