The SeaWalk on the new Royal Princess, sailing to Europe in April
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.
Destination: Transatlantic
What: 14-Night transatlantic cruise on the 3,082-passenger Ruby Princess
When: April 27, 2014
Prices: $1.099 interior, $1,199 oceanview, $1,599 balcony, $2,199 suite (per person, based on double occupancy)
What Else You'll Have to Pay: $135 per person in taxes/port charges
Where You Go: Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida; West End, Bermuda; Lisbon, Portugal; Bilboa, Spain; Le Havre (Paris), France; ending in Southampton, England
Sold By: Cruises-N-More, 800/733-2048, www.cruises-n-more.com
Why This is a Deal: It’s two weeks across an ocean for less than $100 a night.
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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What: 15-Night transatlantic cruise on the 3,560-passenger Royal Princess
When: April 27, 2014
Prices: $1,339 interior, $1,599 balcony, $2159 suite (per person, based on double occupancy)
What Else You'll Have to Pay: $125 per person in taxes/port charges
Where You Go: Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida; to Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal; Southampton, England; Le Havre (Paris), France; Rotterdam, The Netherlands; ending in Copenhagen, Denmark
Sold By: Cruises-N-More, 800/733-2048, www.cruises-n-more.com
Why This is a Deal: It's less than $100 a night for a two-week Atlantic crossing.
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 Holland America's Eurodam
When: March 16, 2014
Prices: From $599 per person for an inside cabin
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Fees/taxes of $128 per person.
Where You Go: Sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios (Jamaica), Key West
Sold By: Cruise Brothers, 800/827-7779, www.cruisebrothers.com
Why This is a Deal: It's a week in the Caribbean for less than $100 a night.
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Destination: The Greek Isles
What: 10 nights on the Seabourn Spirit, round-trip from Venice
When: August 18, 2014 and September 8, 2014
Prices: From $4,499 per person (all suites)
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Government fees/taxes of $200 per person
Where You Go: Cephalonia, Katakolon, Corfu (Greece), Dubrovnik, Split (Croatia)
Sold By: Cruise Brothers, 800/827-7779, www.cruisebrothers.com
Other Details: One night will be spent on board in Venice, giving you more time to explore it.
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Destination: Western Caribbean
What: 7-day Western Caribbean on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel
Prices: From $549 for an inside cabin, Category IB or IX
When: October 18, 2014
Where you Go: Departing from Houston with stops in Cozumel, Belize City, and Roatan
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: $90.64 per person in taxes and fees
Sold By: Crown Cruise Vacations, 877/283-1114, www.crowncruisevacations.com
Why This Is a Deal: At $549, that’s $79 per person, per night, before tax.
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Destination: Bahamas
What: 8-night Bahamas on Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas
Prices: From $694 for an inside cabin, Categories K,Q,L,M or N.
When: October 24, 2014
Where you Go: Departing from Baltimore, Maryland, with stops in Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Cococay (Little Stirrup Cay), Bahamas; Key West, Florida
What Else You’ll Have to Pay: $95.17 per person in taxes and fees
Sold By: Crown Cruise Vacations, 877/283-1114, www.crowncruisevacations.com
Why This Is a Deal: At $694, that’s $87 per person, per night. before fees.
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Destination: Mediterranean
What: 12-night Mediterranean on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam
When: September 9, 2014
Prices: From $2,213.98 per person for an inside cabin
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Taxes and fees of 164.98 are included in the price.
Where you Go: Starting in Venice with stops in Dubrovnik, Kotor, Kerkira, Naples, Civitavecchia, Livorno, Monte Carlo, Marseille, Barcelona
Sold By: www.cruisecompete.com
Why This is a Deal: If you are an American Express Platinum cardmember, you will receive an additional $300.00 ship board credit for suites or a two-category upgrade on outside staterooms.
