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Once regarded as a luxury, a Hawaii cruise vacation is much more affordable now than it has ever been. Because there are so many websites are offering cost comparisons to Hawaii cruise packages, the cruise companies have become very competitive which has resulted in their offering lower prices to travelers. And finding the best price for cruises to Hawaii can be a simple undertaking. Travel agents specializing in cruises to Hawaii have given us some simple information which will help you save both your time and your money.

1. Buy at the last minute: often, travelers assume that they need to buy cruise tickets a year or even more ahead of time so that they can save money. Actually, you might be surprised that by waiting, you can save a lot of money. Why? Because when they can't sell all of their cabins, cruise companies drop their prices.

2. Look at fare comparer sites. Websites like Orbitz or Travelocity sometimes sell cruise packages that failed to sell directly, usually at steep discounts. To find these discounted cruises, check out their "last minute specials" page. As with any discounted cruises, the packages the fare comparer sites sell are the exact same packages sold directly by cruise companies!

3. Consolidator packages can save you as much as 80% on cruises to Hawaii. Look for websites operated by cruise consolidators. These companies buy unwanted cruises from the cruise companies at steep discount. They then pass these savings along to you, the customer. So, if you're willing to wait awhile to buy your tickets, you can save a bundle.

4. Look for relocating cruises. Sometimes a cruise company needs to relocate one of its ships from one port to another. Since the cruise line needs to relocate its ship no matter what, it can sell packages at a tremendous discount. Often, these itineraries visit unusual ports of call that you just won't find on a regular cruise. Relocating cruises are fun, different, and inexpensive!

We want to close this article with a true story that will give you an idea of just how much money these tips can save you. When Jerry and Lisa Winters were planning their Hawaii honeymoon, they realized that they could either go on a seven day Hawaiian wedding cruises at the regular price, or go on an ultra-luxurious 21-day cruise at a steep discount. By purchasing a relocating cruise from a consolidator, they saved about 85 percent and were able to go on the honeymoon of their dreams!