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If you are planning to go on a cruise trip with your friends or family, gather up a group and go sailing, because Holland America has an offer that you can’t refuse. You can choose from a wide range of Caribbean cruises for a week or more and save up to 50%, but that’s not all. You will also receive up t o $150 onboard credit, and…the 3rd or 4th guest will sail for free! Each of Holland America’s 15 ships are paragons of excellence, and you’ll not find better service anywhere else. There are casinos, spas and recreation areas on every ship, and your trip is guaranteed to be an interesting one. You’ll be served 5 star cuisine by uniformed stewards, and you’ll be treated like royalty for every second of your trip! The cruises range from one week to a month, and there are over 500 different itineraries to choose from. The quiet elegance of Holland America’s ships and the very high standard of service are the perfect recipe for a perfect trip. Don’t waste any time and book a cruise while the offer is still standing – with such great incentives you can’t afford to lose a minute! More details about booking and itineraries can be found on the Orbitz website.

Hawaii is the ideal place for cruises, and there are plenty of reasons why. It isn’t very far, so you can take only a ew days of work and go off sailing, the weather is more or less constantly pleasant, the seas are blue and the beaches are great. Summer is the best time of the year to visit Hawaii if you are not a big fan of crowds, but if you like your vacation spots to be lively (it’s much more cheerful, and besides, you might meet some great people), then you should definitely visit the islands this winter or spring. Hawaii cruises offers discount prices for its trips. Of course, the prices depend on the destination, but check out their rates for this year and the next, and you’ll surely find a departure port close to you where the rates are cheap. If you are already in Hawaii, you can book a cruise for $799, but even if you live on the continent, the price won’t be much steeper. The ports of call are Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Kahului, Lahaina and Nawiliwili. In between the stops you will be able to enjoy the luxuries of the cruise ship and when it stops at a port you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the wonderful islands of Hawaii. Book here!

The year is slowly drawing to a close, and it is time to start planning New Years parties, Christmas gatherings, but also vacations. Now is the time to book a cruise if you haven’t done so already. Prices are dropping and companies keep pilings extras to make the cruises even more attractive than they already are. How can you resist offers like these? Well, you can’t. So take your pick of the available destinations, and start 2011 in style. The early bird bookings for 2011 cruises will help you find your dream vacation without spending too much money on it. Fares start from as little as $1o9: for example a 4 night cruise with Norwegian Cruises, where you will get up to $300 onboard credit, 50% off the deposit, and a free upgrade. Another great deal is the 4 night cruise with Carnival Cruises, where you will get up to $300 cashback, free upgrades, reduced airfare for Europe and reduced fares for military and friends and relative of military. There are tons of other deals like this, which will allow you to book a luxury cruise for almost nothing! Why go to an expensive hotel during your vacation when you can spend it on the sunny deck of an amazing cruise ship, hopping from port to port and enjoying your free time? You can find more details about the clearance here.

Booking a last minute cruise can be a big decision, especially if you have a crowded schedule, but doing something unpredictable every once in a while can really make your life a bit more exciting. And if the great prices are not enough of an incentive for you to book a last minute cruise, take a look at the latest deal coming from Celebrity Cruises. Not only can you book a wonderful cruise to Bahamas for an amazing price, but you will also receive up to $250 onboard credit that will make your journey all the more pleasant. Celebrity Cruises offers Bahamas, Caribbean and Panama Canal trips departing from several cities, like Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Baltimore and San Juan. The length of the trips varies, so even if you have only one weekend to spare, you can take advantage of this deal. The rates vary according to cabin type, but no matter what you choose (inside, ocean view or balcony), these rates are just too good to pass up. And when you think of all the goodies that you can spend those $250 on, the idea of a vacation spent sailing the seas seems more and more appealing. You can find more information about booking and rates here.

Last minute deals usually require you to make up your mind in a day or two about going on a holiday (which is a big decision, that’s true), but on the other hand they are amazingly cheap most of the time. So how about a Caribbean cruise in November for only $279? The price is very appealing, the only catch is that you have to decide in two days. So think carefully about what you’d like to do in November, sit at home and go to work, or take a week off and go on a sunny trip to the Caribbean? For example, the Carnival Elation leaves from Mobile, in Alabama, and stops at Progreso and Cozumel in Mexico. If you book a trip now, you will also benefit from 15% off onshore excursions, which is a great incentive if you are planning on sightseeing for a bit in Progreso or Cozumel. There are many more departure ports and routes that you can check out in detail here. A few weeks from now on, you could be sunbathing on the deck of a luxury cruise ship sailing in the blue waters of the Caribbean, so take advantage of this amazing deal while it still lasts!

October is the month of autumn foliage watching, Thanksgiving Day, Halloween, but for those who like cruise, it is more than that: it is National Cruise Vacation Month? Why? Because this month you can choose among some of the most jaw-dropping cruise deals of the year. Not only will you be able to take advantage of some great rates, but you will also receive free upgrades, more onboard credit than ever before. Cruise month does not mean that you have to travel in October, but simply that you can book your cruise for a great price, and travel this year, or the next. To give you a few examples, you can book a cruise with the Royal Caribbean line and get up to $200 onboard credit, or take advantage of Celebrity Cruises’ offer, which can land you with a 3-day cruise for only $169, and give you up to $150 onboard credit. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Nickelodeon All Access Cruise will b a delight for the whole family (just tell your kids that they can have breakfast with Sponge Bob and they won’t need any convincing to go). New deals can appear throughout the month, so don’t forget to check Travelocity’s deal list for any exciting updates!

Spring seems like a long way off, especially with winter looming near, but it’s never too early to start planning a spring getaway. If you don’t like the colder seasons, then think of this as a celebration of the coming spring season. And what better way to celebrate anything than a relaxing cruise trip for an entire week? You can book a trip with the Royal Caribbean Line for the months of January though March for special prices. For example, how about a Caribbean roundtrip leaving at Fort Lauderdale, for only $66 per night? And you also get $50 onboard credit that you can spend as you wish. And there are many other amazing deals like this. Bahamas, North Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, you choose! Luckily, spring comes earlier to the Caribbean than to the temperate parts of the world, so no matter where you live, your guaranteed to have a warm week of spring even in January! So don’t hesitate and book a wonderful spring cruise now, and in January, by this time, you can be aboard the Royal Caribbean, sipping a cocktail and enjoying the Caribbean sunshine! Click here to learn more about this deal.

Choosing a cruise ship that will meet your needs can be a tricky thing, because you have to consider a lot of things. Will it be child friendly, if you go with your family. Does it offer at least some of the activities that you enjoy doing in your free time? Are the dining and entertainment options good enough? The answer will be yes for all of the Royal Caribbean cruise line’s ships. They are not only the most modern and innovative ships you can find anywhere, but they also offer their guests some exciting activities that you won’t find anywhere else, for example the FlowRider (an ultra fun surf simulator) or a 30 foot high climbing wall. And let’s not forget about the amazing range of offshore activities either! Book now, and you will get between $25 and $200 in onboard credit! Royal Caribbean operates cruises in some of the most amazing locations in the world: Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico and several Mediterranean cruises in Europe. So don’t miss out on this chance to go on an amazing cruise trip! More details about prices and booking here.

It’s not surprising that the Disney franchse has already extended to include cruisers as well, and it’s not surprising either that Disney Dream cruise ships are some of the most awesome cruise ships I’ve ever seen. The new Disney Dream cruise ship will be launched in 2011, and you can already start booking cruises. Like its sister ship Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream will resemble an 1930’s style cruise ships, but only when it comes to atmosphere, obviously, because the amenities are as hi-tech as possible. There will be lots of spaces where families can spend time together, but you will also have the opportunity to relax on your own while your kids are safely tucked away in bed.

Some of the attractions include a watercoaster (a roller coaster-water slide combination), virtual potholes in the cabins, and some alluring restaurants (Enchanted Garden, Animator’s Palate, the Royal Palace and several cafes and adult-only bars). Kids will have the time of their lives because there are tons on activities and areas inspired directly from Disney’s most successful films, like Toy Story or Peter Pan. So you can drop your kids off, kick back and enjoy yourself at the Senses Spa & Salon, or have a drink at the Metro Pub. Disney really promises fun for the whole family, and for an affordable price, too: you can book a cruise on the amazing Disney Dream for as little as $369, for a three nights Bahamas cruise, for example. Check out the rates and dates here.

This autumn is definitely the season for cheap Caribbean cruises: how about several days spent on a  modern luxury cruiser for only about $200? Caribbean Cruises is feeling generous, and offers some really affordable cruises for the months of October, November and December. In addition to some amazing onboard options (they even have a 30 foot rock climbing wall! and several great restaurant), there are many onshore activities at the various stop of the cruiser. Depending on the number of friends or family members you are traveling with, you can get up to $100 onboard credit which you can spend as you please. All you have to do is to book beore September 30. Here are some of the most attractive cruises you can choose: a four night Bahamas cruise departing from Miami for only $189 per person, 7 night Caribbean cruise departing from Orlando for $499 per person or, why not, even a 7 night Mediterranean cruise departing from Venice for $499. These prices do not include government taxes, and they are valid for double occupancy rooms. So book your ticket on Travelocity before it’s too late, and enjoy a heavenly cruise through the blue water of the Caribbean or Mediterranean this autumn.