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7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise from $54928.08.2008 13:35Plan in advance and embark on a seven-night tour of the Mediterranean slated for November 2009 aboard Costa Concordia. Sailing roundtrip from Barcelona, ports of call on this itinerary include the culturally rich towns of Marseille, Tunis, and Naples, among others. Though the weather will most likely be a bit nippy, Concordia has accounted for this with retractable roofs hovering over the two main pool areas; this way guests can still take a dip come rain or shine. But the real gem on this ship is the 20,000-square-ft. Samsara Spa that spans two decks and features a thalassotherapy pool, tanning areas and saunas. The different areas of the spa are designed, perhaps on purpose, to transport you to faraway lands like Japan and India -- each famous for methods of relaxation and healing. Keep in mind, Costa's appeal reaches a large cross-section of international travelers. So if mixing and mingling with people from other countries piques your interest, brush up on your Italian and book this cruise starting at $549. |
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on SeaDream II from $2,69928.08.2008 13:00Pamper yourself this December with a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on SeaDream II. Itinerary highlights include a new island each day (including undeveloped Jost van Dyke with its peaceful beaches and the water sports haven of St. John) and an overnight in exclusive St. Barth's. Onboard, you'll feel like you're on a private yacht -- SeaDream II carries just 55 couples and a staff of 95 crewmembers. For $2,699 per person, you'll get spacious accommodations (the smallest are 195 square ft.), gourmet meals, wine with lunch and dinner, open bar on select brands, free water sports and prepaid gratuities. The $385 nightly rate is a bit steep, but you get so much for your money, it's worth the splurge. |
Photo of the Week - Sailing Antarctica on the Hanseatic Cruise Ship28.08.2008 06:00The end of August is nearing, but it is still very hot across much of the U.S. This photo from Antarctica should cool us all off a little! Antarctica Photo... |
14-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from $3,690, Free Airfare27.08.2008 21:12Combine back-to-back Southeast Asia itineraries on Star Clipper, and you'll get a fabulous two-week vacation and free airfare from San Francisco or Los Angeles. You'll sail one of the world's tallest clipper ships to beautiful islands in Thailand and Malaysia -- perfect for snorkeling, diving and beaching. As this offer is for a combination of two seven-night sailings, you'll have the chance to visit some destinations twice. Fares start at $3,690 per person. At just under $265 per night, this rate is extremely good, considering it includes roundtrip airfare, complimentary water sports (except scuba) and an intimate sailing experience. |
10-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from $70927.08.2008 20:53This mid-October sailing to the Southern Caribbean aboard Holland America's Maasdam stops at unique ports of call like Martinique. And, starting at just $709 per person, which is only about $70 per night, this cruise is a great value; it will visit the lush islands of St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Barbados, Tortola and Half Moon Cay all in one trip. This somewhat port intensive itinerary allows for three relaxing days at sea to prepare for and recover from your excursions -- two sea days upon embarking and one just before disembarking in Ft. Lauderdale. |
7-Night Canada/New England Cruise from $47427.08.2008 20:38Fall leaf peeping will just be getting underway during this seven-night cruise aboard Norwegian Dawn. Sailing roundtrip from New York, you'll visit picturesque ports of call like Halifax, Saint John, Bar Harbor, Boston and Newport. If the changing of the leaves isn't quite your thing, rest assured there's plenty more to do in this region. Some of the best pubs this side of the Atlantic are found here and you simply cannot miss munching on the delicious seafood famous to the area. This fun-filled cruise starts at $474 per person. |
7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise from $54927.08.2008 20:34Cruise with european's, like a european aboard Costa Victoria. This cruise isn't until November 2009 which leaves you plenty of time to do some research on European etiquette and polish up the French-speaking skills you haven't used since college. The multi-cultural composition of Costa's passengers always makes for a good learning experience and a great time for everyone. Sail roundtrip for seven nights from Venice on a fall Eastern Mediterranean cruise, starting at $549, and visit ports like Athens, Santorini and Dubrovnik. This sailing has been marked down by 68 percent -- an extremely affordable way to experience a tour of Europe's most exciting cities. |
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise from $39927.08.2008 19:53Many think of the Mexican Riviera as a place to party, and while it is, many don't know that the wildlife in this region abounds. The autumn months are prime for whale watching and you'll be on the perfect ship to view the wildlife -- Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas was built with tons of glass to bring the outside in. This seven-night cruise travels roundtrip from Los Angeles and visits Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Sailing dates range from early November to mid-December and rates start as low as just $399 per person. |
9-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on SeaDream I from $2,99927.08.2008 19:49Pamper yourself this December with a nine-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on SeaDream I. The jam-packed itinerary features visits to multiple ports in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands -- sometimes two in one day -- with overnights in St. Barth's and Peter Island. Onboard, you'll feel like you're on a private yacht -- SeaDream I carries just 55 couples and a staff of 95 crewmembers. For $2,999 per person, you'll get spacious accommodations (the smallest are 195 square ft.), gourmet meals, wine with lunch and dinner, open bar on select brands, free water sports and prepaid gratuities. At $333 per night, that's what we call good value. |
7-Night Cruise Mexico Sea of Cortez Cruise from $2,19927.08.2008 19:27Sail the deep blue waters of the Sea of Cortez and explore the abundant wildlife and hundreds of beautiful, uninhabited islands aboard Cruise West expedition vessel, Spirit of Yorktown. Fares for this seven-night cruise start at $2,199 per person for inside cabins. This exploration sails roundtrip from Cabo San Lucas and is scheduled for select dates from January through March 2009. Plus, if you book by September 5, 2008, you'll save $350 per cabin. |
14-Night South America Cruise from $99927.08.2008 02:53Cruise travelers of any age can take advantage of Celebrity's discounts (once reserved for seniors only) on a 14-night South America cruise on Celebrity Infinity. Guarantee fares start at $999 per person -- you won't get to pick your stateroom's location but you're "guaranteed" a spot onboard. Plus, if you book by September 6, you'll also receive complimentary onboard credit. The two-week cruise sails from Ft. Lauderdale to Santiago and includes stops on South America's north and west coasts as well as a Panama Canal transit. |
18-Night Caribbean and South America Cruise from $9,05027.08.2008 02:18Flying isn't the only way to get to South America -- you can also cruise there. Regent's Seven Seas Mariner will cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to Buenos Aires on an 18-night Caribbean and South America voyage next January. The ship will visit beautiful Caribbean islands -- such as exclusive St. Barth's and unspoiled Dominica -- then hit Brazilian hotspots like Rio before finishing up with an overnight in Buenos Aires. Fares are a little daunting, though -- at $9,050 per person, you'll be paying over $500 a night for a 252 square ft. suite with a balcony. If you want a cheaper rate, the December cruise inexplicably costs half as much for a similar itinerary. |
15-Night Caribbean and South America Cruise from $5,39727.08.2008 01:53If you've got two weeks to spare on a winter vacation, Silversea is offering an interesting 15-night itinerary on Silver Cloud that combines ports in the Southern Caribbean with visits to multiple destinations in Brazil. Sun worshippers will especially enjoy escaping the onset of winter to try out gorgeous beaches in Bequia, Grenada and Rio de Janeiro. Fares start at $5,397 per person for Silversea's smallest suites (cabins are 240 square ft. with a picture window). The $360 nightly rate seems a bit high for a cabin with no balcony, but you probably won't find a much cheaper fare for a ship with gourmet dining, impeccable service, and included alcohol and gratuities on such an exotic itinerary. |
12-Night South America Cruise on Insignia from $2,09927.08.2008 00:17You can explore Brazil's coastline, as well as Uruguay and Argentina, on Oceania's 12-night South America cruise onboard Insignia. Itinerary highlights on this leisurely paced sailing include overnights in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires -- there's no rushing to make it around the entire continent in two weeks. Fares start at $2,099 per person for outside cabins and include $100 onboard credit per stateroom, a complimentary bottle of wine and prepaid gratuities. The $175 nightly rate is practically a steal on a ship with such impeccable service, fine dining and some of the best beds at sea. |
14-Night South America Cruise from $85926.08.2008 19:30For an exotic cruise at an affordable rate, consider a South America cruise. Princess' 14-night Round-the-Horn cruise on Star Princess starts at $859 per person -- a very affordable $61 per person per night. You'll travel from Valparaiso on the west coast, all the way around the continent's southern tip and finish up in Rio de Janeiro to the east. The dollar is much stronger against South American currencies than the euro, so you can buy Chilean wine, Argentinian steak dinners and Brazilian souvenirs without much sticker shock. |
Oceania Cruises Begins Construction of Oceania Marina26.08.2008 17:00Oceania Cruises has commenced construction of its first Oceania-class ship, the "Marina." Oceania entertained the cruise lines' most loyal passengers at a steel-cutting ceremony in Genoa, Italy earlier this month.... |
Silversea's Grand Pacific Voyage to Feature International Luminaries as Enrichment Speakers26.08.2008 17:00The Silversea Silver Shadow will host a variety of enrichment speakers on its Grand Pacific voyage next spring, including Pulitzer Prize-Winning author Frank McCourt. Celebrated authors, journalists, historians, commentators, actor-dramatists,... |
$859: 14-Night South America Cruise With Princess26.08.2008 04:30For an exotic cruise at an affordable rate, consider a South America cruise. Princess' 14-night Round-the-Horn cruise on Star Princess starts at $859 per person -- a very affordable $61 per person per night. You'll travel from Valparaiso on the west coast, all the way around the continent's southern tip and finish up in Rio de Janeiro to the east. The dollar is much stronger against South American currencies than the euro, so you can buy Chilean wine, Argentinian steak dinners and Brazilian souvenirs without much sticker shock. |
26-Night South America Cruise from $3,99926.08.2008 02:54If you have the time to spend a month at sea, Holland America's 26-night South America cruise on Prinsendam combines the best of a Caribbean cruise with a trip down the Amazon. The ship sails roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale -- no pricey international flight required! -- and stops in an assortment of Caribbean islands before and after a multi-day trip cruising Brazil. If you can stomach a month in an inside cabin, you'll pay $3,999 per person, which is probably higher than rent but a fair price for such a once-in-a-lifetime experience. |
7-Night 2009 Alaska Cruises from $65925.08.2008 21:24Now is the time to start thinking about how you'll finally make the amazing voyage to Alaska. Carnival has special deals that start from just $659 per person for sailings starting in May 2009 aboard Carnival Spirit to kick off the Alaska cruise season. Plus, this ship was designed with cruising this scenic region in mind. Eighty percent of the staterooms are outside, which makes it an ideal ship to view the wonderful wildlife, beautiful landscape and magnificent glaciers you will see on this cruise. |
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