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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

We're right in the middle of the cruise industry's "wave season," which is the period from January 2 to March 31 when cruise inquiries and bookings peak. Below are some of the best offers you'll see for this year's wave season, including money-saving discounts we've negotiated with 33 cruise lines. Many of these offers expire soon, so call us right away if you see a cruise deal you like.

Virgin Voyages is an adults-only line providing fantastic discounts of up to 85%, with exclusive rates for Vacations To Go customers on a variety of sailings. In addition, receive a bar credit of up to $350 per cabin and an onboard credit of up to $300 per cabin on select departures. Prices include select non-alcoholic beverages and unlimited internet. Book by February 26. See dates and prices.

Azamara is providing huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 84%. Also, receive shipboard credits of up to $1,000 per cabin on select sailings. Rates include gratuities and drinks. Book by February 27. See dates and prices.

Royal Caribbean is offering our customers huge new discounts -- save up to 75%. Also, receive shipboard credits of up to $500 per cabin on a variety of sailings and Alaska cruise and land tours. Children ages 12 and under pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on certain departures. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Princess is offering Vacations To Go customers big discounts -- save up to 70%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $185 per cabin on select sailings. Also, the third and fourth guests pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on some departures. Get drinks, Wi-Fi and pre-paid gratuities on certain voyages booked at eligible rates. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Celebrity has reduced rates by up to 83%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $200 per cabin, a free Classic Beverage Package and unlimited Wi-Fi on select cruises visiting Alaska or a variety of other destinations. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Regent is providing exclusive discounts to Vacations To Go customers -- save up to 78%. In addition, pay a 50% reduced deposit, get a free two-category upgrade and receive shipboard credits of up to $500 per cabin on eligible sailings. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Seabourn has reduced rates by up to 67%, plus get new exclusive pricing on last-minute cruises and shipboard credits of up to $600 per cabin on select departures. The upfront fare of a six-star Seabourn vacation includes gratuities, open bars and fine wines at lunch and dinner. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Norwegian is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 87% and onboard credits of up to $200 per cabin on select sailings. Cabins booked at eligible rates also get 300 minutes of internet access and a $50 per cabin credit to be applied to each Norwegian shore excursion. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Viking is offering our customers reduced cruise fares, special air rates and a low deposit requirement of $25 per person. Pricing includes shore excursions and unlimited internet access. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering savings of up to 55% and shipboard credits of up to $500 per cabin on a variety of sailings. Pricing includes one free cultural immersion on every voyage, one GB of Wi-Fi for each guest, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a fully stocked in-room mini fridge and all gratuities. Book by February 28. See dates and prices

Carnival is offering our customers discounts of up to 78%. Plus, pay a reduced deposit starting at $49 per person and get an onboard credit of up to $50 per cabin on select sailings. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Carnival also unveiled new itineraries for 2027-2028 aboard Carnival Firenze & Carnival Miracle. For dates and prices, click here.

Costa has reduced rates by up to 73%. Plus, get an onboard credit of $50 per cabin and exclusive pricing on a variety of upcoming cruises visiting the Caribbean, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering Vacations To Go customers exclusive discounts of up to 43% on its cruises in the South Pacific islands. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $1,200 per cabin on select sailings. Prices include gratuities, unlimited internet, select beverages and specialty dining. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Emerald Cruises & Tours has discounts of up to 70% in destinations like the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The upfront price includes gratuities, Wi-Fi, airport transfers, shore excursions in some ports and a selection of soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering discounts of up to 70% off sailings in a variety of destinations. The line's all-inclusive fares cover meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, gratuities, shore excursions in every port and airport transfers. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Victory Cruise Lines is offering savings of up to 45% on small-ship cruises on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway and along Canada's coast. Rates include all onboard meals, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, a pre-cruise hotel night and a shore excursion in every port. Book by February 28. See dates and prices.

Holland America is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 63% and shipboard credits of up to $250 per cabin. Plus, pay only port fees and taxes for the third and fourth guests in the stateroom on certain voyages and receive all of the following perks on cabins booked at eligible rates: 1) a signature beverage package for two, including select alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, 2) a specialty dining package that includes up to three meals at select venues, 3) a free Wi-Fi package for two guests and 4) a shore excursion credit of up to $600 per cabin. Book by March 1. See dates and prices.

Cunard is providing our customers discounts of up to 59%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $1,700 per cabin on select sailings. Book certain suite categories and receive free drinks and free gratuities on some sailings. Book by March 1. See dates and prices.

MSC Cruises is offering terrific discounts to our customers -- save up to 80%. Plus, get free drinks, free Wi-Fi, shipboard credits of up to $125 per cabin and a free upgrade from oceanview to balcony on a variety of upcoming sailings. Book by March 2. See dates and prices.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has reduced rates by up to 35% on select departures. Prices include meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, guided excursions and more. Book by March 3. See dates and prices.

Crystal is offering discounts of up to 75%, with exclusive pricing on select voyages and shipboard credits of up to $500 per cabin. Pricing includes gratuities, unlimited Wi-Fi, butler service in all suites and guest rooms, two specialty dining experiences and all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Book by March 6. See dates and prices.

Oceania is offering Vacations To Go customers discounts of up to 71%, plus get pre-paid gratuities, shipboard credits of up to $1,500 per cabin, free specialty dining and unlimited internet access on select sailings. See dates and prices.

Silversea has reduced rates on a variety of cruises by up to 83%. Plus, receive shipboard credits of up to $700 per cabin on select departures. Your Silversea fare includes gratuities, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and unlimited internet. See dates and prices.

Windstar is offering our customers exclusive pricing with discounts of up to 81% on a variety of itineraries. Plus, for a limited time, get an all-inclusive package that includes free gratuities, Wi-Fi, drinks, a free pre-cruise hotel night and an onboard credit of up to $2,000 per cabin on select sailings. See dates and prices.

Celestyal is offering our customers discounts of up to 85% on a variety of sailings. Prices include gratuities, non-alcoholic beverages with meals and 250 MB of basic internet access. See dates and prices.

Explora Journeys has provided Vacations To Go with newly reduced rates and exclusive discounts with savings of up to 78%. Plus, receive a free onboard credit of up to 300 Euros per suite on select sailings. Prices include gratuities, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, select specialty dining options and unlimited internet. See dates and prices.

Margaritaville at Sea is offering discounts of up to 87% on cruises departing from Miami, Tampa and Palm Beach. Plus, on select sailings, get an onboard credit of $50 per cabin. See dates and prices.

Hurtigruten is offering up to 56% off cruises along Norway's coast and to the Svalbard archipelago. Prices cover meals, Wi-Fi and the services of an Expedition Team. On the line's premium Signature Voyages, select alcoholic drinks and excursions are also included. See dates and prices.

HX Expeditions is offering savings of up to 50% on cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galapagos Islands and other places. All-inclusive fares cover meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and guided shore excursions. See dates and prices.

Ponant is offering Vacations To Go customers exclusive savings on a variety of upcoming sailings -- save up to 44%. Prices include gratuities, select alcoholic beverages, unlimited Wi-Fi and one shore excursion per person at each port of call. See dates and prices.

Disney Cruise Line is offering reduced rates and onboard credits of up to $250 per cabin on select sailings from April to July 2026. See dates and prices.

Disney Cruise Line also launched new itineraries for summer 2027. For dates and prices, click here.

Star Clippers has discounts of up to 69% on select sailings. See dates and prices.

Quark has discounts of up to 52% on its expedition cruises in Antarctica and the Arctic. See dates and prices.

As always, all offers in this newsletter 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.

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Next, I'll tell you about our expedition cruises. These unique sailings visit remote locales, off-the-beaten-path ports and places of pristine natural beauty with great opportunities for observing wildlife up close. Among popular destinations are the Arctic, Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands.

Itineraries emphasize onshore exploration, often with experts like naturalists, wildlife specialists and biologists. It's common to embark from your anchored ship in small yet sturdy motorized inflatable crafts like Zodiacs for shore landings. On an Antarctica cruise I took, we boarded 10-guest Zodiacs and cruised amid icebergs to rocky beaches occupied by colonies of penguins and lounging elephant seals.

Expedition ships are small and often purpose-built for the regions in which they sail. For example, the vessels that head to Antarctica and the Arctic have strengthened hulls designed for navigating ice-packed waters.

A line may specialize exclusively in expedition cruising, or it may devote specific ships or itineraries to this more adventurous style of travel. Some companies have merged the exploratory aspects of expedition cruising with luxury onboard experiences and provide superb dining, accommodations and service.

Below are cruise lines that offer expedition-style cruises. Click any link below for departure dates and rates.

Atlas Ocean Voyages
Celebrity
HX Expeditions
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
Ponant
Quark Expeditions
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Seabourn
Silversea
Viking

To read more about expedition cruises and search for sailings, click here.

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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 MSC Cruises, departs Miami May 16, starting at $664, save 67%, FastDeal # 30339

2) Eastern Canada & New England, 4 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Bayonne Apr 28, starting at $499, save 59%, FastDeal # 15445

3) Bahamas, 6 nights on Margaritaville at Sea, departs Tampa Apr 24, starting at $489, save 90%, FastDeal # 34026

4) Pacific U.S. & Canada, 8 nights on Celebrity, departs Los Angeles (San Pedro) Apr 30, starting at $601, save 81%, FastDeal # 40883

5) Alaska, 7 nights on Princess, departs Vancouver May 13, starting at $649, save 60%, FastDeal # 28932

6) Caribbean, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs San Juan Mar 22, starting at $729, save 88%, FastDeal # 29620

7) Alaska, 9 nights on Cunard, departs Seattle Jun 2, starting at $879, save 49%, FastDeal # 29921

8) Mediterranean, 7 nights on Star Clippers, departs Nice May 23, starting at $2,170, save 70%, FastDeal # 13289

9) Caribbean, 7 nights on Explora Journeys, departs San Juan Mar 26, suite starting at $4,130, save 69%, FastDeal # 12183

10) Northern Europe, 12 nights on Silversea, departs Lisbon May 15, suite starting at $5,150, save 81%, FastDeal # 38614

To search for discounts of up to 85% on cruises, use our Find a Bargain tool.

Once you've found a FASTDEAL, call us at 800-338-4962 (US and Canada) and a cruise counselor will attend to your needs. International customers, please email or call us at +1-713-974-2121.

Please email me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@vacationstogo.com and I will respond the same day.

Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go