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Princess Cruises Offers Diverse West Coast Sailing Schedule in 2012-13
Monday, January 02nd, 2012 /


Santa Clarita, Calif. (PRWEB) October 11, 2011

Cruisers who want to sample the Pacific Coast or sail from a West Coast port have a variety of options with Princess Cruises in 2012-13. The line will feature more Pacific coast cruises than ever before, including an enhanced seven-day California Coastal itinerary to the best of the Golden State.

The lines schedule of fall and spring season coastal voyages ranges from quick overnight cruises to week-long journeys, all designed to provide passengers with a convenient way to sample the Princess cruise experience as they explore the Pacific coastline.

New this season is a round-trip California Coastal itinerary with an added visit to Catalina and an overnight in San Francisco. Other coastal itinerary options include a wine country cruise with themed onboard presentations, plus four- and five-day samplers of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, and shorter sailings of one to three nights.

Additionally, cruisers can set sail for further-flung destinations from the West Coast ports of Los Angeles or San Francisco, heading for Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal or across the ocean to explore the South Pacific.

Coastal cruises have become increasingly popular with our passengers, so much so that were featuring more of our new California Coast itinerary than ever before, said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. And the California ports of Los Angeles and San Francisco are great bases from which to enjoy a variety of destinations and experiences.

Princess Coastal voyages in the 2012-13 season include:

California Coastals: Roundtrip Los Angeles Sapphire Princess will sail on new departures of a seven-day California Coastal itinerary cruising roundtrip from Los Angeles. Passengers can enjoy an overnight in San Francisco, plus calls in Santa Barbara, Catalina, San Diego, and Ensenada. Sailings depart on October 8 and October 13, 2012; March 30, April 6, April 13, April 27 and May 4, 2013.

Wine Country Coastal: Los Angeles to Vancouver A special seven-day sailing offered with wine lovers in mind, this sailing will offer the chance to explore the California wine regions of Santa Barbara and San Francisco as well as visit the microbreweries of Astoria, Oregon. Themed excursions will be available in many ports to enhance the local wine focus. In addition, onboard presentations from guest experts will showcase the world of food and wine with demonstrations, tastings and special meals. The cruise aboard Sapphire Princess will depart from Los Angeles on May 11, 2013, sailing to Vancouver with calls at Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Astoria, Seattle and Victoria.

British Columbia and West Coast Coastal This week-long voyage explores the west coast from the fall foliage of British Columbia to the shores of Southern California. The Vancouver to Los Angeles cruise calls at Nanaimo, Victoria, San Francisco and San Diego. Sapphire Princess sets sail on September 29, 2012.

Pacific Coastal: Los Angeles/Vancouver Passengers can choose to travel between Vancouver and Los Angeles in five or three days with two coastal itinerary options. The five-day journey between the City of Angels and Vancouver features calls in San Francisco and Victoria, departing on May 9, 2012 aboard Coral Princess. The three-day option features two leisurely days of cruising the Pacific Coast with a variety of sailing dates aboard Golden Princess, Coral Princess, Island Princess and Star Princess.

Pacific Coastal: San Francisco/Vancouver Two ships will travel between San Franciscos legendary Golden Gate and picturesque Vancouver on a two-day cruise. Island Princess departs on September 26, 2012 and Star Princess sets sail on May 13 and September 24, 2012.

Pacific Coastal: Vancouver/Seattle For a quick getaway, overnight sailings between Vancouver and Seattle offer the perfect opportunity for a taste of Princess hospitality. Golden Princess will sail September 22, 2012 and May 11, 2013; while Star Princess sails on September 23, 2012 and May 11, 2013.

In addition to sailing along the Pacific Coast, passengers can also choose to visit a variety of destinations from the West Coast ports of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

From Los Angeles:

Mexico Sapphire Princess will sail south of the border to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas on six sailings between November 17, 2012 and April 20, 2013.

Hawaii Golden Princess and Sapphire Princess offer 14-day cruises, departing on Wednesdays and Saturdays, respectively, to the volcanic wonder of the Big Island (Hilo), the capital city of Honolulu on Oahu, the beautiful beaches of Maui (Lahaina) and the lush Garden Isle of Kauai (Nawiliwili). The season runs between September 26, 2012 and April 24, 2013.

Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa For those looking for a longer tropical vacation, this 28-day itinerary offers the opportunity to sail not only to Hawaii, but also visit the South Pacific islands of Pago Pago, Apia, Bora Bora, Moorea, and Tahiti. These cruises sail round-trip from Los Angeles, aboard Sapphire Princess on October 20, 2012 and on Star Princess on March 26, 2013.

Panama Canal Coral Princess and Island Princess offer a variety of Panama Canal transit itineraries that begin or end in Los Angeles. These sailings include a full transit of one of the worlds wonders of engineering plus Princess signature 2-day experience in Panama for extra time to explore the country. Cruises also include visits to a variety of sunny Caribbean ports as well as calls in Mexico and Central America. Sailings run between September 20, 2011 and May 4, 2013.

From San Francisco:

Mexico Grand Princess and Star Princess each offer a sailing roundtrip from San Francisco with calls at Catalina, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas and San Diego. Star Princess sails on Sept 26, 2012 and Grand Princess departs March 31, 2013.

Hawaii Star Princess and Grand Princess will begin offering 15-day itinerary round-trip voyages from San Francisco, also calling at all four main islands. The ships will offer 10 departures between March 19, 2012 and April 25, 2013.

Alaska Inside Passage Sea Princess will once again sail roundtrip from the City by the Bay to the wonders of the 49th state, with calls at Juneau, Skagway (or Haines), Ketchikan and Victoria, plus scenic cruising in Glacier Bay National Park or Tracy Arm Fjord. Sailings depart between May 13 to August 31, 2012.

Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Sea Princess sails from San Francisco to Sydney on a 27-day voyage across the Pacific with calls at Honolulu, Maui (Lahaina), Bora Bora, Tahiti, Pago Pago, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin, with scenic cruising through Fiordland National Park. The sailing departs on September 20, 2012.

Panama Canal Island Princess will sail on a Panama Canal voyage from San Francisco to Ft. Lauderdale, featuring a full Canal transit, plus visits to Cabo San Lucas, Costa Rica (Puntarenas), a 2-day canal experience in Panama (a day in port in Fuerte Amador plus the transit through the canal locks), and stops in Cartagena and Aruba. The sailing departs on September 28, 2012.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company’s website at http://www.princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 16 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.3 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from seven to 107 days. The

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Princess Cruises Ships Deck the Halls for a Festive Season at Sea
Thursday, December 29th, 2011 /


Santa Clarita, Calif. (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

For the fifth year in a row, Princess Cruises ships are expecting snow flurries to set the stage for a festive holiday season at sea. No matter where they are sailing, passengers wont miss out on a white Christmas as snow magically falls in the ships multi-story atriums, transforming them into winter wonderlands.

The innovative snow-making process creates falling flakes that vanish on contact, letting cruise passengers enjoy the excitement of snow without the need to bundle up. Princess daily snowfall will occur on all ships except for the lines two small vessels Pacific Princess and Ocean Princess which do not have large atriums.

The shipboard snowfall is one of many ways Princess ships will surround passengers with a merry atmosphere. With the halls decked out in holiday d

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Modern Offers Drive New Marketing Platform for Celebrity Cruises
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 /


London, UK (PRWEB UK) 17 December 2011

The New Year is driving a new look for Celebrity Cruises as the cruise line celebrates a new marketing platform and its first ever sale on flight prices to make cruises more affordable than ever.

Modern Luxury, the new marketing platform for the brand, will be featured in all new point of sale materials for agents highlighting the strong turn-of-year offer from Celebrity Cruises. Agents can take advantage of selling the first ever flight promotion from the cruise line as part of the new Modern Luxury activity including subsidised European flights from

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Celebrity Cruises Introduces Interactive, Behind-The-Scenes Tours
Sunday, December 25th, 2011 /


London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) December 27, 2011

Celebrity Cruises is now offering guests an inside look into the world of luxury cruise ship operations. The new Celebrity Inside Access takes guests on a once-in-a-lifetime journey behind the scenes of the Celebrity Cruises fleet including to the bridge and other non-public areas.

Celebrity Cruises Inside Access programme invites guests to join two exclusive activities, the See How Its Done Tour and the Bridge Sail Away Experience:

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Best Cruises and Travel Now Presents “Honeymoons, Destination Weddings and Romance Travel-What’s New in 2011″
Thursday, December 15th, 2011 /


Westport, CT (Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

Eva and Mark Greenwald of Best Cruises and Travel Now: Cruise Planners/American Express, announced today that they are certified Honeymoon and Destination Weddings specialists through the Travel Agent Academy and have created a presentation for current and future clients, Honeymoons, Destination Weddings and Romance Travel Whats New in 2011. The presentation reviews romance travel on the Ocean, Land, and River.

Ocean cruise honeymoons offer much for the honeymooners. Not only do the cruise lines offer many special amenities and romance packages to the honeymooners, there are many new ships that are now sailing- among them the Celebrity Eclipse and Dilhouette, Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam, Cunard Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Caribbean Oasis and Allure of the Seas, the Disney Dream, Carnival Magic, Costa Favolosa and the MSC Magnifica.

River cruise honeymoons enables the honeymooners to go to many different destinations upclose and in-depth and explore the culture and scenery of cities and towns which the ocean cruise ships cannot get to like: Budapest, Vienna , Cologne, and Aswan. Sail the Danube, Rhine, Mosel, Nile, and Yangtze Rivers, to see the sites that one has only seen in books or movies. The many new ships from Avalon, AMA Waterways, Viking and Uniworld bring river cruising to new heights of luxury and pampering.

For the ultimate in luxury and pampering, honeymooners can take an elegant yacht cruise, complete with concierge and butler service, fine wine and spirits at every meal and unlimited free shore excursions at smaller, unique ports like Bali, Indonesia, Darwin, Australia, Fiji, Mumbai, India, Durban, South Africa, the Seychelles, Namibia and Brazil. New luxury yacht cruises for 2011 include the Seabourn Sojourn, Oceania Marina, Seabourn Quest, and the LAustral Zodiac.

For honeymooners who would rather stay on land, there are many new hotels and honeymoon and wedding all-inclusive resorts worldwide for 2011, which cater to newlyweds, including the Four Seasons Resort Nevis in St. Kitts/Nevis; the Park Hyatt Bermuda Resort and the Elbow Beach Resort in Bermuda; the One & Only Ocean Club in the Bahamas; the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and RockResorts in the Dominican Republic; Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Oahu, Hawaii and Aqua Hotels and Resorts and their Hotel Wailea on Maui; the Iberostar Hotels & Resorts in Marbella, Spain; the Radisson Blue Resort & Spa Portimao in Portugal; Sandals in Great Exuma Bay, the Bahamas; Club Med Sandpiper in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Taking a land tour can be a very enriching and romantic way to spend your honeymoon. Go the castles in Ireland; wine tasting in Italy and France; Brendan Vacations offers Small Group Discoveries which visit smaller-scale properties like bed and breakfasts, castles and manors, no early wake-ups and departures and shorter visits to Ireland. Trafalgar Tours is offering At Leisure Vacations with more choices, more opportunity for in-depth experience and more freedom for independent exploration. Their 10-day Royal Britain includes three days exploring London, a ferry ride to the Isle of Wight, and a visit to Churchills House.

Best Cruises and Travel Now is an affiliate of Cruise Planners/American Express, who has been in partnership for 15 years. They will give each honeymooner individual attention and outstanding personal service, exceeding all expectations. Eva Greenwald states, I will create a honeymoon trip that is perfectly suited to your personality, lifestyle and budget. I love making honeymoon dreams come true and making sure that your honeymoon is the experience of a lifetime. Contact Eva at: 203- 221-3171 or toll-free at 888-499-7245. Check their website at: http://www.bestcruisesandtravelnow.com for special promotions and to sign up for weekly email specials. Best Cruises and Travel Now is happy to offer their clients a free Honeymoon Bridal Registry. Here the bride and groom can list anything they wish to do on their trip. It works like a gift registry, where family and friends purchase part of their dream honeymoon, destination wedding or romance trip as a present. Clients also receive a free wedding web page and thank you page.

Because of Best Cruises and Travel Nows affiliation with American Express, cardholders can use their AMEX Reward Points to pay for part or all of their trip. They also sell low-cost, comprehensive travel insurance. Ask Best Cruises and Travel Now about the Pay With Points Program and Travel Insurance when you call.

Licensed, bonded and insured, Best Cruises and Travel Now: Cruise Planners/American Express, is a member of CLIA (Cruse Line International Association), ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents), IATA (International Association of Travel Agents), NACOA (National Association of Cruise Only Agencies) and the BBB (Better Business Bureau).

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Princess Cruises 2012-2013 Hawaii, Tahiti and South Pacific Program Offers More Cruises to Hawaii, Plus Favorite Routes to French Polynesia and Samoa
Saturday, December 10th, 2011 /


Santa Clarita, Calif. (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

Mention paradise and most people will conjure up images of pristine beaches and lush, tropical islands. Princess Cruises passengers can make paradise a reality with 10 itinerary choices to the breathtaking islands of Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific between fall 2012 and spring 2013.

New next season, Princess will offer more Hawaii cruises than ever before, with four ships sailing roundtrip to the islands from both Los Angeles and San Francisco. In addition, the renovated Grand Princess will make her debut voyages to Hawaii as part of her first West Coast season.

In total, eight Princess ships will sail on 56 voyages throughout the Pacific, including favorite itineraries such as the 10-day Tahiti & Polynesia route that sails roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti to some of the most gorgeous islands of French Polynesia. An 11-day Hawaii & Tahiti itinerary offers the best of both the Hawaiian Islands, as well as the highlights of French Polynesia. And the cruise lines 28-day Hawaii, Tahiti and Samoa itinerary that debuted last season returns with two sailings roundtrip from Los Angeles to American Samoa, taking in Hawaii and Tahiti along the way.

The storied and romantic South Pacific just might capture the imagination of travelers more than most destinations, said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. Weve been traveling to the South Pacific for more than 30 years and these idyllic islands never cease to deliver a breathtaking and relaxing vacation to our passengers.

Princess 2012-2013 cruises to Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific include:

Tahiti & Polynesia This classic Princess itinerary sails roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti for 10 days among the islands of Polynesia, with two overnight visits. Ocean Princess starts with an overnight in the Tahitian capital and then calls on Huahine, Rangiroa, Raiatea, Bora Bora (Two-day Experience includes two full days and an overnight), and Moorea. Sailings depart on December 18, 2012; January 19 and 29, and February 8, 2013.

Hawaii & Tahiti Travelers can enjoy the intimacy of a small cruise ship on a voyage that features both the Polynesian paradises of Hawaii and French Polynesia. These 11-day sailings between Papeete and Honolulu on Ocean Princess include calls at Moorea, Bora Bora, Hilo, Maui, and Kauai. Sailings depart December 28, 2012; January 8, February 18, and March 1, 2013.

Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa This 28-day itinerary aboard Sapphire Princess and Star Princess offers an unusual roundtrip voyage from Los Angeles, to three island groups in one convenient roundtrip sailing. The ship calls at Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Pago Pago, Apia, Bora Bora, Moorea and Papeete (overnight). Two sailings depart on October 20, 2012 and March 26, 2013.

South Pacific & New Zealand Cruises Sailing between Sydney and Papeete, Ocean Princess offers a 16-day voyage including Tauranga, Auckland, Tonga, Apia, Pago Pago, Bora Bora, and Moorea. The ship departs on December 3, 2012 and March 12, 2013.

Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Sea Princess sails across the Pacific between San Francisco and Sydney on a 27-day voyage to Honolulu, Kauai, Papeete, Bora Bora, Pago Pago, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park scenic cruising. The sailing departs on September 20, 2012.

Hawaiian Islands from Los Angeles Golden Princess, Sapphire Princess and Star Princess will sail from Los Angeles on a 14-day roundtrip voyage to the Land of Aloha with calls at Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, and Maui, plus Ensenada, Mexico. The ships will sail on 24 voyages between September 26, 2012 and April 24, 2013.

Hawaiian Islands from San Francisco Star Princess and Grand Princess will offer 15-day itinerary round-trip voyages from San Francisco, with calls at Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai and Maui, plus Ensenada. The ships will offer seven departures between October 6, 2012 and April 25, 2013.

Aussie Experience Voyages

Sailings aboard Sun Princess, Dawn Princess and Sea Princess head to the islands from Sydney or Brisbane and feature onboard amenities tailored to appeal to Australian tastes.

Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Sea Princess will sail on a 35-day roundtrip voyage from Sydney, with calls at NukuAlofa (Tonga), Apia, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Hilo, Kona, Papeete, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora, Pago Pago, Suva (Fiji) and Noum

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Hawaii Cruises
Wednesday, December 07th, 2011 /

Hawaii is considered as one of the most popular tourist destinations for Americans. Therefore you could assume that cruises from the west coast of the U.S. to the Hawaiian Islands are always avaible. But there are no cruises from the U.S. West Coast to Hawaii because in 1920 a maritime law passed to protect U.S. shipping.

 

The law – commonly known as the Jones Act – prevents foreign cruise ships from boarding passengers in one U.S. port and letting them disembark in another unless they visit a foreign country at some time during their voyage. Since the only two foreign countries anywhere near the U.S. and Hawaii are Canada and Mexico, that really limits the options.

 

With so many U.S. cruise lines, you may be wondering how this applies to them. The answer is that to save money, all U.S.

cruise lines – except one – register their ships in other countries, such as the Bahamas.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) believed that the market for Hawaii cruises was big enough to offset the added expense of registering their Pride of America in the U.S. And today, it’s the only U.S.-flagged cruise ship. They also had to hire U.S. staff and crew, which were more expensive than foreign crew.

 

All the other cruise ships that let passengers travel one way to Hawaii start their Hawaii cruises in Vancouver, British Columbia, in order to comply with the Jones Act.

 

Carnival, Princess, and Royal Caribbean all have repositioning cruises from Vancouver to Hawaii at the end of the Alaska cruising season.

 

Cruising is a good way to see Hawaii because the distances between the ports is short, so you can visit several different islands in a few days – without ever having to get on an airplane.

There’s plenty of time ashore and in many cases the ships overnight in port, which lets you go to a luau or other evening activity ashore. Plus, the scenery from the ship is almost always amazing as you glide through the island chain.

 

You’ll need to arrange a one-way ticket from Honolulu back to your home city, but at press time, one-way tickets to Los Angeles were less than $ 250.

 

It usually takes five or six days to sail from Vancouver to the Hawaiian Islands, so these cruises aren’t a great choice for those who don’t enjoy days at sea or are prone to seasickness. Thanks to the leisurely journey, you’ll arrive in the islands rested and rearing to go.

 

The 2,667-passenger Carnival Spirit arrives at Kona on the Big Island first, then calls at the island of Kauai and Hilo, also on the Big Island. Passengers have an overnight on board the ship in Kahului, Maui, and in Honolulu.

 

The much smaller – 710 passengers – Royal Princess visits Hilo and then goes to Lahaina on Maui and Kauai. Travelers can leave the ship in Honolulu or stay aboard and sail to Papeete, calling at Bora Bora, Raiatea, and Moorea en route.

 

Rhapsody of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s 2,500-passenger floating resort, sails past the Big Island at night so passengers can see molten lava spewing out of Kilauea Volcano. Cruisers spend a day each in Hilo, Kona, and Kauai, and have overnights on the ship in Lahaina and Honolulu.

 

When you consider that the cruise fare includes transportation, meals, and your accommodations in Hawaii, a repositioning cruise can be a better deal than an air and hotel package.

 

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5 Tips on Booking Singles Cruises
Sunday, November 20th, 2011 /

While group and mass cruises have always been popular, it is sometimes more exciting, rejuvenating and memorable to try out singles cruises. A singles cruise is the best way to meet and make new friends instead of spending your holiday with people you are with on a daily basis. On a singles cruise, you can enjoy a holiday better without the worry of surrounding couples and or families wherever you go. Singles cruises allow you the rare opportunity to immerse your most natural self into a new environment without the same limitations and pressures of your daily life.

To make it even more appealing, booking for a singles cruise is actually relatively easier than the normal cruise processes. As you research on the available options for a memorable holiday, singles cruises should be your number one choice this year. To book for one, look for the cruise facilitators exclusively catering to singles. Most regular cruises require that you pay double while booking a double room with a single bed, which is basically a standard sized cabin for most regular cruises. If however you choose a facilitator exclusively dealing with singles cruises, their offers are structured in a way that allows you to travel alone or with a partner at your own convenience.

Secondly, booking singles cruises online is more convenient and cheaper. In online platforms, the cruise choices are diverse and highly discounted. You can find an appealing cruise package in special offers, especially during the off seasons. As noted earlier, the companies catering exclusively for singles cruises have more options and better prices, especially if such companies operate an online booking portal.

Thirdly, you are better off choosing your most preferred cruising theme instead of settling for a standard singles cruise. This is especially important if you are traveling alone. Make sure that the theme of the singles cruise is desirable to your interests, preferences and likes. You can therefore opt for a fitness cruise to the Pacific Islands, a fun cruise to Hawaii or an adventure cruise to the Caribbean.

Fourthly, ensure that the singles cruise you pick has an age limit that you qualify for. Singles cruise targeted to cater for just anybody rarely appeal to your preferences simply because they are tailored for a general audience. You should ensure that the cruise you book for is ideal for your age. You also don’t want to indulge in an 18-year old cruise when you are past the retirement age. The 18-30 and 25-40 are the most popular age limits for singles cruises today, while those targeted at seniors (40+) are getting more and more popular.

Fifthly, before booking a specific package, decide whether the cruise will be a water only trip or one including some tome on the beaches and along coastal towns of the destination. Some cruises require that you live and sleep entirely onboard during the entire trip while others offer opportunities to interact with the nightlife and shopping masses of some popular destinations. Make a choice based on your preferences and holiday requirements.

At the end of the day, singles cruises are, more appealing because they offer you the choice of tailor making your own trip based on preferences. Ensure that the cruise you book aptly caters to what you want out of a holiday.

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Here Are Some Tips To Find Cheap Cruises
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 /

There are several ways to find cheap cruises aside from checking out all travel websites and their different offers. Although comparing prices is the initial step it would be best if you compared the following discount deals in order to get the best cheap cruises available:

Below are some of the ways you can get cheap cruises through the promotional offers commonly offered by cruise travel liners:  

1. Cheap Cruises for Two for the Price of One

For a limited period of time and for a limited number of berths, you can get cheap cruises by booking two cruise ships from a selection of scheduled cruises just for the price of one. Destinations such as Alaska and Europe are now being offered for the price of one up to April 30, 2010. The passenger is guaranteed of price protection, which means his booked tour will not be affected by any future changes. The stateroom of their choice will be locked-in once they book to make sure they get what they booked for.      

2. Cheap Cruises at Fifty Percent Off on Second Passenger

Cheap Cruises are being offered by cruise liners by offering the second passenger a 50% slash down on the price of the cruise. So if you’re a pair of honeymooning couple or just a pair of couple looking for a vacation getaway, look for cheap cruises offered  as “2nd passenger 50% off” before the ship sets sail on the departure date. Book early so you can get a good rate for the first passenger.  

3. Back to Back Cruise Discounts

If you are a passenger of a one-way trip cruise ship and you’ll be going back to your point of origin by boarding the same ship, get a considerable amount of discount for the second sailing. There will be cases that you will be staying at your point of destination for more than a week or a month or even of longer, which will allow you cheap cruises by boarding the same ship when you get home to your point of origin.

This way you can enjoy visiting your relatives and friend especially if you’re in no hurry to get back home at the same time save enjoy another trip by ocean fare. Most of these cheap cruises are offered for Florida Ports and for Caribbean cruises. Some cruise ships also include their Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Canada and Hawaii cruise destinations.            

Check out the website’s cruise calendar so you will know which sea vessels are offering these cheap cruises by looking up their travel date and alternative cruise travels. Once satisfied, find booking specialist to help you book the two travels at the best discounts and rewards possible.    

4. Early Booking Discounts

To get some good deals on cheap cruises all you need to do is to book as early as 6 months in advance for a great deal of savings. Check the Cruise Travel Calendars and find out which cruise travels are entitled to early booking deals. Some cheap cruises are given price-offs for as much as $ 500 per package.         

5. Last Minute Booking Deals

Cruise ships that are about to sail in three week’s time put up their remaining berths at “Late Booking Deals” which you can avail even up to the last three hours before departure.

6. Kids Sail Free

These cheap cruises are often offered for off- season sailings but up to two kids can sail with their parents for free. Destinations are usually for Caribbean and Bahamas cruises by cruise liners like Costa Cruises and Disney Cruise Lines. The Regent Seven Seas Cruises allow two kids 17 and below to stay in their parents cabin without paying extra for cruises to Alaska, Mediterranean and Northern Europe cruises.  

7. Group Discounts

Be a group leader by organizing cruise travels for groups. The more groups you can book for at least 5 staterooms for each group, the more discounts and amenities you will be entitled to. In fact you will earn a free cruise yourself. So the more groups you can book to set sail for a cruise, the more number of free cruises you will earn then you can also bring your family along.

In cheap cruises offered to group travelers, if one of the groups will book 8 cabins, the group will be entitled to one berth or bed free. This will allow adding another member who’ll pay for fares and meals only. Double the number of cabins booked to 16 and you’ll get another free bed or berth and if you can arrange it right you can use this to accommodate a member of another group in case no one else needs it.

Gather up your friends as one group, your family as another group, or some club or association you belong to as another, each cabin is for double occupancy. You can convince everyone to board a cruise for the same destination, so you can also consolidate your number of free cruises. Coordinate with a booking specialist to get the best deals for your customers and for yourself as well, because there are other amenities offered.        

There are other ways to get cheap cruises, by taking advantage of the promotional offers for great discounts. Check them out by visiting cruise travel websites and compare the best deals and the best cruise ships.

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Oahu Sunset Dinner Cruises
Thursday, September 01st, 2011 /

Pamper yourself and your loved ones on your Hawaiian holiday with Oahu sunset dinner cruises. Take a break from the sun and the sand at the beach, put aside your swimsuit for an evening and don on your finest as you get treated as royalty on board a state of the art cruise ship while enjoying breath-taking views of the sunset over the ocean.

Splendid service is everything in Hawaii, and an Oahu sunset dinner cruise will make you feel like royalty. It all starts with complimentary limousine pick up from your hotel at Waikiki and only keeps getting better. When you reach the dock you will greeted with a charming lei welcome as climb onboard the vessel and get settled in for an unforgettable evening.

The ship will then set sail into the sunset while you get treated to a truly 5-star meal of steak and lobster to be enjoyed with premium cocktails and sparkling wine, all the while witnessing an awe-inspiring sunset over the Waikiki skyline.

Most of the Oahu sunset dinner cruises take you past the famed volcano Diamond Head and along the Kahala Gold Coast where you can admire the scenic beaches frequented by the rich and famous of the world. Remember to take your camera for this unique cruise, so that the breathtaking scenery will be kept forever.

And the entertainment is also fabulous, with hula dancers and Hawaiian mucis. Be sure to savor every moment of the Hawaiian activity because this two-hour trip to paradise will be over before you know it and you will be on your way back to your hotel in the limousine.

All of this usually comes in a pre-paid package but to truly take advantage of the Oahu sunset dinner cruises be sure to book your self a window side table so that you won’t miss any of the spectacular views. You will have to pay up a slight premium for these seats but they are well worth it.

These Oahu sunset dinner cruises are perfect for anniversaries, honeymoons, and other romantic milestones, but the kids will love them, too.

It’s a fabulous end to a wonderful vacation, so book your Oahu sunset dinner cruise today.

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