{"id":29377,"date":"2023-03-14T15:31:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T15:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=29377"},"modified":"2023-03-22T14:00:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T14:00:22","slug":"best-time-to-book-a-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/03\/best-time-to-book-a-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruise Bookings Are Exploding: Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Book"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re wondering &#8220;when&#8217;s the best time to book a cruise?&#8221; The industry is booming right now, and here&#8217;s why that&#8217;s a good thing for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/caribbean-cruise-sunset.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/caribbean-cruise-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"When is the best time to book a cruise and sail off into the sunset?\" class=\"wp-image-29449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/caribbean-cruise-sunset.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/caribbean-cruise-sunset-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/caribbean-cruise-sunset-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When is the best time to book a cruise and sail off into the sunset? Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/de\/@alonsoreyes?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alonso Reyes<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/8NWFh8_i9Ug?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>Cruise bookings are off the charts at the moment (pun intended). Which means prices may be about to increase across the industry. So, right <strong>now might well be the best time to book a cruise<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whether you fancy a demure jaunt around some of the top cities in Europe or you&#8217;d prefer an all-out Caribbean cruise adventure. There&#8217;s no doubt that now&#8217;s the time to strike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But why is the sailing so good at the moment? And how long should you leave it to book up your ideal trip? We&#8217;ll reveal all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Should you go on a CRUISE? 10 reasons to give it a try!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KSDF_OIBySc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ece8d8968ba\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69ece8d8968ba\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ece8d8968ba\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/03\/best-time-to-book-a-cruise\/#What_Makes_Now_The_Best_Time_To_Book_a_Cruise\" title=\"What Makes Now The Best Time To Book a Cruise?\">What Makes Now The Best Time To Book a Cruise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/03\/best-time-to-book-a-cruise\/#What_Is_Wave_Season_And_Why_Is_It_The_Cheapest_Time_To_Book_A_Cruise\" title=\"What Is Wave Season? And Why Is It The Cheapest Time To Book A Cruise?\">What Is Wave Season? And Why Is It The Cheapest Time To Book A Cruise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/03\/best-time-to-book-a-cruise\/#Is_It_Just_Caribbean_Cruises_That_Are_Popular_In_Wave_Season\" title=\"Is It Just Caribbean Cruises That Are Popular In Wave Season?\">Is It Just Caribbean Cruises That Are Popular In Wave Season?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/03\/best-time-to-book-a-cruise\/#How_Far_In_Advance_Should_You_Book_A_Cruise\" title=\"How Far In Advance Should You Book A Cruise?\">How Far In Advance Should You Book A Cruise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/03\/best-time-to-book-a-cruise\/#Start_Cruising_Some_Deals\" title=\"Start Cruising Some Deals&nbsp;\">Start Cruising Some Deals&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Now_The_Best_Time_To_Book_a_Cruise\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">What Makes Now The Best Time To Book a Cruise?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Travel agencies are saying that this year&#8217;s <strong>&#8220;Wave Season&#8221;<\/strong><span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelweekly.com\/Cruise-Travel\/Cruising-rides-2023-Wave-record-highs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">booking numbers have hit record highs<\/a><\/span>. But what&#8217;s making everyone so doolally for cruising?<\/p>\n<p>Industry insiders are saying it&#8217;s the perfect storm of pent-up demand following a fallow few years during Covid. Meanwhile, others are suggesting that the incredible market prices are to blame. We suggest it&#8217;s probably a culmination of the two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, another major point to mention is the fact that <strong>cruise ships are now operating at 100% capacity again<\/strong>. As of the start of 2023, ships are back to filling up their staterooms after operating at reduced numbers between 2020-2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So What exactly is wave season and what makes it such a good time to book?<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/caribbean-cruise-docked.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/caribbean-cruise-docked.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked at an island port \" class=\"wp-image-29450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/caribbean-cruise-docked.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/caribbean-cruise-docked-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/caribbean-cruise-docked-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wave Season has seen prices for cruise plummet, while demand rockets. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@fx24?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fernando Jorge<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Q2B08QyXKC4?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Wave_Season_And_Why_Is_It_The_Cheapest_Time_To_Book_A_Cruise\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">What Is Wave Season? And Why Is It The Cheapest Time To Book A Cruise?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wave Season runs from <strong>mid-January to the end of March<\/strong> every year and it&#8217;s the time of the year when cruise firms drop their prices and introduce promotional offers in a bid to fill their ships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The travel industry as a whole enjoys sales and increased bookings through the first month of the year. But Wave Season stretches on through Q1 to provide a longer booking window for cruisers looking to grab a break.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the company and destination you want to explore, you can snag a real bargain during the start to the year. And the 2023 season looks to be hitting at the right time with booking aplenty rolling in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But, increased booking numbers and ending promotions will mean that prices start to steadily rise from here on out. So what cruises are proving popular?<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/docked-cruise-ship.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/docked-cruise-ship.jpg\" alt=\"Cruise ship docked off an island an sunset\" class=\"wp-image-29451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/docked-cruise-ship.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/docked-cruise-ship-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/docked-cruise-ship-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wave Season runs for longer than the land holiday peak season. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@fx24?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fernando Jorge<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/Q2B08QyXKC4?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Just_Caribbean_Cruises_That_Are_Popular_In_Wave_Season\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Is It Just Caribbean Cruises That Are Popular In Wave Season?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trips like<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/caribbeanwarehouse.co.uk\/collections\/caribbean-fly-and-cruise?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caribbean Cruise &amp; Stay<\/a><\/span> adventures are always going to be popular as they offer the bonus luxury of adding a beachy stay to your watery voyage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But European cruises are also proving popular throughout Wave Season. In fact, more northerly sailings are increasing in numbers too, such as<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/holidays\/norway\/bergen\/norwegian-fjords-cruise?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Norwegian Fjord Cruises<\/a><\/span>. Plus, river journeys across Europe and along iconic locations like the Nile are also getting cruisers hot under the collar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This ability to see multiple views of a destination or region are the main reasons why people love to get out on the open seas. However, when you add in expectations of 5-star service levels and a cheap booking price. It starts becoming a no-brainer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tulips-windmills-uniworld-cruise.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tulips-windmills-uniworld-cruise.jpg\" alt=\"Tulips and Windmills River Cruise \" class=\"wp-image-29453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tulips-windmills-uniworld-cruise.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tulips-windmills-uniworld-cruise-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tulips-windmills-uniworld-cruise-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You don&#8217;t need to be out on the open sea. Check out a <a href=\"https:\/\/xclusivity.co.uk\/holidays\/netherlands\/amsterdam\/tulips-windmills?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tulips and Windmills Cruise<\/a> through central Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Far_In_Advance_Should_You_Book_A_Cruise\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">How Far In Advance Should You Book A Cruise?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally speaking, the best time to book a cruise is <strong>6-12 months in advance of your sailing<\/strong>. This will allow you to get the best price. But it will also mean that if you take advantage of the cheaper prices during Wave Season, you could have a nice summer escape on the books.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You might think that, like land holidays, booking last-minute cruises means you can get them for a better price. However, this is not always the case.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While you may be able to find a bargain on a last-minute cruise as the line works to fill the ship. We&#8217;d really recommend only waiting until 60-90 days before the cruise sets sail to get the best price. After that, you risk losing a good deal or missing out completely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cruise-and-stay-ships.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cruise-and-stay-ships.jpg\" alt=\"Cruise liners wait in port at a Caribbean island\" class=\"wp-image-29452\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cruise-and-stay-ships.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cruise-and-stay-ships-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cruise-and-stay-ships-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don&#8217;t leave it too long to get your ideal voyage booked up. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@fx24?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fernando Jorge<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/rMaWin9-9Gk?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Cruising_Some_Deals\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Start Cruising Some Deals<\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So the best time to book a cruise is right now and your journey of discovery across the seas starts here. Wave Season is still upon us, so why not explore the cruising options around you?<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it could be made even cheaper with our Subscriber Exclusive offers pulling the price down even further. <strong>Click the button below<\/strong> and sign up and access our incredible watery getaways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caribbeanwarehouse.co.uk\/collections\/caribbean-fly-and-cruise?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"874\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/874x160-SubX-Blog-Section.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/874x160-SubX-Blog-Section.jpg 874w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/874x160-SubX-Blog-Section-300x55.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/874x160-SubX-Blog-Section-768x141.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re wondering &#8220;when&#8217;s the best time to book a cruise?&#8221; The industry is booming right now, and here&#8217;s why that&#8217;s a good thing for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101,"featured_media":29456,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1879,579],"tags":[267,695,1014,717,1689,1881,1880],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cruise Is Trending But When&#039;s Best To Book? - Blue Bay Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Now&#039;s the best time to book a cruise. 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