Frommers.com Cruise Deals for the Week of October 9, 2008
Last-minute deals from NCL and Carnival, free air on luxe lines, and a fleet of special offers from cruise specialist agents.
By Heidi Sarna October 8, 2008
NCL Does Deals
Norwegian Cruise Line (tel. 866/234-0292; www.ncl.com) is offering these discounts through Friday Oct. 10, 2008. Mention promotion code PGSD1 when booking.
Oct. 12 & 19, 2008, departure. Norwegian Dawn. 7-day Bermuda, round-trip from New York, calling on King's Wharf; $399 best available inside cabin, per person.
Oct. 12 & 19, 2008, departure. Norwegian Pearl. 7-day western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami, calling in Roatán, Belize City, Cozumel, and Great Stirrup Cay; $299 best available inside cabin, per person.
Oct. 13, 2008, departure. Norwegian Sky. 4-day Bahamas, round-trip from Miami, calling in Grand Bahama Island, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay; $99 best available inside cabin, per person.
Nov. 30, 2008, departure. Norwegian Jade. 12-day eastern Mediterranean, round-trip from Barcelona, calling in calling in Rome Civitavecchia/Rome; Piraeus/Athens; Izmir/Ephesus; Alexandria, Egypt and Valletta, Malta; $579 best available inside cabin, per person.
Dec. 13, 2008, departure. Pride of America. 7-day Hawaii, round-trip from Honolulu, calling in Kahului, Maui; Hilo and Kona, Hawai'i; and Nawiliwili, Kauai; $1,099 best available inside cabin, per person.
Free Air to the Ends of the Earth
Orion Expedition Cruises (tel. (61) 2 9033 8777; www.orionexpeditions.com) is offering free airfare to guests booking the 19-night Norfolk & Melanesia Island Discovery expedition. Guests will depart Los Angeles the night of Feb. 25, 2009 and will arrive in Auckland, Australia on Feb. 27, where the voyage to Melanesia will begin. Ports include Tanna Island, where there's an active volcano, and New Caledonia, known for its pristine beaches and indigenous Kunie tribes. The luxurious 53-berth MV Orion has an ice-strengthened hull.
Act Fast on Carnival Deals
Book a 3- to 5-night Carnival (tel. 888/CARNIVAL; www.carnival.com) cruise out Miami, Port Canaveral or a west coast port by Oct. 15 and save up to $100 per cabin (mention fare code P1C). For Alaska and Europe cruises, book by Oct. 15 and save up to $200 per cabin, plus get an onboard credit of up to $100 per cabin (mention fare code O1C). Some restrictions apply.
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.
Crystal Symphony: 18-night South America, Valparaiso to Buenos Aires. From $8,465, Dec. 22 sailing. Deal includes $200 per couple shipboard credit.
Crystal Serenity: 14-night Polynesia, Papeete to Auckland. From $8,000, Feb. 2 sailing. Deal includes $300 per couple shipboard credit.
Holland America Statendam: 13-night South and Central America, Callao to San Diego. From $1,199, Jan. 24 sailing. Deal includes complimentary per couple shore excursion.
Holland America Oosterdam: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from San Diego. From $749, Feb. 14 sailing. Deal includes complimentary per couple shore excursion.
Holland America Zaandam: 15-night Hawaii, round-trip from San Diego. From $1599, Feb. 5 sailing. Deal includes complimentary per couple shore excursion.
Holland America Volendam: 14-night Australia & New Zealand, Auckland to Sydney. From $2,099, Feb. 16 sailing. Deal includes complimentary per couple shore excursion.
Regent Seven Seas Voyager: 93-night ultra-lux world cruise, Ft. Lauderdale to Dubai. From $49,605, Dec. 29 sailing. Deal includes free economy class air or $1,200 credit and $500 per suite shipboard credit.
Carnival Destiny: 5-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $199, Oct. 20 sailing. Deal includes $25 on board credit and a 15% discount on all shore excursions.
Holland America Zuiderdam: 10-night Panama Canal, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. From $899, Nov. 29 and Dec. 9 sailings.
Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas: 4-night Bahamas, round-trip from Miami. From $139, Oct. 20 and 27 sailings. Deal includes 15% discount on all shore excursions.
NCL Pride of America: 7-night Hawaii, round-trip from Honolulu. From $999, Dec. 13 sailing. Deal includes $25 onboard credit.
Celebrity Summit: 7-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan. From $499, Dec. 13 sailing. Deal includes $25 on board credit and a 15% discount on all shore excursions.
Carnival Victory: 5-night Bahamas, round-trip from Charleston. From $349, Oct. 20 sailing. Deal includes 15% discount on all shore excursions.
Celebrity Galaxy: 11-night eastern Mediterranean, round-trip from Civitavecchia/Rome. From $599, Nov. 24 sailing.
Carnival Imagination: 4-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $129, Oct. 20 sailing. Deal includes 15% discount on all shore excursions.
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.
