Riding Wave Season Savings for Your Next Cruise
(BPT) - Wave Season isn't just trendy travel terminology, but how savvy vacationers maximize their dollars when booking their big trips! Starting just after the holidays from January through March, Wave Season is the cruise industry's version of a Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale. As an already cost-effective way to see the world, cruise lines and travel providers are offering even more opportunities for deals, letting passengers customize their trips with new activities, new dining experiences, and even new destinations. Whether this is your first time exploring booking a trip during Wave Season or you're a seasoned voyager on the high seas, there are numerous ways to save before you set sail. In fact, AARP members can utilize an array of benefits and discounts that can help curate the perfect vacation.
"Cruises are having a big moment, and rightfully so as they can be excellent options for travelers wanting to see a lot of sights and get tremendous value on their vacations. And, to coast your way into even more savings, don't forget to take advantage of Wave Season's exclusive discounts and offerings that may not be available any other time to book a cruise this year," said AARP Services Director of Travel Steve Guilday.
You can keep your wallet and your peace of mind afloat with these money saving tips before venturing out to sea.
Planning Made Easy. Leave stress at home through some advance preparation so once you arrive at your port the only step is climbing aboard. When you book through a one-stop-shop like AARP Travel Center Powered by Expedia, you can plan your entire vacation from start to finish. With exclusive deals, seasonal offers, and special savings on hotels, car rentals, and cruises, members can get a $50 gift card of their choice when they book a flight vacation package and receive up to $100 in onboard credit on select cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe and more.
Well before embarking on any international cruises, check that your passport is up to date. Some countries require that your passport is valid for six months past your departure date, so you don't want to be caught in a bind. As an AARP member, if you need to act fast on renewing, you can save 15% on expedited U.S. passport and travel visa services with RushMyPassport. RushMyPassport offers expedited options for all passport types and customer support to simplify the process of obtaining travel documents.
Cruise Your Way to Happiness … and Savings. Take in a deep breath of the salty air. Feel the ocean breeze across your face. Explore a new destination or enjoy one of your favorites as you sail from port to port. With an AARP membership, take advantage of Holland America Line's fleet of 11 ships with more than 500 sailings a year to all seven continents, including cruises in Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. Additionally, you can receive up to $200 in onboard credit per stateroom, based on the length of the cruise and the stateroom chosen. Or set sail with HX: Hurtigruten Expeditions where you can experience some of the most remote and awe-inspiring places on the planet from Antarctica to Alaska and British Columbia or the Galápagos Islands to the Scottish Isles, and more. AARP members and any travel companions can circumnavigate the world and receive a 5% discount on all cruise fares. You can also receive a €100 per person onboard credit. This offer will be stackable with all in-market HX offers. Terms and conditions apply.
Voyage Along Inland Waterways. Travel to the city centers and towns that dot picturesque riverbanks, exploring diverse landscapes and the fascinating history and cultures. You can sail the rivers of the world from the waterways of Europe to the Nile in Egypt, India's Ganges, and the Mekong in Vietnam with Grand European Travel. AARP members save up to $100 in addition to any promotional savings on all-inclusive luxury river cruises. Plus for a limited time, members can sail into savings with up to 30% off per person on select 2025 departures. Enjoy an unmatched experience in luxury river cruising with Uniworld's all-inclusive vacations to Europe, Egypt, and more, when you book by March 31, members can save an extra $100.
By Land or Sea? Try Both. Did you know that surf and turf isn't just a dinner menu item? Combine your ocean or river cruise with a land or rail tour and get the best of both. You can use your AARP membership to save 5% on more than 40 rail and cruise vacations with Vacations by Rail in popular destinations like France's famous waterways, the Rhine and Danube Rivers, Alaska's Inside Passage and trans-Atlantic crossings. Collette also helps AARP members save up to $250 on select cruises and tours. This is a great way to explore more of the world. Sail the Galapagos, spend Christmas on the Danube, cruise to the edge of the world in Patagonia, sip coffee in a corner cafe in Paris and more.
Regardless of where you cruise for your next vacation, an AARP membership can help you save. For those of you looking to take advantage of Wave Season, learn more about additional cruise discounts for AARP members by visiting https://www.aarp.org/membership/benefits/campaigns/cruise/.
Source: BrandPoint
