Are you a cruiser? If you are experienced with cruises, the main cruise lines have implemented a policy you may want to know about. Cruise sellers, meaning companies that sell cruises for the cruise lines, will not be able to advertise unofficial prices on cruises. They can advertise sale prices, but they can’t offer deals that are better than the sale prices. For example, the brochure price for a cruise is $1,000 and the cruise is having a sale for $600. High volume cruise sellers will try to sell it for $499. But cruise lines are worried that they are losing control of their product. So, they have warned cruise sellers that they will lose their “co-op” money if they undercut the cruise lines. It’s basically a kick back, and it’s really important to people who sell cruises. So, what does it mean to you? You will have to call agencies that has offered you bargains in the past and ask for deals. They will not be able to advertise the deals, but you can still get it. You just have to ask.

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Big cruise lines are also offering "subscription clubs" for cruisers. If you like to cruise more than twice a year, your cruise seller may offer one of these clubs. You want to join. You may get access to great deals. Cruise lines are also experimenting with using cell phones on cruises. It's going on Europe right now, but will probably reach the States soon. Not so good for your fellow passengers, but the cruise lines make money off the price per minute. Get ready to hear yapping on cruise lines!