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How To Find Carnival Cruise Deals

Published at 03/09/2012 17:04:00

Introduction


Family fun time is just around the corner and you know you want to have the best vacation ever, and do it on a budget. So far family vacations have been trips to the mountain, the beach and other places, but this year you want to do something different. How about taking a cruise? With budget in mind and many options offered by Carnival Cruise Lines, let’s look at how we can find deals on Carnival cruises.

Step 1

Your desire to take a cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines is overwhelming and you have heard so many good things about cruise vacations. You know you have to find a good deal so what options do you have and where do you look for Carnival cruise deals?

There are many places you can find Carnival cruise deals so make sure you shop around and investigate your options before you make a final decision.

Step 2

Once you begin looking for Carnival cruise deals you may think the obvious option would be to book directly through Carnival Cruise Line by going on their website or calling them. Carnival does offer cruise deals on their website and although you may not get the best deal directly through them, you can always look at what they have to offer. Some deals you may find directly through Carnival that will help save you money is:

  • Early saver rates
  • Pack and go rates
  • Past guest offers
  • Senior discounts

Those are just a few of the options you may want to explore. For more information about deals and specials offered directly through Carnival Cruise Lines, you can go to www.carnival.com. 

Step 3

Now that you have some basic information and pricing when booking directly through Carnival Cruise Lines, it’s time to research some other well known sources that may offer a better deal on the same cruise and the same ship. Cruises Only is a well known company that handles a great deal of cruise business and they can be accessed online at: www.cruisesonly.com or you can call them and speak directly with one of their trained cruise sales professionals. Cruises Only has been in business for many years and you will find they offer special promotions such as:

  • Balcony and suite deals
  • Free upgrades
  • Free onboard spending
  • Free spa treatments

Promotions will be offered depending on the cruise you choose and whether or not you actually qualify for the promotions. Those mentioned are just a few of the special deals and promotions you will find offered by Cruises Only.

Step 4


Carnival cruise deals aren’t hard to find when you shop around and take advantage of the special promotions, upgrades and other unique deals that exist. Cruise Cheap offers some exceptional deals on things such as:

  • Last minute cruises
  • Holiday cruises
  • Alaska cruises

Shop with Cruise Cheap by going to www.cruisecheap.com so you can see for yourself!

Step 5


You are on a roll with your cruise shopping and although you have found some great deals, you have not completed your shopping excursion yet. To find last minute offers and other promotions, go to: http://cruises.cheaptickets.com/promotion/carnival-cruises.do. 

Now that you have a few resources, you have opened a door for yourself in finding a good deal on a Carnival cruise that would make the perfect vacation for you and your family. Don’t let the shopping and price comparison process exhaust you because you are fixing to have the time of your life once you find the Carnival cruise deal that suits you!

Tips

Finding Carnival cruise deals isn't as hard as you may think if you shop around some.

Make sure you ask about special rates for military, seniors, resident rates and any other special rates that may be offered on the cruise you are interested in.

If you are on a pretty tight budget you may want to consider taking a shorter cruise versus a longer cruise.  This will still give you the cruise experience and getaway that you need!

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