How long in advance do you need to book a cruise?

Question

I'm planning a cruise next year (roundtrip from New York to Nova Scotia) with available dates starting in August 2008, but I was hoping I could wait until February 2008 to book it.

Answer 1

Well I think you can do it about 8 months in advance.  My husband and I are taking a cruise to Alaska and we booked the trip in Feb.07 and by July the trip was sold out and we don't leave till Sept.

Answer 2

http://www.travade.com

Check there cruise lines.  They should be able to show you.  Also, you will not have to pay in full with a cruise line.  You may know this already.  This site received the Pinnacle Award from Carnival Cruise Lines two weeks ago for more bookings placed through them than any other site.