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Archive for April, 2009
After changing Mariner of the Seas’ scheduled Mexican Riviera port calls in response to the swine flu debacle, Royal Caribbean is trying to entice passengers to book remaining and canceled cabins for the alternate Pacific coastal sailing on May 3, 2009. Although it’s a bit last-minute, you can climb aboard this seven-night sailing from just $399 per person — less than $57 per night. You’ll travel roundtrip from Los Angeles and visit San Francisco, Victoria and Seattle along the way, but hurry because this deal expires May 1, 2009.
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Take a cool, midsummer’s cruise and sail the Eastern Seaboard this July on Holland America’s Maasdam, starting from $999 per person for an inside cabin. This seven-night Canada/New England cruise begins in Boston and starts off with port calls in Bar Harbor and Halifax. You’ll then visit the offbeat ports of Sydney and Charlottetown, and there’s a stop in Quebec City before finishing up in Montreal. Maasdam offers a mid-sized ship experience, accommodating just over 1,250 passengers (a far cry from today’s 4,000 plus passenger behemoths). And you’ll be especially pleased with the charming service and lovely views in the two-deck high dining room and the spacious standard cabins onboard.
7-Night Alaska Cruises from $444
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Get a look at the “greatest hits” ports of Alaska and so much more on this seasonal sailing aboard Coral Princess that starts at only $444 per person. You can schedule active excursions in Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan — or just enjoy the region’s scenic beauty while in port. Plus, because you’ll be on the southbound itinerary from Whittier to Vancouver, you’ll get to start your cruise off right by sailing College Fjord and Glacier Bay. We can’t stress enough how affordable Alaska cruise fares are this year — this one works out to be only $64 per night — so take advantage of the low pricing and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors.
This particular bargain is a very good example of why 2009 has been coined the “year of the deal.” Costa Victoria is sailing seven-night Eastern Mediterranean cruises that start from just $429 per person. To be able to see the ancient wonders and delight in the quaint seaside towns in Europe from the low price of $62 per night is extraordinarily affordable. Sailing roundtrip from Venice, this colorful ship that emanates a unique Italian ambience, will sail to offbeat Ancona, Italy and continue to island hop in Greece — visiting Thira, Mykonos, Athens and Corfu — before a final call in Dubrovnik on the way back. Of course, summer sailings will cost more, but the fares are still a great value. If you’re open-minded enough to try an Italian cruise line, then don’t wait on this tremendous deal — book now.
What could be better than sailing a brand-new ship off the coasts of beautiful overseas destinations? If this is the kind of trip you’re dreaming of, take this 10-night cruise aboard the sleek, new Celebrity Solstice starting from just $1,049 per person. Sail roundtrip from Italy’s capital city — Rome — and head for ports of call like Messina, Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Thira, and Naples (the birthplace of pizza!). Sailing for more than seven nights will give you a great opportunity to really experience the Eastern Mediterranean, and you’ll have two days at sea to rest up for more onshore action and enjoy this sparkling new ship.
Luxury German line Peter Deilmann is offering discounts to North Americans looking to try out the five-star, 520-passenger Deutschland. A 17-night cruise this November begins with two nights to enjoy festive New Orleans before touring the Caribbean from top to bottom, and finishing up with overnights in Cristobal and Balboa, Panama. Fares start at the discounted rate of $5,520 per person and can be packaged with $99 economy roundtrip airfare from select North American cities (or a $750 discount for those booking their own air) and a complimentary shore excursion package (valued at $600 per person). The nightly rate of $324 is actually quite good for a luxury line with all the inclusions, but the lead rate only applies to rather small standard cabins.
Luxury German line Peter Deilmann is offering discounts to North Americans looking to try out the five-star, 520-passenger Deutschland. A 15-night U.S. and Caribbean cruise this December features visits to Jamaica and Central America, as well as overnights in Galveston and New Orleans. Fares start at the discounted rate of $4,320 per person and can be packaged with $99 economy roundtrip airfare from select North American cities (or a $750 discount for those booking their own air) and a complimentary shore excursion package (valued at $600 per person). The nightly rate of $288 is actually quite good for a luxury line with all the inclusions, but the lead rate only applies to rather small standard cabins.
Luxury German line Peter Deilmann is offering discounts to North Americans looking to try out the five-star, 520-passenger Deutschland. A 16-night U.S. and Mexico cruise this November features overnights in Baltimore, New York and New Orleans, as well as visits to Progreso and Cozumel. Fares start at the discounted rate of $4,820 per person and can be packaged with $99 economy roundtrip airfare from select North American cities (or a $750 discount for those booking their own air) and a complimentary shore excursion package (valued at $600 per person). The nightly rate of $300 is actually quite good for a luxury line with all the inclusions, but the lead rate only applies to rather small standard cabins.
Tour the Caribbean from north to south on a 10-night luxury cruise onboard Silversea’s Silver Cloud. Sailing from New York, you’ll spend two nights in Bermuda (perfect for golf enthusiasts and spa-goers), then head south to bustling Puerto Rico, exclusive St. Barth’s, beach-y Antigua and off-the-beaten-path Bequia. Fares start at $3,397 — a very reasonable rate for typically pricy Silversea. Plus, you’ll receive $500 per person in shipboard credit.
For a unique Western Mediterranean itinerary, choose the October 10 departure of luxury cruise ship Seabourn Legend. Visit French and Spanish islands, such as Porquerolles, Menorca and Mallorca, as well as mainland destinations Antibes and Valencia. Fares for a window suite start at $2,339 per person — a very good rate for small-ship, upscale line Seabourn.