| The discount on low season cruises is significant. If | | | | from year to year. So it can be very helpful to do |
| you book early, you may find even greater | | | | some research. Call around to the major cruise lines |
| discounts, especially if you are going as a part of a | | | | and do a price comparison. Weather is not as big of |
| group. However, saving money on low season cruises | | | | an issue here, so you won’t have to |
| may take a little research. Remember that the low | | | | compromise ideal tropical temperatures to save |
| season changes depending on where you are | | | | money. |
| traveling. | | | | Low Season Northern Europe Cruises |
| Low Season Alaska Cruises | | | | |
| | | | If Northern Europe is more your style, then consider |
| If you are planning a trip to Alaska, you can save | | | | a trip in September. Since this is a popular cruise |
| money by booking your trip during the months of | | | | destination, the low season revolves less around the |
| May or September. If you are booking early, shoot | | | | weather and more around school schedules. Most |
| for May. Denali Park, one of Alaska’s premiere | | | | children are in school in September, so if you |
| natural attractions, often closes in September | | | | don’t have kids, or if your children are able to |
| because of snow. Although this is a great time to get | | | | miss a little classroom time, you can enjoy smaller |
| the best deal on cruises in Alaska, keep in mind that | | | | crowds and save money in the low season. |
| you’re taking a chance with the weather. In poor | | | | Low Season Mediterranean Cruises |
| conditions, it’s not uncommon for helicopter | | | | |
| tours and other excursions to be canceled. It’s | | | | For some cruise lovers, the Mediterranean is the |
| important to remain flexible and open to weather | | | | place to be. The low season changes depending on |
| related changes. | | | | which part of the Mediterranean you’re visiting. |
| Low Season Caribbean Cruises | | | | The winter months are the best time to visit the |
| | | | Southern Mediterranean. And many cruise lines offer |
| The Caribbean is a popular tropical tourist attraction. | | | | great deals and promotions for this destination, so |
| But its lengthy low season makes it easy to find | | | | you can save a lot of money. When planning a cruise |
| discount cruises at several times throughout the year. | | | | for the Eastern and Western Mediterranean areas, |
| To save money on a Caribbean cruise, book from | | | | shoot for March, April, and September through |
| late April to May, or from September to January, | | | | November. These are often very affordable cruises. |
| (excluding holiday weeks). Booking your trip during | | | | The weather is rarely an issue, and many cruises |
| these low seasons can often save you hundreds of | | | | offer great discounts during this low season. |
| dollars per person. But again, the weather poses a | | | | If you are looking to save money on your next |
| risk. If you are booking early, aim for late April to | | | | vacation, then a low season cruise is the best way |
| May — the hurricane season is from June to | | | | to go. You won’t have to compete with a |
| November. This long low season allows for plenty of | | | | crowded mob of fellow travelers to enjoy the |
| opportunities to save money on amazing tropical trips. | | | | ship’s amenities, or to explore the ports of call. |
| Low Season Hawaii Cruises | | | | Keep in mind the best thing you can do to ensure |
| | | | that you save the most money on your low season |
| Since the weather is consistently nice, planning a low | | | | cruise is to plan ahead and book in advance. Planning |
| season Hawaii cruise can be a little more difficult. | | | | head will help you find great low season discounts, |
| Most travel experts say that Hawaii’s low | | | | and early bird deals with many cruise lines. Saving |
| season is in the later part of August and November, | | | | money on low season discount cruises is the perfect |
| and the months of February and May. But the low | | | | way to be a savvy vacation consumer. |
| season is hard to pin down, and may fluctuate slightly | | | | |