Thursday, February 19
Secret Cruise Sale
Psst. Wanna treat yourself to that vacation you've been longing for ... but at a budget-friendly price? We're standing by to divulge just how it's done. Our Secret Sale is your exclusive ticket to huge savings on an enormous selection of top-brand cruises – you simply won't find a bigger or better collection of deals anywhere else! Start with the absolute lowest prices around and save up to 75% aboard all of our most popular cruise lines. Then choose from tons of valuable bonus offers including up to $250 in free onboard spending, free stateroom upgrades, and reduced booking deposits. See our grid below for complete details.
You couldn't pick a better time to reserve your next sailing. And if you've ever considered taking a cruise vacation but haven't, now's the time to try one out. Virtually every cruise line is offering significant discounts on voyages to just about anywhere they sail!
Hurry – Secret Sale ends at midnight on Tuesday, February 24th. Call 1-800-278-4737 today!
Monday, February 9
Carnival launches Early Saver Program
Carnival Cruise Lines is launching an exciting new cruise pricing option called Early Saver which offers fares as much as 25 percent lower than the best generally available rates and provides rate protection if rates later drop below what the consumer originally paid. Early Saver further enhances the exceptional value of a Carnival cruise vacation.
Early Saver rates will be available beginning February 9, 2009 and offered up to three months prior to sailing date for cruises of five days or less and up to five months prior to sailing date for longer length voyages, subject to availability. Early Saver fares include all stateroom types, including suites.
The Early Saver rate protection feature provides that if a lower Carnival advertised rate becomes available after the booking is made, a rate adjustment can be requested and the cruise line will issue the difference in the form of a non-refundable shipboard credit. The lower fare must be for the same ship, sailing date, stateroom category and number of guests.
"Early Saver is a fantastic savings opportunity for those who are able to plan ahead and book early. It is designed to provide consumers with complete confidence that the fare they are booking is the lowest Carnival rate available and that in the event they find a lower fare later, they need simply submit a rate protection request and we will provide a shipboard credit equal to the difference."
When booking an Early Saver fare, consumers are able to choose a specific stateroom. The standard required deposit is immediately non-refundable at time of booking. Any changes in ship or sailing date outside of Carnival's standard penalty period require a $50 change fee. For changes inside the penalty period, normal penalties apply.
To request a price adjustment, a rate protection form must be completed and emailed to Carnival. Consumers can access the form via their travel agent may complete the form via the cruise line's travel agent web portal.
The lower rate must be available at the time the form is submitted and rate adjustments will be processed within two business days. Rate adjustment requests can be submitted up to two business days prior to the cruise departure date.
Early Saver fares are available for both individual and group reservations.
The Early Saver fare program will be available on virtually all Carnival ships and itineraries, which include voyages ranging from three to 18 days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Canada, New England, Europe, Bermuda and South America. The fares are subject to availability and certain restrictions apply.
Friday, February 6
The Top 20 Cruise Ships - as rated by CruisesOnly Customers
Freedom of the Seas - Royal Caribbean
“Exceeded all my expectations. The pool deck is out-of-this world!” Read reviews
Island Princess - Princess Cruises
“… staff worked very hard to provide the best possible experience.” Read reviews
Mariner of the Seas - Royal Caribbean
“Absolutely beautiful. Can’t say enough about the food … fantastic.” Read reviews
Disney Wonder - Disney Cruise Line
“My son, age three, loved Disney’s Oceaneer Club for kids. So cute!” Read reviews
Sapphire Princess - Princess Cruises
“We booked a mini-suite, which was very nice. Highly recommended.” Read reviews
Carnival Conquest - Carnival Cruise Lines
“Service is superb … our cruise director, Ralph, was extraordinary.” Read reviews
Celebrity Summit - Celebrity Cruises
“… picked a family veranda stateroom with large balcony. Wonderful!” Read reviews
Liberty of the Seas - Royal Caribbean
“The ice show was magnificent. Large variety of things to do onboard.” Read reviews
Oosterdam - Holland America Line
“Well-maintained ship. Highly-responsive staff. Excellent stateroom.” Read reviews
Carnival Pride - Carnival Cruise Lines
“Ship was fantastic … the view from our balcony was to die for.” Read reviews
Star Princess - Princess Cruises
“… gave us the opportunity to do as much or as little as we wanted.” Read reviews
Independence of the Seas - Royal Caribbean
“Very impressed … an abundance of areas and activities for children.” Read reviews
Carnival Liberty - Carnival Cruise Lines
“Our two-year-old granddaughter had a wonderful time at
Carnival Valor - Carnival Cruise Lines
“… just keeps getting better and better. Clean, bright, and inviting.” Read reviews
Carnival Inspiration - Carnival Cruise Lines
“Looks great. Serenity, the adults-only retreat, was just wonderful!” Read reviews
Carnival Legend - Carnival Cruise Lines
“Had a fabulous dinner in the supper club for $30 each … what a value.” Read reviews
Westerdam - Holland America Line
“Great 25th anniversary cruise. Live entertainment was Broadway-quality.” Read reviews
Carnival Fantasy - Carnival Cruise Lines
“Wonderful holiday. Being onboard for New Year’s Eve was fantastic.” Read reviews
Radiance of the Seas - Royal Caribbean
“Modern and elegant … many beautiful spaces. Centrum is magnificent.” Read reviews
Adventure of the Seas - Royal Caribbean
“Tons to do … great spa, great shows, lounges with live music, etc.” Read reviews
