Repositioning cruises taken in September or October could very well offer you many days at sea, but with some intriguing itineraries, such as from Alaska down the California coastline to Hawaii, Tahiti , the Panama Canal and/or South America, depending on which cruise you line you use and what cruise you take and the ships itinerary.  Depending on the season, some cruise line reposition some ships several times a year, but usually spring and fall.

Since cruise lines never wish to sail their ships empty, repositioning cruises are sold at discount fares. If you are one of the lucky ones who is retired  or just someone plenty of time, look into this type of cruise.  Sailing to a warm tropical climate in mid October or November is a dream of many. A Trans-Atlantic cruise  from Europe to the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia is also a sure winner.

Like anything these cruises also have a upside and a downside.  The upside to them is, that of course the first is cost, some can be purchase at very reasonable prices, even Trans-Atlantic crossings.  Many offer upgrades to larger staterooms with balconies. Some even offer Fly-Cruise deals , which will benefit you because you  in turn get  a round trip, you get to fly and sail on a longer cruise  for a great bargain price.

The downside is that these cruises can also be quite lengthy with many days at sea, depending on your destination.  Some trips can be as long as a month, especially ocean crossings, all in all they are a good bargain.

Check with a reputable travel agent/agency or cruise line about a repositioning cruise for this fall or next spring, they will be more than happy to accommodate you.

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Luxury cruise can be a bit more expensive than a casual fun cruise, so decide what would you be willing to give up because that 7 to 10 day cruise make have to be a 3 or 4 day instead. On a luxury cruise you get what you pay for so accommodations should also be a factor.

For example an Outside Suite with Balcony will surely be more expensive as will an Outside Stateroom or an Outside Cabin . If these factors are not as important then an Inside Cabin or Inside Stateroom will be just as comfortable on a luxury cruise.

Another thing to consider is how many Ports of Call will you be making ? Will you be planning on going ashore at every one ? There are also the cost of shore excursions, shopping, lunch or dinner while in port if you are there long enough to choose one or all of these options. Believe me there are ways to travel in style and luxury without going broke, and trust me you will not be the only one luxury cruising on a budget.

Also figure in your on board expenses such as shore excursions, spa visits and the casino. Exactly how much of what are you willing to give up ? Once these decisions have been made you are now ready to start looking and booking.

If you are using a Travel Agency/Agent make sure they are reputable. Check with several cruise lines to see what they have to offer and by all means check on line for some really good deals. Look for ports of departure that are closer to you, sometimes they can be farther away and that makes airfare a little more expensive.

Plan your trip of a lifetime carefully and wisely because that dream cruise should be more than a dream it should and can become a reality. Luxury cruises will give you what you paid for, good food, good service, good company and a good time.

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