"Today Show’s" Al Roker – How to Get Discounts on Cruises and Other Bargain Cruise Tips

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“Cruise for Less!” That’s the message from this short video clip about how to score the best bargain cruises from cruising industry. While bookings are strong, cruise lines are dangling juicy cruise discounts and other incentives such as $25, $50 and even $100 in onboard credits towards deluxe ship amenities when customers upgrade a cabin [for example a balcony suite as opposed to interior lodging]. In addition, booking early is one of the easiest ways to save! Here’s an example from Carnival.

In this short video clip, “Today Show” Host Al Roker and cruise industry expert Philip Levine dish out some tips on how to score the biggest cruise discounts: (1 minute, 37 seconds)

The best piece of their advice? Book early. That’s right, something as simple as booking your cruise early will result in huge cruise discounts that can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a trip. According to Levine, today’s early-saver cruise rates are more aggressive than ever.