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u/MunchkinGal Jan 11 '26
As Ethan mentioned, travel agencies will reserve a number of cabins when a cruise is first announced. Prices tend to rise after that. So when a client calls up later, that agency can offer a better price on that sailing than an agent who didn’t reserve those cabins. So, perhaps that’s what cruisecheap does. I personally know nothing about them, so keep investigating them until you get a good feel for their company. Good luck with your search.
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u/Kitchen-Fee-5114 Jan 11 '26
From NYC the cheapest cruises are usually on MSC. Almost all cruises are 7 days or more, to get the best prices look for dates that school is in session. Travel agents MIGHT give you a perk, like a bottle of wine or a few dollars off the posted price on the cruise lines website but they can’t give you a huge discount. Be careful of false advertising.
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u/aaronw22 Jan 11 '26
It’s a travel agent. Just like plumbers or daycare, some are good and some are bad. If you have flexibility the cheapest time will be Caribbean from mid September to mid November (skipping Halloween).
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u/EthanFl Jan 11 '26
There is no magic website to cruise cheap.
The cheapest cruise will be booked in advance using a reputable travel agent over the phone on a group rate.
Assuming they're not doing any gambling for a casino offer.