Cruise Deals for the Week of Sept. 22, 2011
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This Week's Best Cruise Deals
By Heidi Sarna
Book a last-minute New England & Canada cruise for under $300 per person, enjoy a round-the-world cruise, or get discounts on sailings in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
All prices are per person and based upon two people sharing a cabin (unless otherwise noted). The prices listed are general starting rates; see "What Else You'll Have to Pay" for details about associated taxes and fees. Base-prices, taxes and fees can vary based on point of departure, cabin category and time of travel. Extras like sightseeing tours, bar drinks and spa treatments may also increase the price. If occupying a cabin alone, unless stated otherwise, the typical single supplement charge is 100% of the double-occupancy rate (in other words, solo travelers pay the price of two people). All fares and offers are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers, are capacity-controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.
Photo Caption: The Celebrity Solstice sails to the Caribbean
Book a last-minute New England & Canada cruise for under $300 per person, enjoy a round-the-world cruise, or get discounts on sailings in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
All prices are per person and based upon two people sharing a cabin (unless otherwise noted). The prices listed are general starting rates; see "What Else You'll Have to Pay" for details about associated taxes and fees. Base-prices, taxes and fees can vary based on point of departure, cabin category and time of travel. Extras like sightseeing tours, bar drinks and spa treatments may also increase the price. If occupying a cabin alone, unless stated otherwise, the typical single supplement charge is 100% of the double-occupancy rate (in other words, solo travelers pay the price of two people). All fares and offers are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers, are capacity-controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.
Photo Caption: The Celebrity Solstice sails to the Caribbean
Panama Canal: Tampa to Los Angeles
Destination: Caribbean
Provider: Cruise Connexions (tel. 888/368-0655; www.cruiseconnexions.com)
What: A 14-night cruise aboard the 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration from Tampa to Los Angeles.
When: Dec. 3, 2011 (inside cabins from $999 per person, outside cabins from $1,199 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: A full Panama Canal transit cruise visiting Grand Cayman; Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare and government fees and taxes of $300 per person.
Book By: Oct. 21, 2011
Why This Is a Deal: Enjoy discounted fares, plus receive an onboard credit of $25 (per inside cabin) to $50 (per ocean-view cabin).
Other Details: This is a full transit of the Panama Canal, so you will experience the series of locks and lakes, including the man-made Lake Gatun.
Photo Caption: Pelicans flying above the port at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Provider: Cruise Connexions (tel. 888/368-0655; www.cruiseconnexions.com)
What: A 14-night cruise aboard the 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration from Tampa to Los Angeles.
When: Dec. 3, 2011 (inside cabins from $999 per person, outside cabins from $1,199 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: A full Panama Canal transit cruise visiting Grand Cayman; Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare and government fees and taxes of $300 per person.
Book By: Oct. 21, 2011
Why This Is a Deal: Enjoy discounted fares, plus receive an onboard credit of $25 (per inside cabin) to $50 (per ocean-view cabin).
Other Details: This is a full transit of the Panama Canal, so you will experience the series of locks and lakes, including the man-made Lake Gatun.
Photo Caption: Pelicans flying above the port at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
New England/Canada: New York to Quebec City
Destination: New England/Canada
Provider: Cruise.com (tel. 888/333-3116; www.cruise.com)
What: A 7-night cruise aboard the 2,550-passenger MSC Poesia from New York to Quebec City.
When: Oct. 8, 2011 (inside cabins from $269 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Ports of call include Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Government taxes and airfare.
Book By: As soon as possible
Why This is a Deal: Per diem rates are less than $45 per person per day.
Other Details: Ship highlights include a sushi bar, a poolside movie screen, and a huge spa.
Photo Caption: Peggy's Cove, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Photo by Suzanne Campo Piard/Frommers.com Community
Provider: Cruise.com (tel. 888/333-3116; www.cruise.com)
What: A 7-night cruise aboard the 2,550-passenger MSC Poesia from New York to Quebec City.
When: Oct. 8, 2011 (inside cabins from $269 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Ports of call include Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Government taxes and airfare.
Book By: As soon as possible
Why This is a Deal: Per diem rates are less than $45 per person per day.
Other Details: Ship highlights include a sushi bar, a poolside movie screen, and a huge spa.
Photo Caption: Peggy's Cove, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Photo by Suzanne Campo Piard/Frommers.com Community
Mediterranean: Athens to Barcelona
Destination: Mediterranean
Provider: All-Travel (tel. 866/565-3214; www.all-travel.com)
What: A 10-night cruise aboard the 1,250-passenger Oceania Riviera from Athens to Barcelona.
When: May 26, 2012 (verandah stateroom from $4,349 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: This itinerary includes stops in Santorini, Kusadasi, Taormina, Amalfi, Rome, Florence/Pisa, and Provence. The fare includes 2-for-1 fares, free round-trip economy-class airfare from select North American gateways, one free shore excursion, and prepaid gratuities.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Government fees/taxes relating to cruise fare.
Book By: Dec. 31, 2011
Why This is a Deal: Airfare and prepaid gratuities are included in this trip.
Other Details: The brand-new Riviera will debut in April 2012, with design touches including a crystal Lalique Grand Staircase and Owner's Suites furnished in Ralph Lauren Home beddings and furnishings.
Photo Caption: Coastline along Santorini
Provider: All-Travel (tel. 866/565-3214; www.all-travel.com)
What: A 10-night cruise aboard the 1,250-passenger Oceania Riviera from Athens to Barcelona.
When: May 26, 2012 (verandah stateroom from $4,349 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: This itinerary includes stops in Santorini, Kusadasi, Taormina, Amalfi, Rome, Florence/Pisa, and Provence. The fare includes 2-for-1 fares, free round-trip economy-class airfare from select North American gateways, one free shore excursion, and prepaid gratuities.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Government fees/taxes relating to cruise fare.
Book By: Dec. 31, 2011
Why This is a Deal: Airfare and prepaid gratuities are included in this trip.
Other Details: The brand-new Riviera will debut in April 2012, with design touches including a crystal Lalique Grand Staircase and Owner's Suites furnished in Ralph Lauren Home beddings and furnishings.
Photo Caption: Coastline along Santorini
Caribbean: Round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Provider: All-Travel (tel. 866/565-3214; www.all-travel.com)
What: A 7-night cruise aboard 2,850-passenger Celebrity Solstice round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale.
When: Jan. 29, 2012 (inside cabins from $749 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: This itinerary includes stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. The fare includes an $80 per stateroom Specialty Dining Credit if reserved by Sept. 30, plus receive an All-Travel Exclusive $75 shipboard credit per couple.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare to Ft. Lauderdale; government fees/taxes.
Book By: Sept. 30, 2011
Why This is a Deal: You'll receive the specialty dining credit and $75 shipboard credit per cabin.
Other Details: The new Celebrity Solstice has unique amenities that include the half-acre Lawn Club with real grass, multiple dining venues, and a collection of AquaClass spa cabins that include special amenities and spa access.
Photo Caption: St. Maarten
What: A 7-night cruise aboard 2,850-passenger Celebrity Solstice round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale.
When: Jan. 29, 2012 (inside cabins from $749 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: This itinerary includes stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. The fare includes an $80 per stateroom Specialty Dining Credit if reserved by Sept. 30, plus receive an All-Travel Exclusive $75 shipboard credit per couple.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare to Ft. Lauderdale; government fees/taxes.
Book By: Sept. 30, 2011
Why This is a Deal: You'll receive the specialty dining credit and $75 shipboard credit per cabin.
Other Details: The new Celebrity Solstice has unique amenities that include the half-acre Lawn Club with real grass, multiple dining venues, and a collection of AquaClass spa cabins that include special amenities and spa access.
Photo Caption: St. Maarten
World Cruise: Round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale
Destination: World Cruise
Provider: Cruise Connexions (tel. 888/368-0655; www.cruiseconnexions.com)
What: A 112-night round-the-world cruise aboard the 1,380-passenger Holland America's Amsterdam round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale.
When: Jan. 6, 2012 (inside cabins from $18,999 per person; outside cabins from $22,499)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: This itinerary includes visits to 37 ports including Rio de Janeiro, Ushuaia, Easter Island, Papeete, Hong Kong, Singapore, Phuket, Mumbai, Sharm el Sheikh, the Greek Islands, and points along the Mediterranean.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare to Ft. Lauderdale; government fees and taxes of $1,016.
Book By: Nov. 4, 2011
Why This Is a Deal: This deal includes a $200 per cabin onboard credit, two bottles of wine, and a dinner in the specialty restaurant.
Other Details: Scratch a round-the-world trip off your bucket list. The Amsterdam is small enough to maneuver into some of the smaller, more exotic ports, and you'll also have the opportunity to overnight in the following ports: Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Cairns, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai, Athens, and Barcelona.
Photo Caption: Moai sculptures on Easter Island. Photo by Dick Saale/Frommers.com Community
Provider: Cruise Connexions (tel. 888/368-0655; www.cruiseconnexions.com)
What: A 112-night round-the-world cruise aboard the 1,380-passenger Holland America's Amsterdam round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale.
When: Jan. 6, 2012 (inside cabins from $18,999 per person; outside cabins from $22,499)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: This itinerary includes visits to 37 ports including Rio de Janeiro, Ushuaia, Easter Island, Papeete, Hong Kong, Singapore, Phuket, Mumbai, Sharm el Sheikh, the Greek Islands, and points along the Mediterranean.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare to Ft. Lauderdale; government fees and taxes of $1,016.
Book By: Nov. 4, 2011
Why This Is a Deal: This deal includes a $200 per cabin onboard credit, two bottles of wine, and a dinner in the specialty restaurant.
Other Details: Scratch a round-the-world trip off your bucket list. The Amsterdam is small enough to maneuver into some of the smaller, more exotic ports, and you'll also have the opportunity to overnight in the following ports: Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Cairns, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai, Athens, and Barcelona.
Photo Caption: Moai sculptures on Easter Island. Photo by Dick Saale/Frommers.com Community
Caribbean/Bermuda: San Juan to Cape Liberty, New Jersey
Destination: Caribbean/Bermuda
Provider: Cruise Brothers (tel. 800/827-7779; www.cruisebrothers.com)
What: An 8-night cruise aboard the 2034-passenger Celebrity Summit from San Juan to Cape Liberty, New Jersey.
When: April 28, 2012 (inside cabins from $799 per person)What the Quoted Price Gets You: Ports of call include St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Tortola, two nights in Kings Wharf (Bermuda), and two days at sea.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Airfare, and government taxes
Book By: As soon as possible
Why This is a Deal: Enjoy discounted fares plus receive a $100 onboard credit per cabin.
Other Details: Summit highlights include a great spa, multiple dining venues, and Internet access in all cabins.
Photo Caption: The Celebrity Summit will undergo a renovation in January 2012.
Provider: Cruise Brothers (tel. 800/827-7779; www.cruisebrothers.com)
What: An 8-night cruise aboard the 2034-passenger Celebrity Summit from San Juan to Cape Liberty, New Jersey.
When: April 28, 2012 (inside cabins from $799 per person)What the Quoted Price Gets You: Ports of call include St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Tortola, two nights in Kings Wharf (Bermuda), and two days at sea.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Airfare, and government taxes
Book By: As soon as possible
Why This is a Deal: Enjoy discounted fares plus receive a $100 onboard credit per cabin.
Other Details: Summit highlights include a great spa, multiple dining venues, and Internet access in all cabins.
Photo Caption: The Celebrity Summit will undergo a renovation in January 2012.
