Frommers.com Cruise Deals for the Week of May 8, 2008
Special offers for Princess Cruises repeat customers, promo codes for NCL, and a host of deals from cruise specialty agents.
By Heidi Sarna May 7, 2008
NCL Doles Deals
Norwegian Cruise Line (tel. 866/234-0292; www.ncl.com) is offering these discounts through Friday May 9, 2008. Mention promotion code when booking.
May 11, 2008, departure. Norwegian Dream. Seven-day Bermuda, round-trip from Boston, calling in St. George's; $599 best available inside cabin, per person. Mention promo code PGSD1.
June 7, 2008, departure. Norwegian Star. Seven-day Alaska, round-trip from Seattle, calling in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Prince Rupert; $649 best available inside per person. Mention promo code PGSD1.
June 14, 2008, departure. Norwegian Majesty. Five-day Bermuda, round-trip from Charleston, calling in St. George's; $549 best available inside per person. Mention promo code PGSD1.
June 22, 2008, departure. Norwegian Spirit. Six-day Bahamas and Florida, round-trip from New York, calling in Port Canaveral, Nassau and Freeport; $949 best available inside per person. Mention promo code PGSD1.
July 13, 2008, departure. Norwegian Jade. 13-day British Isles, round-trip from Southampton, calling in Le Havre, Falmouth, Cork, Dublin, Belfast, Greenock, Invergordon, South Queensferry, Amsterdam and Zeebrugge; $1,599 best available inside per person. Mention promo code PGSD1.
Princess Offers a Queen of a Deal
If you've cruised with Princess Cruises (tel. 800/PRINCESS; www.princess.com), the line's new Princess Captain's Circle Launch Savings deal offers Circle Members up to $300 off cruises starting in summer 2009 and beyond. The program is offered to Circle Members at all membership levels - Gold, Platinum and Elite. For 2009-2010 departures, Europe and Alaska cruises must be booked by Sept. 30, 2008 and all other destinations must be booked by Dec. 31, 2008. Once booked, the Launch Savings can be combined with other promotional fares. For more info about the Princess Captain's Circle, go to Princess' website, and click on "Member Benefits."
What Travel Agencies Are Offering
Here are some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Similar deals may be available from competing online and brick-and-mortar agencies. All rates are per person for an inside cabin unless otherwise stated, and include port charges. Rates for the ultra-lux lines may also include gratuities and some or all beverages.
Regent Seven Seas Paul Gaugiun: 10-night ultra-lux Tahiti, round-trip from Papeete. From $3,050, June 25 sailing.
Regent Seven Seas Voyager: 16-night ultra-lux Transatlantic, Civitavecchia/Rome to Ft. Lauderdale. From $5,795, Nov. 15 sailing. Deal includes $300 shipboard credit.
Oceania Cruises Insignia: 12-night South America, Rio to Buenos Aires. From $2,999, Dec. 8 sailing.
Regent Seven Seas Paul Gaugiun: 11-night Tahiti, round-trip from Papeete. From $3,350, Nov. 1 sailing
Seabourn Spirit: 7-night ultra-lux Europe, Civitavecchia/Rome to Athens. From $3,198, June 14 sailing.
Seabourn Pride: 12-night ultra-lux Europe, round-trip from Copenhagen. From $5,457, June 7 sailing.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.