Book your cruise as early as possible

#According to travel+leisure

• Booking a high demand cruise on a new ship or during peak season, lower prices are often available when cruise itineraries are first published, as early as two years ahead. Sometimes, booking years in advance is the only way to guarantee a spot or cabin type, especially on luxurious cruises.

• Prices will generally increase as the ship fills up.

• Passengers often can cancel bookings without a penalty around 90 days before cruising. So If you’re flexible on your schedule, itinerary, and ship, you might get a good deal around that time.

• Some cruises offer lower prices between January through March, in addition to other perks like free upgrades or prepaid gratuities.

• The best way to get a deal is to track fares, through apps like Shipmate or websites that report on deals like Cruise Critic.