This is prime time for repositioning cruises, commonly called "repo" cruises in the industry. As lines reposition ships from summer locales such as Norway or Alaska to winter routes in the Caribbean or Mexico, the trip itself becomes a money-saver. The per-day costs and the ports-of-call are where you'll find value, not necessarily on the bottom-line costs. For a comprehensive list of repo cruises, visit About Cruises. Book early, as repeat customers tend to fill these cruises quickly.
Carnival offers specials in the Caribbean and Mexico's Pacific coast during this time of year.
Norwegian Cruise Line features longer itineraries in its specials. You'll notice a very limited choice of dates at these prices.
Anemos Tours offer deals on Mediterranean cruises during the Fall months.
CruiseMates is a place to check for bargains on Fall foliage cruises and other trips at this time of year.
Cruise.com provides a handy price comparison engine for looking at all the major lines. Take careful note of the cabin location, limitations and restrictions on each trip, because they vary greatly.
About.com Cruises is a great place to search for types of cruises and links to deals.
Don't forget to check out Deals of the Week for late-breaking travel bargains throughout the season.
