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Luxury Cruises: 1. Pick up brochures from travel agencies, investigate cruise offers, ship and deck plans online and find out specific destinations, prices, types of accommodations, amenities and recreation. 2. Talk to a travel agent who is experienced with cruises. 3. Decide how long you want to go for. 4. Determine your budget. Some cruises are divided up into budget, moderate, deluxe and ultra-deluxe. Make sure to compare all of your options. 5. Contact your travel agent and book the cruise. 6. Choose your point of departure. Many cruises require that you book your own transportation to your departure point. For example if you live in Utah, you will need to book your own flight to California or Florida (possible departure ports) to get to your destination. 7. Decide on the number of port stops you want to make. This information should be available in your brochures. When you port, you may want to schedule planned activities, which will of course cost more. 8. Select the type of stateroom you want. This is just like booking a hotel room in that they vary in size and accommodations. 9. Ask about any cancellation fees or penalties. 10. Keep in mind that you will either have to make a large deposit
or pay the amount in full when booking the cruise.
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The
best time to shop for cheap luxury cruises is during the off-season
for certain cruise lines. Of course most people want to travel during
the peak season but booking can be far more affordable a few months
before or after the rush. Another way to book cheap luxury cruises
is to search last minute online. If you do not have many specific
needs or ways in which you need accommodation, booking last minute
can save a lot of money. Many cruise lines will also offer sales
on the less popular staterooms.