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- 16-Night South Pacific Cruise from $1,799
Have you ever encountered paradise? You will, on this Pacific Islands cruise aboard Celebrity Millennium This October, treat yourself and your honey to this 16-night voyage through the islands of the Pacific Ocean. You'll start out in Honolulu, then head out to Hilo and continue on through ports of call in Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora before ending up at your port of departure in Auckland, New Zealand. To sail through the turquoise waters of this region and to feel the kind of sheer relaxation that we're hard pressed to find with such busy lives, is to really experience and come to know exactly what the word paradise means. Starting at $1,559, this cruise -- we promise -- is worth every penny.
- 9-Night New Zealand Cruise from $999
Head far south for a cruise to New Zealand on Celebrity Millennium. During your journey you'll experience New Zealand's spectacular scenery and understand why it's a great place to relax and rejuvenate. So incredibly unique, the views consist of volcanoes, beaches, fjords and rainforests. Sailing from Sydney and visiting eight ports of call before finishing in Auckland, you'll have seen the best of New Zealand all in just nine nights. This cruise starts at $999 per person and reduced roundtrip airfare from select U.S. cities is currently available. Book by July 11, 2008 and you'll receive up to $250 shipboard credit and/or prepaid gratuities.
- 12-Night Australia/New Zealand Cruise from $1,559
Cruise between New Zealand and Australia on Celebrity Millennium this November. With this offer, check out the reduced roundtrip airfare from select U.S. cities to get you there and get sailing. This cruise will travel from Auckland to Sydney for 12 nights of fun and adventure. There are so many great things to do and see; engage in some whale watching, hike New Zealand's vast landscape, learn about the wildlife down under and, once in Sydney, enjoy an evening at the famed opera house -- all of this should keep you busy! Traveling by ship is a great way to see this region and a great reason to go is the price -- this cruise starts at $1,559 per person.
- 14-Night Trans-Atlantic Cruise from $1,149
Take a 14-night trans-Atlantic cruise from Barcelona to New York this fall on Celebrity Constellation. Celebrity is reducing its fares for this cruise starting at $1,149 per person on this five-star ship. With this special offer, reduced roundtrip airfare from several major U.S. cities is available, some starting from just $400 roundtrip including transfers. Before crossing the ocean you'll get to explore ports of call like Malaga, Casablanca and enjoy Lisbon overnight. If you've always wanted to cross the ocean and truly get away from it all, what better way and what better ship than this? Being two-weeks long you'll have plenty of time to pamper in the AquaSpa, meet new cruise-lovers or just dive into a good book, whatever your pleasure may be.
- Carnival's Endless Summer Celebration Weekly Deal
Carnival Cruise Lines is offering several ways for you to stay in that summer state of mind with their Endless Summer Celebration. We'll be posting these weekly deals through the month of July. This week, when you book selected three- to eight-day fall cruises, you'll also receive up to $100 free shipboard credit. As an added bonus, third and fourth guests will be able to sail at steep discounts. Carnival's affordable prices and this bonus offer make it easy for you and your family to hold off on halting your summer fun. Check out all of the wonderful sailing itineraries and options at Carnival's website linked below.
- 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from $549 + Bonuses
Cruise the Western Caribbean this spring on MSC Orchestra. Sailing roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, this seven-night cruise is affordably priced starting at $549 per person, plus you will receive shipboard credit depending on the type of cabin you choose to dwell in for the week. You'll visit amazing ports of call with plenty of things to do on your trip: Key West, Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Cayo Levantado. So slide on your flip-flops, pack up your beach accessories and don't forget the sunscreen, the Caribbean is overflowing with sunshine this time of year. Make sure to book soon though, this deal is only valid through August 31, 2008.
- 16-Night Trans-Atlantic Cruise from $4,298
Cross the Atlantic on Silversea's Silver Cloud and visit Europe, Africa and the Caribbean all in one trip. Ten sea days allow plenty of time for making new friends, engaging in sharp-witted team trivia, learning to ballroom dance, or just relaxing in the spa. Fares start at $4,298 per person and are 50 percent off brochure rates.
- 10-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from $899 + Bonuses
Take a "spring break" and cruise deep into the Caribbean on MSC Lirica. This 10-night cruise sails roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale and visits beautiful, tropical destinations like San Juan, St. Lucia and Antigua. The real advantage of sailing with MSC is that kids 17 and under sail for free when traveling with two adults in the same stateroom, this way the whole family can tag along. Plus, with this special offer you'll save a nice chunk of change off of MSC's regular prices and you'll receive shipboard credit depending on the type of cabin you choose.
- 14-Night Trans-Pacific Cruise on Silver Shadow from $4,198
For a trip of a lifetime, cross the Pacific on Silversea's Silver Shadow from Chile to French Polynesia. You'll visit exotic Pacific islands, such as Easter Island with its famous stone statues, and Moorea and Bora Bora, two of the most breathtakingly beautiful islands in French Polynesia's Society Islands. On the eight days at sea, passengers can indulge in spa treatments, complimentary beverages, gourmet cuisine, and relaxing moments on a private balcony or the ship's deck. Fares start at $4,198 per person and are 50 percent off brochure rates.
- 15-Night Panama Canal Cruise on Silver Shadow from $4,398
A 15-night Panama Canal cruise on Silversea's Silver Shadow combines the thrill of sightseeing in Central America with nine relaxing days at sea. Plus, Professor Lawrence Herson (world traveler, author, and election analyst) will be onboard to give history lectures and California chef and restaurant owner Suzanne Tracht will host a culinary arts program. Fares start at $4,398 per person and are 50 percent off brochure rates. The rate still might sound high, but when you consider how much free booze and gourmet food passengers will consume in over a week at sea, the price suddenly seems much more reasonable.
- 9-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from $2,698
Escape the cold weather this December for a luxury cruise in the balmy Southern Caribbean. A nine-night voyage on Silver Shadow visits exotic ports with beautiful beaches and opportunities for sailing and snorkeling. Onboard, you'll be treated to gourmet cuisine, free drinks and spacious staterooms. Prices start at $2,698 per person.
- 9-Night Luxury Caribbean Cruise from $2,698
Escape the cold weather this December for a luxury cruise in the balmy Caribbean. A nine-night voyage on Silver Shadow visits exotic ports with beautiful beaches and opportunities for sailing and snorkeling. Onboard, you'll be treated to gourmet cuisine, free drinks and spacious staterooms. Prices start at $2,698 per person.
- 12-Night South America Cruise from $3,598
For an unusual voyage, take a cruise from Costa Rica to Chile on the intimate, upscale Silver Shadow. You'll visit Ecuador, Peru and Chile, accompanied by historian and professor Lawrence Herson and winemaker Daniel Soto from Santiago's Santa Alicia Winery. Onboard, you will experience spacious staterooms, top-notch cuisine and ultra-competitive rounds of team trivia. Prices for this 12-night sailing start at $3,958 per person.
- 2-Night New Year's Bahamas Cruise from $199
Start the new year off right with a mini-cruise aboard MSC Orchestra. Be among the first to accompany this ship into North American waters while stretching your New Year's celebration into the weekend. This quick cruise leaves from Ft. Lauderdale and makes a one-day stop in Nassau. Resolve to jump on this great deal starting at $199 per person with kids 17 and under sailing for free!
- 12-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise from $899
Have an unforgettable experience through the Mediterranean on this 12-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas. The ship will sail roundtrip from Barcelona through the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. You'll have a chance to visit the black sand beaches of Santorini, explore the history in Rome or wander through quaint villages and gardens situated on the coast and hills of the French Riviera. This cruise, starting at $899 per person (or less than $75 per night), is an extremely affordable way to dabble in all that Europe has to offer.
- 12-Night Luxury Western Mediterranean Cruise from $4,840
Forget about cooking this Thanksgiving, dine at the finest eateries onboard the ultra-luxurious Crystal Serenity . Take a holiday cruise through the Western Mediterranean sailing from Rome to Barcelona for 12 nights. You'll visit destinations like Naples, Gibraltar and Malaga, just to name a few. Excursions include exploring the excavations of Pompeii, a day at the Isle of Capri, relaxing at the Amalfi Coast and wine tasting at Villa San Michele. This cruise starts at $4,840 per person and it's a great way to give yourself an early holiday gift this year and gear up for the hustle and bustle of the season.
- 7-Night Alaska Cruise from $574
Journey to Juneau on a seven-night September cruise aboard Holland America's Oosterdam, starting at $574 per person. You'll sail roundtrip from Seattle and visit ports like Sitka and Ketchikan. Feast your eyes on the beauty of the region, from the distinctive landscape and mountainous peaks to the sizable glaciers in the waterways and intriguing wildlife. And because these cruises sail toward the end of the season, you'll experience fewer crowds!
- 8-Night Caribbean Cruise from $749
Take a trip south to the Caribbean this fall on Carnival Miracle. Sailing roundtrip from New York, you'll stop off in destinations like San Juan and St. Thomas. In Tortola, swim or snorkel into underwater caves and experience the colorful coral reefs up close. Back onboard the "fun ship" you'll be accompanied by a host of fictional characters, like Robin Hood and Batman, that decorate the hallways. Starting at $749 per person, this eight-night cruise is great for people who aren't yet ready to say farewell to summer.
- 7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from $469
There are plenty of opportunities to go on an affordable cruise to the Mexican Riviera aboard Norwegian Star. Sailings from late-September through mid-March start at $469 per person. You'll cruise roundtrip from Los Angeles and visit the sandy, white beaches of Cabo San Lucas. From there, you'll head to Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Cruising on a budget has never been easier with these flexible dates and great destinations.
- 7-Night Bermuda CC Group Cruise from $929
Are you a Cruise Critic fanatic? Book a seven-night group cruise on Norwegian Dawn and sail with like-minded avid cruisers. When you book this sailing, receive $50 shipboard credit and one bottle of wine per cabin, a Cruise Critic lanyard, a Cruise Critic magnet and a 15 percent discount on all other Cruise Critic logowear. Plus, you'll get to lounge in Bermuda with your fellow Cruise Critic members and talk ship under the warm Caribbean sun! Enjoy the Freestyle Dining concept onboard Norwegian Dawn -- you can eat when and where you want and enjoy a selection of ten restaurants on the ship.
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