We Tracked Cruise Prices for a Year — Is Wave Season When They’re Cheapest?

🌊 We’re currently in cruise wave season — and based on a full year of real price tracking, this is often when cruise prices tend to be lowest. In this video, we break down when cruise prices drop, the best time of year to book, and how far in advance you should book to get the best value. We’ve cruised over 200 days in the past year, and as we film this, we’re currently on a 53-day cruise. By tracking prices across six different cruise lines for an entire year, we identified clear booking patterns and timing windows that can help you book smarter and avoid overpaying. We’ll walk through the major cruise sales periods (including wave season), explain which promotions tend to offer the best value, and show how factors like final payment dates, cabin type, and demand can dramatically impact cruise pricing. We’ll even let you in on the secret to the very cheapest cabins any time of year. In this video, we also cover common cruise booking questions like: • When is the best time of year to book a cruise? • How far in advance should you book to get the lowest price? • Is it better to book early or wait for last-minute cruise deals? • Should you use a travel agent for cruise bookings? • Should you buy cruise line travel insurance? • Is a guaranteed cabin cheaper than choosing your room? • What are casino cruise rates, and who qualifies? Whether you’re new to cruising or planning extended or full-time cruising, this breakdown will help you stretch your travel budget, avoid common booking mistakes, and book your cruise at the right time for the right price. As mentioned, our personal travel agent is Teresa at Copper Cactus Travel www.coppercactustravel.com Let her know Kathi & Tim sent you! 📺 Cruise Through Retirement – Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseThroughRetirement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruise_through_retirement Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CruiseThroughRetirement 📺 Taste Life With Us – Socials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TasteLifeWithUs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taste_life_with_us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TasteLifeWU ☕ Buy Us a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TasteLifeWithUs #BestTimeToBookACruise #WhenToBookACruise #CruiseWaveSeason #CruisePrices #CruiseBookingTips #CruisePriceDrop #CruisePlanning #CruiseDeals #CruiseSavings #CruisePriceTracking #CruiseTips #CruiseThroughRetirement #PrincessCruises #CruiseLife