12 Ways to Save on Your Cruise
Pay less for the same cruise — straight from our cruise advisors.
Get Your Best Price FreeTwelve ways to pay less for the same cruise — from our cruise advisors at Mister Cruise, who have been saving cruisers money since 1974.
| # | Tip | Why it saves |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book early for choice, late for price | Early bookers get the best cabins and promotions; flexible late bookers get unsold cabins after final payment. |
| 2 | Watch for price drops before final payment | If the fare falls before you pay in full, many lines will re-price or add onboard credit. Your advisor can watch it for you. |
| 3 | Compare refundable and non-refundable fares | Non-refundable deposits are cheaper, but only if you are sure of your plans. |
| 4 | Price the total, not the fare | Add taxes, gratuities, drinks, Wi-Fi, flights and hotels before you compare. |
| 5 | Value the perks honestly | A drinks package or Wi-Fi bundle is only a saving if you would buy it anyway. |
| 6 | Ask about every discount | Senior, military, resident, past-guest and group rates. See cruise discounts. |
| 7 | Share the cabin | Third and fourth guests often sail for a fraction of the fare. |
| 8 | Choose a guarantee cabin | Let the line pick your cabin in a category and you may pay less — or be upgraded. |
| 9 | Sail the shoulder season | Same ship, same ports, lower fares just outside school holidays. |
| 10 | Drive to the port | Skipping flights is often the biggest single saving. |
| 11 | Shop Wave Season and Black Friday | The year’s biggest promotions run January–March and late November. |
| 12 | Use a cruise advisor | It costs you nothing extra, and we know which promotion and cabin give you the lowest total. |
One Price Check, Every Line
Instead of checking a dozen websites, send one short request. Our cruise advisors compare every line and promotion, apply your discounts, and show you the lowest total price. You decide — or walk away.
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