Getting a Good European Cruise Deal

By Maria A. Santos

The word "cheap" and "European Cruise" does not seem to go well together. People that have been to Europe are aware of how fast expenses can pile up and people think the satisfaction and luxury that is associated with cruising is not really that budget friendly. Of course it is not as cheap and practical as eating barbecue or canned food while camping, but it is possible that cruise vacations can be a lot more affordable than traveling by land, considering expenses such as food, car rentals, and lodging or hotel costs. Here are some useful tips that could help you get the best cruise deal for your money.


Search for discount fares if you are 55 years old or more. If you are a senior citizen, you will have the privilege of getting discounts on a lot of things, and river cruising is no exception. There are cruise lines that offer good discount fares for people that are more than 55 years old. Some discount rates can be as high as 10-15%, which would allow you to use a bit more of your money on things that you might want to buys along your trip.

Cruise lines across North America an Alaska always want their ships' maiden voyages to be full of passengers, and they would often try to encourage passengers by offering discounted rates to them, this assures them that the launching will not be disappointing. Watch out for cruise lines that have brand new ships as much as possible. These offers are easy to spot because cruise Ameica lines make a lot of advertising every time they're about to launch new vessels.



Another thing that you can do is try to take advantage of group traveling. Find friends or relatives that might want to travel on a European cruise deal, and have your trip booked together. This kind of booking is generally cheaper than individual traveling, and in some cases the total savings that you can make is very significant. You also have the added bonus of having company while traveling.



If you plan on taking another cruise in the future, choose the same cruise line that you have previously chosen. Some companies offer frequent passengers with good discount fares as reward for their loyalty to the brand. Discounts are often significant, to encourage more customers to book another trip in the future. Other companies offer opportunities while you are currently onboard, and in these cases the discount is even much more significant.



If you liked the service, and are able to afford for the following year, then it is recommended that you take advantage of this offer. With these tips in mind you should be on your way to a much more affordable European cruise.