European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 20, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse 4 smooth sailing m 4 cruising for discounts on the seven seas by the Washington Post cruise lines make discounts available in a variety of ways. Among them advertised discounts. A Large number of cruise lines advertise reduced rates directly to the consumer. The most common discount is for Early bookings although special promotions Are Apt to be offered. When business is slow. Several cruise lines including Princess cruises Holland America line carnival cruise lines and Royal Caribbean cruise line have adopted policies promising Early hookers lowest rates. On Many departures no matter what discounts Are offered later. Early bookers hot Only get the Best rates but they also get preferred Cabin selection and a Choice of available dates. Croup rates. A group of 16 or More people travelling together can usually get a discounted rate negotiated by a travel Agency. Better rates for favored agencies. A travel Agency bringing in a Good volume of business can usually get better rates from the cruise lines it uses and May be Able to offer the group rate to individuals. An even better discount is the Flat rate special under which a cruise line quotes a Low rate to favored travel agents and allows the agents to Book All their clients at that Price. Purchased space larger travel agencies May be Able to Book blocks of Cabins in Advance at lower rates and pass the savings along to clients. Last minute sales. Prices plummet on some cruise lines As the ships get ready to sail and Many Cabins remain unsold a cruise line May make last minute prices available to a cruise discounter such As the cruise line of Miami 1 -800-777-0707a travel Agency specializing in last minute bargains. Or it May advertise them to the general Public. But be aware that last minute prices May not include air fare to the departure port which can add substantially to the Cost. 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