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Cheap cruises: Final week to save

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Cheap CruiseCheapTickets’ 2009 Cruise Blowout has hundreds of cheap cruises to choose from, and there’s just one more week to save. Here are just some of the deals you’ll find:

  • Carnival Cruises Lines: Plan ahead and save. Save up to 30% when you book your cheap cruise three to five months in advance.

The 2009 Cruise Blowout ends November 22, so book your cheap cruise soon.

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Commonly asked questions about cheap cruise vacations

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

For travelers thinking about taking a cheap cruise, now is the time. CheapTickets is offering hundreds of cheap cruises on your favorite cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines. If you’ve never set sail, you might have some questions. Let CheapTickets answer some of the most commonly asked questions:Cheap Cruise

What does my cruise fare include?
In most cases, your cruise fare will include your room, meals in the buffet restaurants and main dining room, most entertainment, and 24-hour room service. It does not include discretionary items such as specialty restaurants, organized shore excursions, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, spa treatments, medical services, casino expenditures, or other miscellaneous items.

What type of clothes should I pack for my cruise?
Consider your cruise itinerary when deciding what to pack. For tropical cruises, you’ll want to take shorts, skirts or sundresses, pants, t-shirts, knit tops, one formal outfit and a bathing suit.  For cooler days or Alaska cruises pack warmer clothes such as sweaters, raincoats, and fleece. It is also a good idea to bring a pair of sneakers or rubber-soled shoes for deck sports. For international cruises, keep in mind that some shore excursions to shrines or religious sites require a more conservative dress code. (more…)

Cheap cruises on Norwegian Cruise Lines

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Cheap cruisesNow through September 18 take advantage of travel deals on cheap cruises with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Deals include 50% off deposit and free onboard spending on select sailings, in addition to low rates on suites and villas. Here are just a few cheap cruises you may want to consider:

7-Night Bermuda: Leave from New York aboard the Norwegian Dawn for three days in sunny Bermuda. On board, enjoy more than 10 restaurants, spa, casino, indoor and outdoor pools and more. Cheap cruises start at $599, plus, get up to $250 in free onboard spending. Oceanview rooms also qualify for a booklet worth $400 in discounts on select purchases and services.

7-Night Mexican Riviera: Enjoy the scenery along Mexico’s Pacific coast, with stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Sailings this fall start at $329, plus up to $250 in free onboard spending.

4-Night Bahamas: Visit Grand Bahama Island, Nassau and a private island starting from $129, plus up to $100 in free onboard spending.

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Cheap cruises on Carnival Cruise Lines

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

cruiseCarnival Cruise Lines‘ Labor Day sale means cheap cruises are even more affordable. Through September 8, take advantage of reduced rates on select 7- and 8-night sailings. Plus, select stateroom categories on select cruises are elibible for a free upgrade. Here are just a few cheap cruises to consider:

7-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean: Soak up the sun with stops on Grand Turk island, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico and a private Bahamas island. Fall 2009 sailings start at $479, and select staterooms are eligible for a free upgrade.

7-Night Western Caribbean: Explore ports in Belize, Nassau, and Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. Sailings start at $379, with a free upgrade offered on select staterooms.

8-Night Mexican Riviera: Enjoy spectacular views on this cheap cruise from San Diego along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, with stops in Acapulco, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa and Manzanillo. Fall 2009 sailings start at $469.

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Cheap cruises

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Get away to the Caribbean, Mexico and more on Norwegian Cruise Lines cruises and save. For one week only, CheapTickets is offering special deals on these cheap cruises to give you even more reasons to sail away on vacation.

When you book select cheap cruises of five nights or more on Norwegian Cruise Lines, you’ll qualify for up to $250 in free onboard spending to use for spa treatments, shore excursions and more. And, when you book a qualifying cruise, you can take 50% off your initial deposit.

Here are a few cheap cruises you may want to consider:

Five-night Western Caribbean: The Norwegian Dawn sails to Cozumel, Mexico, and Grand Cayman starting at $299.

Seven-night Mexican Riviera: Explore Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta on this cheap cruise starting from $399.

Seven-night Bermuda: Sail from New York and enjoy three days of fun and sun in Bermuda, starting at $549.

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Cheap Royal Caribbean cruises

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

With our one-week sale on Royal Caribbean cruises, now is a great time to book a vacation at sea. You’ll find cheap cruises to destinations around the world, and up to $100 in free onboard spending. Here are just a few cheap cruises to consider:

  • 7-Night Greek Isles & Turkey: Sail from Venice to ports in Croatia, Turkey and Corfu and Santorini, Greece. Oceanview rooms start at $599, with $50 in free onboard spending.
  • 4-Night Bahamas: Visit Key West, Florida, and Nassau and a private island in the Bahamas. Oceanview rooms start at $229 with $25 in free onboard spending.
  • 9-Night Eastern Caribbean: Enjoy stops in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas and a private island. Oceanview rooms start at $818 with $100 in free onboard spending.

There are plenty of cheap cruises to choose from. But hurry — sale ends August 24.

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Cheap cruises: Save on short sailings

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

norwegian-skyIf you don’t have time for a long vacation, but want to get away, weekend cruises could be the perfect solution. These short, cheap cruises offer an easy way to take a vacation, without a big price tag. Here are just a few examples.

3-Night Baja Mexico: Sail from San Diego to Ensenada, Mexico aboard the Carnival Elation. The October 19 sailing starts at $149.

4-Night Bahamas: Visit Freeport, Nassau and a private island in the Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Sky. Select September and October sailings start at $219.

3-Night Bahamas: Sail to Nassau and a private Bahamas island on the Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Seas. Select September sailings start at $199.

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Sunsational cruise clearance

Friday, July 10th, 2009

cheap-cruisesIf you’ve been thinking about booking a cheap cruise, now is the time. During the Sunsational Cruise Clearance, you’ll find special offers and discounts on a variety of cruise lines. So no matter where you want to go, there’s a cheap cruise for you. Here are just a few of the travel deals available:

Carnival Cruise Lines: Cheap cruises get even cheaper with up to $240 in free Carnival Cash to use toward cocktails, spa treatments or other onboard purchases. And if you book an oceanview room or higher on a 5+ night cruise departing between August 22 and December 27, you’ll receive a free onboard savings booklet. Plus, Carnival is offering free round-trip airfare between select cities with the purchase of balcony rooms on select 6- to 8-night Caribbean cruises.

Holland America Line: Get 50% off your deposit on select sailings, plus, guests on select sailings receive up to $340 in free onboard spending. And families cruising together may appreciate reduced prices for the third and fourth guests in each stateroom.

  • The 7-Night Alaskan Explorer cruise on the Zaandam includes stops in Juneau and Ketchican, Alaska, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Sailings start at $749.

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Last-minute cruises

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

cheap last-minute cruisesIf you want a cheap vacation, and you want to get away fast, cheap last-minute cruises may be just what you’re looking for. With a variety of destinations and savings of up to 75%, there is a budget-friendly last-minute cruise to fit every personality. Here’s a sample:

3-Night Bahamas: Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas takes passengers to a private island and Nassau, Bahamas. Dining options include a formal restaurant, pizzeria and Johnny Rockets for burgers and fries. Cheap last-minute cruises leaving July 10 and 17 start at $239.

5-Night Eastern Caribbean: Leave from Miami for stops on Grand Turk Island, Nassau, and a private island in the Bahamas. Onboard the Carnival Destiny, enjoy three pools, a casino, spa and organized kids’ activities. The July 13 cruise starts at $449.

7-Night Glacier Discovery Southbound: Experience Alaska’s unique scenery on the Holland America Line’s Veendam. Sail from Seward, Alaska, to Vancouver, British Columbia, with stops in Juneau and Ketchikan. A basketball court and spa with Turkish-style bath are just some of the ship’s features. The July 19 sailing starts at $399.

Cheap last-minute cruises also are available to Bermuda, Mexico and other Caribbean destinations. Just pick a ship or sailing date and pack your bags.

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Cheap cruises: One more day for exclusive savings

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

cheap cruises Get an even better deal on cheap cruises from Royal Caribbean with exclusive savings. Save an extra $50 per person (to a maximum of $200 for four people) on select 7+ night cruises to Bermuda and the Caribbean departing by September 13. Also, select staterooms on select cruises qualify for up to $200 in free onboard spending. Plus, CheapTickets customers receive $25 in free onboard spending for any Royal Caribbean cruise departing between July 1 and December 31. But hurry, this sale ends at midnight June 18. Here are just a few of the cheap cruises you might want to try:

9 Night Eastern Caribbean: Leave from Baltimore for stops in Puerto Rico, St. John, the Dominican Republic and a private island. Onboard, enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, six whirlpools, a rock-climbing wall, champagne bar and more. Sailings start at $699.

7 Night Greek Isles: Sail from Venice to four locations in Greece: Athens, Olympia, Corfu and Mykonos. Experience ancient ruins, quaint seaside towns, olive groves, seafood and more. Between stops, relax at the spa, play a round of mini golf or unwind at the piano bar. This cheap cruise starts at $649 for the October 17 sailing.

4 Night Bahamas: Explore the markets of Nassau and relax on a private island on this cheap cruise. The ship features a basketball court, Asian-themed restaurant, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Shop, teen dance club and supervised activities for kids. The September 7 sailing starts at $239.

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