October Deals Out Amazing Offers with “Plan a Cruise Month”

The strongest offers, value-added amenities and more cruise benefits are the rewards for travelers who book their trip during the month of October – which is “Plan a Cruise Month.” This year, Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent network, is celebrating all month long with a #CPCruiseIsInTheCards campaign making it easy for cruisers to get value-added deals for cruises in 2017 and beyond. The entire Cruise Planners travel advisor network is working alongside the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to make October’s already great national deals even more enticing.

"Booking a cruise farther out is necessary when searching for the optimal prices and accommodations, if you play your cards right and book early, your cruise for 2017 will be smooth sailing,” said Cruise Planners COO and co-owner, Vicky Garcia. “October has proven to have great rates so it is the perfect opportunity for those looking to book a 2017 cruise to take advantage of early-bird savings and the great amenities being offered."

To celebrate Plan a Cruise Month and help promote these deals, CLIA is holding a cruise-a-week giveaway throughout the month of October. Each day from October 1 through October 31, 2016 anyone can enter for a chance to win one of 31 unique cruise vacations. Anyone can post their 'cruise smile' on Twitter or Instagram using #CruiseSmile and #Sweepstakes hashtags. Participants will have the opportunity to share their posts for more chances to win. Cruise Planners travel agents are encouraging travelers to share their excitement on social media using #CPCruiseIsInTheCards.

Using a travel agent continues to be the most popular and best way to navigate the ins and outs of planning a cruise and maximizing cruise deals and promotions. In fact, studies show that most cruisers – both first time and veterans – are more likely to use a travel agent to book their trip.

"When it comes to cruising there is a boundless array of options, which we know can make it complicated for travelers,” Garcia said. “People planning with Cruise Planners travel advisors have an ace up their sleeve to customize the best cruise experience from pre-cruise to shore excursions, debarkation and the flight home."

This year, Cruise Planners has exclusive offerings including prepaid gratuities, shipboard credits, reduced deposits, onboard savings, air and cruise fare discounts, stateroom upgrades and Cruise Planners’ in-house customized Completely Packaged Vacations, to name a few.