When To Book A Caribbean Cruise For Best Price

Cruise Market Watch has posted an info-graphic to guide cruisers on how far in advance you should book, and the season to set sail for the best deal on a Caribbean cruise.  

The graph provides a framework for planning, from which you can then narrow down your specific destinations, cruise duration, cabin type and ship segment. 

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National Cruise Week - Free Upgrades From Carnival

They say nothing in life is free ... except upgrades!

During National Cruise Vacation Week (October 21- October 27), the term "free" is being thrown around quite a bit.

FREE upgrades for past guest cruisers when you book during the world's largest cruise sale.

Low Past Guest Rates - Free Upgrades* (up to two categories) - 50% reduced deposits
 
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NCL Cruise Event Features Perks and Savings

Pick Your Room - Get Your Perk + 50% Reduced Deposits

Book any 2012 cruise vacation 5 days or longer before July 21, 2012 and receive 50% reduced deposit fleet-wide, plus free perks worth up to $270 in your stateroom. 

Receive special onboard amenities such as a specialty dinner, $50 spa credit, a bottle of wine plus more.

View what each room type special onboard amenity offers - http://www2.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/cruise-event

Cruise Deals and Top Cruise Destinations

Popular Cruise Destinations

Alaska - from $68 per night
Bahamas - from $40 per night
Bermuda - from $53 per night
Caribbean - from $32 per night
Europe - from $32 per night
Hawaii - from $61 per night
Mexico - from $51 per night
Canada and New England - from $53 per night

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Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruises Includes FREE Air

The ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer voyages of exploration and discovery to more than 300 ports on all seven continents. 


The luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating - "upscale but not uptight." And all ships share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of our enviable six stars.

With Regent Seven Seas Cruises guests can enjoy cruising as it was meant to be aboard the luxurious, mid-sized ships.

In addition to 2-for-1 Fares plus bonus savings, fares include FREE roundtrip air, FREE luxury hotel package, FREE unlimited shore excursions, FREE fine wines and premium spirits, and much more. Enjoy - it's all included!

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Cruise Line Deals and Popular Cruise Destinations

DEALS

Royal Caribbean - Call-in Special! Get $100 to $400 Cruise Credit with ChoiceAir

Norwegian Cruise Line - Receive $50 Onboard Credit

Carnival - Early Saver Rates: Save up to 20% + Get the Absolute Lowest Rate with Carnival’s Price Protection Guarantee!

Celebrity - Receive up to $100 Onboard Spending Credit

Holland America - Receive $50 to $125 Onboard Credit

And More!

POPULAR DESTINATIONS



Alaska from $73 / night

Bahamas from $32 / night

Bermuda from $60 / night

Caribbean from $34 / night

Europe from $35 / night

Hawaii from $64 / night

Mexico from $46 / night

Canada / New England from $56 / night

DEALS AND POPULAR CRUISE DESTINATIONS

Great Cruise Deals Everyday

Find Great Deals Everyday on Top Cruise Destinations!
PLUS, on Select Sailings Receive Bonus $avings

Destinations: Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and Canada/New England

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Carnival Caribbean Sailing Over 80% Off

Save up to 81% off brochure price!  It just doesn't get any better than this . . .

5 Night Western Caribbean - Miami Round-Trip from $ 40 per night!

Ship: Carnival Destiny - Ports of Call: Miami, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Miami, Florida

• Inside Cabin -  $199 - $40 per night   

• Oceanview - $259 - $52 per night   

• Balcony - $399 - $80 per night   

• Suite - $569 - $114 per night

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Great Deals - Top Cruise Destinations

Find great deals everyday on top cruise destinations - Plus, select sailings receive bonus savings.
Destinations - Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and Canada/New England

Great Cruise Deals

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Seven Seas Offers Guests Pre Cruise Complimentary Accommodations

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering their guests complimentary overnight accommodations at deluxe hotels before every cruise.

Regent Seven Seas offers airfare, all-suite accommodations, gourmet cuisine, open bars, sightseeing excursions, gratuities and taxes all included in its fare.

Beginning with its 2011 Europe season, every cruise will also include a free, pre-cruise luxury hotel package that features airport-hotel and hotel-ship ground transfers and breakfast prior to check-out.

The award-winning Regent Seven Seas fleet is comprised of three all-suite ships that carry from 490 to 700 guests in luxury to ports in Australia, Europe, Asia, Alaska and the Caribbean. Public areas feature rich fabrics, textures and furnishings.

The suites, among the more spacious at sea, measure from 300 to 1,200 square feet and offer full living and sleeping areas, marble bathrooms, walk-in closets, flat-screen TVs, a fully stocked bar and private balconies.

Facilities include several elegant bars, a show lounge, casino, library, Internet center, card room, outdoor pool, hot tubs and Canyon Ranch SpaClub. Depending on the ship, guests can choose from up to four, open-seating gourmet restaurants, including Prime 7, a new steakhouse.



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Cruise Packages - Pier Transfers and 21-Day Parking

Travelers set to sail out of Florida should look into Homewood Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port, whose two cruise packages include pier transfers and parking for up to 21 days through December 30, 2011.

Located in Dania Beach/Fort Lauderdale, the Hilton property has released the Fort Lauderdale Cruise Package from $109 per night with transfer to Port Everglades and the Cruise Miami Package from $129 per night with transfer to Port of Miami.

Cruise Packages Include:

• 24/7 Shuttle service to-from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

• Hot breakfast buffet

• Evening shuttle to-from restaurants, shopping and entertainment

• Mon-Thu evening reception/meal

• Wireless and high speed Internet connection

Hotel amenities include rooms with LCD HD flat panel TV with Hi-Def programming, DVD library with DVD rental available, Serta Suite Dreams bedding and fully equipped kitchens, among many other things.

Contact Area Director of Sales Carolina Torres at carolina.torres@hilton or visit www.hwsfllairport.com

Source: Travel Agent Central

Cruise Prices Dive, Value Skyrockets

The cruise lines thought they had a great plan.  Deep discounts were given last year at the bleakest moments of the Great Recession when cautious buyers hesitated to book. 

After the first of the year, consumers felt better about it all and bookings increased.  A strong Summer sailing season seemed to solidify a feeling that things were getting back to normal. 

That was good news for cruise lines eager  to raise pricing back to a pre-recession level.  The news was not so good for consumers  now able to book but finding higher pricing. 

Buyer hesitation again set in but this time cruise lines are reacting differently.

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Caribbean Shore Excursions

The Top 5 Rated Shore Excursions in the Caribbean
  
1. San Juan Snorkel and Picnic Cruise -  5 star rating - 84 reviews
  
2. Jamaica Canopy Tour from Montego Bay or Negril - 5 star rating - 65 reviews
  
3. Dominican Republic Ocean World Dolphin Swim - 5 star rating - 36 reviews
 
4. Jamaica Spirit of Reggae Bob Marley Experience -  5 star rating - 27 reviews
  
5. Jamaica Canopy Tour from Ocho Rios - 5 star rating - 25 reviews

Also view all Caribbean shore excursions by category
Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours, Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours, Cultural & Theme Tours, Day Trips & Excursions, Family Friendly, Food, Wine & Nightlife, Luxury & Special Occasions, Outdoor Activities, Shopping & Fashion, Shore Excursions, Shows, Concerts & Sports, Sightseeing Tickets & Passes, Theme Parks, Tours & Sightseeing, Transfers & Ground Transport, Walking & Biking Tours and Water Sports.

Caribbean Shore Excursions

Insider Cruise Secrets Revealed

 

This information will absolutely transform the way you cruise! 

This guide will work with any cruise line, any ship, and any itinerary worldwide! 

Intelligent Cruiser