Cruise Newsletter

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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

Vacations To Go is the largest seller of oceangoing cruises and the world's leading source for river cruises. We are also among the top providers of guided tours and all-inclusive resorts. If you browse our sites, you'll find travel options for every interest and budget.

From cut-rate Caribbean cruises to Antarctic expeditions, and from Europe tours to South Africa safaris, we're here to help you see the world at the lowest possible price, in whatever style you choose.

Here are some of the most popular vacations available today. Click any link for prices and itineraries.

Discover the cultural and culinary treasures of Rome, Florence and Venice on a tour of Italy, or see the colorful canyons and mesas of the American Southwest on a tour of national parks. Visit vibrant Sydney or witness a sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia, or take in stunning views of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.

You could opt for a tour that covers multiple countries in the same trip, like Brazil, Argentina and Chile, Germany, Austria and Switzerland or Norway, Finland and Sweden.

See fishing villages set amid majestic fjords on a Norway coastal cruise, or go to the heart of the rainforest on an Amazon River cruise. Beautiful Old World cities like Vienna and Budapest are featured on Danube River cruises, while Rhine River sailings showcase lush vineyards and stately castles.

Journey along one of America's true historic treasures on a Mississippi River voyage, with visits to Civil War battlefields, restored historic homes and picturesque towns, or learn about the intriguing cultures and histories of Cambodia and Vietnam on a Mekong River cruise.

Witness the Great Migration in Tanzania, or see flora and fauna species not found anywhere else on Earth during a cruise of the Galapagos Islands. Experience firsthand the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru or the spectacular natural beauty of Tahiti.

Ride through a stunning landscape of mountains, waterfalls and glacial lakes on a Canadian Rockies train tour. You also can join a tour that allows you to take part in a special event or festival, like the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico or the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland.

For lazy days on white-sand beaches, there's no better value than an all-inclusive resort in Mexico or the Caribbean, where accommodations, activities, meals and beverages are bundled into one upfront price.

Of course, we'll always bring you the best cruise bargains in any region: Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Panama Canal and more.

And, if you're ready for the ultimate vacation on Earth, check out our world cruises. These globe-trotting getaways often depart early in the year, and we have itineraries ranging from 51 to 244 nights in length.

No matter where or how you wish to explore this year, the professional travel counselors of Vacations To Go are standing by to help.

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Next, I'd like to show you the latest discounts and special offers we've negotiated with 12 popular cruise lines. The deeply discounted offers below may include free amenities or shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used for onboard purchases, like spa treatments and shore excursions.

Royal Caribbean has just slashed rates on a variety of last-minute cruises visiting Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean and more -- save up to 75%. Also, receive shipboard credits of up to $150 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. Book by May 9. See dates and prices.

Virgin Voyages is an adults-only line providing fantastic discounts of up to 85%, with newly reduced rates for Vacations To Go customers on a variety of sailings. Prices include select non-alcoholic beverages and unlimited internet. Book by May 10. See dates and prices.

Princess is offering our customers discounts of up to 71%, including newly reduced rates on a variety of upcoming voyages. Plus, pay a reduced deposit of $99 per person and receive 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. Book by May 11. See dates and prices.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering discounts of up to 55% 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 May 11. See dates and prices.

Azamara is providing huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 83%. Also, pay a 50% reduced deposit and receive shipboard credits of up to $950 per cabin on select sailings. Rates include gratuities and drinks. Book by May 16. 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.

Oceania is offering Vacations To Go customers discounts of up to 70%, plus get pre-paid gratuities, shipboard credits of up to $750 per cabin, free specialty dining and unlimited internet access on select sailings. See dates and prices.

MSC Cruises is offering terrific discounts to our customers -- save up to 79%. Plus, receive a free upgrade from an oceanview cabin to a balcony on select sailings. Also, get free drinks and free Wi-Fi on certain voyages booked at eligible rates. See dates and prices.

Celebrity has reduced rates by up to 81%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $50 per cabin, a free Classic Beverage Package and unlimited Wi-Fi on select cruises visiting Alaska, the Caribbean and a variety of other destinations. See dates and prices.

Regent is providing exclusive discounts to Vacations To Go customers -- save up to 76%. Plus, 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. See dates and prices.

Holland America is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 59% and shipboard credits of up to $500 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. See dates and prices.

Celestyal is offering our customers discounts of up to 87% 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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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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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 Galveston Jun 28, starting at $545, save 81%, FastDeal # 45983

2) Eastern Canada & New England, 7 nights on Holland America, departs Boston May 9, starting at $599, save 57%, FastDeal # 15422

3) Caribbean, 7 nights on Princess, departs Fort Lauderdale Jul 11, starting at $559, save 66%, FastDeal # 30138

4) Alaska, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Vancouver May 15, starting at $674, save 51%, FastDeal # 31886

5) Mexico, 8 nights on Carnival, departs Los Angeles (Long Beach) Jul 18, starting at $690, save 57%, FastDeal # 41723

6) Greek Islands, 7 nights on Celestyal Cruises, departs Athens (Piraeus) Jun 27, starting at $639, save 89%, FastDeal # 21075

7) Mediterranean, 11 nights on Azamara, departs Monte Carlo Jun 18, starting at $1,919, save 85%, FastDeal # 14713

8) Caribbean, 7 nights on Disney, departs Port Canaveral May 9, starting at $2,191, FastDeal # 21597 (Disney does not provide brochure rates for this cruise, so we are unable to show a savings percentage.)

9) Northern Europe, 7 nights on Seabourn, departs Dover May 30, suite starting at $4,099, save 38%, FastDeal # 14471

10) Alaska, 8 nights on Crystal, departs Vancouver Jul 24, oceanview starting at $4,030, save 10%, FastDeal # 41201

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