Wouldn’t it be nice to celebrate your honeymoon aboard a large ship over the ocean? Then consider a honeymoon cruise! Yes, you can afford it! If you think you can’t, you may be wrong. Before you go on a cruise, consider all the costs that are involved. There are also ways to find cheap honeymoon cruises.
If you have access to the Internet, you can find last minute savings on cruise vacations. Prices for trips are reduced when the time draws closer and a ship still has spaces available to sell. You may not get to stay in the best room aboard the ship, but you will have a honeymoon at sea, nevertheless. One great web site for discount cruises is i-cruise.com. If you don’t have to set a specific date for a honeymoon, you can try to bid on a cruise at an auction. You may also like to compare cruise costs by visiting a web site such as Expedia or Travelocity.
Another money-saving idea is to take a short cruise. You can save some dough just by going on a one, four or seven day cruise. Also, depending upon the time you go on your cruise, the prices may be lower or higher. There are often bargain cruise prices before a major holiday. Additionally, you can save money by going on a cruise that starts from a location closer to home. It will save you money in the traveling it takes just to get to the ship itself. Not all ships start in Florida. There are other cruises that leave from New Orleans, New York, Boston, California, etc.
If you need to fly in order to get to your cruise, you can compare prices online from web sites such as: Orbitz, Travelocity, Expedia or Hotwire. Another tip on saving money is staying in a cabin on the ship that’s on a lower deck; the lower the deck the lower the price. Also, cabins with private balconies or the outside rooms are more expensive; choose an inside room instead. In addition, if you have been on cruises before from the same company, choose that one again as cruise lines often offer discounts to frequent customers.
You can also save money once you’re aboard the ship. Cruises often allow you to purchase items and “put in your tab”; be careful about not overspending; it’s like using a credit card! Also consider this; carbonated beverages and alcohol costs money, while ice tea, hot tea and coffee are usually free. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate with a glass of bubbly; just don’t overdo it if you have a budget. For anything you’re going to spend money on, whether it is drinks or time at the casino, set a limit for yourself, whether it is limiting the number of alcoholic beverages you will order or deciding you’ll spend only “X” amount of dollars in the casino. There are services and products on a cruise ship that cost a lot more than they do on land, and some examples are: phone call, the Internet and tuxedo rentals.
The Honeymoon Cruise Registry can help you pick a cruise to fit your budget. You can find this at cruisesinc.com. After you register, your friends and family can contribute to your honeymoon cruise by visiting honeymoonvoyages.com. Even if you choose an inexpensive package, do not feel that you won’t get the best service; cruise lines assure you that no matter what you pay, they will treat you well. There are cruise packages for as little as $50 per person per day. Expensive cruises could amount to over $500 per person per day!
Cruise lines often offer honeymoon packages. Each cruise line is different; the cruise could offer free special events or one all-inclusive package fee. Some of the items that may be included in your package might be: stateroom roses, breakfast in bed, special food deliveries, wine glass souvenirs, a greeting from the captain, massages, etc. Honeymoon cruises can range from the inexpensive to the expensive. You’ll want to do your research and compare before you go!
