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Maximize Your Cruise Savings During Wave Season
Wave Season, running from January to March, is the perfect time to score incredible cruise deals, including discounted rates, cabin upgrades, onboard credits, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time cruiser, this is your chance to get the best value for your dream vacation. Not sure which cruise fits you best?
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Should You Get Cruise Insurance?
Booking during Wave Season often means planning far in advance, so it’s important to consider cruise insurance. It protects you from cancellations, lost luggage, and unexpected medical emergencies. Given the longer booking windows, cruise insurance offers peace of mind, ensuring you're covered if plans change.
Wave Season Deals to Look Out For
Check out the best deals from top cruise lines during Wave Season:
Holland America Line
Booking Dates: December 19, 2024 to February 25, 2025
Travel Dates: Summer 2025 to Spring 2026
Wave Season Deals:
Free balcony upgrades
Onboard credit for bookings made by January 31st
Free fares for kids on “Have It All” bookings
Reduced deposit
Celebrity Cruises
Booking Dates: December 10, 2024 to April 7, 2025
Travel Dates: Until May 10, 2027
Wave Season Deals:
75% off the 2nd Guest (non-refundable deposit rates)
Bonus savings up to $600 per stateroom, available every Friday to Monday
Windstar
Booking Dates: Book by March 31, 2025
Travel Dates: Select sailings through 2027
Wave Season Deals:
Up to $1,000 onboard credit per suite
A hotel night before or after your cruise
All-inclusive experience with Premium Suite bookings
Seabourn
Booking Dates: Book by February 18, 2025
Travel Dates: Select sailings through 2027
Wave Season Deals:
Save up to 15% on ocean and expedition cruises
Up to $1,000 onboard credit per cabin
Silversea
Booking Dates: Until February 28, 2025
Travel Dates: Select sailings through 2027
Wave Season Deals:
Save up to $5,000 on all-inclusive fares
15% reduced deposit
Crystal
Booking Dates: Book before February 2, 2025 (for upgrade)
Travel Dates: Select sailings
Wave Season Deals:
Free upgrade and hotel night with booking by February 2, 2025
$200 shipboard credit per person (exclusive for Fora bookings)
Explora
Booking Dates: New bookings before February 28, 2025
Travel Dates: Select sailings
Wave Season Deals:
Up to 40% off suite bookings
Up to EUR 1000 Prepaid Destination Experience credit per suite
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Booking Dates: January 6 to February 14, 2025
Travel Dates: Select sailings through 2025
Wave Season Deals:
$500 shipboard credit, chocolate treat, and Champagne on "Take Your Sweetie to Tahiti" offer
Wave Season offers some of the best cruise deals of the year, but navigating all the options can be overwhelming. Let me help you find the perfect cruise at the best price for your budget and preferences. Ready to set sail? Let’s book your next adventure!
