Cruise pricing is opaque on purpose. Once you know the cycle, you'll never pay brochure price again.
The two big sale windows
- Wave season (January–March): biggest cabin upgrades and onboard credit
- Late availability (4–8 weeks out): deepest price cuts, but limited choice
Repositioning cruises
Twice a year, ships move between seasonal regions. These one-way crossings are heavily discounted — often 50–70% off per-night rates.