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

13. The news can influence deals on last-minute cruises

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Another surprising strategy that can help you find bargains on last-minute cruises? Paying attention to the news. Shermans Cruise points out that “If there’s strife in a market — or negative press for a cruise line — people cancel and last-minute deals emerge.” The same things happen after major storms, and in places that experience instances of political unrest. “Right after the Paris terrorist attacks, for instance, river cruises from Paris were a huge bargain, and the French were happy to have tourism dollars from travelers who were willing to go immediately,” the publication explains.

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