July 2, 2003 -- In addition to what the cruise consolidators below are offering, Crystal Cruises (www.crystalcruises.com) has announced its 2004 Value Collection, offering up to 50% off on 18 different sailings around the world, including the Caribbean and Panama Canal, the South Pacific, Alaska, Western Europe, the Baltic Sea and Russia, and transatlantic and transpacific crossings.
Here are some of the best deals:
- 7-night Caribbean/Canal: Round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale aboard Crystal Symphony. Prices from $1,995, Dec 15 sailing.
- 12-night Caribbean/Canal: Ft. Lauderdale to New Orleans aboard Crystal Harmony. Prices from $2,570, Dec 9 sailing.
- 12-night Alaska: Round-trip from San Francisco aboard Crystal Harmony. Prices from $2,870. May 30 and Sept 15, 2004 sailings.
Now let's take a look at what major online sellers are advertising this week. Cruises are capacity-controlled and offers may change or be withdrawn at any time.
Cruise.com (800/800-9552, www.cruise.com)
- Celebrity Century: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. Prices from $425, Sept 13 sailing.
- NCL Norwegian Star: 7-night Hawaii, round-trip from Honolulu. Prices from $585, Nov 30 and Dec 7 and 14 sailings.
- Oceania Regatta: 12-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. Prices from $1,705, Dec 21 sailing. New line, cool itinerary.
- Princess Dawn Princess: 7-night Alaska, Seward to Vancouver. Prices from $490, Sept 15 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Serenade of the Seas: 7-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Prices from $469, Nov 15 sailing. New ship, cool itinerary.
Cruise 411 (800-553-7090, www.cruise411.com)
- Carnival Sensation: 4-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Tampa. Prices from $279, Nov 20 sailing.
- Carnival Victory: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. Prices from $449, Nov 16 sailing.
- Holland America Statendam: 7-night Alaska, between Vancouver and Seward. Prices from $559, July 27 and Aug 17, 24, and 31 sailings.
- Holland America Veendam: 7-night Alaska, between Vancouver and Seward. Prices from $559, Aug 3, 24, and 31 sailings.
- Princess Golden Princess: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. Prices from $575, all sailings Oct 25 through Nov 15.
- Princess Grand Princess: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. Prices from $549 (inside cabins), from $899 (suites!), all sailings Sept 2 through 28.
- Princess Star Princess: 7-night Mexican Riviera, round-trip from Los Angeles. Prices from $599, all sailings, Sept 27 through Oct 25.
- Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. Prices from $575, Sept 13, Oct 11, and Oct 25 sailings.
- Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Miami. Prices from $599, all sailings Sept 7 through Oct 19.
Cruises Only (888-278-4737, www.cruisesonly.com)
- Carnival Inspiration: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Tampa. Prices from $399, Nov 2 sailing.
- Celebrity Horizon: 12-night eastern and southern Caribbean, Philadelphia to Tampa. Prices from $700, Oct 19 sailing.
- Holland America Ryndam: 7-night Mexico Sea of Cortez, round-trip from San Diego. Prices from $599, Oct 6 sailing.
- NCL Norwegian Sky: 7-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Prices from $499, Nov 30 sailing.
- Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Seas: 4-night Baja Mexico, round-trip from Los Angeles. Prices from $249, Sept 29 sailing.
Icruise (888-909-6242, www.icruise.com)
- Carnival Glory: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Port Canaveral. Prices from $549, Aug 9 sailing.
- Carnival Jubilee: 7-night southern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Prices from $259, Sept 27, Oct 4 and 11, and Nov 15 and 29 sailings.
- Celebrity Constellation: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Prices from $350, Nov 8, 22, and 29, Dec 6 and 13 sailings.
- Celebrity Galaxy: 7-night eastern Caribbean, from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Prices from $310, March 19, 2004 sailing.
- Costa CostaMediterranea: 7-night western Caribbean, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. Prices from $335, Nov 30 and Dec 14 sailings. New ship.
- Holland America Volendam: 7-night eastern Caribbean, round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale. Prices from $285, Oct 25 sailing.
- NCL Norwegian Dawn: 7-night Florida/Bahamas, round-trip from New York. Prices from $349, Sept 21 and 28 sailings.
- NCL Norwegian Majesty: 7-night Bermuda, round-trip from Boston. Prices from $395, Sept 7 and 14 sailings.