{"id":8307,"date":"2025-06-27T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T14:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/?p=8307"},"modified":"2025-06-24T15:25:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T19:25:07","slug":"5-smart-ways-to-earn-cruise-perks-without-breaking-the-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/2025\/06\/27\/5-smart-ways-to-earn-cruise-perks-without-breaking-the-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Smart Ways to Earn Cruise Perks Without Breaking the Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"211\"><em data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"211\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8308\" src=\"http:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9712\/2025\/06\/Cruise_Perks_Blog3_Resized-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9712\/2025\/06\/Cruise_Perks_Blog3_Resized-200x300.png 200w, \/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9712\/2025\/06\/Cruise_Perks_Blog3_Resized-683x1024.png 683w, \/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9712\/2025\/06\/Cruise_Perks_Blog3_Resized-768x1152.png 768w, \/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9712\/2025\/06\/Cruise_Perks_Blog3_Resized.png 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Cruise Hacks from Chasity Lattimore at L.O.A. Travel Agency<\/em><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"216\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"385\">Think cruise perks are only for big spenders or platinum-status cruisers? Think again. You don\u2019t need to drop thousands to get a little VIP treatment on the high seas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"508\">As a travel advisor, I help everyday cruisers unlock serious value \u2014 and I\u2019m spilling the tea on how <em data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"493\">you<\/em> can do it too.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"589\">Here are <strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"559\">five smart ways to earn cruise perks<\/strong> without emptying your wallet.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"594\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"642\">\ud83e\uddfe 1. Book Early (or Late \u2014 Strategically)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"687\">Cruise lines love planners and risk-takers.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"900\">\n<li data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"791\">\n<p data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"791\"><strong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"705\">Book early<\/strong> to get first pick on cabins, lower prices, and early saver perks like onboard credit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"900\">\n<p data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"900\"><strong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"814\">Book last-minute<\/strong> if your schedule is flexible \u2014 you can score deep discounts and loyalty point boosts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"997\">\ud83c\udfaf <em data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"913\">Bonus:<\/em> Booking through a travel advisor may unlock agency-exclusive perks too (hint hint).<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1050\">\ud83c\udf89 2. Take Advantage of Free Loyalty Tiers<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1125\">Most cruise lines give you perks after your <strong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1117\">very first cruise<\/strong> \u2014 like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1191\">\n<li data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1141\">\n<p data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1141\">Welcome gifts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1161\">\n<p data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1161\">Priority boarding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1191\">\n<p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1191\">Discounts on future cruises<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1339\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1245\">Enroll in the loyalty program before you sail<\/strong> to make your cruise days count from day one. It\u2019s free, and it adds up faster than you think.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1396\">\ud83d\udcb3 3. Use Cruise-Branded Credit Cards \u2014 Wisely<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1474\">Carnival, Royal, and Norwegian all offer branded cards that earn points for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1540\">\n<li data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1492\">\n<p data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1492\">Cruise deposits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1511\">\n<p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1511\">Onboard spending<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1540\">\n<p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1540\">Regular everyday purchases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1646\">\ud83d\udd25 <em data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1551\">Tip:<\/em> Only use them if you pay off your balance each month \u2014 interest charges wipe out the benefits.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1691\">\ud83d\udea2 4. Cruise Off-Season or Midweek<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1761\">Shoulder season cruises (think January, early March, September) are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1836\">\n<li data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1771\">\n<p data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1771\">Cheaper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1786\">\n<p data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1786\">Less crowded<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1836\">\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1836\">More likely to have <strong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1836\">room upgrades available<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1916\">\ud83d\udc40 Fewer passengers often means more attention \u2014 and sometimes surprise perks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1980\">\ud83e\udde0 5. Book With a Travel Advisor Who Knows the Tricks<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2022\">Travel advisors (like me!) can help you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2173\">\n<li data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2078\">\n<p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2078\">Snag special promos with free drinks, WiFi, or credit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2129\">\n<p data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2129\">Combine loyalty benefits with limited-time deals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2173\">\n<p data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2173\">Avoid rookie mistakes that cost you perks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2267\">\ud83d\udcf2 I work directly with cruise lines to <strong data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2238\">maximize your value<\/strong> without blowing your budget.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2272\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2293\">\u2693 Final Thought<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2459\">Perks don\u2019t always come with a high price tag. If you know when to book, how to spend, and who to book through, you can cruise like a VIP \u2014 without paying like one.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2464\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2563\">\ud83d\udcde Ready to cruise smarter?<br data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2496\" \/>I\u2019ve got deals, tips, and loyalty strategies tailored just for you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2725\">Chasity Lattimore \u2013 Owner, L.O.A. Travel Agency<br data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2615\" \/>\ud83c\udf10 <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.loatravelagency.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2675\">www.loatravelagency.com<\/a><br data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2678\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <a class=\"cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2707\">loatravelagency2@gmail.com<\/a><br data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2710\" \/>\ud83d\udcf1 478-284-4660<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2730\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2860\"><strong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2774\">Let\u2019s cruise for perks \u2014 not pressure.<\/strong><br data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2777\" \/>#CruiseSmart #LOATravelAgency #CruisePerks #BudgetCruising #CruiseHacks #TravelTips<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cruise Hacks from Chasity Lattimore at L.O.A. Travel Agency Think cruise perks are only for big spenders or platinum-status cruisers? Think again. You don\u2019t need to drop thousands to get a little VIP treatment on the high seas. As a travel advisor, I help everyday cruisers unlock serious value \u2014 and I\u2019m spilling the tea [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1305,"featured_media":8308,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,11,12],"tags":[99,60,57],"class_list":["post-8307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cruise-tips-reviews","category-travel-deals-promotions","category-travel-inspiration-stories","tag-cruisewithloa-cruisehumor-vacationyoudeserve-bookthetrip-cruisevibes-adultsonlycruise-travelwithchasity","tag-all-inclusive-cruise","tag-first-time-cruiser"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1305"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8307"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8307\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tap11.myagentgenie.com\/chasityl3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}