The sun and the beaches of the Caribbean are a major draw for the tourists during vacations. A common notion among people is that these luxuries are only for the rich. However, this is changing owing to the big boom in advertising for ‘Discount Caribbean Cruises.’ The white sand beaches, tropical rain forests and coral reefs are a mere phone call away, because travel agents can arrange a cruise for you and your family at deep discounts. Trips to the Caribbean are usually offered in packages of 3 to 14 days, with stops at four to five ports. Ticket rates usually start at $1,000. Discounts up to $200 are offered on these tickets depending on criteria such as early booking.

The discount offer applies to itineraries such as Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean. The discounted prices may include the cost of onboard amenities, depending on the travel agent. An agent should be chosen based on experience and reputation in the field. Some travel sites contain discounted rates under the ‘Discount Caribbean Cruises’ heading, but may not include surcharges such as port and taxes.

Like all cruise offers, discount Caribbean cruises come with certain common rules. It is usually a large family that stands to gain the maximum discount, since they are effectually a wholesale buying unit. The more people who book, better the discounts. Kids between 3 and 12 are charged special children’s rates. Kids below three are usually not charged. Book your trip early, as of the discounted tickets are sold early.