Using Cheap Cruises to Make Money Online Fast
Ranked #22,059 in Business & Work, #393,082 overall
The Cruise Industry Helps Stimulate The Economy.
The cruise industry is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. Some current figures estimate the cruise industry to be a 50 billion dollar per year industry and as stated is on the rise. Even during these economically challenged times, the cruise suppliers are slashing prices and offering incentives for cruising to combat the slumping economy.This lens shows why the cruise industry is on the rise and how one can make extra money from their own personal cruise and also earn extra money by booking cruises for other people. Work from home could not be more profitable and fun with the cruise industry.
Americans Taking Cruises More than any Country in the Cruise Market.
The U.S is dominating the cruise market inspite of poor econonic times. Only the United Kingdom comes close to cruise purchases in the industry. Why is the U.S cruising more than others in the world? The babyboomers are reaching the retirement stage and now want to enjoy life. The ages between 55 and 65 are peaking for individuals booking cruises. There is also a great opportunity for the cruise industry to market for the age population of 65 - 80 because that population will increase by 13-14% in 2008-2013. With the economy being on the downside older generations as well as the younger generation is looking to get the most bang from their bucks. Value is key. How can I have fun, enjoy great food, participate in unique activities and not break the bank? Cruises now offer the best value for traveling.
Discounted Cruises Vs A Hotel Resort
Who offers the most value?
Value as stated before is key. Everyone deserves a break from the 10 hour work days, the kids, the pets, the bills, duties of your church or civil organization. However, one must stay within his or her financial limits. Lets look at the best way that you can live like a king but on a poor man's budget. A two or three star hotel runs from $95-150 usd per night. Keep in mind that this is just a two or three star hotel. Many charge a minimum $7 usd per night for parking and you still have to eat. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a restaurant for 3-4 days can run easily past $300 for just 2 people not including the kids. Then the gas bill and depending on where you go, you have to pay for parking, especially if you are in a downtown area. Are you going to do any activities? There is a cost. See how much money you are going to be out of. The hotel resort prices, and I am talking about 5 star resorts, range from $200 usd per night and up. Parking fees start at $10 and some $15 and $20 per night. See how the cost is already up from a regular hotel stay.
Discount Cruises vs The Hotel Resort continued
Who offers the most value?
Lets look at a typical cruise.Carnival cruises are the leading cruise line in the industry. Why? Because carnival cruises are family oriented and offers more value than any hotel resort could possibly offer. With the economy being what it is, cruise deals are popping up like popcorn at a movie theatre. A cruise offers fun and great activities for everyone in the family. Carnival cruises are called the fun ships because of the activites for kids, parents, senior citizens and just everyone. They have restaurants with the food included in the cruise fare. For big spenders one can choose from the many specialty restaurants in which you can pay to order you dining choice. The main idea is more options are available to those on a budget. Activities from minature golf, water slides and games, ping pong, video games, and much much more is available for kids and kids at heart. Adults can choose from a wide range of dance shows, clubs, casinos, or just chill in the spa. Most activities without extra cost that are included in the cruise fare. There are 4 day cruises available to the bahamas starting at $159 usd per person. Just think $159 usd per person for 4 days eating shrimp, steak, lobster, deserts at no extra cost. Don't forget the activites like the water slides, pools. jacuzzi, dance and theatre activites most at no additional cost. There are cost for fountain drinks and liquor but compared to hotels and land resorts the cost is nominal.
Hotel Resort and Spa
My Recent Experience.
This past weekend which is Fathers Day weekend, I was treated to a stay at one of the finest hotel resort and spa facilities in the country. I cant call the specific name for legal purposes but the resort is located in Ponte Verde Beach Florida. Ponte Verde is the headquarters to the PGA Tour Association. The worlds greatest golfers and pro football players have stayed and performed at this resort. I recieved a discounted rate for a breakfast and a 50 minute message for reserving a particular room package. The cost for one day was $240 usd. Compare a one day stay here and the cost of a discounted cruise for 3 or 4 days. The food bill for one day at the resort not including the free breakfast was over $110 usd. Valet parking $20 usd per day. We still had to buy gas to visit places other than where the complimentary shuttle transported. Keep in mind this is just for one day, I can't stress this enough. It was a very nice place to stay but the value of a cruise is much more appealing than spending that much money for one day. Everything is at your exposure. No need to spend extra gas money and wear and tear on a vehicle to find something to do. Activities abound on the cruise ship. Value is key. How Can I Make Money By Cruising?
Is This Legitimate?
Saving money is the same as earning money. I learned this statement, after I purchased my personal online travel product store. I can take cheap cruises, stay at land resorts, rent cars, limousines, even purchase flowers from my store and get commisions on my purchases. As I stated earlier, the cruise industry pays the largest commisions in this industry. For an example, if you are a member of a church, civil, charity organization or just have many friends. You decide to organize a cruise that requires the booking of 8 cabins. As the organizer or group leader you can earn up to 70% of the comissionable fee paid to the parent travel company by the cruise line. If you book through carnival cruise lines, as the organizer you can get a fare free cabin. You only pay for taxes and other governmental charges. However, a minimum of 8 cabins is required to qualify for the free fare room. Say a cruise that you organize for a family reunion grosses $10,000 usd and the cruise line pays the parent company $1,500.00 usd. You may earn up to 70% of that $1500 usd, for maybe 4-6 hours total work and many times less than that. I will say that this is not a get rich quick scheme, because if it was I would not be involved in this opportunity. If you like to travel, and make extra money from home this is a great program for you. Me and my team would be happy to assist anyone in getting started making money by traveling. Taking cruises, is the best way to have fun and make extra money at the same time. Stay at home moms, need to get away why not make money and enjoy yourself at the same time. I like to call it taking a paycation.
Great Books from eBay
Tips from the experts.
Get Great Travel Ideas from eBay!
Let eBay books direct your path.
Reader Feedback
Tell Me What you Think. I love to hear from my readers. Good or Bad. Only helps Me.
-
-
King_Golf Apr 17, 2011 @ 3:46 am | delete
- A different lens would like to try something off topic like this lens. Simply wonderful no words to express.
-
-
-
poddys
Aug 15, 2009 @ 4:15 pm | delete
- Interesting lens. I haven't taken a cruise, except a 1-day one to the Bahamas, and I don't class that as a real cruise. They are so cheap these days, but I really enjoy settling into a place and doing a lot of travel there, rather than just spending a few hours, being taken to a touristy restaurant, and to a tourist market to buy overpriced souvenirs. However, one thing you might be able to do on a cruise is to find new people to network with, and that could in the following months lead to new income generation. Now that's appealing...
-
-
-
gigifitrakis
Aug 1, 2009 @ 8:29 am | delete
- hi there Damone.
Your lens is very interesting and I have added it to my favorites!
Keep up making nice lenses
-
-
-
TheGreenerMe
Jul 5, 2009 @ 10:58 am | delete
- I love cruises, but I haven't been on one in quite some time. They're a great way to take a vacation and save some cash while seeing so many different things. Welcome to Squidoo!
-
-
-
Global_B2B
Jul 2, 2009 @ 11:27 am | delete
- Thanks for joining my B2B Marketplace Headquarters group. You have a great lens here! I gave you 5*. Hope you'll reciprocate it on my B2C Marketing lens.
-
by Damone
Andre Marshall is a network marketing and Multi-level-marketing coach. He uses a very successful system called the Renegade Professional to guide his students... more »
- 1 featured lens
- Winner of 2 trophies!
- Top lens » Using Cheap Cruises to Make Money Online Fast
Feeling creative?
Create a Lens!
Explore related pages
- The Secrets of A Great Disney Cruise The Secrets of A Great Disney Cruise
- Vermont Bed and Breakfast Vermont Bed and Breakfast
- How to Travel Between Hawaiian Islands Cheap How to Travel Between Hawaiian Islands Cheap
- Transatlantic and Repositioning Cruises Transatlantic and Repositioning Cruises
- Cruises Cruises
- Cruise through the Panama Canal Cruise through the Panama Canal