Seeing Wave Season deals everywhere but don't know how to compare them? Let me teach you how to ACTUALLY evaluate cruise deals: THE COMPARISON FRAMEWORK: Don't just look at the price! Here's what REALLY matters: BASE FARE  (Starting point) What you see advertised: "$499 per person!" "40% off!" "Starting at $699!" What to check: Is this per person or total? Is this inside cabin only? What dates have this price? What's the actual cruise length? Calculate: Price per night  $1,00