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But just as with any vacation, pricing for cruises can vary dramatically based on a number of factors.

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Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Celebrity also offer various forms of best price guarantees.

After that window passes, be on the lookout for price drops.

That may be enough to outweigh any discounts you get on your cruise pricing.

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Choose Unpopular Routings

The law of supply and demand applies everywhere in travel, including cruising.

Just like airlines, cruise companies adjust their pricing based on how full their sailings are.

The emptier a cruise ship is, the more likely youll be able to score a cheap deal.

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Generally, this leads to emptier ships and correspondingly lower prices.

With fewer people onboard, sailing during the shoulder season can also offer a more comfortable cruise experience.

Its true that an inside cabin is the smallest room available on a ship and it has no windows.

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In addition to the savings, some travelers actually prefer the absolute darkness that windowless inside cabins provide.

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