I am trying to find a relatively inexpensive cruise. Does anyone know of any reliable websites that I can try? I’ve heard of people finding great deals online, but they end up getting hit with hundreds of dollars in port fees – making the cruise much more expensive than anticipated? I want cheap & reliable. Thanks!
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My suggestion is to find a reliable travel agent someone that will work with you throughout the whole process. There are forms to fill out, cabin locations the list goes on and on. They will have the fire sale information and tell them you want a quote with all the taxes and port charges (they do anyway) Depending on where you go that figure changes. The travel agents work hard for you and that is the only way they are making any money these days is by booking cruises.
The port fees are not negotiable. These are the fees that that the other countries/ports charge the cruise line to dock there. Taxes are another thing that you won’t get out of paying. Not unless the IRS has a really really good day.
Beyond that, I suggest going to vacationstogo.com. I do all my window shopping there. You put in your criteria as far as dates, locations, etc and you look at every cruise available that fits your criteria. Vacationstogo has some great prices, but once you find the cruise you want, you can shop around at other websites. Personally, I prefer the VTG, the prices are usually very comparable to other sources and sometimes they offer gifts/upgrades or some other form of appreciation for using them. Even if you don’t want to purchase through them, its a great place to find a cheap cruise.
Another one I look at is Legendary Journeys. They also have some great deals. And often offer transportation or parking vouchers.