Periodically, we ask our friends at AllThingsCruise.com to fill us in on 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.
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 hot travel deals with our readers.
She's only $499 for a whole week
Destination: Mexico
What: 7-Night Mexico cruise on the 3,080-passenger Crown Princess
When: Nov. 29, 2014
Prices: $599 interior, $699 oceanview, $949 balcony, $1,199 suite (per person, based on double occupancy)
What Else You'll Have to Pay: $93 per person in taxes/port charges
Where You Go: Round trip Los Angeles with stops in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and Ensenada, Mexico; with three days at sea.
Sold By: Cruises-N-More, 800/733-2048, cruises-n-more.com
Other details: Mention you found this sailing on Frommer's for $100 in additional amenities such as spa credits and dinner vouchers.
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Destination: Caribbean
What: 7 nights on Princesses’ Emerald Princess
When: Dec 14, 2014?
Prices: From $499 per person for an inside cabin, ocean view cabins from $699, per person, double occupancy
What Else You'll Have to Pay: $85 in taxes
Sold By: Cruise Brothers, 800/827-7779, www.cruisebrothers.com
Where you Go: Round-trip Houston with ports of call in Belize City, Cozumel and Roatan Bay Island.
Why This is a Deal: This is a strong itinerary for snorkelers and divers. Also, it comes with a $50 onboard credit per cabin.
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Destination: Long-stay Bermuda
What: 7 nights on the Norwegian Breakaway
When: Sept. 28, 2014?
Prices: From $639 per person for an inside cabin, oceanview cabins from $899.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: $286 in fees and taxes
Where you Go: Round-trip from New York City with 3 ½ days ported in Bermuda.
Sold By: Cruise Brothers, 800/827-7779, www.cruisebrothers.com
Why This is a Deal: At $925, that’s $132 per person, per night to linger in Bermuda on a brand new ship (2013) instead of a resort hotel. It comes with a $50 onboard credit per cabin.
Other Details: Ocean view cabins from $899.
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Destination: Eastern Caribbean
What: 8-night Caribbean on Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Infinity
Prices: $599.00 per person, double occupancy for an Interior Stateroom (Category 12)
When: October 27, 2014
Where you Go: Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with stops in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; Gustavia, France; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Labadee, Haiti
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: $102 per person taxes and fees
Sold By: Crown Cruise Vacations, 877/283-1114, www.crowncruisevacations.com
Why This Is a Deal: At $599, that’s $75 per person, per night.
Other Details: Book an Ocean view or higher on a 4-night or longer sailing departing between 5/1/2014 and 3/31/2015 and choose one of the following bonus offers:
- Complimentary pre-paid gratuities
- Complimentary Classic Beverage package
- Up to $300 onboard credit per stateroom
- Valid only on new bookings created between 3/1/2014 and 4/15/2014. Gratuities and Beverage package only apply to first and second guest in stateroom. Onboard credit varies based on trip length.
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Destination: Alaska
What: 7-night Alaska on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sun
Prices: From $549 for an Interior Stateroom (Category IX), per person, double occupancy
When: September 15, 2014
Where you Go: Departing from Vancouver, British Columbia with stops in Ketchikan, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Whittier, Alaska
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: $202.61 per person Government taxes and fees
Sold By: Crown Cruise Vacations, 877/283-1114, www.crowncruisevacations.com
Why This Is a Deal: At $549, that’s $78 per person, per night.
Other Details: This comes with a $50 shipboard credit per cabin.
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What: 7-night Alaska cruise on Princess Cruises' 2,600-passenger Grand Princess
When: June 1, 2014
Prices: $848 interior, $948 oceanview, $1,498 balcony, $1,679 suite (per person, based on double occupancy)
What Else You'll Have to Pay: $188 per person in taxes/port charges
Where You Go: Round trip Seattle, Washington; with stops in Ketchikan, Alaska; scenic cruising of Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Skagway, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia; plus two days at sea.
Sold By: Cruises-N-More, 800/733-2048, cruises-n-more.com
Other details: Mention you found this sailing on Frommer's for $100 in additional amenities such as spa credits and dinner vouchers.
What: 14 nights on Holland America’s Statendam
When: May 25, 2014
Prices: From $684 per person, double occupancy for an inside cabin
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Rates include port charge and taxes.
Where you Go: Starting in Seward with stops in Glacier Bay, Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan, Scenic Cruising The Inside Passage, Vancouver
Sold By: CruiseCompete.com
Why This is a Deal: At $684, that’s $98 per person, per night for a scenic Alaskan cruise.
Other Details: Includes $50 on board credit per cabin.
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Destination: Caribbean
What: 9 nights on Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess
When: August 23 and Sept 20, 2014
Prices: From $749 per person, per person, double occupancy, for an inside cabin
What Else You'll Have to Pay: $125.90 per person taxes and fees
Where you Go: Round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; with stops in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Island of Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos
Sold By: CruiseCompete.com
Why This is a Deal: At $749pp, that’s $83 per person, per night.
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