Where to find the best cruise deals for 2014

According to early reports from travel sellers, 2014 looks to be a strong year for cruising.

"[We are] coming off the best year in company history, and we are already seeing that 2014 is projected to be an even better year," said Brad Anderson, co-president of Avoya Travel. "Most cruise lines have already reported extraordinary advanced bookings in 2014."

But there are still deals to found in 2014, especially for flexible travelers.

"There has been an increase in inventory in the Caribbean and so there may be additional opportunities for customer savings on Caribbean cruises," Anderson said. "Europe will continue to have some extraordinary values, but on select dates and itineraries. So, with some flexibility ... consumers should find great values in both of those destinations ... Across the board, it is better to book early on all destinations and ships in order to get the best value, cabin category and itinerary."

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Shari Marsh, owner of Cruise Holidays and Land Vacations in Raleigh, N.C., also said good deals might be found in the Mediterranean.

"There continues to be less desire for the standard seven-night Med [cruise]", she said. "And the cruise lines still have plenty of inventory to fill ... Air will be a deciding factor."

Michelle Weller, vice president of sales and customer support for Travel Leaders in Houston, said that the Promo Code are available during the first two months of the year.

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"Royal Caribbean is offering up to $400 onboard credit, reduced deposit and reduced pricing if you book before Feb. 28," she said. "Crystal has some Mediterranean sailings starting at $1,710 per person all-inclusive. That's a phenomenal price for Europe. Oceania is doing great free airfare and two-for-one deals but they have to be booked by March 31. Princess has three-for-free deal: if you book by Feb. 28 you get $100 excursion credit, a free bottle of wine and a free 8x10 framed photo. Another favorite deal is the two-for-one discount on Viking River Cruises."

This item was written by Johanna Jainchill, who covers the travel industry for Travel Weekly. Jainchill is serving as Guest Editor of The Cruise Log while USA TODAY Cruise Editor Gene Sloan is away.

All agree that getting in early is the key factor.

"I had someone call me for pricing on a Fourth of July Caribbean cruise last week," Weller said. "She didn't book right away and when she called back, the cabins were sold out so she had to opt for the next step up in pricing."