CruiseDeals.com Agent Eric M. tells us why the 13nt. TransAtlantic with Air on the Independence of the Sea is such an exciting deal. You must Call 800.668.6414 to book this Exclusive Offer. Eric is very familiar with this deal, get him at the extension he leaves on the Video! Offer ends on 7/17/09.
I have been writing less about specific deals here on CruiseSource.us as most of you subscribe to our Top 5 deals each week on Seamail.com. But, this is one I felt the need to get out as quickly as possible to as many people as possible because this deal is exclusive with limited space. It also expires on July 17, 2009, so whatever we do not sell has to go back to the Cruise Line.
So here is the Deal: In late November 2009, a 13-night Transatlantic Cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Newest, Largest Ship, the Independence of the Seas with Air Included from Ft. Lauderdale for only $999! We have low Air Addons from many other major US Cities.
A Transatlantic Voyage on the ship that is a destination…there is no other ship currently at that offers the amenities that the Independence of the Seas offers. For those of you who have wanted to do a Transatlantic but thought you might get bored…if you get bored on the Independence of the Seas then there is not much hope for you.
Call 800.668.6414 or Click Here for details!
I am excited to announce that in a span of 2 weeks, I will be on 5 cruise ships. From July 24th – July 27th, I will be on 4 Carnival Ships including the Carnival Destiny, Carnival Imagination, Carnival Liberty, and the new Carnival Freedom.
On August 8th, 2009, Jess and I will be cruising Hawaii for 7nts. on on the NCL Pride of America. This cruise spends 180 hours in port. We are very excited and we will be choosing Shore Excursions soon. Let me know if you are joining us on the cruise, we would love to meet up on the Ship! We may even let you buy us a fruity adult beverage!
@CruiseSource on Twitter will be providing you with another first. I will be live Tweeting reviews, pictures, and possibly some video from 5 ships in only a 2 week period of time. If you have been looking at or already have a vacation booked on one of these ships, you will want to stay tuned to CruiseSource.us Blog and @CruiseSource on Twitter from July 24th – Aug. 17th for the latest on these 5 Cruise Ships.
I look forward to bringing you original high-quality content in the weeks leading up to and during this 2 week event!
Rich Tucker
Considering a World Cruise? I wanted to know who takes World Cruises, so I asked the agency who is known industry wide for their World Cruise Expertise, Cruise Specialists.
Is a world cruise for you?
We have a number of clients who choose each winter as an opportunity to travel to the exotic and warm tropical routes of a world cruise. A world cruise is nothing like a regular cruise. There is a culture and atmosphere that develops over time; one that takes in where you are going, where you’ve been, what you’ve shared and with whom. This is not an experience that is replicable, it can only happen on a 3-month voyage with the right balance and mix of extraordinary people, places and events.
There is a world cruise out there for everyone who loves travel, loves the examination and education of other cultures and countries. Probably the single most important factor in knowing whether you are ready to embark on a world cruise is an appreciation of and desire for “days at sea.” If you think you would go stir crazy by the thought of several days at sea, then a world cruise is not for you. If you like time to anticipate and savor each port, and you enjoy shipboard life with its enrichment lectures and programming, quiet time for books, activities of health and fitness, games with friends, or the myriad of other things to do, then a Grand Voyage or World Cruise just might be for you.
If you feel you fit the description of a World Cruiser, Contact a World Cruise Expert at CruiseSpecialists.com ~ Happy Sailing – Rich Tucker
I was doing some research for a mass email Promo scheduled for Tomorrow, Friday June 19th. I found this deal during my research that will be too late for tomorrow’s email. So, I wanted to get it out to you today so hopefully one of you get to take advantage of it!
It is the 6-night Pacific Coastal Cruise on the NCL Star departing Vancouver on Sept. 20th, 2009. It will go to Victoria, Astoria, and San Francisco before completing the voyage in Los Angeles CA.
This 6-nt. cruise starts at $279 per person with $25 – $250 on board credit depending on Cabin Category Booked. 3rd – 8th Passengers are only $149 per person in all cabin types. Click here for more details. Must book by End of Day, 6.19.09, deposit is 50% and fully refundable. ~ Rich Tucker
Everyone loves Freebies like free money to spend on their cruise. Here is a 3 day sale that is for new bookings only. check out the details below:
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE URGES GUESTS AND TRAVEL PARNTERS
TO ACT “NOW” TO GET THE BEST CRUISE FARES
NOW Sale features limited time deals and special offers
MIAMI – June 16, 2009 – On Tuesday, June 16, Norwegian Cruise Line launches its three-day NOW Sale for a limited time through June 19, 2009 offering unbelievable cruise deals and special booking offers for a range of popular cruise destinations including Alaska; Bermuda; Bahamas & Florida; Caribbean; Canada & New England; Mexican Riviera and South America. In addition to great cruise fares, Norwegian is offering up to $250 in on-board spending credit, fifty percent off cruise deposits and third through eighth guests from $99 per person. Union members and those in the military are eligible to receive up to an additional ten percent savings on the cruise fare.
“With these incredible deals and additional offers, there’s never been a better time than right now to book a cruise vacation,” said Andy Stuart, Norwegian’s executive vice president, global sales and passenger services. “We encourage our guests and travel partners to take advantage of this limited time sale as we’ve made taking a cruise an even better value by reducing the deposit, lowering fares for third through eighth guests and offering an on-board credit of up to $250.”
Norwegian’s NOW sale is offered on nine of its 11 Freestyle Cruising ships from three to 29-day sailings with departures from Miami, New York, Seattle, Vancouver, Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santiago, Chile. The deposit required at time of booking is now half off and depending on the length of the cruise ranges from just $25 to $200 per person (excluding suites and villas). For cruises to Alaska, Caribbean, Bahamas & Florida and Canada & New England, third to eighth guests in the same stateroom are from $99 per person. For cruises to Bermuda and the Mexican Riviera, additional guests in the same stateroom are from $199 per person.
The on-board credit can be used to purchase anything from shore excursions and spa treatments; to specialty fitness classes like yoga and spinning; gifts in the duty free shop and can even be used in the casino. The amount is based on the length of the cruise and the category of stateroom booked. Guests who book sailings of up to five days in a Garden Villa receive $100 per stateroom in spending credit; $75 for suites; $50 for mini-suites; $40 for balcony staterooms; $20 for oceanview and $15 for inside staterooms. For sailings of six days and longer, guests sailing in a Garden Villa receive $250 per stateroom in on-board spending credit; $150 for suites; $100 for mini-suites and deluxe balcony staterooms; $75 for balcony staterooms; $50 for oceanview and $25 for inside staterooms. To take advantage of the best pricing on this Awesome 3 day NCL sale, call 800.668.6414 NOW -
As of today, June 15 2009, most of the Princess Alaska CruiseTours are either sold out or very close to sold out. 2009 Alaska prices have been and continue to be ridiculously low. Due to this fact, several cruise ships will not return back to Alaska in 2010. This will reduce the amount of cruise inventory in Alaska in 2010 and it should cause the rates to increase.
I truly believe that 2009 will be the best year ever to cruise to Alaska. I am also a proponent of the 7-night Cruise + Land Tour Package when visiting Alaska. I have had many clients who returned from a 7-night Alaska cruise wishing that they had added on a 4-night land package. The Land Packages get you up to Fairbanks, Denali, Mt. McKinley, Anchorage, etc.
Although the availability is low for the Alaska Cruise Tour packages, Princess has normally sold them out by this time each year. So I was able to find some awesome deals including a 7-night cruise departing Vancouver on Sept. 7th with a 4 night land package staying at Princess Lodges in Denali, Mt. Mckinley, Anchorage and Fairbanks. Rates for this 11-night package are starting at only $1229 per person! To book this or any of the other remaining Princess Alaska CruiseTour Packages call one of our Alaska Cruise experts: 800.668.6414. ~ Happy Sailing
Photo by Carl ChapmanHere are few Quick Packing Tips for your next cruise:
Always pack a small hand-carry bag with your toiletries, Prescription Medicine, and bathing suit just in case your luggage isn’t delivered until later in the evening.
Be sure to pack ‘Bonine’ over – the –counter in case of motion sickness – works great – also it is non-drowsy…
Bring Bottled Waters in the luggage you are checking to be delivered to your room.
Surge Protector/Extension Cord – there are not enough outlets in your cabin.
Post it notes to leave your cabin Steward Notes.
Do you have helpful packing tips for future cruisers? Add them in the Comments! ~ Happy Sailing
As poker is one of my hobbies have quite a few poker playing friends, readers, and followers. For those who love Poker, Carnival has just made your cruise experience that much more exciting!
CARNIVAL’S ‘POKERPRO CHALLENGE 2009’ TO OFFER $50,000 IN CASH PRIZES Tournament To Be Hosted On All ‘Fun Ships’ With Grand Final Event on Carnival Freedom in January 2010 MIAMI (May 28, 2009) – Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, is hosting its 2009 PokerPro Challenge, a series of No Limit Texas Hold’em poker tournaments, which will take place during each voyage of the line’s 22 ships now through October. The winners of the preliminary tournaments will face off for a cash prize of $25,000 in the “Grand Final” during the Carnival Freedom’s January 24, 2010, six-day voyage from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. All games will be played on state-of-the-art PokerPro tables, which clearly and quickly display players’ commitments and table stakes, pot amount and community cards. PokerPro tables also identify the winners at the end of each hand and immediately add the winnings to the player’s table stakes. First place winners of the preliminary tournaments will automatically be entered to participate in the Grand Final, as well as receive a certificate towards a cruise on the Carnival Freedom’s January 24 voyage. “With the increasing popularity of No Limit Texas Hold’em poker tournaments throughout the gaming community, these events which combine the excitement of a high stakes casino tournament with the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional vacation experience, should prove highly popular,” said Rodney Dofort, Carnival Corporation’s senior vice president of casino operations. The tournament entry fee is $150 per person. Guests can register for the tournaments on the first night of their cruise at the casino cashier cage, subject to availability. Carnival is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 22 “Fun Ships” operating voyages ranging from three to 16 days in length to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, New England, Canada, Bermuda and Europe. The line has two new ships scheduled for delivery between now and 2011.
To Book your Carnival Cruise Call 800.668.6414!
Good Luck ~ Rich Tucker
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