Cruise Deals for the Week of March 18, 2010

Hot Deals from Norwegian

NCL (tel. 866/234-0292; www.ncl.com) is offering these great deals if you book between Saturday, March 20 and Friday, March 26, 2010. Mention promo codes when booking. Certain restrictions apply.

Book any category suite fleet-wide by April 1, 2010 (including Penthouse, Deluxe Owners Suite, Courtyard Villa and Garden Villa) for sailings at least nine months out (new reservations only), and get up to $300 in onboard credits.

Book a villa category suite aboard Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Pearl or Norwegian Star by April 2, 2010 (including Courtyard Penthouse, Courtyard Villa or Garden Villa) on any select sailing five days or longer for free round-trip airfare from Dallas, Los Angeles, Houston, San Francisco, Atlanta or Chicago.

• April 18 & 25, and May 2, 2010, aboard Norwegian Jade. 7-night western Mediterranean round-trip from Barcelona, calling in Monte Carlo, Monaco; Florence (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Italy and Palma, Spain. $649 best available inside cabin per person, mention promo type PGHOT.
• May 9, 2010, aboard Norwegian Dawn. 7-day Bermuda round-trip from New York, calling in King's Wharf; $479 best available inside cabin per person, mention promo type PGHOT.
• May 9, 2010, aboard Norwegian Pearl. 7-night Glacier Bay round-trip from Seattle, calling in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and British Columbia; $629 best available inside cabin per person, mention promo type PGHOT.

South Pacific Sojourns on the Cheap

Paul Gauguin Cruises (tel. 800/848-6172; www.pgcruises.com) is lowering rates on South Pacific and French Polynesia sailings aboard the elegant 332-passenger Paul Gauguin, if you reserve and put a deposit on a cruise by June 30, 2010. Promotion includes free 2-for-1 round-trip airfare from Los Angeles. Seven-night Tahiti and Society Islands sailings are starting as low as $2,748 per person, while 10-nighters to the Society Islands and Tuamotus start at $3,848 per person. The 14-night New Zealand, Tonga, Cook and Society Islands cruises start at $6,195 per person. Fares include all alcoholic beverages and tips. Certain restrictions apply.

Seabourn Sees More Deals

If you book before April 30, 2010, Seabourn (tel. 800/929-9391; www.seabourn.com) is offering discounted rates for Europe and Asia cruises. A slew of 12-night Asia cruises this summer, for instance, start at $5,700 per person and include sailings between Shanghai and Bangkok, and Shanghai and Kobe (Japan). Airfare discounts for the Asia cruises start at $999 for economy class and $3,999 for business class. For Europe, special air rates start at $499 for economy class and $1,999 for Business class. Itineraries range from 7-night Greek Isles cruises between Venice and Pireaus/Athens for as little as $3,950 per person. Weeklong sailings between Civitavecchia/Rome and Venice, and Barcelona and Monte Carlo, and round-trip from Civitavecchia/Rome start at $3,550 per person. Certain restrictions apply.

What Travel Agencies Are Offering

Here are some of the best deals a handful of major travel agencies are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Similar deals may be available from competing online and brick-and-mortar agencies. All rates are per person for an inside cabin unless otherwise stated, and include port charges. Rates for the ultra-luxe lines may also include gratuities and some or all beverages.

Vacation Shoppe (tel. 866/7-CRUISE; www.vacationshoppe.com)

• Holland America Eurodam: 10-night Italy, Greek Islands and Turkey, round-trip from Civitavecchia/Rome. From $1,551, May 9 sailing.
• Holland America Noordam: 10-night western Mediterranean, Barcelona to Civitavecchia/Rome. From $1,580, Aug. 2 sailing.
• Holland America Westerdam: 12-night western Europe and Greece, Rotterdam to Athens. From $1,695, Sept. 7 sailing.
• Holland America Westerdam: 12-night Black Sea, Egypt and Israel, round-trip from Athens. From $2,192, Sept. 19 sailing.
• Holland America Westerdam: 24-night Black Sea, Israel and Egypt. From $3,727, Sept. 19 sailing.
• Holland America Westerdam: 30-night transatlantic, Athens to Ft. Lauderdale. From $3,186, October 13 sailing.
• Norwegian Dawn: 11-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $849, Dec. 14, 2011 sailing.
• Azamara Club Journey: 12-night Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $1,999, Dec. 11 sailing. Deal includes wine with lunch and dinner, gratuities.
• Azamara Club Journey: 12-night Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $2,249, Feb 27 sailing. Deal includes wine with lunch and dinner, gratuities.
• Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas: 5-night Bermuda, round-trip form Baltimore. From $449, Sept. 18 sailing.

• NCL Norwegian Epic: 7-night Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $649, Sept. 25 sailing. Deal includes a $50 onboard credit.
• Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas: 7-night Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $1,279, Aug. 21 sailing. Deal includes a $100 onboard credit.
• Carnival Triumph: 7-night Caribbean, round-trip from New Orleans. From $629, May 1 sailing.
• Carnival Inspiration: 5-night Caribbean, round-trip from Tampa. From $369, May 8 sailing.
• NCL Norwegian Sun: 14-night northern Europe, round-trip from Dover. From $1,369, Sept. 20 sailing.
• Azamara Club Journey: 12-night Mediterranean, Athens to Rome. From $2,049, Oct. 10 sailing.
• MSC Splendida: 7-night Mediterranean, round-trip from Barcelona. From $899, Apr. 19 sailing. Deal includes reduced deposit.
• Princess Golden Princess: 14-night Hawaii, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $1,450, Oct. 27 sailing. Deal includes a $75 onboard credit.
• Costa Atlantica: 11-night Canada/New England, Quebec to New York. From $599, Apr. 24 sailing.
• NCL Norwegian Dawn: 7-night Canada/New England, round-trip from New York. From $649, Sept. 19 sailing.

The annual $50 membership fee is being waived for Frommers.com subscribers who mention Frommers.com when booking any cruise.

• Celebrity Equinox: 11-night East Mediterranean, round-trip from Civitavecchia/Rome. From $2,039, July 26 sailing.
• Crystal Symphony: 11-night Ultimate Fitness Cruise, Montreal to New York. From $4239, Sept. 30 sailing. Deal includes free air, $1,000 shipboard credit, $250 per person discount, spa credits and prepaid gratuity if booked before March 31.
• Celebrity Summit: 14-night Canada/New England, round-trip from Cape Liberty. From $1289, Sept. 12 sailing.
• Celebrity Infinity: 15-night Panama Canal, Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale. From $999, Oct. 24 sailing.
• AMA Waterways Amalya: Enchanting Rhine, Zurich to Amsterdam. From $3319, May 27 sailing. Deal includes $100 per person discount, cabin upgrade, free bottle of wine in cabin and 30-minute massage.

Just Cruisin' Plus (tel. 800/888-0922; www.justcruisinplus.com)

• Princess Royal Princess: 14-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $1,799, May 24 and June 21 sailings.
• Princess Sea Princess: 10-night Alaska, round-trip from San Francisco. From $1,049, June 1 sailing.
• Princess Sapphire Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $699, June 6 and Sep. 12 sailings.
• Princess Sea Princess: 10-night Alaska, round-trip from San Francisco. From $999, June 11, July 1, Aug. 20 and 30, Sep. 9 and 19 sailings.
• Princess Sapphire Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $749, June 13 and Aug. 29 sailings.
• Princess Sapphire Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $799, June 20 and 27, Aug. 15 and 22 sailings.
• Princess Sea Princess: 10-night Alaska, round-trip from San Francisco. From $1,099, June 21, July 21 and 31, and Aug. 10 sailings.
• Princess Golden Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $799, June 26, July 3, 17 and 31, and Aug. 14 sailings.
• Princess Sapphire Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $849, July 4, 11, 18 and 25, Aug. 1 and 8 sailings.
• Princess Royal Princess: 14-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $1,699, July 5, Aug. 2, 16 and 30 sailings.
• Princess Golden Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $899, July 10 and 24 sailings.
• Princess Sea Princess: 10-night Alaska, round-trip from San Francisco. From $1,199, July 11 sailing.
• Princess Golden Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $849, Aug. 7 and 21 sailings.
• Princess Golden Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $749, Aug. 21 and Sep. 4 sailings.
• Princess Golden Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $649, Sep. 11 sailing.
• Princess Sapphire Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $649, Sep. 12 sailing.
• Princess Golden Princess: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $699, Sep. 18 sailing.

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