How to Find an Affordable Transatlantic Cruise

It's one of the most storied journeys around the globe, and now there's several departures leaving every day, and for less than you might think. Here's how to snag a transatlantic deal.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Web access
• A frequent flier rewards plan

1. To drive the cost of your transatlantic cruise down, consider sailing in the off-season, generally the winter.

2. Think about leaving from a less popular port of call. You might be able to find a better deal if you can leave from south Texas instead of Florida, for example.

3. Sign up for last minute travel newsletters like TravelZoo that will deliver bottom of the barrel bargains straight to your email inbox.

4. Check with credit card and frequent flier rewards plans, as several offer special discounts on cruises.

Tips & Warnings

• Always check up on your cruise line and travel agent to make sure they're legit and have a good safety record.
• Be sure to bring plenty of dramamine!

Resources

• Travelzoo.com