Cruise Deals for the Week of November 24, 2009

Crystal Cruises' (www.crystalcruises.com) "Crystal Family Memories" promotion means for every six guests (in a minimum of three cabins) who book and pay in full on one of select 2009 cruises and ALL 2010 cruises, perks include pre-paid gratuities, shipboard credits and more. If you sail with 10- full fare, full-payment guests (in a minimum of five cabins), you also get one free berth. Crystal Family Memories program is valid for new bookings made as of June 29, 2009, and some restrictions apply.

Book 6 full-fare, full-payment guests and get:

• Pre-paid gratuities
• $100 per person shipboard credit (maximum 2 per stateroom)
• One 8" x 10" group photo of family/group and one 8" x 10" photograph of your choice from the cruise (embarkation, captain's reception, etc)
• 3rd berth kids sail free (17 years and under with waiver)
• $500 credit for a minimum $2,500 "Private Adventure." $100 nonrefundable service fee applies. $500 credit is applied at time of payment. Standard request procedures apply

Book 10 full-fare, full-payment guests and get:

• All of the above, plus 1 free berth

Applicable Symphony voyages in 2009 include:

• Dec. 5, 15 days, Manaus to Buenos Aires, starting at $5,025 per person
• Dec. 20, 19 days, Buenos Aires to Valparaiso, $8,995 per person

Applicable Serenity voyages in 2009 include:

• Nov. 29, 11 days, Miami to Costa Rica, starting at $3,775 per person
• Dec. 10, 11 days, Costa Rica to Miami, $3,400 per person
• Dec. 21, 14 days, Round-trip from Miami, $7,920 per person

SeaDream Yacht Club Offers Sweet Spa Deals

Book by Dec. 1, 2009, and Seadream Yacht Club (www.seadream.com) is doling out $200 spa credits on 2010 Mediterranean cruises. Fares include all spirits and open bar, plus gratuities. Certain restrictions apply. SeaDream I

• Nov. 29, St. Thomas to San Juan, 7 nights, from $2,699 per person
• Dec. 13, Round-trip San Juan, 7 nights, from $3,599 per person
• Dec. 20, Round-trip San Juan, 7 nights, from $4,899 per person
• Jan. 8, San Juan to St. Thomas, 9 nights, from $3,599 per person
• Jan. 17, St. Thomas to San Juan, 5 nights, from $1,799 per person
• Jan. 22, San Juan to Barbados, 7 nights, from $3,499 per person
• Feb. 23, Round-trip San Juan, 5 nights, from $2,699 per person
• March 23, San Juan to St. Thomas, 5 nights, from $2,499 per person

SeaDream II

• Nov. 29, St. Maarten to San Juan, 5 nights, from $1,899 per person
• Dec. 4, San Juan to St. Thomas, 9 nights, from $2,999 per person
• Dec. 13, St. Thomas to San Juan, 5 nights, from $2,399 per person
• Jan. 3, Round-trip from San Juan, 7 nights, from $3,899 per person
• Jan. 10, San Juan to St. Thomas, 7 nights, from $2,599 per person
• Jan. 17, St. Thomas to San Juan, 7 nights, from $2,599 per person
• Jan. 24, San Juan to St. Thomas, 7 nights, from $2,599 per person
• Feb. 7, San Juan to Antiqua, 7 nights, from $3,299 per person
• Feb. 21, Antiqua to San Juan, 7 nights, from $2,999 per person
• Feb. 28, Round-trip San Juan, 7 nights, from $3,399 per person

Head to Asia to Save Big

Seabourn (tel. 800/929-9391; www.seabourn.com) is offering its high-end Asia cruises for a song, considering fares include all spirits and open bar, plus gratuities. Certain restrictions apply.

• Asian Capitals & Vietnam I, Seabourn Pride, Feb. 13, March 13 or April 10, 2010; 14 days, Singapore to Hong Kong; fares from $5,749 per person
• Asian Capitals & Vietnam II, Seabourn Pride, Feb. 27 or March 27, 2010; 14 days, Hong Kong to Singapore; fares from $5,999 per person
• Japan, Korea & China, Seabourn Pride, June 23 or Aug 10, 2010; 12 days, Kobe, Japan to Shanghai, China; fares from $6,999 per person
• China, Vietnam & Thailand, Seabourn Pride, July 5 or Aug 22, 2010; 12 days, Shanghai, China to Bangkok; fares from $6,249 per person
• Thailand, Vietnam & China, Seabourn Pride, July 17 or Sept 3, 2010; 12 days, Bangkok, Thailand to Shanghai; fares from $6,249 per person
• China, Korea & Japan, Seabourn Pride, July 29 or Sep 15, 2010; 12 days, Shanghai, China to Kobe, Japan; fares from $6,249 per person

Europe with Perks

Regent Seven Seas (tel. 877/505-5374; www.rssc.com) is making booking a Europe cruise very appealing, with 2-for-1 fares, free airfare, unlimited free shore excursions and additional savings of $1,000 per person. Also, reap free business class air upgrade for guests in category C suites and higher or pay a $999 business class air upgrade per guest each way for all other suite categories. Offer expires Dec. 31, 2009, and certain restrictions apply.

• Ft. Lauderdale to Reykjavik, May 12, 2010: 14 nights, Seven Seas Voyager, fares from $7,105 per person. Extras include additional $1,000 savings; $499 business class air upgrade per guest from Reykjavik for guests in categories D-H.
• Istanbul to Rome/Civitavecchia, June 28, 2010: 12 nights, Seven Seas Mariner, fares from $8,750 per person. Extras include additional $1,000 savings and kids sail for $599 per person including unlimited complimentary shore excursions.
• Rome/Civitavecchia to Venice, July 10, 2010: 11 nights, Seven Seas Mariner, fares from $8,060 per person. Extras include additional $1,000 savings and kids sail for $599 per person including unlimited complimentary shore excursions.
• Stockholm to Copenhagen, July 28, 2010: 7 nights, Seven Seas Voyager, fares from $5,955 per person. Extras include additional $1,000 savings and kids sail for $399 per person including unlimited complimentary shore excursions.
• Copenhagen to Stockholm, August 4, 2010: 7 nights, Seven Seas Voyager, fares from $5,955 per person. Extras include additional $1,000 savings and kids sail for $399 per person including unlimited complimentary shore excursions.
• Rome/Civitavecchia to Venice, August 7, 2010: 12 nights, Seven Seas Mariner, fares from $8,760 per person. Extras include additional $1,000 savings and kids sail For $599 per person including unlimited complimentary shore excursions.
• Venice to Athens, August 19, 2010: 7 nights, Seven Seas Mariner, fares from $5,550 per person. Extras include additional $1,000 savings and kids sail for $399 per person including unlimited complimentary shore excursions.

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-lux lines may also include gratuities and some or all beverages.

• Celebrity Millennium: 11-night Southern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan. From $799, Dec. 7 sailing. Includes complimentary wine tastings and lectures.
• Celebrity Infinity: 14-night Westbound Panama Canal, Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego. From $1,099, Mar. 28 sailing. Deal includes free or reduced air from select gateway cities.
• Cruise West Spirit of Discovery: 10-night Alaska Inside Passage, Seattle to Juneau. From $4,304, May 14 sailing. Deal includes a $200 per couple shipboard credit.
• Crystal Serenity: 108-night Full World Cruise, Miami to London. From $58,245, Jan. 11 sailing. Deal includes exclusive shipboard credit, round-trip airfare, and more.
• Crystal Serenity: 13-night World Voyage IV, Mumbai to Dubai. From $8,855, Mar. 2 sailing. Deal includes a complimentary shore excursion in Abu Dhabi and per couple shipboard credits.
• Holland America Westerdam: 7-night Fjords, round-trip from Rotterdam. From $1,219, July 26 sailing. Deal includes a complimentary shore excursion in Alesund and the opportunity to sail with an All-Travel destination expert.
• Regent Seven Seas Voyager: 135-night ultra-lux westbound Panama Canal and World, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. From $70,853, Dec. 28 sailing. Deal includes a $200 per couple shipboard credit, five cocktail receptions, and five shoreside experiences by private car.
• Regent Seven Seas Mariner: 44-night ultra-lux South America, Ft. Lauderdale to Rio de Janeiro. From $23,050, Jan. 10 sailing. Deal includes two shoreside experiences by private car and two cocktail receptions.
• Silver Shadow: 8-night ultra-lux southern Caribbean, Ft. Lauderdale to Bridgetown. From $3,078, Mar. 22 sailing. Deal includes up to 60% savings and free airfare if booked by Dec. 31.
• Silversea HSH Prince Albert II: 17-night Antarctica, round-trip from Ushuaia. From $8,898, Mar. 9 sailing. Deal includes a $500 per couple shipboard credit.

• Holland America Zaandam: 15-night Hawaii, round-trip from San Diego. From $1759, Jan. 21 sailing. Deal includes a $100 onboard credit and a $100 beverage card.
• Carnival Liberty: 7-night Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. Suites from $999, Jan. 30 sailing. Deal includes prepaid gratuities.
• Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas: 9-night Caribbean, round-trip from Cape Liberty. From $790, Feb. 5 sailing.
• NCL Gem: 7-night Mediterranean, round-trip from Venice. From $869, June 5 sailing.
• Princess Crown Princess: 7-night Caribbean, round-trip from Ft Lauderdale. From $439, Feb. 13 sailing. Deal includes a $50 onboard credit.
• Azamara Journey: 12-night Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $1539, Feb. 12 sailing. Deal includes an onboard credit up to $200.
• Costa Serena: 11-night Mediterranean, round-trip from Genoa Savona. From $1059, Apr. 5 sailing. Deal includes a $50 onboard credit.
• Norwegian Spirit: 7-night Caribbean, round-trip from New Orleans. From $399, Jan. 17 sailing.
• Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas: 7-night Alaska, round-trip from Seattle. From $599, May 14 sailing.
• Norwegian Sky: 3-night Bahamas, round-trip from Miami. From $199, Jan. 22 sailing.
• Carnival Splendor: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from Long Beach. From $379, Jan. 17 sailing.
• Carnival Pride: 7-night Bahamas, round-trip from Baltimore. From $579, March 21 sailing. Deal includes prepaid gratuities for a suite.

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• AMA Waterways Amacello: 10-night Europe, Amsterdam to Paris. From $2,589, Apr. 11 sailing.
• Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $449, Feb. 14 sailing.
• Celebrity Solstice: 10-night Ultimate Pleasure, Lago Mar. to Ft. Lauderdale. From $1,729, Mar. 11 sailing. Deal includes three nights at Lago Mar. Resort & Spa.
• Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas: 7-night South Caribbean, Colon to Ft. Lauderdale. From $539, Apr. 11 sailing.
• Celebrity Millennium: 14-night Alaska, San Diego to Vancouver. From $899, Apr. 30 sailing.
• Celebrity Equinox: 11-night Mediterranean, round-trip from Rome/Civitavecchia. From $2,899, July 24 sailing.
• Princess Star Princess: 28-day Transatlantic, Ft. Lauderdale to Copenhagen. From $1,955, Apr. 24 sailing.
• AMA Waterways Amalya: 12-night Rhine, Zurich to Amsterdam. From $3,319, May 27 sailing.
• AMA Waterways Amacello: 10-night Christmas, Paris to Amsterdam. From $2,459, Dec. 17 sailing.
• AMA Waterways Amadante: 10-night Danube, Prague to Budapest. From $2,989, Apr. 29 sailing.
• Norwegian Gem: 21-night Greek Isles, New York City to Venice. From $1,249, Apr. 10 sailing.
• Norwegian Gem: 21-night Greek Isles, Venice to New York City. From $1,249, Oct. 23 sailing.
• Oceania Regatta: 10-night Riviera, Barcelona to Rome/Civitavecchia. From $2,699, Apr. 4 sailing.
• Oceania Regatta: 14-night Scandinavia, London to Stockholm. From $4,299, July 12 sailing.

CruisesOnly (tel. 800/278-4737; www.cruisesonly.com)

• Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $409, Nov. 29 sailing.
• Celebrity Century: 5-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $279, Dec. 12 sailing.
• Princess Cruises Pacific Princess: 10-night French Polynesia, round-trip from Papeete. From $999, Dec. 8 sailing.
• Royal Caribbean Splendour of the Seas: 14-night Transatlantic westbound, Lisbon to Santos (Sao Paulo). From $568, Dec. 1 sailing.
• Carnival Carnival Victory: 7-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan. From $379, Dec. 13 sailing. Deal includes up to a 4-category cabin upgrade on select cabins.

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

• Carnival Elation: 3-night Baja Mexico, round-trip from San Diego. From $149, Dec. 11 sailing.
• Carnival Elation: 4-night Baja Mexico, round-trip from San Diego. From $159, Nov. 30 sailing.
• Carnival Imagination: 4-night Bahamas, round-trip from Miami. From $169, Nov. 30 sailing.
• Carnival Paradise: 4-night Baja Mexico, round-trip from Los Angeles. From $179, Dec. 7 sailing.
• Carnival Imagination: 3-night Bahamas, round-trip from Miami. From $219, Dec. 3 & Jan. 8 sailing.
• Carnival Triumph: 5-night western Caribbean, round-trip from New Orleans. From $279, Dec. 7 sailing.
• Carnival Liberty: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $409, Dec. 5 sailing.
• Carnival Glory: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. From $499, Dec. 6 sailing.
• Carnival Conquest: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Galveston. From $499, Dec. 6 sailing.
• Carnival Triumph: 7-night Key West & Bahamas, round-trip from New Orleans. From $519, Dec. 12 sailing.

Vacation Outlet (tel. 800/690-2210; www.vacationoutlet.com)

• Carnival Carnival Elation: 4-night Baja Mexico, round-trip from San Diego. From $139, Nov. 30 sailing. Deal includes up to a 3-cabin category upgrade on select cabins.
• NCL Pride of America: 7-night Hawaii, round-trip from Honolulu. From $799, Dec. 26 sailing.
• Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Port Canaveral. From $489, Dec. 6 sailing.
• Holland America Zuiderdam: 10-night Panama Canal, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. From $999, Dec. 13 sailing.
• NCL Norwegian Sky: 4-night Bahamas, round-trip from Miami. From $119, Nov. 30 sailing.

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

• Carnival Dream: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Port Canaveral. From $539, Dec. 12 sailing.
• Carnival Dream: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Port Canaveral. From $629, April 24 sailing.
• Carnival Dream: 9-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from Port Canaveral. From $799, Dec. 3 sailing.
• Holland America Amsterdam: 110-night World cruise, Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles. From $16,999, Jan. 6 sailing.
• Holland America Maasdam: 14-night Canada/New England, round-trip from Boston. From $1,699, June 5 sailing.
• Holland America Veendam: 7-night Bermuda, round-trip from New York. From $699, May 1, 2011 sailing.
• Holland America Eurodam: 16-night transatlantic, Ft. Lauderdale to Civitavecchia (Rome). From $1,199, April 3 sailing.
• Holland America Westerdam: 32-night transatlantic, Ft. Lauderdale to Venice. From $2,999, April 14 sailing. Includes Greek Isles and two overnights in Venice.
• Holland America Prinsendam: 24-night transatlantic, New York to Amsterdam. From $1,999, May 14 sailing. Can also board in Ft. Lauderdale.

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