Find a bargain with a Repositioning Cruise
If you are looking for a budget cruise you may want to consider a repositioning cruise. Also known as repo cruise in the cruise industry. Every year ships have to relocate or reposition at the end of peak seasons. This is usually during autumn and spring. For example when the European summer comes to an end these ships will travel to the Caribbean in preparation for their summer period. In spring they relocate back. Cruises have to relocate to where the peak season is or else they are just waiting around losing a heap of money.
A cruise ship is repositioned when it is moved to a new home port or when new ships are added to the fleet. Keep a watch out for these bargains. If you notice a cruise line adding a new ship to its fleet often an older one in the fleet is relocated as the newer ship takes over the itineraries. Sometimes they are moved just so people can experience different ships
When a cruise repositions it still has operating expenses. So it makes sense to fill their cabins up. As a result yon can get some great budget cruise deals and ridiculously cheap prices but make sure you book in early for them because they get snapped up pretty quickly. If you have ever wanted to cruise on a luxury cruise ship at budget prices then get on a repositioning cruise.
There are some things you need to consider when going on a repositioning cruise. There are more sea days and less ports as the ship relocates. Having said that, the ports these ships visit are often different to normal itineraries. So you can enjoy different ports which ships wouldn’t normally visit. If you enjoy relaxing and want to experience more of the ships faciltities and activities a repositioning cruise allows you to do that.
Watch your spending on board. Less port days means more opportunities to spend money on board the ship, which is what they are hoping for. So what could have started as a budget cruise could blow out very quickly. Have a spending budget and stick to it.
Repositioning cruises can be anywhere from 7 days to a month and are during off peak seasons. So you need the flexibility to be able to travel during these times.
Repositioning cruises start at one port and end at another. So while you may save money on your cruise, you will need to purchase additional airfares to and from your destination. Make sure you get a good flight deal. It helps if the either the departure or arrival port is your hometown. That way you only have to pay a one way flight.
So keep an eye out for repositioning cruises in autumn and spring and you’ll get an unbelievable budget cruise. Don’t forget to hunt around for some good airfare deals as well.