When
to Book
Knowing when
to book and when
to travel are key to
saving money and
getting the cruise
you want
go in shouldEr sEason:
you’ll avoid crowds and pay
lower fares. to alaska: late
May to June or september.
For the Mediterranean: april,
october or november. For
the caribbean: april/May
or october/november.
BEwarE of last-minutE:
offers are usually limited
to select staterooms, which
may not be in your preferred
ship location. and airfare will
typically be more expense
the closer you book to your
travel date. aMa cruise
specialists have access to
all available rates and will
explain what value you
can get with each rate.
travEl insurancE plan:
Purchase travel insurance
coverage with aMa travel
when you book your cruise
to protect your investment
and ensure you’re properly
covered while travelling.
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How to Get
the Most
Out of Your
Cruise
start by booking
an appointment
with an aMa travel
cruise specialist. call
1-866-989-6594
specialty restaurants, making
them better values than seem-
ingly cheaper cruises.
Book excursions with cruise
line. You’ll get a licensed and
experienced tour guide for an
enriched cultural experience.
And cruise-booked tours often
feature front-of-the-line access
to maximize sightseeing time.
Do some research. Prioritize
shore excursions and land-
marks you want to visit. Find
Ask AMA. Your cruise specialist
out about your destination,
will: research hundreds of cruise
including cultural dos and
options to suit your style and
don’ts, tipping etiquette,
budget; provide AMA member
and how to say “please” and
benefits you can’t get anywhere
“thank you” in the
else; book your flights,
local language.
hotels and ground trans-
portation; and connect
AMA Extra
Arrive early. Spend
you with our 24/7 sup-
aMa travel
a night or two in your
port team while you’re
cruise specialists
can access the
cruise departure city.
travelling.
best offers in
This will help you
the market—plus
special aMa-
adjust to any time
Learn about lines. To
exclusive perks
change and allow
determine which cruise
and savings
you to explore a new
line offers the best value
city before you set
for your money, consider
sail. To extend your holiday,
what’s included. Luxury liners
consider staying a night after
often cover beverages (alcoholic
your cruise.
and non), gratuities and meals in
Book Early: It’ll secure
your preferred location
on the ship—usually at
a good price. cruise lines
increasingly offer their
best pricing, plus valuable
early-booking bonuses,
12 to 18 months in advance.
travelling during christmas,
new year’s or spring break?
Book well in advance as
these fill up even faster.