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The Wave Season of Cruising: An Industry Fact

WAVE, as it is known in the industry, begins next week. It is that time of year, typically and traditionally from the first week in January though the end of March, where the cruise lines experience a tremendous increase in cruise interest and bookings. The call centers will literally see call volume go from a [...]

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Cheap Cruises

Everyone wants to find a good deal, especially when purchasing a cruise. I was talking with a friend who is a cruise consultant and she lamented that so many calls begin with, “I want a cheap cruise.” To begin with, cruising is one of the best values for your vacation dollar. That is a travel [...]

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Fantail Balconies…One of the best kept cruise secrets

When booking a cabin, most of the time you will pick one that is located most mid-ship. There are good reasons for this. Basically, mid-ship locations on any deck will be the most stable areas relative to motion. And they also offer the most convenience to getting to any given location on the ship. But [...]

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Getting the Best Price on Your Cruise

Charlie from Maryland asks, When do you find the best cruise prices?Great question. And the answer is not obvious. Most believe that it is best to wait till just before the sail date. Wrong! As a matter of fact, you will often pay hundreds more per person if you do that. More on that in [...]

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Booking Beware

Well, maybe there is some truth to this. Here’s something to keep in mind. The facts are that there are unscrupulous cruise sellers both online and offline. We’ll be addressing some key ways to keep from booking the cruise to/from hell. You get what you pay for is always true

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