Cruise Deals for the Week of Sept. 26, 2012

By Heidi Sarna

Save on transatlantic crossings and cruise deals in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, South America, Hawaii, and more.

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and offers are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers, are capacity-controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.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: St. Mary's in Mosta, Malta.

Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Provider: Cruise.com (tel. 888/497-1902; www.cruise.com)
What: A 10-night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's 2,000-passenger Vision of the Seas round-trip from Fort Lauderdale
When: Dec. 14, 2012 (inside cabins from $704 per person; ocean-views from $809; balconies from $1,479; suites from $1,919)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Ports include Saint Croix, Philipsburg/St. Maarten, Roseau, St. John's and Basseterre.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Airfare, ground transfers, and excursions
Book By: Subject to availability
Why This Is a Deal: Get a $75 per cabin onboard credit.
Other Details: The Mayan-themed Solarium has a retractable roof.

Photo Caption: View of Buck Island, USVI.

Destination: Southern Caribbean
Provider: Cruise.com (tel. 888/497-1902; www.cruise.com)
What: A 7-night cruise aboard Princess Cruises' 2,594-passenger Grand Princess round-trip from Fort Lauderdale
When: Dec. 1, 2012 (inside cabins from $499 per person; outside cabins from $549; balconies from $799; suites from $999)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Stop in Aruba, Curacao, and Princess Cay.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Airfare, ground transfers, and excursions
Book By: Subject to availability
Why This Is a Deal: Get a $50 onboard credit per cabin.
Other Details: The ship's amenities include the adults-only Sanctuary sun deck, the perfect place for some R&R.

Photo Caption: Colorful buildings of Oranjestad, Aruba.

Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Provider: Cruises-N-More (tel. 800/733-2048; www.cruises-n-more.com)
What: A 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the new Celebrity Reflection.
When: Dec. 8, 2012 (inside cabins from $749 per person; oceanviews from $999; balconies from $1,149; suites from $2,199)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Stop in San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Maarten; St. Kitts; and Miami
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Airfare and taxes/fees
Book By: As available; please call to book.
Why This is a Deal: Mention you found this deal on Frommers.com for a $100 onboard cabin credit.
Other Details: The Celebrity Reflection's inaugural sailing is in October and the ship is the fifth in the Solstice class. New features include 72 additional cabins, more seating in the main and specialty restaurants, more sun lounges on the pool deck, and more seats in the theatre.

Photo Caption: Sunset in Miami, Florida.

Destination: Brazil
Provider: Cruises-N-More (tel. 800/733-2048; www.cruises-n-more.com)
What: A 5-night South America cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's 2,074-passenger Splendour of the Seas round-trip from Sao Paulo (Santos), Brazil
When: Dec. 9, 2012 (inside cabins from $449 per person; oceanviews from $529; balconies from $639; suites from $769)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Stop in Ilha Grande, Brazil; Buzious, Brazil; Ilhabela, Brazil; and Sao Paulo (Santos), Brazil
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Airfare and taxes/fees
Book By: As available; please call to book
Why This is a Deal: Mention you found this deal on Frommers.com for a $100 onboard cabin credit.
Other Details: The Splendour of the Seas has indoor/outdoor pools, a poolside movie screen, mini golf, a rock-climbing wall, and more.

Photo Caption: Busy Paulista Avenue in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Destination: South America
Provider: Cruise Brothers (tel. 800/827-7779; www.cruisebrothers.com)
What: A 17-night cruise aboard the 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor from Long Beach to Valparaiso, Chile
When: Feb. 3, 2013 (inside cabins from $1,049 per person; oceanviews from $1,479; balconies from $1,749; suites from $3,049 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Ports of call include Cabo San Lucas, Huatulco (Mexico), Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Manta (Ecuador), Callao (Peru), and Arica (Chile).
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Government taxes, air, air taxes and fees
Book By: Oct 15, 2012
Why This Is a Deal: Get an oceanview cabin for only $87 per person per day, plus get a complimentary bottle of wine per stateroom when you mention you found this deal on Frommer's.
Other Details: Enjoy the ship's onboard mini-golf course, Serenity adults-only area, Cloud 9 Spa, and more.

Photo Caption: Lover's Beach on Cabo San Lucas.

Destination: Caribbean
Provider: Cruise Brothers (tel. 800-827-7779; www.cruisebrothers.com)
What: A 7-night cruise aboard the 3,600-passenger Caribbean Princess round-trip from Fort Lauderdale
When: Feb. 9, 23, 2013; March 9, 16, 2013 (inside cabins from $649 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Ports include a private beach day in the Bahamas, plus Aruba, Curacao and three days at sea.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Government taxes and air, air taxes and fees
Book By: Oct 15, 2012
Why This Is a Deal: Receive a free bottle of wine per stateroom when you mention Frommer's.

Photo Caption: Eleuthera.

Destination: Pacific Coast
Provider: Cruise Specialists (tel. 800/544-2469; www.cruisespecialists.com)
What: A 9-night coastal voyage from Ensenada, Mexico to Seattle aboard 2,850-passenger Celebrity Solstice
When: May 6, 2013 (oceanviews from $1,074 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Port of calls include San Diego; Los Angeles; Santa Barbara; San Francisco; Astoria, Ore.; Victoria, B.C.; and Seattle.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Airfare, transfer from port of Seattle to airport, government fees and taxes, and gratuities
Book By: Price and availability are subject to change
Why This Is A Deal: Join the California Beer Festival at sea for great craft beer and live music. Learn the craft of homebrewing, meet a California Brew Master, enjoy a special four-course craft beer-pairing luncheon, a behind-the-scenes ship tour. and optional brewery shore excursions in port. Also, get a complimentary bus transfer from San Diego airport to Ensenada (a value of $80 per person).
Other details: Celebrity Solstice has the Lawn Club with a half-acre of real grass, 10 dining venues, and AquaClass spa staterooms with priority access to an exclusive restaurant, Blu.

Photo Caption: Seattle, Washington's famous skyline featuring the Space Needle and Mt. Ranier in the background.

Destination: Caribbean
Provider: Cruise Specialists (tel. 800/544-2469; www.cruisespecialists.com)
What: A 7-night Caribbean voyage aboard Paul Gauguin Cruises' newest vessel, the 90-passenger Tere Moana round-trip from St. Martin
When: March 16, 2013 (oceanviews from $2,995 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Stop in Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Basseterre, Les Saintes, and St. Barts. Fares include gratuities, beverages including select wines and spirits, and use of the onboard water sports marina for complimentary kayaking, windsurfing and paddle boarding (weather permitting).
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare, transfers, port charges, and shore excursions
Book By: Price and availability are subject to change
Why This Is A Deal: Be among the first to sail this new intimate yacht-like vessel that holds up to 90 guests. Cruise Specialists is offering a $200 shipboard credit per stateroom, plus wines, spirits and soft drinks are included in the fares.
Other Details: Enjoy two gourmet restaurants including dishes inspired by celebrity chef Jean-Pierre Vigato.

Photo Caption: Smuggler's Cove, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

Destination: Norwegian Fjords
Provider: CruiseDeals.com (tel. 800/668-6414; www.cruisedeals.com)
What: A 10-night Norwegian Fjords cruise aboard 2,170-passenger Celebrity Infinity round-trip from Harwich
When: May 24, 2013 (inside cabins from $1,499 per person; oceanviews from $1,319 per person; balconies from $1,649)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Stop in Oslo, Stavanger, Olden, Alesund, Geiranger, Flaam and Bergen
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare, ground transfers, and government taxes/fees
Book By: Price and availability are subject to change.
Why this is a Deal: These rates are up to $1,860 per stateroom less than booking with the cruise line, plus oceanview rates are less than an inside cabins. There is also $75 onboard credit per cabin.
Other Details: Celebrity Infinity was recently renovated to include Celebrity's signature Solstice-class amenities, such as AquaClass spa staterooms and several specialty dining venues.

Photo Caption: Alesund.

Destination: Eastern Mediterranean
Provider: CruiseDeals.com (tel. 800/668-6414; www.cruisedeals.com)
What: A 11-night Mediterranean cruise aboard 3,030-passenger Celebrity Reflection round-trip from Civitavecchia (Rome).
When: June 17, 2013 (inside cabins from $1,579 per person, oceanviews from $1,699; balconies from $1,879)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Stop in Santorini, Istanbul, Ephesus, Mykonos, Athens, and Naples
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare, ground transfers, and government taxes/fees
Book By: Price and availability are subject to change.
Why this is a Deal: These rates are up to $1,000 per cabin less than booking with the cruise line. There is also $50 onboard credit per cabin.
Other Details: The brand-new Celebrity Reflection will complete Celebrity's Solstice class, and offer 34 new AquaClass spa suites. The ship will also have 72 additional cabins and more seating in most of the dining venues and lounges.

Photo Caption: Istanbul, Turkey.

Destination: Bahamas
Provider: CruiseDeals.com (tel. 800/668-6414; www.cruisedeals.com)
What: A 4-night Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean's 2,730-passenger Enchantment of the Seas round-trip from Port Canaveral
When: April 29, 2013 (inside cabins from $279 per person; oceanviews from $319; balconies from $489)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Stop in Nassau and Cococay
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare, ground transfers, and government taxes/fees
Book By: Price and availability are subject to change.
Why this is a Deal: These rates are up to $180 per stateroom less than booking with the cruise line. There is also $75-$100 onboard credit per balcony and suite cabins (inside cabins get $75 and oceanviews receive $85 in credit).
Other Details: Enchantment of the Seas has a bungee trampoline, a rock-climbing wall, a spa, and the adults-only Solarium pool.

Photo Caption: CocoCay, Bahamas.

Destination: Transatlantic
Provider: CruiseDeals.com (tel. 800/668-6414; www.cruisedeals.com)
What: A 15-night transatlantic cruise on the 2,114-passenger Mariner of the Seas from Galveston to Barcelona
When: April 21, 2013 (inside cabins from $759 per person; oceanviews from $949; balconies from $1,129)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Stop in Nassau, Madeira, Gibraltar, and Alicante.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare, ground transfers, and government taxes/fees
Book By: Price and availability are subject to change.
Why this is a Deal: These rates are up to $200 per cabin less than booking with the cruise line. There is also a $125-$200 onboard credit per balcony or suite cabin (inside cabins get $125 and oceanviews receive $150 in credit).
Other Details: Climb a rock wall that overlooks the sea, or try out the ship's ice-skating rink or mini-golf course.

Photo Caption: Barcelona, Spain.

Destination: Spain
Provider: All-Travel (tel. 866/565-3214; www.all-travel.com)
What: An 11-night cruise aboard 1,070-passenger Crystal Serenity from Barcelona to Lisbon
When: Nov. 17, 2012 (deluxe staterooms from $3,615 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Stop in Malaga, Seville, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and Madeira. Crystal's all-inclusive value includes all beverages throughout the ship including wines, champagne, beer and premium spirits, and all non-alcoholic beverages; prepaid gratuities; specialty dining; and more.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare, cruise port, security and handling charges. Optional air add-ons are available from Crystal Cruises' designated gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada, and include all government fees and taxes.
Book By: Oct. 31, 2012
Why this is a Deal: On this special Crystal Wine & Food Festival cruise, chefs and wine experts participate in lectures, special meals, and tastings onboard and ashore. Hands-on cooking and baking classes will also be available onboard. Also enjoy a $350 to $1,000 shipboard credit per couple and a private car-and-driver tour in Casablanca (select cabins categories only). Plus, on this sailing, kids 17 and under sail free.
Other Details: High-profile chefs including Hawaii's Alan Wong, New York's Danny Meyer, Iron Chef America Beau MacMilllan and recently knighted Master Chef Anton Mosimann. Look for wine educators such as Master Sommelier Fred Dame and Napa Valley winemakers Beau and Heidi Barrett.

Photo Caption: Hiking down Face Mountain and looking through the Westcreek Valley in Skagway, Alaska.

Destination: South America
Provider: All-Travel (tel. 866/565-3214; www.all-travel.com)
What: A 10-night cruise aboard 700-passenger Regent Seven Seas Mariner from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
When: Dec. 6, 2012 (Deluxe Suite Category H from $5,399 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Stop in Montevideo, Punta del Este, Rio Grande, Porto Belo, Sao Paulo, Ilha Grande, and Buzios. Regent Seven Seas Cruises' all-inclusive experience includes free unlimited shore excursions; a free luxury one-night pre-hotel package; free unlimited beverages including fine wines and premium spirits; prepaid gratuities; no additional charge for specialty restaurants; and more.
What Else You'll Have To Pay: Airfare
Book By: Oct. 31, 2012
Why this is a Deal: Enjoy a special $300-$400 shipboard credit exclusively from All-Travel.
Other Details: The Seven Seas Mariner is an all-suite, all-balcony ship with four open-seating restaurants.

Photo Caption: View from the fortress in Malaga, Spain.

Destination: Western Mediterranean
Provider: Cruise Wise (tel. 888/606-3620; www.cruisewise.com)
What: A 10-night cruise on the Serenade of the Seas round-trip from Barcelona
When: Dec. 14, 2012 (inside cabins from $599 per person; oceanviews from $699 per person, balconies from $799 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Visit Tunisia, Malta, Sicily, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Livorno (Florence/Pisa), plus enjoy two days at sea.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Ground transport, gratuities, and government fees
Book By: There is no deadline, but prices are subject to change.
Why this is a Deal: Cabins on this voyage are available for as little as $60 per night, plus CruiseWise is offering a $50-$100 onboard credit per cabin.

Photo Caption: Sunset at Arpoador in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Destination: Hawaii
Provider: Cruise Wise (tel. 888/606-3620; www.cruisewise.com)
What: A 15-night cruise on the Star Princess round-trip from San Francisco
When: Nov. 5, 2012 (insides from $899 per person; oceanviews from $999 per person; balconies from $1,199 per person)
What the Quoted Price Gets You: Spend four days at sea before stopping in Hilo, Honolulu, Nawiliwili (Kauai), and Lahaina. Spend another four days at sea, stop in Ensenada, Mexico, then spend another day at sea.
What Else You'll Have to Pay: Ground transport, gratuities, and government fees
Book By: There is no deadline, but prices are subject to change.
Why this is a Deal: Cabins on this voyage are available for as little as $60 per night, plus CruiseWise is offering a $75-$150 of onboard credit per cabin for this cruise.

Photo Caption: At the foot of the Koolau Mountains, Kailua is rated one of the islands' two best beaches and an affordable alternative to Waikiki.