Your cruise duration can range from 3 days to more than 3 months. Most first time cruisers opt for the Caribbean or Alaska. There is a wide range of ports and itineraries in both areas, and your cruise counsellor can help with this decision based upon your vacation objectives. The eariler that you make your decision, the more choices you will have in finding the best ship, accommodations, dining hours and itinerary to suit your needs. In addition, most cruise lines offer early booking discounts.
Prices generally rise as a ship fills up, following the economic principle of supply and demand.