What Is The Cheapest Month To Go On A Cruise?

Above, Alaska cruises in late April/early May and September/beginning of October can save money. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Like many things in life, timing is key. That also goes for taking a cruise vacation.

Everyone likes to save money by finding bargains. Some times of the year cruise line operators offer bargains too good to pass up. 

AOL has posted an article on what are the cheapest month(s) to go on a cruise.

They begin it with:

If you’re looking for cruise deals, it pays to pick your sailing dates carefully. Prices can vary based on your cruise line, destination and more – but certain times of year tend to be cheaper than others.

Joanna Kuther, a travel agent and owner of Port Side Travel Consultants, said it’s “all based on the demand.”

“And when you're talking about holidays and when schools are out, when families want to travel together, it's always going to be more expensive,” she told USA TODAY.

However, there are bargains out there if you know when to look for them. Here’s what to know. 

To read more, go here. 

15 Money-Saving Secrets Cruise Lines Won't Tell You

Above, at Nassau, the Norwegian Sky is at far left. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Our recent cruise to the Bahamas was with Norwegian Cruise Line aboard a smaller and older shop, Norwegian Sky. 

Cruising on a new mega-ship (thar accommodates 4,000+ people) is not my cup of tea. The Norwegian Sky was just the right size (around 2,000 people). 

During the cruise booking, we signed up for two excursions: jet skiing at Great Stirrup Cay and boat/bus tours of Nassau. 

Since a friend and I had taken cruises before, we knew ahead of time how to save some cash. Which is the topic of an article in FinanceBuzz.

They begin it with:

Many cruise lines tout their bargains for the world to see, but there are several ways to save while booking — or even while on board — that these companies are less likely to advertise.

From booking at the right time to avoiding pricey excursions, these 15 lesser-known cruise hacks can help you save serious money on travel this year.

To read more, go here. 

Japan Sees Tourism Recovery Taking 1-2 Years

Above, the Fukuoka PayPay Dome, formerly known as the Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The Japanese tourism industry doesn't expect a full recovery for at least one to two years.

This may be a good opportunity for tourists (as some people might still be reluctant in traveling to Japan, at least for a while) to get bargains on hotel rooms and even airline tickets.

According to the Nikkei Asian Review:

TOKYO -- Japan's coronavirus-hit tourism sector expects a rebound to take between one to two years after being hit by huge customer losses, a Nikkei survey shows. 

Close to 60% of tourist businesses in Japan are experiencing a fall of more than 80% in their number of customers amid the coronavirus, according to the results of the survey conducted at the end of May. 

Nikkei got answers from 103 tourist-related companies including hotels, transportation services, and other facilities.

To read more, go here.