Crystal Clear Discounts
For new bookings made by Feb. 29, Crystal Cruises (tel. 888/799-4625; www.crystalcruises.com) is offering 10% off all veranda and non-veranda cabins and 5% off Penthouse cabins for virtually all of Crystal Serenity's European cruises departing between May 19 and Sept. 5. The promotion equals savings of up to $1,650 per couple on 10 cruises leaving from Civitavecchia, Venice, Athens, Barcelona and Monte Carlo. With the discount, fares start at low as $2,995 per person, double occupancy.
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 Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time.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.
Cruise Brothers (tel. 800/827-7779; www.cruisebrothers.com)
- NCL Norwegian Dream: 18-night South America/Panama Canal, Valparaiso to Boston. From $799, Apr. 13 sailing.
- NCL Norwegian Jewel: 9-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $699, Mar. 14 sailing.
- Holland America Volendam: 7-night Alaska, Vancouver to Seward. From $729, May 18 sailing.
- NCL Norwegian Spirit: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from New Orleans. From $449, Jan. 13 sailing.
- Carnival Pride: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from Long Beach. From $479, Mar. 2 sailing.
- Carnival Victory: 4-night Canada, round-trip from New York. From $319, Jun. 10 sailing.
- Costa Magica: 7-night Bermuda, round-trip from Ft Lauderdale. From $599, Apr. 6 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas: 7-night Mediterranean, round-trip from Civitavecchia. From $999, Jul. 20 sailing.
- Carnival Splendor: 2-night Bahamas, round-trip from Ft Lauderdale. From $229, Nov. 15 sailing.
- NCL Norwegian Star: 8-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $559, Jan. 19 sailing.
CruisesOnly (tel. 800/278-4737; www.cruisesonly.com)
- Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas: 4-night western Mediterranean, round-trip from Barcelona. From $449, May 15 and 29, 2008 sailings.
- Carnival Victory: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $499, Jan. 6, 2008 sailing.
- NCL Pride of Hawaii: 7-night Hawaii, round-trip from Honolulu. From $749, Jan. 14 sailing.
- Celebrity Galaxy: 10-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan. From $769, Jan. 25 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Seas: 3-night Baja Mexico, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $249, Jan. 25 sailing.
The Cruise Marketplace (tel. 800/826-4333; www.cruisemarketplace.com)
- Holland America Prinsendam: 50-night Mediterranean, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. From $8,899, Mar. 11, 2009 sailing.
- Oceania Regatta: 14-night Northern Europe, London to Stockholm. From $4,799, Jul. 16, Aug. 13 sailings.
- Oceania Regatta: 14-night Northern Europe, Stockholm to London. From $4,799, Jul. 2, 30 sailings.
- Royal Caribbean Splendour of the Seas: 13-night South America, Buenos Aires to Valparaiso. From $949, Mar. 9 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Splendour of the Seas: 15-night South America, Valparaiso to Santos. From $1,009, Mar. 22 sailing.
- Carnival Pride: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $479, Jan. 27 sailing.
- Cunard Queen Victoria: 12-night Mediterranean, Civitavecchia to Athens. From $2,294, Nov. 5 sailing.
- Cunard Queen Mary 2: 10-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. From $1,562, Nov. 29 sailing.
- Regent Seven Seas Voyager: 15-night Northern Europe, Dover to Copenhagen. From $10,395, Jun. 24 sailing.
- Celebrity Azamara Journey: 12-night South America, round-trip from Sao Paulo. From $1,599, Mar. 10 sailing.
Cruise Value Center (tel. 800/231-7447; www.cruisevalue.com)
- Carnival Glory: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Port Canaveral. From $519, Apr. 12, 26 sailings.
- Carnival Spirit: 12-night Hawaii, Honolulu to Ensenada. From $999, Oct. 6 sailing.
- Celebrity Century: 12-night Europe, round-trip from Amsterdam. From $1349, May 29 sailing.
- Celebrity Constellation: 11-night Caribbean, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale. From $1099, Mar. 31 sailing.
- Holland America Oosterdam: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $603, May 3 sailing.
- NCL Norwegian Dawn: 7-night Bermuda, round-trip from New York. From $649, May 4, 11, Jun. 1 sailings.
- NCL Norwegian Jewel: 5-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $334, Feb. 24 sailing.
- Princess Caribbean Princess: 9-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from New York. From $883, May 26 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $899, Dec. 16 (2007) sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas: 10-night Panama Canal, round-trip from Miami. From $1099, Apr. 4 sailing.
Just Cruisin' Plus (tel. 800/888-0922; www.justcruisinplus.com)
- Carnival Triumph: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $499, Dec. 15 and Jan. 12 sailings.
- Royal Caribbean Empress of the Seas: 9-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan. From $849, Jan. 2 sailing.
- NCL Norwegian Dawn: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $579, Jan. 6, 13, Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 2 and 9 sailings.
- Celebrity Millennium: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale. From $519, Jan. 8 sailing.
- Carnival Freedom: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $519, Jan. 12 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Galveston. From $659, Jan. 20 and 27 sailings.
- Princess Grand Princess: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale. From $599, Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar 1 and 29 sailings.
- Princess Caribbean Princess: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Fort Lauderdale. From $599, Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar 2, 9, 30, April 6, 13, 20 sailings.
Vacation Outlet (tel. 800/690-2210; www.vacationoutlet.com)
- Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $459, Jan. 27 sailing.
- Carnival Sensation: 4-night Bahamas, round-trip from Port Canaveral. From $249, Jan. 13 sailing.
- Holland America Ryndam: 7-night Mexico, round-trip from San Diego. From $849, Dec. 30 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas: 4-night Caribbean, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. From $249, Jan. 31 sailing.
- Celebrity Century: 5-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $299, Jan. 26 sailing.
Vacation Shoppe (tel. 866/7-CRUISE; www.vacationshoppe.com)
- Holland America Noordam: 7-night Mediterranean, round-trip from Civitavecchia. From $1,199, Apr 22 sailing.
- Holland America Zuiderdam: 12-night Mediterranean, Barcelona to Venice. From $1,799, May 20 sailing.
- Holland America Rotterdam: 15-night Mediterranean and Northern Europe, Athens to London. From $1,699, May 26 sailing.
- Holland America Prinsendam: 14-night Scandinavia and Russia, round-trip from Amsterdam. From $4,299, June 3 sailing.
- Regent Seven Seas Navigator: 8-night ultra-lux transatlantic, Ft. Lauderdale to Funchal. From $2,095, Apr 18 sailing.
- Regent Seven Seas Navigator: 7-night ultra-lux western Caribbean, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. From $2,495, Mar 7 sailing.
- Carnival Spirit: 8-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from San Diego. From $549, Feb 18 sailing.
- Carnival Splendor: 8-night Mediterranean, Genoa to London. From $1,049, July 2 sailing.
- Oceania Insignia: 10-night Mediterranean, Athens to Barcelona. From $2,699, Apr 16 sailing.
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