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 Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time.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.
All-Travel
(tel. 866/565-3214; www.all-travel.com/cruises)- Crystal Serenity: 7-night Mediterranean, Venice to Athens. From $2,995, May. 30 sailing. Deal includes gratuities and a $200 to $1,800 onboard credit depending upon stateroom category.
- Crystal Serenity: 7-night Mediterranean, Civitavecchia/Rome to Venice. From $2,995, Sept. 5 sailing. Deal includes gratuities and a $200 to $1,800 onboard credit depending upon stateroom category.
- Crystal Serenity: 12-night Mediterranean, Athens to Monte Carlo. From $4,995, July. 19 sailing. Deal includes gratuities, $300 to $3,000 onboard credit depending upon stateroom category, plus a 1-category upgrade.
- Crystal Serenity: 12-night Mediterranean, Monte Carlo to Athens. From $4,835, Sept. 24 sailing. Deal includes gratuities, $300 to $3,000 onboard credit depending upon stateroom category, plus a 1-category upgrade.
- RSSC Voyager: 7-night Europe, Copenhagen to Stockholm. From $6,055, Aug. 2 sailing. Deal includes free business air (or $3,000 off cruise fare for butler suites category MS Â? B), or deal includes free economy air (or upgrade to business air for $2,500 or $1,000 off cruise fare categories C-H). Kids sail free as third or fourth guest in cabin.
- RSSC Voyager: 7-night Europe, Stockholm to Copenhagen. From $6,055, Aug. 9 sailing. Deal includes free business air (or $3,000 off cruise fare for butler suites category MS Â? B), or deal includes free economy air (or upgrade to business air for $2,500 or $1,000 off cruise fare categories C-H). Kids sail free as third or fourth guest in cabin.
- RSSC Navigator: 7-night Mediterranean, Civitavecchia/Rome to Monte Carlo. From $5,225, Aug. 16 sailing. Deal includes free business air (or $3,000 off cruise fare for butler suites category MS Â? B), or deal includes free economy air (or upgrade to business air for $2,500 or $1,000 off cruise fare categories C-H). Kids sail free as third or fourth guest in cabin.
- Holland America Volendam: 14-night Australia/New Zealand, Auckland to Sydney. From $1799, Nov. 21 sailing.
- Holland America Volendam: 14-night Australia/New Zealand, Sydney to Auckland. From $1799, Dec. 5 sailing.
- Holland America Zaandam: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Vancouver. From $999, Sept. 14 sailing. Deal includes $50 shipboard credit and bottle of champagne.
Cruise Brothers
(tel. 800/827-7779; www.cruisebrothers.com)- Carnival Splendor: 2-night Bahamas, round-trip from Ft Lauderdale. From $319, Nov. 15 sailing.
- Carnival Miracle: 8-night Caribbean, round-trip from New York. From $799, Jun. 2 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Sovereign of the Seas: 3-night Bahamas, round-trip from Port Canaveral. From $334, May 30 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas: 7-night Europe, round-trip from Barcelona. From $909, Jun. 14 sailing.
- Costa Romantica: 7-night Mediterranean, round- trip from Rome/Civitavecchia. From $870, Aug. 4 sailing.
- Holland America Oosterdam: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from San Diego. From $589, Nov. 8 sailing.
- Regent Seven Seas Paul Gauguin: 7-night South Pacific, round-trip from Papeete. From $2,495, Sept. 20 sailing.
- MSC Lirica: 7-night northern Europe, round-trip from Copenhagen. From $1,099, May 24 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas: 7-night Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan. From $649, Dec. 7 sailing.
CruisesOnly (tel. 800/278-4737; www.cruisesonly.com)
- Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Seas: 3-night Baja Mexico, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $249, May 30 sailing.
- Carnival Spirit: 7-night Alaska, Vancouver to Whittier. From $609, May 21 sailing. Deal includes a 15% discount on all shore excursions.
- Celebrity Century: 5-night Scandinavia, round-trip from Amsterdam. From $499, May 12 sailing.
- Carnival Destiny: 7-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan. From $799, May 4, 11, and 18 sailings. Deal includes 15% discount on all shore excursions.
- NCL Norwegian Spirit: 8-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from New York. From $829, May 31 sailing.
The Cruise Marketplace
(tel. 800/826-4333; www.cruisemarketplace.com)- Princess Tahitian Princess: 14-night Alaska, round-trip from Vancouver. From $1.929, Jul. 10 sailing.
- Princess Dawn Princess: 10-night Alaska, round-trip from San Francisco. From $1,099, Jul. 26 sailing.
- Princess Sea Princess: 15-night Panama Canal, Ft. Lauderdale to San Francisco. From $1,499, May 9, 2009 sailing.
- NCL Norwegian Jewel: 12-night northern Europe, round-trip from Dover. From $1,349, Jun. 22 sailing.
- Oceania Regatta: 14-night Mediterranean, Barcelona to Venice. From $3,699, Sept. 24 sailing.
- Oceania Insignia: 12-night Mediterranean, Rome/Civitavecchia to Venice. From $2,799, Oct. 19 sailing.
- Holland America Westerdam: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $699, Jun. 8 sailing.
- Holland America Volendam: 14-night Australia, Auckland to Sydney. From $1,499, Nov. 21 sailing.
- Holland America Volendam: 17-night Australia, Auckland to Sydney. From $2,899, Dec. 19 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas: 12-night Mediterranean, round-trip from Barcelona. From $1,399, Nov. 25 sailing.
Cruise Members Only
(tel. 800/999-3543; www.cruisemembersonly.com)The annual $50 membership fee is being waived for Frommers.com subscribers who mention Frommers.com when booking any cruise before July 1, 2008.
- NCL Norwegian Sun: 19-night South America, San Francisco to Santiago. From $1329, Nov 4 sailing
- Azamara Quest: 14- night Mediterranean, Rome/Civitavecchia to Athens. From $2769, Nov. 8 sailing
- NCL Norwegian Gem: 14- night Transatlantic, Barcelona to New York. From $699, Nov 16 sailing
- Celebrity Infinity: 14- night Panama Canal, Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego. From $1149, March 29, 2009 sailing
- Princess Emerald Princess: 27-night Transatlantic, Ft Lauderdale, to Copenhagen. From $2149, April 29, 2009 sailing
Just Cruisin' Plus (tel. 800/888-0922; www.justcruisinplus.com)
- Carnival Paradise: 4-night Baja, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $229, May 12, Nov. 3, 10 and 17 sailings.
- Princess Coral Princess: 7-night Alaska, Whittier to Vancouver. From $748, Jun. 2, 16, 30, Jul 28 and Aug. 11 sailings.
- Princess Sapphire Princess: 7-night Alaska, Whittier to Vancouver. From $698, Jun. 7 and Aug. 23 sailings.
- Princess Dawn Princess: 10-night Alaska, round-trip from San Francisco. From $999, Aug. 25 sailing.
- Carnival Sensation: 4-night Bahamas, round-trip from Port Canaveral. From $279, Aug. 31, Sep. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 26, Nov. 2, 9 and 16 sailings.
- Princess Caribbean Princess: 7-night Canada & New England, round-trip from New York. From $748, Aug. 31, Sep. 7, 14, and Oct. 12 sailings.
- Carnival Inspiration: 4-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Tampa. From $299, Aug. 31, Sep. 4, 18, Oct. 2, 16, 30, Nov. 13, 27, Dec. 11
- Carnival Fascination: 4-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $249, Sep. 1, 8, 22, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10 and 17 sailings.
- Carnival Fantasy: 5-night western Caribbean, round-trip from New Orleans. From $329, Sep. 1, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1 sailings.
- Carnival Elation: 5-night Baja, round-trip from San Diego. From $329, Sep. 1 and 20 sailings.
- Princess Sapphire Princess: 7-night Alaska, Whittier to Vancouver. From $599, Sep. 13 sailing.
- Princess Caribbean Princess: 7-night Canada & New England, round-trip from New York. From $798, Sep. 21, 28 and Oct. 5 sailings.
- Princess Sapphire Princess: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $648, Sep. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6 and 13 sailings.
- Princess Golden Princess: 14-night Hawaii, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $1897, Oct. 1 and 15 sailings.
- Carnival Ecstasy: 5-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Galveston. From $329, Sep. 29, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, 27, Nov. 10 and 15 sailings.
- Princess Caribbean Princess: 7-night Canada & New England, round-trip from New York. From $698, Oct. 19 sailing.
Landmark Travel (tel. 800/547-0727; www.landmark-travel.com)
- Oceania Cruises Insignia: 12-night South America, Rio to Buenos Aires. From $2,999, Dec. 8 sailing.
- Crystal Serenity: 7-night Europe, Athens to Venice. From $3225, Jun. 6 sailing
- Regent Seven Seas Paul Gaugiun: 11-night Tahiti, round-trip from Papeete. From $3,350, Nov. 1 sailing
- Crystal Serenity: 6-night Europe, London to Lisbon. From $2,530, May 7 sailing.
- Crystal Serenity: 6-night Europe, Lisbon to Civitavecchia/Rome. From $2,530, May 13 sailing
- Seabourn Spirit: 7-night Europe, Rome to Athens. From $3,198, Jun. 14 sailing. Deal includes a $300 onboard credit or full-day shore excursion in Katakalon, Greece.
- Seabourn Legend: 7-night Europe, Barcelona to Monte Carlo. From $3,945, May 11 sailing. Deal includes a $300 on board credit or a full-day shore excursion in Marseille.
- Seabourn Pride: 9-night Europe, Round trip Copenhagen. From $5,457, Jun. 7 sailing. Deal includes a $300 onboard credit or full-day shore excursion in Oslo.
Vacation Outlet (tel. 800/690-2210; www.vacationoutlet.com)
- Holland America Maasdam: 7-night Canada & New England, Montreal to Boston. From $599, May 17 and 31 sailings.
- Royal Caribbean Majesty of the Seas: 4-night Bahamas, round-trip from Miami. From $459, Jun. 9 sailing.
- NCL Norwegian Gem: 7-night western Mediterranean, round-trip from Barcelona. From $699, Jun. 1 and 8 sailings.
- Carnival Holiday: 5-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Mobile. From $399, May 10 sailing. Up to a 2-category upgrade!
- Celebrity Infinity: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $779, Jun. 6 sailing.
Vacation Shoppe (tel. 866/7-CRUISE; www.vacationshoppe.com)
- Celebrity Galaxy: 10-night eastern Mediterranean, round-trip from Civitavecchia/Rome. From $1,299, Aug. 22 sailing.
- Celebrity Summit: 14-night Mediterranean, Barcelona to Venice. From $1,399, Nov. 1 sailing.
- Celebrity Constellation: 14-night Scandinavia/Russia, Harwich to Copenhagen. From $1,799, June 28 sailing.
- Celebrity Century: 12-night Arctic Circle, round-trip from Amsterdam. From $1,899, June 26, 2009 sailing.
- Azamara Quest: 14-night Best of Italy, round-trip from Civitavecchia/Rome. From $2,799, Sept. 13 sailing.
- Azamara Quest: 14-night Black Sea, Civitavecchia/Rome to Athens. From $2,949, Aug. 2 sailing.
- Seabourn Legend: 7-night ultra-lux French and Italian Riviera, Barcelona to Nice. From $3,945, June 14 sailing.
- Oceania Regatta: 10-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $1,499, Jan. 2 sailing.
- Oceania Regatta: 16-night westbound Panama Canal, Miami to Los Angeles. From $2,799, Jan. 12 sailing.
- Carnival Triumph: 7-night Canada/New England, round-trip from New York. From $599, Sept. 12 sailing.
- Carnival Freedom: 14-night eastbound Transatlantic, Ft. Lauderdale to Rome. From $799, Apr. 25, 2009 sailing.
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