Cruise Newsletter

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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

A growing number of countries around the world are reaching agreements with cruise lines that will allow cruise ships to resume sailing in the near future with the requirement that all passengers and crew must show proof of vaccination.

I mentioned previously that Royal Caribbean will launch seven-night sailings from Cyprus to the Greek Islands beginning July 10. These sailings are now bookable and join the line's departures from Nassau and Bermuda that are also open for sale.

Norwegian just announced that it will begin seven-night sailings from Athens to the Greek Islands on July 25 and from Montego Bay and Punta Cana to Caribbean destinations on August 7 and 15, respectively.

Viking also released new sailings from Bermuda starting June 15 and from Reykjavik in Iceland starting June 26.

Celebrity will begin sailing from St. Maarten in the Caribbean on June 5 and from Athens to the Greek Islands on June 19.

Crystal will sail from Nassau or Bimini in the Bahamas starting July 3.

To see a list of newly announced 2021 sailings that will depart from ports outside the U.S., with vaccinations required, click any line below.

Celebrity (vaccinations required for passengers 18 and older)

Crystal (vaccinations required for all passengers)

Norwegian (vaccinations required for all passengers)

Royal Caribbean (vaccinations required for passengers 18 and older)

Viking (vaccinations required for all passengers)

Seabourn sailings from Athens to the Greek Islands starting July 3 will be available to book April 12, and we'll provide a link to these cruises next week. Vaccinations will be required for all passengers.

Also, Windstar has said that it will resume sailing June 19 from ports in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean and vaccinations will be required for all guests. To see a list of Windstar's currently scheduled sailings, click here.

In the U.S., the CDC continues to drag its feet on setting a firm date for when cruise ships can sail from U.S. ports, or under what conditions. A growing number of groups and governments, from the Cruise Line International Association to the states of Florida and Alaska, want cruise lines to be able to sail from U.S. ports starting this summer. Millions of Americans and Canadians are ready to embark as soon as they are allowed.

American Cruise Lines and American Queen Steamboat Company are cruising U.S. rivers and coastal areas now with ships that carry fewer than 250 total passengers and crew -- the CDC's conditional sailing order applies only to vessels above this capacity threshold. Click either link for a list of sailings.

American Cruise Lines (vaccinations required for all passengers only on sailings before May 1)

American Queen Steamboat Company (vaccinations required for all passengers only on sailings after July 1)

I'll continue to bring you all the latest travel developments in this newsletter.

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This week, we've arranged money-saving offers with six different cruise lines, including deep discounts and free amenities or shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used toward onboard purchases not covered in the cruise fare, like shore excursions and Internet packages. Please note that some rates on our site may not be eligible for free amenities or shipboard credits.

Celebrity has slashed rates by up to 87%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $850 per cabin and all of the following additional perks on select sailings: 1) prepaid gratuities for two, 2) a free Classic beverage package, and 3) unlimited Internet access for two. See dates and prices.

Oceania has reduced rates exclusively for Vacations To Go customers, offering discounts of up to 84% and shipboard credits of up to $600 per cabin on select sailings. See dates and prices.

Princess is offering Vacations To Go customers big discounts, including exclusive pricing on a variety of voyages -- save up to 46%. Also receive shipboard credits of up to $100 per cabin and one specialty restaurant dinner on select departures. Book by April 26. See dates and prices.

Cunard is offering our customers newly reduced exclusive pricing on select cruises, for savings of up to 39%. In addition, pay a 50% reduced deposit and receive shipboard credits of up to $1,600 per cabin on select sailings. Select suites receive free drinks and free gratuities. Book by April 21. See dates and prices.

Azamara is providing huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 72%. In addition, receive exclusive pricing and shipboard credits of up to $500 per cabin. Azamara schedules 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 April 19. See dates and prices.

Seabourn is offering our customers discounts of up to 32%, with exclusive pricing on select voyages. Also, on select sailings receive shipboard credits of up to $550 per cabin. The upfront rate includes fine wines, premium spirits and gratuities. See dates and prices.

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Hotels and resorts are great alternatives for customers looking for a tropical getaway.

To make it easier for travelers to take the required Covid-19 test before returning to the U.S., a wide selection of all-inclusive resort companies in Mexico have arranged for tests to be administered to guests, at no charge, at the hotel. Many companies are even covering the cost of quarantining at the hotel (including accommodations, meals and nonalcoholic beverages) if a guest tests positive. For more information about the CDC's testing requirement, click here.

Below is a list of popular Mexico resorts that are offering these helpful services. Click any link for more information, our fast and friendly travel counselors are standing by to assist.

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya, a 5-star resort in Playa del Carmen
Dreams Riviera Cancun, a 5-star resort
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos, a 5-star, no-kids resort
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, a 5-star resort
Moon Palace Cancun, a 5-star resort
El Dorado Seaside Suites, a 5-star, no-kids resort in Puerto Aventuras
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas, a 5-star resort
Melia Puerto Vallarta, a 4.5-star resort
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun, a 5-star resort
Iberostar Selection Playa Mita, a 5-star resort in Puerto Vallarta
Panama Jack Playa del Carmen, a 4-star resort
Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos, a 4-star resort
Sunscape Sabor Cozumel, a 4-star resort
TRS Yucatan, a 5-star, no-kids resort in Puerto Aventuras
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, a 5-star resort

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Here are today's Top 10 Cruises, brand-new specials from the world's best cruise lines departing early 2021. Click the FastDeal # for details.

1) Bermuda, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Royal Naval Dockyard Aug 21, starting at $449, save 60%, FastDeal # 36866

2) Caribbean, 7 nights on MSC Cruises, departs Port Canaveral Dec 12, starting at $459, save 50%, FastDeal # 19972

3) Bahamas, 7 nights on Carnival, departs New Orleans Nov 14, starting at $458, save 76%, FastDeal # 26781

4) Caribbean, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs Punta Cana Sep 12, starting at $496, save 44%, FastDeal # 15872

5) Mexico, 7 nights on Princess, departs Los Angeles (San Pedro) Dec 4, starting at $499, save 9%, FastDeal # 10442

6) Caribbean, 7 nights on Holland America, departs Fort Lauderdale Dec 4, starting at $599, save 27%, FastDeal # 16746

7) Mediterranean, 9 nights on Norwegian, departs Athens (Piraeus) Nov 11, starting at $776, save 43%, FastDeal # 33740

8) Australia & New Zealand, 12 nights on Princess, departs Sydney Nov 14, starting at $899, save 20%, FastDeal # 16817

9) Caribbean, 7 nights on Celebrity, departs St. Maarten Aug 14, balcony starting at $1,499, save 74%, FastDeal # 12778

10) South America, 10 nights on Regent, departs Rio de Janeiro Nov 23, suite starting at $4,899, save 76%, FastDeal # 12133

To search for discounts of up to 82% 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