Wiltonian

They are still left with the problem of too many cruise ships chasing too little business.

What will be really interesting is how low prices drop in the month before sailing. If they currently need to drop fares by 40-50% to fill ships, that'll still be the case.

We're looking at October 2014, so we'll be able to see what happens to early summer fares just before sailing before we have to decide whether to book the "Early" booker discounted fares 90 days in advance.

I suspect an overall levelling out of fares a bit; premium rates down a bit, and discount rates up a bit. Only time will tell. But only a fool would book next Monday!

Stuart

Even if you have to plan well ahead as I do, you don't have to book well ahead.

I've identified a cruise in Autumn 2014 we want to go on. I've kept my diary clear. I'll monitor getaway prices, and expect to book 6-3 weeks before. If it looks like selling out, I'll book earlier. If there's no sign, later. If it all suddenly goes sold, have an alternative cruise in reserve.