The main concern is how to cut our projected expense if we are planning a great holiday cruise in the Caribbean or to the great shores of Alaska. You can still enjoy the pleasures and treasures of these great destinations without taking a serious blow to the bank account. While many cruises are becoming more and more expensive mostly due to oil costs, you should thank your lucky stars that there are still deals to be had. You will find that you will not be scrimping on luxury. There are still a lot of great budget deals for Alaska and the Caribbean if you know of the right places to look for them.
Quite a number of us still have the misconception that we have to wait until the last minute before we book our holiday cruise package in order to get the best travel deals. This is because in our minds we feel that the economy is such that cruise lines will be desperate to fill their ships. This may still be applicable if you are looking at a Caribbean cruise as there are a lot of cruise ships operating in the region. However, this is simply not practicable if you are looking at other destinations. With the sustained increase in the demand, you are better off if you book your travel to Alaska well ahead in advance to get the best deals. It is somewhat like booking an airline ticket. As the date of travel nears, the seat prices go up ... and up....and up.
Slots of practically all cruises to Alaska are sold out early and you will definitely not get your slot if you wait out until the last minute. Thus, if you don't want to miss the great summer travel experience to Alaska then it is imperative to book your travel as early as possible. You may even enjoy great discounts and travel deals if you book your travel months in advance. Because it is very popular among retirees, even booking a year or two in advance is not out of the ordinary.
The peak season of cruises to Alaska is during the months of July and August. One should also note that despite its premium rates, the Balcony rooms are the first that are sold out.
However, if you are looking for straight budget deals, then you might as well seriously consider off-season cruise packages to Alaska which offer the biggest discounts and best travel deals. If you are looking at a relatively flexible schedule of your Alaska holiday then you might as well consider great cruise package for the months of May and September. May is the beginning of the Alaska cruise season and September is the tail-end of the Alaska cruise season.
If you are really serious at having the best deal from your Alaska cruise experience, then you might also opt for the lower-priced rooms. Such an option will increase the likelihood of getting the best travel deals for you and your family. If you are not comfortable with the interior rooms, you can still enjoy big discounts if you go for cabins classified as obstructed view rooms. I have had a very enjoyable cruise when our room was at the very lowest deck and directly above the engine room. Every port of call we knew we had arrived because we could hear (and feel) the giant anchor leaving the ship. We had a wonderful cruise and saw unforgettable sights because we were not choosy in our room assignment.