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- Cruising can be an inexpensive way to take a great vacation
- Many cruises are all-inclusive
- To find cheap cruises, compare deals between popular cruise lines
- Cruise during off-peak travel times
- Bargains may also be had by booking your cruise at the last minuteCruises.com: Last-Minute Cruises
- You may be able to save a good bit of money by booking shore excursions yourselfMSNBC: Cruise-onomics: 12 money-saving tips
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Cruises are a popular way to see the world and cheap cruises can be had without breaking your budget. Most cruises are all-inclusive, meaning a flat fee may cover everything from meals to entertainment to lodging. While there are cruises that cater to the elite and extravagant, many cheap cruises are available as well - the trick is knowing where to look for them.
Whether you are a cruising aficionado or new to the world of cruises, this page offers links that may help you get the lowest price possible on your best cruising adventure.
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Ways to Cut Corners
There are many things you can do to keep expenses to a minimum while cruising:- Consider purchasing a round-trip airport transfer separately from the cruise package—take a taxi or a shuttle service you book yourself; often this is a much less expensive option.MSNBC: Cruise-onomics: 12 money-saving tips
- Keep an eye on your bar tab as well—many cruises don't include alcoholic beverages in their all-inclusive packages.MSNBC: Cruise-onomics: 12 money-saving tips
- Watch out for exorbitant Internet usage fees, which can be around $100 for 250 minutes. If Internet access is a must during some point in your trip, try to find an Internet cafe when you arrive at a port-of-call.MSNBC: Cruise-onomics: 12 money-saving tips
- To save money on potentially pricey shore excursions, arrange your own, rather than going with a cruise line's packages— the savings can be substantial.MSNBC: Cruise-onomics: 12 money-saving tips
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