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Crystal Cruises unveils savings, inclusive perks and expanded shore excursions

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

Category: Latest offers Latest offers

Published: 29 May 2015 29 May 2015

As luxury cruise leader Crystal Cruises sails into a new era of expansion, the line is enticing its valued guests – and those who have yet to sail with the world’s most awarded luxury cruise line – to book an acclaimed Crystal voyage now.  In addition to the line’s June 30 "Book Now" deadline, which offers travelers thousands in savings for bookings made by that date, Crystal is sweetening the deal with newly added value propositions in 2017.

"Whether one is trying Crystal for the first time or wants to extend their travels even more, there are special offers available that make Crystal the best value for them, in addition to providing the very best luxury vacation experience at sea and land," says Crystal’s President and CEO, Edie Rodriguez.

Travelers who book a verandah stateroom or above on four select Crystal Serenity voyages from the 2017 South America collection can extend their Crystal vacation with special land expeditions to Machu Picchu or Iguazu Falls.

– Machu Picchu Inclusive Extended Land Program – The three-night exploration of Machu Picchu is offered post-cruise on the January 22 sailing from Colon to Valparaiso and/or pre-cruise for the following voyage from Valparaiso to Buenos Aires on February 8. Luxury land accommodations and all other details are arranged by Crystal’s expert team.

– Iguazu Falls Inclusive Extended Land Program – The two-night expedition tours the famed cascading waterfalls from, both, the Argentinean and Brazilian sides. The complimentary experience includes all luxury accommodations and details, and is available pre-cruise with the March 3 sailing from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro and post-cruise with the March 12 voyage departing Rio de Janeiro for Buenos Aires.

In addition to enriching land experience incentives, Crystal is introducing savings for new-to-Crystal guests –up to $4,585 per person for a 2017 Full World Cruise. Combined with the line’s “Book Now” savings, first-time Crystal guests can save big on select 2017 voyages in Asia, Australia/South Pacific, South America, South Africa and the Caribbean.

Crystal’s all-inclusive luxury voyages start at $1,485 per person if booked by the June 30 "Book Now" deadline.

Princess Cruises Memorial Day Sale offers cruise deals to honor military service

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

Category: Latest offers Latest offers

Published: 20 May 2015 20 May 2015

In honor of Memorial Day, Princess Cruises is offering cruise deals on itineraries departing from the U.S. to vacation destinations including Hawaii, the Caribbean, Canada & New England, Mexico and the California Coast during the Memorial Day Sale.

Guests can save up to $700 per stateroom as well as reserve their booking with a reduced, non-refundable deposit of only $100 per person. In addition to cruise savings – to thank those who have served – veterans, retired, disabled and active military guests can receive up to $250 free onboard spending money with proper verification.
 
Examples of Memorial Day Sale cruise deals include:

– Caribbean cruise — 7 days: $499 interior; $699 balcony
     
– Mexico cruise — 7 to 10 days: $529 interior; $829 balcony
     
– California Coastal cruise — 7 to 10 days: $499 interior; $799 balcony
     
– Canada & New England cruise — 10 days: $1,279 interior; $2,279 balcony
     
– Hawaii cruise — 15 days: $1,349 interior; $2,049 balcony

Additional details about the Memorial Day Sale can be found at princess.com/cruisedeals.

All cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. The Memorial Day Sale runs from 12:01 a.m. PDT on May 19 through 11:59 p.m. PDT on May 28, 2015 and is available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Bermuda.

Carnival Cruise Line's 'Great Group Getaway' promotion offered through June 30

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

Category: Latest offers Latest offers

Published: 18 May 2015 18 May 2015

As part of a new group sales promotion, Carnival Cruise Line is waiving its initial deposit requirement for group bookings, as well as offering a free cruise berth, on a variety of “Fun Ship” departures. The promotion can be booked from May 18, 2015 through June 30, 2015.

With the new “Great Group Getaway” promotion, deposits are waived on select two- to 15-day sailings to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexican Riviera, Canada and Europe departing between January 2016 and April 2017.

In addition, travel agents can earn one a free berth for every 10 full fare guests berthed (compared to the current policy of one free berth for every 15 full fare guests) on all voyages included in the promotion period. On select sailings, travel agents can also earn one free cruise berth for every eight full fare guests.

"We wanted to kick off the summer season with a robust and attractive group promotion that would drive lucrative affinity and multi-generational group travel opportunities to our valued travel agent partners," said Mike Julius, Carnival’s senior managing director of field sales. "Through our Carnival Conversations events, agents have shared that waived deposits and enhanced free tour conductor berths continue to be popular incentives for securing group bookings."

Group fares applicable to this promotion begin at $299. Certain restrictions apply.

For a complete list of terms and conditions regarding the “Great Group Getaway” promotion, travel agents may visit GoCCL.com.

P&O Cruises offers extra on board spending money on 200 plus cruises

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

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Published: 06 May 2015 06 May 2015

P&O Cruises is offering extra on board spending money on over 200 cruises across the fleet when booked in May or June 2015 - perfect for enjoying more “this is the life” moments. Choose from a fly-Med break this summer, a Caribbean holiday this winter, or join part of a round world cruise for an exotic escape next year.

There are some experiences money can’t buy, and others where a bit of extra money comes in handy. With the extra on board spending money, passengers can choose whichever of ‘life’s little luxuries’ will make for an unforgettable experience – whether it be a bottle of bubbly from Olly Smith’s Glass House, fine Indian dining in Atul Kochhar’s Sindhu restaurant, a luxurious hot stone massage in the spa or a kayaking and snorkelling trip in the Caribbean.

The offer is available on Select Price bookings departing 20 May 2015 to 12 April 2016 on outside cabins upwards. Options include:

Mediterranean: A seven night fly-Med cruise on Oceana departing August 26, 2015 (E518B) starts from £1,349 per person for an outside cabin including flights and transfers, now with £540 per cabin to spend onboard.

Strictly Come Dancing: A 14 night Baltic cruise with BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing on Azura departing June 20, 2015 (A515) starts from £1,399 per person for an outside cabin, now with £480 per cabin to spend onboard.

Food Hero: A 14 night Western Med cruise with Marco Pierre White on Azura departing July 11, 2015 (A517) starts from £1,479 per person for an outside cabin, now with £480 per cabin to spend onboard.

Caribbean: A 14 night Caribbean fly-cruise on Azura departing December 11, 2015 (A530) starts from £1,499 per person for an outside cabin including flights and transfers, now with £650 per cabin to spend onboard.

Exotic cruise: A 16 night exotic fly cruise to USA, Pacific Islands & New Zealand on Aurora departing January 25, 2016 (RBC) starts from £3,149 per person for an outside cabin including flights and transfers, now with £520 per cabin to spend onboard.