15 Things You Need to Know About Last-Minute Cruises, Revealed

10. Longer itineraries sometimes make better last-minute cruises

Take a longer vacation, and you could save. | levkr/iStock/Getty Images

Shermans Cruise reports that you should also keep an eye out for longer itineraries when you search for deals. “The longer the cruise, the more chance of cancellations, leading to price breaks,” the publication explains. If you love cruises, you probably wouldn’t mind spending a few extra days at sea. And depending on the deals you can find, it may pay to clear your schedule and extend your vacation a little longer than you expected.

Next: Search for this kind of cruise.