Cruise Newsletter

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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

If you're hoping to spend Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Eve at sea and haven't already made your reservations, it's time to start planning. Sandwiched between the value-priced fall season and the peak winter season, year-end holiday cruises are the most popular of them all.

Among the staterooms that sell out first are triples and quads, adjoining cabins and family suites that accommodate more than four people. Click here for a complete list of ships with adjoining cabins, and click here to see a list of ships with family suites. Keep in mind that two staterooms may cost less than a family suite.

Below are examples of some of the best holiday bargains currently available. Call right away if you see a deal that interests you. Our featured specials almost always sell out quickly.

Thanksgiving Cruises

Save 87% on a 4-night Bahamas cruise departing from Miami on November 23. Rates start at $619 (FastDeal #36679).

Save 73% on a 4-night Bahamas cruise departing from Palm Beach on November 23. Rates start at $284 (FastDeal #32315).

Save 61% on a 6-night Mexico cruise departing from Los Angeles on November 22. Rates start at $424 (FastDeal #47105).

Save 61% on a 7-night Mexico cruise departing from Galveston on November 22. Rates start at $579 (FastDeal #52778).

Save 57% on a 6-night Caribbean cruise departing from Miami on November 22. Rates start at $497 (FastDeal #30062).

For a list of cruises that include Thanksgiving Day, click here.

Christmas Cruises

Save 87% on a 6-night Mexico cruise departing from San Diego on December 20. Rates start at $659 (FastDeal #10298).

Save 81% on a 7-night Bahamas cruise departing from Tampa on December 20. Rates start at $684 (FastDeal #49743).

Save 74% on a 7-night Caribbean cruise departing from San Juan on December 19. Rates start at $564 (FastDeal #43933).

Save 69% on a 7-night Caribbean cruise departing from Port Canaveral on December 19. Rates start at $501 (FastDeal #48563).

Save 63% on a 6-night Mexico cruise departing from Los Angeles on December 20. Rates start at $514 (FastDeal #47106).

For a list of cruises that include Christmas Day, click here.

New Year's Eve Cruises

Save 76% on a 4-night Bahamas cruise departing from Palm Beach on December 28. Rates start at $517 (FastDeal #30608).

Save 66% on a 10-night Mexico cruise departing from Los Angeles on December 30. Rates start at $874 (FastDeal #42619).

Save 64% on a 7-night Caribbean cruise departing from San Juan on December 27. Rates start at $874 (FastDeal #45863).

Save 62% on a 4-night Mexico cruise departing from Galveston on December 31. Rates start at $729 (FastDeal #51531).

Save 57% on a 4-night Bahamas cruise departing from Miami on December 31. Rates start at $443 (FastDeal #37554).

For a list of cruises that include New Year's Eve, click here.

Note: Dedicated bargain hunters who don't have to cruise when kids are out of school will find the lowest cruise prices of the year on non-holiday sailings departing between mid-September and mid-December. Click here for a list of cruises departing during this time that have been discounted by 75% or more.

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Next, I'd like to show you the latest deals we've negotiated to save you money on 10 top cruise lines. Our deeply discounted offers may include free amenities or shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used toward onboard purchases, like shore excursions and beverage packages.

Celebrity has reduced rates by up to 82%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $550 per cabin, a free Classic Beverage Package and unlimited Wi-Fi on select cruises visiting Alaska, the Caribbean and a variety of other destinations. Book by July 7. See dates and prices.

Princess is offering our customers discounts of up to 70%, including newly reduced rates on a variety of upcoming voyages. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $235 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 July 7. See dates and prices.

Oceania is offering Vacations To Go customers discounts of up to 69% plus get pre-paid gratuities, shipboard credits of up to $1,200 per cabin, free specialty dining and unlimited internet access on select sailings. Book by July 15. See dates and prices.

Regent is providing exclusive discounts to Vacations To Go customers -- save up to 73%. Plus, pay a 50% reduced deposit and get shipboard credits of up to $400 per cabin on eligible sailings. Pricing includes gratuities, select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, specialty restaurant dining, unlimited internet for at least one device and select shore excursions. Book by July 15. See dates and prices.

Victory Cruise Lines is offering savings of up to 39% 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 July 3. See dates and prices.

Norwegian is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 87% and onboard credits of up to $150 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. 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 $350 per suite on select sailings. Prices include gratuities, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, select specialty dining options and unlimited internet. See dates and prices.

Azamara is providing huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 84%. Also, pay a 50% reduced deposit and receive shipboard credits of up to $450 per cabin on select sailings. Rates include gratuities and drinks. See dates and prices.

Windstar is offering our customers exclusive pricing with discounts of up to 85% on a variety of itineraries. Plus, on select Tahiti itineraries, get an all-inclusive package that includes free gratuities, Wi-Fi, drinks and an onboard credit of up to $200 per cabin on select sailings. 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.

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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To protect from financial loss in the event of an emergency, Vacations To Go strongly recommends the purchase of travel insurance with every cruise. Cruise lines impose penalties for canceling or changing a reservation, up to and including the loss of the entire cruise price. Cruise lines are very strict about their cancellation policies and do not make exceptions, even under extreme circumstances.

It also is possible for illness or injury to occur during a cruise, resulting in medical bills from the ship's infirmary and/or the early termination of the trip. Most traditional health insurance policies do not cover cruise passengers traveling abroad.

The Go Plan offered by our preferred independent insurance provider, Generali Global Assistance, covers you for trip cancellation and trip interruption due to a variety of reasons, such as a covered illness, an injury, the death of you or a family member or a traveling companion, delayed flights due to inclement weather and the documented theft of passports or visas.

When you are ready to book a cruise, our cruise counselors will explain the insurance options that are available for your trip and answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the Go Plan and its coverage, click here.

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Along with oceangoing cruises, Vacations To Go also offers the world's largest selection of river cruises in Europe, the U.S. and other destinations. (We have an incredible assortment of guided tours and all-inclusive resorts as well.)

On a river cruise, you'll enjoy scenic views while sailing on a beautifully appointed ship to cities and towns along the river. The upfront price of the trip is highly inclusive, covering accommodations, meals and beverages, guided excursions and more. Complimentary beer and wine are often provided with lunch and dinner, and some companies offer all alcoholic beverages served at any time at no additional cost.

Below is a list of popular rivers for cruising. Click any link to see terrific deals, such as discounts of up to 70% off the regular price in some cases, or search for cruises.

Amazon River
Europe Rivers (All)
   Bordeaux Waterways
   Danube River
   Douro River
   Dutch & Belgian Waterways
   Rhine River
   Rhone River
   Seine River
Mekong River
USA Rivers (All)
   Columbia River
   Mississippi River

You can also use our exclusive Custom Search tool to find your ideal cruise on the above rivers and others.

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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 Princess, departs Fort Lauderdale Sep 5, starting at $499, save 62%, FastDeal # 13796

2) Mexico, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Los Angeles (San Pedro) Aug 21, starting at $399, save 79%, FastDeal # 47756

3) Caribbean, 7 nights on Margaritaville at Sea, departs Tampa Aug 22, starting at $335, save 94%, FastDeal # 38784

4) Alaska, 7 nights on Celebrity, departs Anchorage (Seward) Aug 21, starting at $679, save 78%, FastDeal # 40901

5) Caribbean, 8 nights on Carnival, departs Miami Sep 19, starting at $524, save 62%, FastDeal # 31818

6) Bermuda, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs Philadelphia Aug 13, starting at $699, save 91%, FastDeal # 25591

7) Greek Islands, 11 nights on Holland America, departs Athens (Piraeus) Oct 3, starting at $1,514, save 60%, FastDeal # 16171

8) Northern Europe, 7 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Lisbon Sep 25, starting at $2,295, save 62%, FastDeal # 23909

9) Alaska, 7 nights on Seabourn, departs Juneau Aug 28, suite starting at $4,525, save 24%, FastDeal # 40845

10) Mediterranean, 9 nights on Regent, departs Barcelona Aug 24, suite starting at $8,099, save 51%, FastDeal # 28468

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