How to Book a Last-Minute Cruise

Most vacations are planned well in advance with months of preparation. However, every once in awhile, you may decide that you want to take a last minute trip to a tropical destination. One good last-minute vacation to take is a cruise. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Speak to your travel agent. If you wish to take a last minute cruise, it is probably a good idea to go through a travel agency. They can find you a good price on a cruise package and let you know all of the sailings that are coming up.

2. Check flights. Before you book a last minute cruise, check on flight availability. Although cruise space may be open, you could have a problem getting a flight out to the departure port.

3. Book your cruise vacation online. Travel websites are notorious for offering amazing deals on last minute cruises. To start, check out Expedia and Last Minute Vacations to see what prices they are advertising for their cruises.

4. Find out about upgrades. Upgrades are often available to travelers who book a cruise last minute. The cruise line may have been hoping to sell more suites and currently have several available.

5. Reserve your shore excursions as well. When you book your cruise last minute, reserve your shore excursions at that time to make sure that there is still available space.

Tips & Warnings

• You should check cruise rates frequently in the weeks leading up to the sail date. Prices have a tendency to drop dramatically right before sailing.
• Make sure that you check with work and other obligations before you book a last minute cruise. They may want more notice before you take off for the week.

Resources

• Last minute cruise deals on Expedia.com