The Best Time To Cruise Alaska And Save Money On Everything From Your Cabin, To
Airfare, Cheaper Shore Excursions And Hotel Stays.

Are you a savvy traveler? If not, you will be, after you read this article.
An Alaska Cruise Vacation is not cheap. Be prepared to pay up to 20% more than a
Caribbean trip. So, to save big money on an Alaska cruise be smart by taking
advantage of the deals and discounts cruise lines have on offer.
1.
One way to save money on your next cruise is to make your reservations early.
Check out the early booking discounts and with a small deposit, book that
cruise. As your sailing date gets closer, prices will go up. The sooner you
book, the better the choice of accommodations, as well as the best location of
your cabin on the ship. Some say you can wait until the last minute to book your
cruise. Booking late may get you an even better discount than you'd get by
buying early. However, for Alaska, booking late will limit your choices. The
best ocean-view cabins and balcony cabins sell out early. You don't want to left
with the only choice is to book an inside ( no window ) cabin.
2. Know when your chosen cruise line tends to offer discounts on Alaska cruises.
Alaska's peak season is June, July and August. Off-peak travel dates May &
September are the best times to save. However, during the off-season, the
weather will be cooler, wildlife viewing may be limited, and in early May not
all tourist-related facilities have opened for business. You'll also find
bargains during the cruise industries Wave Season (January through March) and
Plan a Cruise Month (October), and finally, check with your cruise line about
specific deals and promotions. If you book during Wave Season you can take
advantage of various extra perks @ sea, such as onboard spending credits, cabin
upgrades, free wifi, free shore excursions, free drink packages, free
gratuities, free or reduced rates for kids and free or reduced airfare. You may
get a better rate, and a reduced deposit when booking. Monitor prices even after
you have placed your deposit with the cruise line. Prices change often. If your
rate goes down, call your travel advisor or the cruise line and you may get a
price reduction.
3. To avoid paying too much, choose the least expensive flights to Alaska.
Prices vary depending upon where you fly to and from; Seattle, Vancouver,
Fairbanks or Anchorage ( for cruisetours ). Seattle airfares will be lower
priced than Vancouver or Anchorage. Compare prices from several low-cost
airlines and book early, as prices will go up as you get closer to your sailing
date. Book your own airfare and shore excursions instead of purchasing these
services with your cruise line. Sometimes, the airfare may be less, but the
flight itinerary is less than ideal. Multiple connections and less popular
flight times means your trip starts off on the wrong foot.
4. Shore excursions in Alaska are higher priced than those you might find
elsewhere. Booking your own shore excursions and tours will save you hundreds of
dollars on many, but not all types of tours. Visit an independent shore
excursion seller, such as
Shore Excursions Group or
ShoreTours. Review
what's available in each port and decide what's best for you. You may save money
by booking on your own, and you have full control to design your Alaska vacation
your way, tailored to your preferences.
5. Consider booking a hotel at your embarkation or disembarkation port, pre or
post-cruise, as weather, fight delays or cancellations can upset your entire
itinerary, Book that hotel on your own. Your likely to save more than $100 per
night on hotel rates offered by the cruise line.
6. And last, but not least, book an Alaska cruise with an agent that specializes
in Alaska. Certified Alaska Travel Experts are those in the know with years of
experience and expertise in Alaska travel.
Certified Alaska Travel Experts can point you in the right direction with
lots of money-saving "been there, done that" advice. They also know how take
advantage of unpublished or under-promoted discounts. Certified Alaska Travel
Experts with preferred status with cruise lines such as Princess Cruises can
often book your trip, with bonus extras, perks @ sea, and know where to find
deals for less than others.
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Connect with like-minded Alaska cruise
travelers that are actually experienced, having been there, and done that! They
are eager to share their own stories about visiting Alaska, both from the sea
and on the land. If you need help, have questions or want more information, talk
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prior to sailing. Not valid on bookings
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Unlike the cruise line call center, when
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