We've arranged some fantastic offers with
Celebrity, Norwegian,
Azamara and Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Below you'll find our deep
discounts as well as free shipboard credits, which can be used toward
the purchase of items not included in the upfront cost of your cruise,
like shore excursions or souvenir pictures from the ship's photo
gallery.
Celebrity is offering our customers big discounts, with newly
reduced rates -- save up to 81% -- and exclusive shipboard credits of up
to $200 per cabin on last-minute Caribbean cruises and other departures.
Plus, book an ocean-view or balcony cabin on select sailings and choose
one of the following perks: 1) an additional shipboard credit of up to
$300 per cabin, 2) free gratuities, 3) a free beverage package including
alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages or 4) unlimited Internet. Suites
get all four perks.
See dates and prices.
Norwegian has reduced rates by up to 84% for Vacations To Go
customers. Also receive exclusive shipboard credits of up to $200 per
cabin on a variety of sailings to Cuba, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and
more.
See dates and prices.
Azamara is offering our customers discounts of up to 79% and
exclusive shipboard credits of up to $3,250 per cabin. This line is
known for scheduling longer stays and more overnights in port so that
guests can experience more of the destination. Rates include gratuities,
drinks and, on most cruises, a nighttime shore excursion called
"AzAmazing Evening."
Book by June 30.
See dates and prices.
Cruise & Maritime Voyages, which offers a broad selection of
itineraries in the British Isles and Europe, is offering our customers
savings of up to 77% and exclusive shipboard credits of up to $3,000 per
cabin across a variety of cruises.
See dates and prices.
As always, these offers are for new bookings only and subject to
availability. Restrictions may apply. Past guests of some cruise lines
may see better rates on select sailings.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced that it will pay $1
billion to acquire a 66.7% stake in
Silversea Cruises.
The partnership adds a luxury and expedition cruising brand to the
company's portfolio, which also includes the contemporary
Royal Caribbean
line, premium
Celebrity Cruises
and the deluxe boutique ships of
Azamara Club Cruises.
"Cruising today has become mainstream. It's no longer a niche product,
and it is more important than ever that we have offerings suited for
every type of traveler," said RCCL chairman and CEO Richard Fain in a
joint press conference call last week with Silversea chairman Manfredi
Lefebvre D'Ovidio, whose father founded that line in 1994.
Luxury line
Crystal Cruises has released its 2020 itineraries.
Most voyages feature overnight stays in cities like Hong Kong, Sydney
and Livorno, a gateway to Florence and the Chianti wine region. The
collection includes a few maiden calls for Crystal, such as lush Pohnpei
Island in Micronesia and Alghero on the Italian island of Sardinia.
Crystal is known for its beautifully appointed ships. The 980-guest
Crystal Serenity and 848-guest Crystal Symphony sail worldwide and have
multiple dining venues, spas and enrichment programs that bring
diplomats, historians, chefs and others on board. Computer
University@Sea schedules lessons in digital video editing and Web page
design, while the Creative Learning Institute presents classes led by
specialists in their fields, like tai chi with a martial arts
master.
The 62-passenger yacht Crystal Esprit sails in the Caribbean,
Mediterranean, Seychelles and Middle East. Guests can try out the
two-passenger submarine, water skis, Jet Skis and snorkeling equipment.
Two complimentary excursions are provided in many ports.
Crystal is offering our customers exclusive pricing on select
last-minute departures -- save up to 70%. Also receive exclusive
shipboard credits of up to $2,575 per cabin. Kids age 17 and under sail
free on select dates. The upfront fare includes gratuities, fine wines,
Champagne, premium spirits and nonalcoholic beverages.
Book by June
30.
See dates and prices.
The intimate ships of
Crystal River Cruises carry 110 or 160
passengers and navigate the Danube, Rhine and other European rivers. Our
customers can save an additional $800 to $1,800 per couple off select
departures.
See dates and prices.
Celebrity has revamped its onboard fitness program to keep up
with the latest wellness trends. Collaborating with its onboard spa
partner, Canyon Ranch, the line introduces 20 new classes and seminars
on ships this month. Examples include "Tabata Impact," a high-intensity
interval workout that originated in Japan; "Pilates to the Beat," which
choreographs mat exercises to upbeat pop songs; and "Happy Back Yoga,"
demonstrations of postures and breathing techniques that help maintain a
healthy back.
Click here
for a list of Celebrity ships and their departures and rates.
Take advantage of our savings from
American Queen Steamboat
Company and cruise the Mississippi River, Columbia River or other
U.S. waterways aboard a contemporary, comfortable ship that resembles a
classic 19th-century steamboat.
These offers apply to certain cabin categories
and must be booked and paid in full.
Save $800 to $1,600 per couple ($400 to $800 per person) off select departures
from October through December, including holiday sailings.
Save $400 to $1,800 per couple
($200 to $900 per person) on 2019 river
cruises.
Enjoy reduced rates on select last-minute sailings when you book by
June 30. Prices shown reflect discount. This includes departures of
The Mighty Mississippi, a 23-day sailing that travels nearly the entire
length of the river from New Orleans to Red Wing, Minnesota.
The company's voyages along the Upper
Mississippi begin in July. These trips showcase wildlife, frontier
tales, historic riverfront towns and scenic landscapes of limestone
bluffs and rolling hills. They include
Heartland Heritage, where tribute artist Lewis Hankins will bring the
wit and wisdom of Mark Twain to life, and
The 50s and 60s Remembered, with a nostalgic lineup of activities such as a
talk by Barbara Sims, who worked at Sun Studio in Memphis when it was
home to Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and other famed
entertainers.
Your upfront fare includes wine and beer at dinner and bottled water,
soft drinks and specialty coffees throughout the voyage. In port, the
company provides "hop-on, hop-off tours" that allow guests to explore at
their own pace.
Film star Sophia Loren, longtime godmother to the
MSC fleet, cut
the ribbon on her 13th ship earlier this month. The new
MSC Seaview
now is sailing weeklong trips from several embarkation cities, including
Barcelona and Rome. It boasts the highest ratio of outdoor space of any
MSC ship and was designed to draw guests outside to enjoy the
Mediterranean sun and sea at alfresco dining spaces, outdoor fitness
areas and spa cabanas and a promenade that fully circles the vessel.
Click here
for discounts of up to 55%.
Attention Singles! There's still space available on our hosted
singles cruises departing in the next few months. Travel in style as
part of a casual, fun-loving group on trips that are filled with mixers,
games, single-mingle dining and group shore excursions.
Sail from Miami to the Caribbean aboard the
Norwegian Getaway on
our
July 15 voyage
-- and receive a free beverage package and free prepaid gratuities.
Royal Caribbean's
Oasis of the Seas heads to St. Maarten, San
Juan and the line's private beach retreat, Labadee, on an
August 26 sailing
from Port Canaveral.
The
Emerald Princess heads for the glaciers and historic frontier
towns of Alaska on our
September 16 cruise,
which departs from Seattle.
To see all upcoming hosted singles cruises,
click here.
Note: Single travelers who can't take advantage of one of our hosted
singles cruises should still check out our exclusive list of low (and
no) single-supplement cruise departures by
clicking here.
1)
Caribbean, 7 nights on Princess, departs Fort Lauderdale Aug 18, starting at $475, save 55%,
FastDeal # 19627
2)
Alaska, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs Anchorage Jul 2, starting at $399, save 78%,
FastDeal # 13447
3)
Caribbean, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs San Juan Sep 1, starting at $477, save 62%,
FastDeal # 39591
4)
Mediterranean, 9 nights on Azamara Club Cruises, departs Monte Carlo Jul 26, starting at $1,899, save 70%,
FastDeal # 16383
5)
Caribbean, 7 nights on Celebrity, departs Miami Aug 18, starting at $550, save 71%,
FastDeal # 35599
6)
Canada/New England, 10 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Bayonne Sep 7, starting at $711, save 67%,
FastDeal # 39186
7)
Norway, 7 nights on Cruise & Maritime Voyages, departs London Aug 4, starting at $889, save 71%,
FastDeal # 10637
8)
Alaska, 7 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Seattle Aug 9, starting at $1,999, save 72%,
FastDeal # 30855
9)
Tahiti/French Polynesia, 7 nights on Windstar, departs Papeete Jul 12, oceanview starting at $1,899, save 80%,
FastDeal # 13580
10)
Baltic, 10 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Stockholm Sep 5, oceanview starting at $3,299, save 69%,
FastDeal # 30540
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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