Catch the Wave of Cruise Deals this 'Wave Season'

Each January, the cruise industry experiences what the insiders call “Wave Season,” a few months of the richest cruise deals and perks for travelers. Today, Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, shares what makes the best deals and how consumers can snag value-added experiences, specialty dining, prepaid gratuities and other cruise upgrades. 

“Now is the best time to book your next cruise, so don’t wait,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative. “Using a travel professional is the best way to book your next vacation – why spend four weeks planning a four-day vacation when a travel professional can do it for you with added benefits and perks.” 

Some of the hottest Wave Season deals feature exclusive additional offers available only through Cruise Planners travel advisors:

1. Multi-Generational Families: Royal Caribbean International, one of the leading cruise lines for multi-generational travel, has partnered with Cruise Planners to offer free specialty dining for two on select sailings, in addition to their Wave Season promotion of 30% savings, up to $200 onboard credit, free upgrades and free gratuities. To snag this great deal, book by January 31, 2018.
2. Couples: Princess Cruises’ Wave Season promotion of up to $600 in onboard credit and free specialty dining, plus up to an additional $60 onboard credit from Cruise Planners means couples and cruisers of all types can take advantage of Princess Cruises’ enriching onboard and onshore activities such as spa treatments – including Princess Cruises’ Chocolate Journeys chocolate spa treatments – culinary-themed shore excursions and more. Book this “sweet” deal by February 14, 2018. 
3. Foodies: Cruise Planners’ exclusive Celebrity Cruises Wave Season promotion of free specialty dining for two lets foodies indulge in one of Celebrity Cruises’ one-of-a-kind restaurants where menus are crafted by a Michelin-starred master chef. In addition, guests will receive up to $300 in savings plus free drinks, unlimited Wi-Fi and 50% savings for 3rd and 4th guests. Bookings must be made with a Cruise Planners travel agent by February 28, 2018.
4. Luxury: Cruise Planners and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have partnered to offer luxury, small-ship cruising for discerning travelers at an incredible exclusive of up to up to $500 onboard credit on select sailings. Exquisite cuisine and shore excursions are always included on Regent Seven Seas Cruises journeys. This incredible offer ends February 28, 2018.

“Value, connection and personalized service are all reasons to use a travel agent, but Wave Season ups the ante with even more savings,” Fee said. “Cruise Planners is proud to be a leader in the travel industry and offer these exclusive savings and amenities to our customers in collaboration with our incredible travel partners.”