in my opinion the best and least expensive way to book a cruise is to use the individual cruise lines planners. They are knowledge specific about everything their line has to offer....and yes for comparisons one would have to make a couple of other cruise line contacts. Which with the internet is just too easy to do.
Secondly I recommend when you see a cruise that meets what you want...book it now. If the prices go up you will not be affected. And if the prices go down (most) cruise lines will adjust the price you booked downwards.
And above all remember that all cruise lines are not created equal. When shopping for the lowest fare line one cannot always expect the same amenities, food, etc as those with a higher $$ per day price.
For us it is all about quality...of the ship, the cruise line, the food service, shore excursions, cruise line policies, etc......hence we are prepared to pay a little more per day pricing. The old addage of getting what you pay for does apply.
I am not implying at all that the lower cost lines are inferior....just different. Sort of like flying...first class or business class or coach. Same plane, different offerings per seat. The flight (or cruise) accomplishes the same objective.
To each his own.
btk
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