If you took a cruise this year because fares were too low to pass up, the chances are you’ll be equally tempted in 2010. And in regions with overcapacity such as the Caribbean, Alaska and Mexico, cruise prices will remain very enticing indeed.
According to Jeffrey Sherota, Sr. Vice President of Cruises Only, “ in 2010 [...]

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EDITOR’S NOTE:  OOOPS.  You do get cash back.  The unused portion of the onboard credit is applied to your credit card at the end of the cruise.  So Carnival really does give “cash back”.  My apology.   Anne Campbell

Carnival Cruise Lines is launching the new “Cash Back” program available on many departures this summer. 
The only hitch is you don’t [...]

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During the past week I’ve been getting terrific cruise discounts from cruise lines and travel agents.  But even I was surprised to see the 2008 “it” ship, Celebrity Cruises’ brand new Celebrity Solstice, with balcony prices so steeply discounted.  Here are cruise discounts too good to pass up. 
Online Vacation Center has peak season Celebrity Solsticewinter Caribbean deals that [...]

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Like many Americans, my family skipped exchanging gifts this year, which is a good thing since I have a bit more money to buy a cruise vacation when prices are at all-time lows.
While stores make most of their income during the Christmas season,  the first quarter of the year is a make-or-break time for cruise lines.  [...]

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Due to airline delays and cancellations, it’s nearly imperative to fly to the port of embarkation a day early.  So, this means you’ll need a hotel and, if you’re like me, I want quality at the best price available.
I’ve a big fan of Priceline’s “Name Your Own Price” feature, where I bid for the lowest [...]

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According to several cruise industry execs, who spoke off the record, the cruise industry is still largely unaffected by the economic downturn and high price of fuel.  And, while fares are lower in some cruising regions, we’ve yet to see the drastic fire sales that hit the industry post-9/11.
There are two reasons for this:  the popularity of [...]

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Suddenly the cruise industry is flooded with steeply discounted fares. Whether this is a one-time phenomenon or an indication of steeper price cuts ahead is uncertain.  Whatever the case, it’s smart to jump when a deal is just too good to pass up.
Keep in mind, however, that while cruise prices are lower, adding on the fuel surcharge, [...]

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There are bargains galore this week in nearly all the world’s cruising regions.  If you stumble upon an enticing deal, be sure to pounce quickly: the best go first.
*** 14-night repositioning cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to Civitavecchia (Rome) on Carnival Cruise Line’s Freedom, departing April 25, 2009, starts at $519 (inside); $799 (outside) and $1049 [...]

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*** Seven-night Eastern Caribbean aboard Carnival Liberty sailing round-trip from Miami Feb. 7, 2009 starts at $529 per person, double occupancy.  Ports of call are San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten with three days in port. Visit Cruise411’s web site.
*** Seven night Norwegian Dawn Bermuda cruise sailing round-trip from New York starts at $699 [...]

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On Wednesday, ShipCritic runs the best cruise bargains of the week.  If you see a terrific bargain, pounce: the best deals go first and, in some cases, only a handful of staterooms are available.  Unless otherwise indicated, rates are per person, double occupancy and do not include taxes and fuel surcharge.  Happy Hunting! 
*** Five night Celebrity Century [...]

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