Question by funkymonkey627: A cheap cruise leaving from NY to Carribean?
Looking for a cruise this December for my girlfriend and I to the Carribean? Where can I find good deals and is it cheaper to leave out of NY or to fly into Miami and leave from there? Usually the ones that leave out of Miami are much nicer.

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Answer by tom_price
If you want warm, I’d suggest a departure from south Florida or San Juan. Too many sea days from NYC to get to somewhere that’s warm AND you have to get back.

FLL is somewhat easier than MIA and some of the nicer trips leave from there. It’s also a nice place to extend a day or two pre- or post-cruise.

If you leave out of SJU, you’ll get even more days on the islands since everything is so close by. Some of the trips visit places you would have to do a 10 day or longer trip to see if you departed from the states.

With oil prices up, air fares are too. But, I’ve seen fairly decent prices to MIA/FLL and SJU. Check the cruise line plane reservations but you can almost always do better on your own. Don’t overlook airlines like Jet Blue that only book on their own web site.

Lots of web sites book discount travel. I’ve used Cruise Value a number of times but be advised that they 1) charge for cancellations and 2) do not give you the benefit if the price goes down after booking. They’re often cheapest and sometimes offer perks like free travel insurance or pre-paid gratuities. But, know what you want and research the prices ahead of time.

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