Determine the best location for your departure. Remember, the farther your departure point, the more expensive it's going to be to reach.
Determine where you want to go. Are you looking for a cruise to the west coast of Mexico? The Caribbean? Alaska? Cruises travel to many locations.
Decide how long you want to cruise, from several days to a couple of weeks. Or perhaps around the world.
Look in your Sunday newspaper for cruise packages. Make notes about package particulars and prices.
Enter your cruise criteria into an Internet search engine. Enter a phrase such as "7-day cruise to Alaska's west coast."
Compare packages and prices. Pick the package that best fits your plans at the best price.
