Cruises To Hawaii: Four Ways To Save Money - by Ellen Gentry
A Hawaii cruise vacation may seem like a luxury, but today, they are cheaper than ever before! Because of the internet, travelers can easily compare prices on Hawaii cruise packages. This kind of easy cost comparison has resulted in greater competition among cruise companies, and therefore, much lower prices for travelers. For many people, finding the absolute best price on cruises to Hawaii is a ton of work. Fortunately, we've put together some simple information from travel agents specializing in cruises to Hawaii to save you both time and money.
1. Buy at the last minute: often, travelers assume that they need to buy cruise tickets a year or even more ahead of time so that they can save money. Actually, you might be surprised that by waiting, you can save a lot of money. Why? Because when they can't sell all of their cabins, cruise companies drop their prices.
2. Look at fare comparer sites: web sites like Orbitz or Travelocity sometimes sell cruise packages that failed to sell directly, usually at steep discounts. To find these discounted cruises, check out their "last minute specials" page. As with any discounted cruises, the packages the fare comparer sites sell are the exact same packages sold directly by cruise companies!
3. Check out consolidator packages: it stands to reason that if waiting saves you money, waiting longer saves you even more money! Look at the websites for cruise consolidators, agencies that specialize in purchasing unwanted cruises directly from cruise companies. Since they purchase these cruises at a discount, they sell them at a discount, often saving you up to 80 percent on cruises to Hawaii.
4. Look for relocating cruises: sometimes a cruise company needs to relocate one of its ships from one port to another. Since the cruise line needs to relocate its ship no matter what, it can sell packages at a tremendous discount. Often, these itineraries visit unusual ports of call that you just won't find on a regular cruise. Relocating cruises are fun, different, and inexpensive!
I want to close this article with a true story that will give you an idea of just how much money these tips can save you. When Jerry and Lisa Winters were planning their honeymoon, they realized that they could either go on a seven day Hawaiian wedding cruise at the regular price, or go on an ultra-luxurious 21-day cruise at a steep discount. By purchasing a relocating cruise from a consolidator, they saved about 85 percent and were able to go on the honeymoon of their dreams!
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