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.
Anemos Tours offer deals on Mediterranean cruises during the fall months.
CruiseDirect.com Last Minute Cruise Deals offers links to lines that are trying to fill those last few empty cabins for upcoming trips. These can be excellent deals, but you must have the flexibility to adapt to the itinerary on sale.
Norwegian Cruise Line features some two-day trips and a few seven-day itineraries for fall. The link here is to last-minute deals. These are cabins that are deeply discounted, so expect them to move quickly.
Royal Caribbean: Cruise Discounts and On Board Credits through Expedia.com includes prices listed cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy. Prices do not include airfare, or government fees and taxes. Valid on bookings made until Dec. 31 up to 22 days prior to sailing date. Note that the on board credit amount varies by sailing length and is per cabin, not per person.
About.com Cruises is a great place to search for types of cruises and links to deals.
Resorts with All-Inclusive DealsSandals Grande Antigua offers discounts of up to 65 percent, one free night and spa discounts. Billed as a premier resort for weddings and honeymoons, it offers a variety of water sports and nine restaurants. Sandals also offers Negril promotions at various comfort levels for Jamaica-bound travelers.
CheapCaribbean.com offers travel dates for all-inclusive vacations throughout the fall, usually branded under the "99 hour sale" name. Package deals include a weather guarantee that results in a $100 coupon if it rains at any time during your trip.
Travelocity's All-Inclusive Vacation Packages include offers for Riviera Maya, St Lucia, Dominican Republic, Puerto Vallarta and Ixtapa.
Don't forget to check out Deals of the Week for late-breaking travel bargains throughout the season.
