Coral Princess at night. Photo credit: Princess Cruises
We periodically ask our friends at AllThingsCruise.com to tell us about the best bargains in cruises at the moment. Here's what they suggested, where to book them, and what, in the opinion of the sellers, makes each one a steal.
Most of these vacations are for after the turn of the new year, but there's one for a 5-night trip next month that's just $159 plus taxes and charges. The major cruise lines are offering a variety of sales incentives until October 13 to promote National Cruise Vacation Week—we list a few of the more interesting ones, but other lines are also participating in some way.
Unless specified, all prices are the lowest possible for an inside cabin, and they are based on double occupancy. These specials may include other extras such as onboard credits (so ask) and they may sell out—and probably will. Frommer's doesn't share in the sales—we just want to share travel deals with our readers.
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Destination: Baja, Mexico?
What: 4-Night Baja Mexico Cruise on Carnival Cruises' Carnival Imagination?
When: Jan. 11, 2015?
Prices: $159 inside; $209 oceanview; $489 suite (per person, based on double occupancy) ?
What Else You'll Have to Pay: $88.15 per person in taxes/port charges?
Where You Go: Round trip Los Angeles (Long Beach), California; with stops at Catalina Island, California; Ensenada, Mexico; and a day at sea?
Sold By: Cruises-N-More, 800/733-2048, cruises-n-more.com
Why this is a deal: Based on $159 pricing, that’s $62 per person, per day.
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Destination: Southern Caribbean?
What: 7-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit?
When: Jan. 31, 2015?
Price: $599 inside (per person, based on double occupancy) ?
What Else You'll Have to Pay: $69.82 per person in taxes/port charges?
Where You Go: Round trip San Juan, Puerto Rico; with stops at St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; St. Kitts; Dominica; Grenada; and St. Thomas; with a day at sea?
Sold By: Cruises-N-More, 800/733-2048, cruises-n-more.com
Why this is a deal: Based on $599 pricing, that’s $95 per person, per day.
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Destination: Eastern Caribbean?
What: 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Princess Cruises' Regal Princess?
When: March 1, 2015?
Prices: From $599 Inside; $875 Oceanview; $790 Balcony; $1,045 Suite (per person, double occupancy)?
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Rates include port charge, government tax additional
Where you Go: Round trip Fort Lauderdale, Florida; with stops at Princess Cays, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles?
Sold By: Cruise Brothers, 800/827-7779; cruisebrothers.com?
Why This is a Deal: At $599, this sailing starts at $86 per person.?
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Destination: Bermuda?
What: 7-night Bermuda cruise on Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit?
When: May 3, 2015?
Prices: From $599 Inside; $875 Oceanview; $790 Balcony; $1045 Suite (per person, double occupancy)?
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Rates include port charge, government tax additional?
Where you Go: Round trip from Cape Liberty Cruise Port (Bayonne), New Jersey to Kings Wharf, Bermuda?
Sold By: Cruise Brothers, 800/827-7779; cruisebrothers.com?
Why This is a Deal: With fares starting at $599, this sailing starts at $86 per person, per night.?
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?Destination: Caribbean?
What: 5-Night Western Caribbean on Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas?
When: November 1, 2014
Prices: From $159 per person for an interior stateroom (N)
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: An additional $102.90 per person in government taxes and fees
Where you Go: Round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale with stops in Key West and Cozumel
Sold By: Crown Cruise Vacations, 877/283-1114, www.crowncruisevacations.com
Why This is a Deal: At $159 pricing, that’s $52 per person, per night
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Destination: Alaska
What: 7 night Alaska on Princess Cruises' Coral Princess
When: May 13, 2015?
Prices: $548 per person for an interior stateroom (IC) ?
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: An additional $195.00 per person in government taxes and fees
Where you Go: Departing from Vancouver with stops in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay College Fjord and Whittier.?
Sold By: Crown Cruise Vacations, 877/283-1114, www.crowncruisevacations.com
Why This is a Deal: At $548 pricing, see Alaska for $106 per person, per night.
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Most other lines are also offering incentives of on-board credits until October 13 to promote National Cruise Vacation Week. If you’re thinking about booking a cruise, ask this week if your line is offering something enticing.
Those deals are available until they sell out. Some of the best offers this week only include:
AmaWaterways is offering $200 off per stateroom ($100 off per person) through October 13, 2014. This discount is applicable to all sailings in 2014 and 2015 including AmaVoyages without restrictions. For details click here.
Crystal Cruises is offering $100 per person additional savings incentive on most 2015 departures for new bookings made through October 31, 2014. For more information click here.
MSC Cruises is offering balcony staterooms at oceanview rates for sailings in both the Caribbean and Europe, plus kids aged 11 and under sail free. Offer good for bookings made in October 2014. For details click here.
Royal Caribbean International is offering a promotion until October 10 only: Buy one guest, get second guest 50% off and 5% off the line’s ChoiceAir bookings. For details click here.
Silversea Cruises is offering “3 Ways to Save.” You can choose a two-category suite upgrade, a $500 per guest air credit or an extra $500 to spend for shore excursions or on board. Offer good until October 31, 2014. For details click here.
