That's where caution is advised. If their certificates are promoted through drawings, sweepstakes or similar promotions, purveyors must be registered with the Florida Department of State. As distributors of lodging certificates, they must also be registered with the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, Office of the Attorney General, as required under the Florida Administrative Code Chapter 2-22. So, if an offer originates from this state, verify the registration information with the mentioned regulatory agencies. However, discounted travel offers are indeed available to the person who is very flexible and can take a trip without too much notice.
Cruise lines do have last-minute cancellations as do hotels.
State your preference and your travel agent should be able to check on cruise ship accommodations and availability for you by placing a call. Many hotels have 800 numbers and you can easily inquire about available rooms in the area you wish to visit. About the BBB 1996 Better Business Bureau , Inc.