Sail around the South Pacific with Paul Gauguin Cruises, nab two-for-one deals from Seabourn, and snap up more bargains from specialty cruise agencies.
By Heidi Sarna March 10, 2010
South Pacific Sojourns on the Cheap
Paul Gauguin Cruises (tel. 800/848-6172;www.pgcruises.com) is offering great rates on two South Pacific cruises aboard the elegant 332-passenger Paul Gauguin.
May 8, 2010, 13 nights between Papeete, Tahiti, and Lautoke, Fiji, starts at $5,695 per person.
May 22, 2010, 15 nights round-trip between Papeete, Tahiti, and Lautoke, Fiji starts at $6,545 per person.
Both cruises call on Moorea; Bora Bora; Aitutaki and Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Tonga; and Savusavu, Suva, and Malolo Island, Fiji.
The sailings also include free airfare from Los Angeles. The May 22, 2010, sailing includes the opportunity to cruise with world-renowned oceanographer and environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau. Join him on dives throughout the voyage and enjoy his onboard lectures. Certain restrictions apply.
Seabourn Sees Deals
Seabourn (tel. 800/929-9391; www.seabourn.com) has just announced a promotion on its entire 2011 Europe and Asia season. Bookings must be made between March 23 and June 30, 2010. The deal features two-for-one cruise fares from $3,250 per person, and discounted round-trip, add-on airfare from $699 for economy and from $2,299 for business class.
Between January 2011 and April 2012, Seabourn ships will call at a record 266 ports in 78 countries during 252 scheduled voyages. Fares and details will be available on Seabourn's website on March 23, and a catalogue will be published in April. The itineraries can currently be viewed from a link on the "Plan a Cruise" section of the company's website at www.seabourn.com or by clicking here.
With the introduction of new Seabourn Quest in June, 2011, Seabourn will have a fleet of six elegant ships, all of which include all spirits, wines, and tips in the cruise fares.
Windstar Offers Cruise Credits and Low Fares
Windstar Cruises (tel. 800/258-7245; www.windstarcruises.com) is offering low rates on weeklong Mediterranean cruises aboard its 148- to 312-passenger yachts and is throwing in a Future Cruise Credit of $250 per person for guests who book select April through June 2010 sailings now through April 30, 2010. Certain restrictions apply.
Wind Surf
April 4, 2010 Lisbon to Barcelona visiting Tangier, Malaga, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, and Valencia. From $2,399 per person, double occupancy
April 18, 2010 Civitavecchia/Rome to Athens visiting Ischia, Sorrento, Messina, Zakynthos and Monemvassia. From $1,749 per person, double occupancy
April 25, 2010 Athens to Civitavecchia/Rome visiting Ischia, Sorrento, Messina, Zakynthos, and Monemvassia. From $1,949 per person, double occupancy
May 2, 2010 Civitavecchia/Rome to Civitavecchia/Rome visiting Porto-Vecchio, Messina, Sorrento, Capri, and Ischia. From $1,749 per person, double occupancy
May 9, 2010 Civitavecchia/Rome to Nice visiting Bastia, San Remo, Cannes (overnight), Monte Carlo (two overnights). From $2,999 per person, double occupancy
May 23, 2010 Nice to Civitavecchia/Rome visiting Monte Carlo (overnight), Portofino, Livorno, Portoferraio, and Port Cervo. From $1,949 per person, double occupancy
May 30, 2010 Civitavecchia/Rome to Civitavecchia/Rome visiting Ischia, Capri, Amalfi, Sorrento, Ajaccio, and Livorno. From $2,149 per person, double occupancy
June 6, 2010 Civitavecchia/Rome to Venice visiting Capri, Taormina, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Hvar. From $1,949 per person, double occupancy
June 13 and 20, 2010 Venice to Venice visiting Rovinj, Opatija, Trogir, Dubrovnik. From $2,749 per person double occupancy.
Wind Star
April 24, 2010 Lisbon to Barcelona visiting Portimao, Cadiz, Puerto Banus, Ibiza, and Palma de Mallorca. From $2,399 per person, double occupancy.
Wind Spirit
May 1, 2010 Barcelona to Nice visiting Palamos, Port Vendres, Sete, Marseille, Le Lavandou and Cannes. From $1,549 per person, double occupancy
May 8, 2010 Nice to Civitavecchia/Rome visiting Monte Carlo (overnight), Portovenere, Livorno, Portoferraio, and Palau. From $1,749 per person, double occupancy
May 15, 2010 Civitavecchia/Rome to Civitavecchia/Rome visiting Ischia, Capri, Amalfi, Sorrento, Ajaccio, and Livorno. From $2,499 per person.
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-luxe lines may also include gratuities and some or all beverages.
Celebrity Millennium: 7-night Alaska, Seward to Vancouver. From $668, May 21 sailing. Deal includes a shipboard credit worth up to 10 percent of your cruise fare.
Celebrity Solstice: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. From $958, June 13 sailing. Deal includes a shipboard credit worth up to 10 percent of your cruise fare.
Crystal Symphony: 16-night Indian Ocean, Singapore to Dubai. From $7,390, Apr. 26 sailing. "Mind, Body & Spirit" themed cruise includes instructors and speakers who focus on yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and general fitness; free airfare; and a $2,000 per couple shipboard credit.
Crystal Symphony: 15-night Nordic, Copenhagen to Stockholm. From $7,440, July 13 sailing. Deal includes free airfare and a $2,000 per couple shipboard credit.
Regent Mariner: 12-night ultra-luxe Mediterranean, Civitavecchia/Rome to Istanbul. From $8,050, Oct. 21 sailing. Bon Appétit-themed cruise includes a $400 shipboard credit, a private Bon Appétit wine pairing dinner, and more.
Regent Mariner: 10-night ultra-luxe Mediterranean, Istanbul to Monte Carlo. From $7,055, Sept. 22 sailing. Bon Appétit-themed cruise includes a $400 per couple shipboard credit, a champagne and caviar galley tour, a private a private Bon Appétit wine pairing dinner, and more.
Seabourn Odyssey: 7-night ultra-luxe Greek Isles & Turkey, Athens to Istanbul. From $3,324, May 8 sailing. Deal includes one shore excursion by private car in Kusadasi, a wine pairing dinner, a hands-on cooking demonstration, a cocktail reception, and more.
Seabourn Pride: 12-night ultra-luxe China, Vietnam, & Thailand, Shanghai to Bangkok. From $5,415, July 5 sailing. Deal includes a shore excursion by private car in Ho Chi Minh or Da Nang.
Silversea Silver Cloud: 15-night ultra-luxe transatlantic, San Juan to Barcelona. From $4,398, Apr. 14 sailing. Deal includes one shore excursion by private car and driver in Casablanca or a $500 per couple shipboard credit.
Silversea Silver Shadow: 15-night ultra-luxe Panama Canal & Mexico, Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles. From $4,838, Apr. 28 sailing. Deal includes one shore excursion by private car and driver in Acapulco or a $500 per couple shipboard credit.
Oceania Regatta: 10-night Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $1249, Jan. 1, 2011 sailing. Deal includes prepaid gratuities and a $200 onboard credit.
Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas: 7-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan. Ocean views from $695, Apr. 11 sailing. Deal includes a $100 onboard credit.
Holland America Veendam: 7-night Bermuda, round-trip from New York. From $899, Aug. 29 sailing. Deal includes a $50 onboard credit.
Norwegian Dawn: 7-night Bermuda, round-trip from New York. From $449, May 2 sailing. Deal includes a $50 onboard credit.
Crystal Crystal Symphony: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from San Pedro. From $2,165, Nov. 21 sailing.
Crystal Crystal Symphony: 10-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from San Pedro. From $2,990, Dec. 12 sailing.
Holland America Westerdam: 7-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale. From $599, Mar. 28 sailing.
Holland America Ryndam: 7-night Alaska, Seward to Vancouver. From $602, May 16 sailing. Deal includes $150 shipboard credit/cabin plus $50 beverage credit/cabin.
NCL Norwegian Pearl: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $399, Oct. 10 sailing.
NCL Norwegian Dawn: 7-night Bermuda, round-trip from New York City. From $449, May 2 sailing.
Oceania Insignia: 15-night transatlantic, Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. From $1,834, Dec. 6 sailing.
Oceania Nautica: 10-night Mediterranean, Rome to Barcelona. From $2,439, Aug. 5 sailing. Deal includes a $100 shipboard credit/cabin.
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.
