August 16, 2007

How to Find Cheap Disney Cruises

When you and your family are on a budget but want a great vacation, look for cheap Disney cruises to get an experience everyone will love. Family vacations can be expensive and it's often hard to find activities for all the family members to enjoy. Disney cruises offer a wide range of activities for all age groups and won't cost you an arm and a leg if you play your cards right.

Disney offers family cruise rates on all its vacations. Kids between 3-17 cost less than adults and children under three travel for free unless you want to enroll them in the Flounder's Nursery child care program. Because Disney targets families, you can often find great rates for the family. While other cruise lines may offer children's rates, you may not get the same family oriented experience. Keep that in mind in case you find similar rates on different cruises.

Look at several different websites and compare prices before booking your cruise. The Disney website posts "Magical Rates" on its special page. Other large sites like Expedia or Travelocity are more likely to have better rates than smaller sites. You should check out several sites to compare the prices and the cruises available.

Be flexible with your travel dates if you can. Being able to adjust the travel dates can get you a better price. Similarly, you may think about traveling on a Disney cruise during low travel times for better rates and specials. Traveling during the spring or fall may get you better rates than high travel times around the Christmas holidays or spring break.

Think about booking travel at the last minute. Although this tactic doesn't always work and you run the risk of cruises filling up, sometimes you can get a great deal at last minute travel sites. You'll want to do some comparison shopping beforehand to know whether you're getting a good deal. You may also want to have back up plans in case you can't find a cruise or can't find a good rate.

As you look for cheap Disney cruises, don't discount package offers. Often you'll have to travel to the cruise launch point and you may need a hotel room for before or after the cruise. You may also be able to find packages that include on-board pampering or special activities. Add up the costs and see whether you'll save money. If you plan on sightseeing before or after your cruise, package deals can sometimes give you great rates.

Cheap Disney cruises will delight the whole family. You'll be saving money and the kids will love the children oriented format of the cruise. With a little patience and searching, you can find a great deal on a Disney cruise.

Filed under Budget Cruises, Kids, US by Denise Walker

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