I want the most bang for my vacation buck. Arent cruises expensive?
Brochure shock is similar to the sticker shock experienced by new car buyersdont let cruise brochure prices intimidate you. As a rule, never pay the retail fare for a cruise. Cruise lines offer a number of discounts, for instance for early booking, repeat passengers, and groups traveling together. In addition, your travel agent may be able to offer special fares on certain sailings. Brochure rates are directly related to seasonal demand and discounts are calculated from them, but its unlikely that youll get a low rate in a peak period such as Christmas or New Years. If you can afford a vacation, you can afford a cruise. With everything thats included in your cruise fare, youll find a cruise is often less expensive on per day basis than a land-based resort vacation.
