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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If you can collect a group of friends, family, colleagues or even people you’ve never met but with whom you share a common interest, hobby, lifestyle, sport or passion to go on a cruise, you can cruise free.  I think a 100% discount trumps a 50% discount any day of the week.  
Arranging a group cruise is surprisingly easy to do [...]

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As one who trolls the internet daily to discern where cruise prices are headed, I’m finding a bunch of terrific cruise deals.  From mid-priced ships to luxury vessels, here are my pick for the ten best.  
*  Five-day Memorial Day cruise aboard Queen Mary 2.  The QM 2 will make a short Canada cruise from New York [...]

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In a New York Times article about cutting back during the economic downturn, one woman said she’d probably stop getting her sheets dry cleaned.  Well, sure, I guess that’s one way.  My ideas of cutting back are a bit more down to earth: take mass transit instead of taxis, cook more and eat out less, etc. 
So many of [...]

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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! 
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Sail round-trip from New York [...]

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Celebrity Cruises is offering steep discounts on its new brand, Azamara Cruises, during the 2008 Europe season.  The 720-passenger Ex-Renassance Cruises ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, have single open seating and dining options at four restaurants.
SmartCruiser is tossing in free gratuities and onboard credit for those who book by March 21.  To qualify for the extras, SmartCruiser requires [...]

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Every 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! 
 
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