Cruise Consolidators

Cruise consolidators exist because once a cruise ship leaves dock with empty cabins the cruise company is losing money.

To be profitable they have to ensure that they are carrying as many passengers as possible.

One of the methods they use is to sell bulk tickets to cruise consolidators who then sell them on to travel agents and to the public.

How do consolidators work?

They bulk purchase unsold tickets from the airlines and hope to make a profit selling them on.

Why do cruise companies do this?

Simple really

Cruise companies make their money not just by the fares paid by passengers but by numerous other means such as:

Passenger shore excursions.

Money spent in the bars and restaurants on drinks.

Duty free shopping

Casino's

Hairdressing salons

etc. etc.

From my own experience a passenger will spend between $500 and a $1000 on thes activities.

This helps the cruise companies profits.

The following cruise consolidators i have either used myself or know somebody who has use them and they come highly recomended.

cruisedirect.com are an American based company who only book cruises, not just in the U.S.A. but worldwide.

Cruise Discounts at OnlineCruiseAgency.com! They offer you the lowest prices available on all your cruise sailings. As a top producer for the major cruise lines, they are immediately informed of cruise line hot deals and last minute specials that they can pass along to you. They can also add discounted airfares to your cruise to make the complete vacation package! Their prices will let you rest assured that you have received the best deals available.

Expedia.co.uk home are online cruise consolidators as well as all other vacations. Only use this link for bookings to be made by U.K. residents.

For last minute bookings try out the following, But remember the golden rule..Always compare prices between more than one site before making a booking to maximise your cruise savings.

11thHourVacations.com

Cruises with last minute are through one of the best known last minute online booking agencies.

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