| It is a myth that cruises must be expensive. The fact is | | | | will take you to Jamaica, Mexico and Grand Cayman. |
| that there are many types of cruises, all suited for | | | | This cruise is among the cheapest that is available, and |
| different wallets. On one end of the spectrum you | | | | it is well stocked with restaurants, pools and |
| have the budget ones, while at the other end you have | | | | entertainment options onboard. |
| the frightfully expensive ones. It is true that the | | | | Then there's the good bargain from at $199 a night for |
| higher-priced ones offer you a host of services like | | | | three days of sailing around the Bahamas aboard the |
| your personal butler, private balconies and lavishly | | | | sophisticated Costa ship. Many cruises drop their |
| decorated suites, but then if you are traveling in | | | | prices for the fall-summer months, for this is the |
| economy class you wouldn't be treated like a | | | | off-peak season in the Caribbean. It is a good time to |
| castaway. | | | | visit the Caribbean, for many luxury ships continue to |
| True, you won't have a butler to tend to you or your | | | | offer the same high-end amenities at reduced values. |
| own bar in your suite, but you would still be visiting new | | | | But then there's a catch to this. Fall-summer months |
| places, taking part in the deck games and enjoying | | | | are peak times for tropical storms and so one needs |
| good food and wine. When bitten by the travel bug, | | | | to be careful while planning a trip during this time. After |
| luxuries don't matter. And the liners will ensure that you | | | | all, a cheap cruse will not at all be pleasurable if you |
| get all the comfort that is required. | | | | are marooned in a port for days on end. |
| The good news is that there are a lot of packages, | | | | Cheap options abound on the web, you just need to |
| especially in the Caribbean cruise segment, that offer a | | | | cruise around and pick up the inviting ones. Given the |
| host of amenities even with the budget cruises. These | | | | tourism boom these days in the Caribbean region, |
| are excellent deals, for not only are they easy on the | | | | many tour agents are offering good bargains. You can |
| pocket, but they take you places in style. You have | | | | definitely find a good deal. |
| Norwegian Dawn's western Caribbean package that | | | | |