Princess Cruises' Royal Princess: In Europe Next Summer
We asked the folks at AllThingsCruise.com to fill us in on the best bargains in cruises happening between now and late summer of 2014. 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 are based on double occupancy. Port charges are typically $100 to $200 for a one-week cruise. These specials may sell out (and probably will—there are some smashing deals to be found here at both the luxury and budget ends of the cruising scale).
Caribbean:
What: Royal Caribbean 7-night Southern Caribbean on the Jewel of the Seas
When: 2014 Sailings: Jan 4, Jan 18, Feb 1, Feb 15, Mar 1, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 12
Prices: From $650 per person
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Taxes and fees
Where You Go: San Juan, Charlotte Amalie, St. Croix, St. John’s, Fort de France, Castries
Sold By: CruiseCompete.com; http://www.cruisecompete.com/specials/deal/174282
Why This is a Deal: That’s less than $93 per person, per night.
Other Details: Built in 2004, the Jewel of the Seas is a member of the Radiance class of cruise ships. At about 90,000 tons, she carries approximately 2,100 passengers with a large variety of amenities and entertainment options.
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What: Holland America 7-night on the Westerdam
When: Mar 8, 2014
Prices: From $770 per person, inside cabin
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Taxes and fees
Where You Go: Ft Lauderdale, Grand Turk, San Juan, Philipsburg, Half Moon Cay
Sold By: CruiseCompete.com; http://www.cruisecompete.com/specials/deal/174873
Why This is a Deal: That’s $110 per person, per night for a premium ship. Also features onboard credit.
Other Details: Third in a series of four "Vista-class" ships, the MS Westerdam is a modern vessel with old-style beauty and tradition. The ship feels large, but also intimate, offering a multitude of public spaces ranging from serene to energetic. Wood, brass, polished metal, and fresh-cut flowers accent the ship's common areas.
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What: Silversea Cruises, 8 days on the Silver Spirit
When: Mar 20, 2014
Prices: From $3,140 per person including airfare for a Veranda Suite
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Taxes and fees may apply
Where You Go: Ft Lauderdale, Grand Turk, Samana, Road Town, Gustavia, Philipsburg, San Juan
Sold By: CruiseCompete.com; http://www.cruisecompete.com/specials/deal/174197
Why This is a Deal: Free upgrade to Veranda Suite. Free air from Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and New York, air add-on of $249 per person for Vancouver, Calgary, and Los Angeles; other gateways available upon request.
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What: 7-Night Southern Caribbean cruise on the 208-guest Seabourn Spirit
When: Jan. 4, 2014
Prices: $2,099 Oceanview; $2,849 Balcony (per person, double-occupancy)
What Else You'll Have to Pay: $116 taxes/fees
Where You Go: From Philipsburg, St. Maarten; to Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands; Gustavia, France; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Terre-de-haut, Guadeloupe; Castries, St. Lucia; Mayreau, Grenadines; and Bridgetown, Barbados
Book By: Cruises N More; 800/733-2048; www.cruises-n-more.com
Why This is a Deal: These prices are hundreds of dollars lower than similar cruises. Mention you found this deal on Frommer's for $100 in additional amenities such as spa credits and dinner vouchers. Please also let us know your loyalty membership number and ask about possible military, police, firefighter, EMT, teachers and senior discounts.
Other Details: Surprising in both design and size, Seabourn suites are a haven of sophisticated luxury. Measuring a generous 277 to 575 square feet, your suite offers you all the modern conveniences combined with the Old World charm of ocean travel. From the fine Egyptian cotton linens and overstuffed down pillows to the complimentary in-suite bar filled with your favorite beverages, your suite was designed for exquisite comfort. All suites include living area and bedroom, five-foot wide picture window or balcony, walk-in closet, and flat-screen television with DVD player. Suite amenities include complimentary champagne upon arrival, 24-hour room service, personalized stationery, fruit basket replenished daily, fluffy terry-cloth robes, Egyptian Cotton linens, a fluffy duvet, fine soaps by Hermes, Bijan and L'Occitane, and Pure Pampering SM Aromatherapy by Molton Brown.
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What: Princess Cruises; 7-Night Western Caribbean on the Caribbean Princess
When: March 1, 2014
Prices: $460 per person for an interior stateroom.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Taxes and fees
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Houston, Texas; Island of Cozumel, Mexico; Island of Roatan, Honduras; Belize City, Belize
Sold By: Cruises N More; 800/733-2048; www.cruises-n-more.com
Why This is a Deal: That $65 per person, per night.
Other Details: At her launch in 2004, this incredible ship introduced Movies Under the Stars—a giant poolside movie theater featuring first-run movies, concerts and sporting events. Here you can relax in a cushioned lounger with freshly-popped, complimentary popcorn under the night sky. Onboard, passengers can also enjoy a variety of street performing acts in the Italian-inspired Piazza, indulge in a soothing massage from an outdoor cabana at The Sanctuary, or savor a premium steak cooked to order in the Crown Grill.
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What: Princess Cruises 7-nights to Eastern Caribbean onboard the Caribbean Princess
When: May 21, 2014.
Price: $799 for an interior cabin
Where You Go: Fort Lauderdale; Princess Cays, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Nassau, Bahama
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: Taxes and fees
Sold By: 800/827-7779; www.cruisebrothers.com
Why This Is a Deal: The price is a little over $100 a night.
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What: 10-Night Southern Caribbean cruise on the 490-guest Regent Seven Seas Navigator
When: Jan. 24, 2014
Prices: Suite $4,449 (per person, double occupancy)
Where You Go: Cruise from Miami, Florida; to Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Gustavia, St. Barts; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Tortola, B.V.I.; La Romana, Dominican Republic; and Nassau, Bahamas
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: Taxes and fees
Sold By: Cruises N More; 800/733-2048; www.cruises-n-more.com
Why This is a Deal: A great price for a Regent Seven Seas Cruise; it's all-inclusive with free excursions, drinks, meals, and more. Mention you found this deal on Frommer's for $100 in additional amenities such as spa credits and dinner vouchers.
Other Details: Seven Seas Navigator has few equals, as all accommodations are suites with ocean views, the majority with private balconies. Her 490 guests enjoy an unusual level of luxury and some of the highest space and service ratios at sea. Additionally, her three restaurants, including the iconic Prime 7 steakhouse, allow you to dine wherever, whenever and with whomever you choose, at no additional charge.
Europe:
What: Celebrity Cruises 12-Night Northern Europe Cruise on the Celebrity Infinity.
When: Departing on October 1, 2014
Price: $1,099 for an inside stateroom
Where You Go: Harwich, England; Paris (le Havre), France; Bordeaux (la Rochelle), France; Bilbao, Spain; Vigo, Spain; Porto (Leixoes), Portugal
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: Taxes and fees
Sold By: Crown Cruise Vacations; 877/283-1114; www.crowncruisevacations.com
Why This Is a Deal: That’s $92 per person, per night!
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What: Princess Cruises 11-Night Europe aboard the new Royal Princess
When: August 8, August 19, or August 30, 2014
Price: From $2.099 for an inside cabin
Where You Go: Copenhagen, Oslo, Gothenburg, Berlin, Tallinn, St. Petersberg, Helsinki, Stockholm
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: Taxes and fees
Sold By: Cruise Brothers (tel. 800-827-7779; www.cruisebrothers.com)
Why This Is a Deal: This is the newest ship in the Princess fleet sailing to some destinations that are best enjoyed in high summer, when the sun doesn't set until midnight.
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Alaska:
What: Royal Caribbean International: 7-Night Alaska on the Radiance of the Seas
When: May 16, May 30, June 13 and June 27, 2014
Price: From $499 per person, inside cabin
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: Taxes and fees
Where You Go: Vancouver, BC; Inside passage, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, and Seward
Sold By: Cruise Brothers; 800/827-7779; www.cruisebrothers.com
Why This Is a Deal: That’s $71 per person, per night
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What: Princess Cruises: 7-night Alaska on the Grand Princess
When: May 2014, 2014.
Price: Interior cabins from $630 per person
Where You Go: Ports of Call: Seattle, Washington | Ketchikan, Alaska | Tracy Arm, Alaska | Juneau, Alaska | Skagway, Alaska | Victoria, British Columbia
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: Government taxes, air, air taxes and fees.
Sold By: Cruise Brothers; 800/827-7779; www.cruisebrothers.com
Other Details: Also available: one-way sailings from Vancouver or Whittier, and/or add a land tour for 3 to 8-nights and visit Mt. McKinley, Denali, and Fairbanks.
