{"id":90230,"date":"2024-04-15T16:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/15\/13-ways-to-snag-cruise-ship-suites-for-less-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-04-15T16:00:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T16:00:18","slug":"13-ways-to-snag-cruise-ship-suites-for-less-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/15\/13-ways-to-snag-cruise-ship-suites-for-less-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"13 ways to snag cruise ship suites for less – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Suite guests on mainstream cruise ships luxuriate in large, private spaces with upscale design, high-end amenities and expansive balconies. They enjoy free perks (think: butlers, stocked minibars and comped Wi-Fi) and access to exclusive, VIP-only restaurants and sun decks. And they always cut to the front of the line.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, passengers who stay in cruise ship suites pay top dollar for the privilege.<\/p>\n

We might dream of staying in a fancy suite on a big ship someday \u2014 after we win the lottery. However, there are ways to find cruise suite deals and book those high-end cabins at a discount.<\/p>\n

Here are 13 ways you can book a cruise ship suite for less.<\/p>\n

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Book a shoulder-season sailing<\/h2>\n

One way to save money on a suite is to book your cruise during shoulder season when fewer folks travel.<\/p>\n

In Alaska<\/a> and the Mediterranean, check suite fares for early spring and September to October so you avoid the height of the season in summer. Taking a Mediterranean cruise<\/a> in late fall or winter can save you even more.<\/p>\n

For cruises in the Caribbean<\/a> and the Bahamas<\/a>, a good rule of thumb for bargain seekers is to avoid any dates families tend to travel, such as holiday and school vacation periods, including over the summer. You’ll get a better deal on a suite in the fall and on sailings right before or after holidays, such as in early November or mid-January.<\/p>\n

Related: The best time to go on a cruise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Choose a smaller suite<\/h2>\n

Minisuites or junior suites are a step down from fancier suites<\/a> and therefore sell for cheaper fares.<\/p>\n

While big suites often come with a separate living room with a dining area, smaller suites are typically one room with a sofa area plus a balcony. Still, you’ll get more square footage than a standard cabin, and your accommodations might include suite perks like fluffier bathrobes and designer amenities.<\/p>\n

Related: 7 reasons you should splurge for a suite on your next cruise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Check the inclusions carefully. Some cruise lines will offer passengers in any suite access to a restaurant, lounge, sun deck or pool reserved only for suite guests. For example, Celebrity Cruises<\/a>‘ Sky Suites<\/a> start at 251 square feet and are basically oversized, upscale balcony cabins, but they come with a king-size bed, a bathtub, fancy bedding and access to an exclusive VIP-only area of the ship called The Retreat.<\/p>\n

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