Cruise Newsletter

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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

If you want to take a cruise this summer, it's not too late to find an incredible deal. Below are a few examples of fantastic discounts on sailings from June to August that are available right now.

In just a few weeks, you could be relaxing on a beach or snorkeling in the clear waters of the Caribbean, photographing whales and glaciers in Alaska or sightseeing in the Mediterranean. But you'll need to act quickly to lock in one of these amazing rates -- deals this low can sell out within hours of listing.

A 7-night Bermuda cruise departing from Boston on June 6, starting at $646 (FastDeal #11127). Save 87%!

A 7-night Alaska cruise departing from Anchorage on June 9, starting at $592 (FastDeal #28571). Save 85%!

A 4-night Bahamas cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale on August 25, starting at $411 (FastDeal #27296). Save 82%!

A 5-night Mexico cruise departing from Galveston on August 16, starting at $538 (FastDeal #33306). Save 73%!

A 4-night Caribbean cruise departing from Miami on August 28, starting at $456 (FastDeal #10532). Save 69%!

A 7-night Mediterranean cruise departing from Athens on June 20, starting at $727 (FastDeal #22971). Save 68%!

A 5-night Mexico cruise departing from Tampa on August 25, starting at $463 (FastDeal #20351). Save 67%!

A 7-night Transatlantic cruise departing from Southampton on June 6, starting at $659 (FastDeal #19408). Save 63%!

A 7-night Mediterranean cruise departing from Barcelona on June 10, starting at $786 (FastDeal #33810). Save 63%!

A 7-night Alaska cruise departing from Vancouver on July 6, starting at $729 (FastDeal #26676). Save 60%!

A 7-night Canada & New England cruise departing from Quebec City on June 28, starting at $699 (FastDeal #13634). Save 60%!

A 3-night Mexico cruise departing from Los Angeles on August 8, starting at $289 (FastDeal #14938). Save 59%!

A 7-night Caribbean cruise departing from Miami on August 24, starting at $622 (FastDeal #42081). Save 55%!

A 7-night Bahamas cruise departing from New York on July 6, starting at $728 (FastDeal #34544). Save 54%!

A 4-night Bahamas cruise departing from Miami on August 31, starting at $347 (FastDeal #20449).Save 53%!

To see our complete list of last-minute cruise markdowns departing over the next three months, please visit our world-famous 90-Day Ticker.

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Next, I'm pleased to tell you about money-saving offers we've arranged with 15 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.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering discounts of up to 71% 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.

Carnival is offering our customers discounts of up to 78%. Plus, get newly reduced rates and onboard credit of up to $150 per cabin on select sailings. Book by May 12. See dates and prices.

Norwegian is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 87% along with shipboard credits of up to $200 per cabin and free gratuities in balcony and suite categories on select sailings. Plus, cabins booked at eligible rates come with up to 300 minutes of internet per person and a $50 per cabin shore excursion credit on each excursion booked through the cruise line. The following optional offers that involve additional fees are also available: 1) an unlimited open bar for two, 2) a specialty dining package that includes up to five meals for two guests at select dining venues and 3) friends and family pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on select departures. Book by May 15. See dates and prices.

Azamara is providing huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 83%. Also, receive exclusive pricing on a variety of upcoming sailings and shipboard credits of up to $1,000 per cabin. Rates include gratuities and drinks. Book by May 20. 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 May 31. See dates and prices.

Princess is offering Vacations To Go customers big discounts -- save up to 73%. Plus, pay a reduced deposit starting at $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 free drinks, Wi-Fi and pre-paid gratuities on certain voyages booked at eligible rates. 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 internet access on select sailings booked at eligible rates. In addition, the third and fourth guests pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on some departures. Get exclusive pricing on select Galapagos sailings for a limited time. See dates and prices.

Oceania is offering Vacations To Go customers discounts of up to 77%, plus newly reduced rates, pre-paid gratuities, shipboard credits of up to $550 per cabin, a free House Select beverage package, free specialty dining, unlimited internet and up to a four-category upgrade on select sailings. See dates and prices.

Royal Caribbean is offering our customers huge new discounts -- save up to 75%. Also, receive shipboard credits of up to $300 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.

Silversea has reduced rates on a variety of cruises by up to 84%, with specially reduced pricing on select sailings exclusively for Vacations To Go customers. 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.

MSC Cruises is offering huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 70%. Also, receive free drinks, free Wi-Fi and shipboard credits of up to $150 per cabin, plus Kids Sail Free on select sailings booked at eligible rates. See dates and prices.

Regent is providing exclusive discounts to Vacations To Go customers -- save up to 82%. In addition, receive shipboard credits of up to $400 per cabin on eligible sailings and for a limited time, children ages 17 and under sail free on select itineraries. See dates and prices.

Holland America is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 63% and shipboard credits of up to $400 per cabin on select sailings. 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, including alcoholic drinks, for all guests in the stateroom, 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.

Explora Journeys has provided Vacations To Go with exclusive discounts and savings of up to 77% off. Plus, pay a reduced deposit and get a free onboard credit of up to $300 per suite on select sailings. Prices include gratuities, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, select specialty restaurant dining options, and unlimited internet. See dates and prices.

Ponant is offering Vacations To Go customers exclusive savings of up to 53%. Prices include gratuities, select alcoholic beverages, unlimited Wi-Fi and one shore excursion per person at each port of call. 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 offers, 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
Nile 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 MSC Cruises, departs Port Canaveral Aug 17, starting at $551, save 68%, FastDeal # 44760

2) Alaska, 7 nights on Holland America, departs Anchorage (Whittier) May 18, starting at $549, save 63%, FastDeal # 26256

3) Caribbean, 7 nights on Carnival, departs Miami Aug 3, starting at $659, save 31%, FastDeal # 43326

4) British Isles, 10 nights on Norwegian, departs Southampton Jul 8, starting at $1,332, save 87%, FastDeal # 19759

5) Caribbean, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Tampa Aug 16, starting at $751, save 48%, FastDeal # 41706

6) Mediterranean, 10 nights on Celebrity, departs Rome (Civitavecchia) Aug 8, starting at $1,195, save 55%, FastDeal # 45578

7) Caribbean, 7 nights on Princess, departs Fort Lauderdale Jul 5, starting at $949, save 46%, FastDeal # 11367

8) Baltic, 12 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Copenhagen Jun 14, starting at $2,530, save 77%, FastDeal # 42293

9) Greek Islands, 7 nights on Silversea, departs Athens (Piraeus) Aug 12, suite starting at $3,350, save 82%, FastDeal # 26863

10) Alaska, 7 nights on Regent, departs Vancouver Jul 9, suite starting at $4,970, save 77%, FastDeal # 15534

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