Cruise Newsletter

Here are some great money-saving offers that we've negotiated with Celebrity, Carnival, Cunard and Crystal. They include shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used toward onboard purchases not covered in the cruise fare, such as shore excursions and spa treatments.

Celebrity is offering our customers big discounts of up to 77%. Also enjoy exclusive shipboard credits of up to $175 per cabin on select last-minute Caribbean voyages this year. Book an ocean-view cabin or higher on sailings in 2017 and choose one of the following perks: 1) an additional shipboard credit of up to $300 per cabin, 2) free gratuities, 3) a free Classic Beverage Package that includes alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages or 4) unlimited Internet. Book a suite and get all four perks. See dates and prices.

Carnival has slashed prices for Vacations To Go on a variety of sailings -- save up to 82%. Past guests may see better rates on select sailings. See dates and prices.

Cunard is offering our customers exclusive shipboard credits of up to $860 per cabin on nearly all sailings. In addition, on select departures receive free gratuities and pay a reduced deposit of $150 per person, plus free upgrades within select categories. Past guests may see discounted rates on certain sailings. Book by October 7. See dates and prices.

Crystal has reduced fares exclusively for Vacations To Go on certain last-minute sailings, with additional discounts of up to $1,000 off already reduced rates. Save up to 70%. Also receive shipboard credits of up to $2,000 per cabin. Book by October 7. Your upfront Crystal fare includes gratuities, fine wines, Champagne, premium spirits and nonalcoholic beverages. See dates and prices.

As always, these offers are for new bookings only and subject to availability. Restrictions may apply.

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Our FastDeals have a new look! Every FastDeal at VacationsToGo.com now displays ship statistics, deck plans and cabin descriptions, along with photos of public areas, restaurants and accommodations. You'll also find a list of onboard dining venues, their hours and any applicable surcharges.

We've added information and prices for onboard Wi-Fi plans, as well as a guide to the ship's facilities, services and amenities for travelers with special needs, where offered. There are photos of the ports, and weather data for the destinations, too.

Here are a few samples from our 90-Day Ticker, the industry's only comprehensive list of last-minute markdowns. Click any link to check out the new features.

FastDeal #20946 (a 7-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Norwegian Getaway, from $399)

FastDeal #31984 (a 4-night Bahamas cruise aboard the Carnival Victory, from $294)

FastDeal #29224 (a 7-night eastern Canada cruise aboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2, from $599)

FastDeal #20692 (a 7-night Greek Isles cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas, from $798)

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The six-star Crystal Serenity completed its 32-night voyage along the Northwest Passage this month, a groundbreaking journey through the Arctic from Anchorage to New York. The 1,080-passenger vessel was the first large luxury ship to sail the route.

More than three years in the planning, the itinerary covered nearly 7,300 nautical miles and navigated the remote, sparsely populated terrain of Canada's Northwest Territories. Amid stunning landscapes of glaciers and fjords, guests spotted polar bears and whales and visited small Inuit communities.

Crystal donated to local causes in the ports of call, and it also brought school supplies and set up "community visits" where guests could meet the residents and purchase locally made arts and crafts. Adventures off the ship -- like hikes, kayaking trips and explorations by Zodiac -- were aided by local Inuit guides who worked with the onboard expedition team.

The ship was accompanied during its northernmost leg by the RRS Ernest Shackleton, which served as a first response vessel for potential emergencies and also provided ice-breaking capabilities and two helicopters for special excursions. The Crystal Serenity, outfitted with ice navigation equipment, carried two Canadian ice pilots.

The Crystal Serenity will return to the Northwest Passage next year, departing from Anchorage on August 15. Click here for details.

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Starting in November, Celebrity will participate in Dine Aware, a program for the food and beverage industry that's designed to improve communication about food allergies and intolerance. It's the first cruise line to take part in Dine Aware, with the hope that it will improve the onboard dining experience for guests with special dietary needs.

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Here's a list of specialty cruises, discounts and resources we offer. Some are available only to certain types of travelers, and others are available to all Vacations To Go customers. Click the links below for more information:

Age 55+ Rates
EMT Discounts
Firefighter Discounts
Grand Voyages
Hosted Singles Cruises
Interline Rates
Military Rates (U.S. and Canadian)
Past Passenger Rates
Police Discounts
Teachers' Rates
Travelers with Special Needs

Discount programs like these can be issued or withdrawn at any time by the cruise line, and are not normally combinable with one another. Always tell your Vacations To Go cruise counselor if you qualify for a military or interline discount, are a past passenger of the line you are calling about, or if anyone in the cabin will be 55+, so that he or she can make sure to check for any additional discounts to which you may be entitled.

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Here are today's Top 10 Cruises, brand-new specials from the world's best cruise lines. Click the FastDeal # for details.

1) Caribbean, 7 nights on Carnival, departs Miami Nov 27, starting at $409, save 77%, FastDeal # 11907

2) Bermuda, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs New York Oct 23, starting at $479, save 77%, FastDeal # 21516

3) Caribbean, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Galveston Nov 6, starting at $399, save 78%, FastDeal # 13508

4) Mexico, 7 nights on Princess, departs Los Angeles Dec 10, starting at $549, save 66%, FastDeal # 18216

5) Caribbean, 7 nights on Celebrity, departs San Juan Nov 19, starting at $399, save 67%, FastDeal # 15670

6) Panama Canal, 15 nights on Princess, departs Fort Lauderdale Nov 1, starting at $899, save 69%, FastDeal # 13249

7) Asia, 7 nights on Star Clippers, departs Phuket Dec 16, starting at $1,320, save 60%, FastDeal # 27471

8) Tahiti/French Polynesia, 7 nights on Windstar, departs Papeete Nov 4, oceanview starting at $1,479, save 79%, FastDeal # 25515

9) Norway, 14 nights on Cruise & Maritime Voyages, departs London Oct 29, starting at $1,489, save 67%, FastDeal # 14233

10) South America, 12 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Buenos Aires Nov 7, starting at $2,519, save 79%, FastDeal # 10973

For the best last-minute cruise specials in the next 90 days, please visit our world-famous 90-Day Ticker.
To search for discounts of up to 82% on cruises departing more than 90 days from now, click here.

To save up to 40% with escorted and independent tours, click here.
For river cruises up to 50% off, click here.
For discounts of up to 50% at hotels and all-inclusive resorts, click here.
For the lowest rates on Africa safaris from budget to luxury in quality, click here.

Once you've found a FASTDEAL, call us toll free at 800-338-4962 (US and Canada) and a cruise counselor will attend to your needs. Customers from the UK, please call toll free 0-800-098-8546. All other international customers, please email or call us at +1-713-974-2121.

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Alan Fox
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Vacations To Go