When is the most affordable time to take a cruise?

If you are looking for the very least expensive time to take a cruise, then consider sailing between the end of August and the sailing before Christmas, but not over Christmas or Thanksgiving. Most families have children who are back in school, folks begin saving vacation time for holiday travel, and everyone is saving money for the holiday season. If you're looking for a senior citizen rate, a regional promotion, a past passenger promotion, or a last minute deal, you'll likely find it during this period (not Winter, Spring, or Summer).