While the flood of discount cruises is a big plus for budget-conscious travelers seeking a terrific deal, the downside is worrying that the fare won’t decrease further after you’ve booked your cruise. And, boarding the ship to discover that a fellow passenger sailing in the same cabin category paid less than you did is very upsetting indeed.
While stores make most of their income during the Christmas season, the first quarter of the year is a make-or-break time for cruise lines. Get ready for an onslaught of steeply discounted cruises to start popping up all over the Internet. And, if a 50 percent discount isn’t enough, you’ll find cruise fares slashed even more.
Like most of us, I’ve become accustomed to bad news about the economy. So it was hardly surprising to learn recently that consumer confidence is at a 41-year low. Nor is it a shocker that cruise lines are trying to entice you onboard by discounting nearly every cruise ship afloat.
Like most Americans, I’ve been in a deep funk about our sinking economy for several months. However, my blues suddenly lifted last night when I opened an email from Cruises International with a list of steep cruise discounts as long as my arm.
