Cruise Newsletter

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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

Cruise ships offer a variety of cabin types to accommodate every preference and budget. Vacations To Go has access to every available cabin on every sailing and our website will display the deepest discounts for each of the four cabin types -- suite, balcony, oceanview and inside.

I have scanned all the sailings in the next 90 days, and listed below are the best deals according to the type of cabin.

To see all sailings offering suites for at least 70% off, click here.

To see all sailings offering balcony cabins for at least 70% off, click here.

To see all sailings offering oceanview cabins for at least 70% off, click here.

To see all sailings offering inside cabins for at least 70% off, click here.

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Next, I'm pleased to tell you about money-saving offers we've arranged with 13 different cruise lines. In addition to deep discounts, these 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 internet packages.

Cunard is providing our customers discounts of up to 61%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $700 per cabin on select sailings. Book certain suite categories and receive free gratuities on some sailings. Book by July 14. 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 $1,200 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 76%. 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.

Emerald Cruises & Tours has discounts of up to 58% in destinations like the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The upfront price offers exceptional value and includes gratuities, Wi-Fi, airport transfers, shore excursions in some ports and a selection of soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. Book by July 19. See dates and prices.

Norwegian is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 87%. Plus, get free gratuities 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. Book by July 20. See dates and prices.

Virgin Voyages is an adults-only line providing fantastic discounts of up to 83%, with newly reduced rates for Vacations To Go customers on a variety of sailings. Plus, get an onboard credit of up to $300 on select sailings. Prices include select non-alcoholic beverages and unlimited internet. Book by July 21. See dates and prices.

MSC Cruises is offering terrific discounts with exclusive rates to customers of Vacations To Go -- save up to 80%. Plus, receive an onboard credit of up to $150 per cabin on select sailings, and get free drinks and free Wi-Fi on certain voyages booked at eligible rates. Book by July 22. See dates and prices.

Holland America is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 57% and shipboard credits of up to $100 per cabin. Plus, get free gratuities and pay only port fees and taxes for the third and fourth guests in the stateroom on certain voyages. 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 July 23. See dates and prices.

Holland America also unveiled new Caribbean itineraries for 2027-2028. For dates and prices, click here.

Princess is offering our customers discounts of up to 71%, including newly reduced rates on a variety of upcoming voyages. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $85 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. See dates and prices.

Seabourn has reduced rates by up to 43%, plus get new exclusive pricing on last-minute cruises and shipboard credits of up to $500 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. See dates and prices.

Royal Caribbean is offering huge discounts on a variety of cruises -- save up to 77%. Also, receive shipboard credits of up to $50 per cabin on select sailings. Children ages 12 and under pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on certain departures. See dates and prices.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering savings of up to 55%, with exclusive pricing 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. See dates and prices.

Celestyal is offering our customers discounts of up to 80% on a variety of sailings. Prices include gratuities, non-alcoholic beverages with meals and 250 MB of basic internet access. 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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Cruise ship ratings exist to help customers find the level of quality they want, and are willing to pay for, at sea. Our ratings range from 1 to 6 stars, with 6 stars representing exceptional quality in every way.

As a general rule, we do not represent or recommend any ship rated less than 3 stars, but occasionally an older ship with an established cruise line might drop below 3 stars before being sold or refurbished.

A 6-star cruise ship is not only the best of the best for seagoing vacations, but in my opinion, it also delivers the highest overall service and quality of any vacation on the planet.

Many elements are considered in rating a ship, including the service level (room steward, waiters, reception desk, etc.), food quality and presentation, the onboard facilities and amenities and the physical condition of the ship's accommodations and public areas.

Some inaccuracy is inherent in the process of assigning a single numerical rating to an entire ship. For example, a vessel might deliver 5-star food service and 4-star entertainment, and a star rating of 4.5 would not perfectly describe either aspect.

Many ships change in ratings over time. An aging ship may decline a half-star or more due to physical condition, and then be brought back to its original condition (and rating) by a major refurbishment. We list the dates of refurbishments on the ship profile pages on our site.

Personal preference also plays a big part in the perception of a ship's overall quality. After receiving hundreds of thousands of post-cruise surveys, I can say that even the most experienced cruisers do not agree on a ship's rating. One person may place the most importance on the dining experience, while another may be more focused on children's programs, including facilities and counselors.

Still, the imperfect rating system is the best method for comparing one ship to another in the selection process, and you can see all of our ship ratings by clicking here. Our ratings are based on industry standards, the personal experience of our more than 1,000 employees, and the surveys and feedback we receive from our customers.

Today, I've gathered all the best deals according to ship rating, for sailings in the next 90 days. Keep in mind that prices reflect the ship's quality, and whatever rating you select, you'll be getting the best vacation value for your money.

Click any link below to see for yourself.

Save up to 87% on the best deals in the next 90 days, by ship rating:

6-star ships (Exceptional)
5- and 5.5-star ships (Excellent)
4- and 4.5-star ships (Very Good)
3- and 3.5-star ships (Good)

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Make the most of your time in each port of call by booking excursions with Shore Excursions Group, our preferred provider. They offer exceptional shore excursions at prices up to 40% lower than the cost of excursions offered through the cruise line.

Shore Excursions Group delivers a high-quality experience with fewer participants per guide. You'll see some of the world's most beautiful places, and you won't feel rushed. All excursions are backed by around-the-clock support and a guarantee that you'll return to the ship well before the final embarkation time.

After you book your cruise, your Vacations To Go cruise counselor will send you a link to a list of excursions that are available for your trip. You can book online at your convenience. Remember, many excursions sell out quickly so it's best to reserve yours early.

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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 Oct 18, starting at $393, save 67%, FastDeal # 36628

2) Alaska, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs Anchorage (Whittier) Aug 31, starting at $399, save 92%, FastDeal # 24592

3) Caribbean, 7 nights on MSC Cruises, departs Galveston Sep 27, starting at $409, save 68%, FastDeal # 23938

4) Mexico, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Los Angeles (San Pedro) Aug 21, starting at $429, save 78%, FastDeal # 47756

5) Caribbean, 7 nights on Princess, departs Fort Lauderdale Sep 19, starting at $569, save 61%, FastDeal # 12801

6) Transatlantic, 13 nights on Holland America, departs Amsterdam Oct 18, starting at $1,019, save 57%, FastDeal # 32976

7) Alaska, 8 nights on Virgin Voyages, departs Seattle Sep 3, starting at $1,112, save 83%, FastDeal # 47477

8) Caribbean, 7 nights on Disney, departs Port Canaveral Sep 12, starting at $1,617, FastDeal # 42644 (Disney does not provide brochure rates for this cruise, so we are unable to show a savings percentage.)

9) Greek Islands, 8 nights on Azamara, departs Athens (Piraeus) Jul 25, starting at $1,639, save 84%, FastDeal # 16516

10) Mediterranean, 7 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Rome (Civitavecchia) Oct 12, oceanview starting at $2,400, save 62%, FastDeal # 36725

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