Some cruise lines offer additional discounts for Vacations To Go
customers who live in certain states or provinces (
regional
discounts), customers who are
55 or older, airline employees,
police, firefighters, EMTs, teachers, active and retired
military
personnel and cruise
past passengers.
Vacations To Go offers a feature, unique in the cruise industry, that
allows us to show you every special discount for which you are eligible,
whenever you browse our site. These special rates don't apply to every
sailing, but when they are in effect, they are the lowest available.
If you have not recently updated your Vacations To Go Account to make
sure you see the biggest discounts for which you are eligible, please
click here
to do so now. It will take only a moment.
We've arranged money-saving offers with
Celebrity, Princess, Oceania,
Crystal and Disney. They provide deep discounts and may also include
free amenities or shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the
ship and can be used toward onboard purchases not covered in the cruise
fare, like shore excursions and spa treatments. Please note that some
rates on our site may not be eligible for free amenities or shipboard
credits.
Celebrity is offering our customers discounts of up to 85%. In
addition, receive shipboard credits of up to $325 per cabin on select
departures when you book an inside, ocean-view or balcony stateroom,
plus get up to three of the following perks on select cruises booked at
eligible rates: 1) an additional shipboard credit of $300 per cabin, 2)
a Classic beverage package for two, which includes a variety of
alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages, 3) prepaid gratuities for two or 4)
unlimited Internet access for two. Book a suite and get shipboard
credits of up to $625 per cabin and all perks on select departures.
See dates and prices.
Princess has provided big discounts of up to 56% for our
customers, including exclusive pricing on a variety of sailings to
Alaska, Europe and more. Also get shipboard credits of up to $85 per
cabin on select voyages.
Book by February 16.
See dates and prices.
Oceania is offering Vacations To Go customers discounts of up to
78% and exclusive shipboard credits of up to $700 per cabin on select
departures.
See dates and prices.
Crystal is offering our customers newly reduced rates on select
last-minute sailings -- save up to 71%. Plus, receive exclusive
shipboard credits of up to $3,050 per cabin on eligible departures. The
upfront fare of a luxury Crystal cruise includes gratuities, fine wines,
Champagne, premium spirits and nonalcoholic beverages.
Book by
February 20.
See dates and prices.
And, your companion cruises for free on many
Crystal river
cruises in Europe through 2021, plus save up to an additional $2,300
per couple on applicable departures and receive shipboard credits of up
to $400 per cabin on an array of sailings.
See dates and prices.
Vacations To Go is offering our customers exclusive discounts on
Disney cruises -- save up to $1,000 per cabin across the fleet.
Plus, pay 50% reduced deposits on sailings between June 20, 2020 and May
31, 2021.
Book by February 14.
See dates and prices.
As always, these offers are for new bookings only and subject to
availability. Restrictions may apply, and some free amenities and
shipboard credits may apply only to eligible rates. Past guests of some
cruise lines may see better rates on select sailings.
Vacations at sea are just the ticket to a fantastic getaway with a group
of friends or family -- or both! The list of possibilities for fun and
excitement for all is far greater on a cruise than anywhere else.
Go to the spa, attend a lecture or a film, try out the onboard water
park or sports court, join a fitness class or work out at the gym.
Lounge by the pool, participate in a trivia challenge or learn something
new in classes that cover topics like cooking, photography, wine-tasting
and more. Take in a Broadway-style show, a comedy act, a jazz
performance or a deck party.
For the youngest travelers, large ships offer designated children's
areas, youth counselors, planned activities, video arcades, top-deck
splash zones, mini-golf, hangouts for older kids and more. (To read
about lines that offer kids-only facilities and activities,
click here.)
There are shore excursions to suit every travel style, whether it's a
day at the beach, an adventurous outing or a tour that focuses on the
local culture, food or drink. Gather at meals (shipboard dining covers a
broad array of cuisines and atmospheres) or in a lounge or by the pool,
and share stories from your day.
And, cruise ships are by far the best venues for the mother of all
family get-togethers, the multigenerational, extended-family reunion --
from toddlers to grandparents. I've arranged three of these reunions for
my own extended family over the years, and I have fond memories of them
all. On our first trip, when my son was only 2 years old, we all met in
Miami for a sun-and-fun cruise to the warm Caribbean. A few years later,
we reconvened in beautiful Vancouver for a more active and adventurous
Alaska Inside Passage cruise. And several years after that, we explored
the history, culture, architecture and food of great European cities on
a cruise of the Mediterranean.
When I recall these trips, I vividly remember how stress-free they were.
Unlike the classic out-of-town reunion, no one is the "host" and no
single person is responsible for keeping everyone happy and
entertained.
If a group cruise with friends or family is on your horizon, here are
some things to keep in mind.
First, if you will need eight or more cabins, you may qualify for a
"group" discount. Most cruise lines require at least eight
double-occupancy cabins for this rate, but occasionally the requirement
drops to as low as five cabins, especially on six-star, luxury
lines.
Second, we recommend you book early in order to qualify for group
discounts and to be assured that there will be space for your entire
group. Most cruise lines offer group rates starting a year or more prior
to departure.
Third, cruise groups often qualify for special perks or freebies. These
can include a cocktail party, bon voyage gifts or shipboard credit,
which can be used for anything on board -- from souvenirs and specialty
dinners to spa treatments and shore excursions. As an added bonus,
groups also can reserve onboard space for private gatherings.
Finally, if your group books at least eight double-occupancy cabins
through our Group Department, one member of your group
will cruise
for free (this does not include air or port charges and government
taxes).
When you're ready to book your cruise, we have a Group Department that
specializes in bookings of eight or more cabins. They are experts in
handling family reunions, church and civic groups, alumni associations,
business conferences and seminars at sea. To speak to someone in our
Group Department, call 800-514-9986.
1)
Caribbean, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs Miami Feb 29, starting at $293, save 84%,
FastDeal # 17801
2)
Bahamas, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs New Orleans Apr 25, starting at $299, save 70%,
FastDeal # 15516
3)
Caribbean, 7 nights on Celebrity, departs San Juan Mar 28, starting at $449, save 84%,
FastDeal # 31136
4)
Pacific U.S. & Canada, 7 nights on Princess, departs Los Angeles Apr 7, starting at $459, save 47%,
FastDeal # 37777
5)
Caribbean, 7 nights on Carnival, departs Galveston Apr 18, starting at $539, save 78%,
FastDeal # 40633
6)
Bermuda, 10 nights on Celebrity, departs Bayonne May 9, starting at $799, save 84%,
FastDeal # 20132
7)
Caribbean, 7 nights on MSC Cruises, departs Miami Mar 16, oceanview starting at $529, save 59%,
FastDeal # 29122
8)
Alaska, 11 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Vancouver May 14, starting at $2,449, save 73%,
FastDeal # 10693
9)
Mediterranean, 12 nights on Crystal, departs Rome Apr 21, oceanview starting at $2,999, save 71%,
FastDeal # 19986
10)
British Isles, 7 nights on Ponant, departs Honfleur Apr 26, oceanview starting at $3,210, save 22%,
FastDeal # 21151
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 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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