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  • How to legally bring alcohol on your next cruise.

    I hate reading tips or hacks or concealing alcohol to bring on a cruise.

    drinking-cruise

    Why go through all this effort to save a few bucks (drinks on a cruise are the same price as a restaurant).

    I am going on a cruise at the end of the year and would love to enjoy a glass of wine in my stateroom on my balcony to relax.

    You’ll want to know if there are corkage fees for cruise lines that do allow you to bring your own booze and drink it during your on-board meals.

    I read this great guide as to each major cruise line’s policies on bringing a bottle of beer/wine or hard spirits.

    According to the guide (I verified with my travel agent):

    • Beer or hard liquor cannot be brought onboard, if found they will be held until end of cruise
    • 1 bottle of wine or champagne (max 750 mL) is allowed, no corkage fee if consumed in cabin. Otherwise corkage fee: $18
    • Bottles of bottle of wine or champagne purchased at port will have corkage fee applied regardless of place of consumption; can be stored until end of cruise for free alternatively
    • Alcohol purchased at port or at ships’ duty-free will be stored until end of cruise

    Good news for me – and no corkage fee for my end of day glass of wine at sea will let me buy a nice bottle of wine and enjoy it.

  • Norwegian Cruise Line – Kids Sail Free Promo

    Like Royal Caribbean, Norweigian came out with a Kids Sail Free promo on some of the sailings. And unlike RCCL, NCL did not manipulate the cabin price to increase the adult fare.

    Better deals out there for families of 4 would be:
    – March 28, 2014 – 7 days Western Caribbean sailing on the NCL Pearl for $1053.28USD (interior guaranteed)
    – April 7, 2014 – 10 days Southern Caribbean sailing on NCL Sun for $1262.45USD (interior guaranteed)
    – May 3, 2014 – 7 days Eastern Caribbean sailing on NCL Getaway for $1610.18 (interior guaranteed)

  • Norwegian Cruise Line 11-Night Transatlantic Cruise for 2 – Under $1000 – Spring 2014

    CruiseStar.com offers a Norwegian Cruise Line 11-Night Transatlantic Cruise for Twobundled with a $50 onboard credit with prices starting at $998, as provided by Dunhill Travel.

    Norwegian Epic
    Norwegian Epic

     

    This cruise departs from Miami, FL, on April 27, 2014 and includes stops in Funchal, Madeira, and Barcelona, Spain. Some restrictions may apply; fees, government taxes, and fuel supplements are additional. This travel deal ends November 30.

    Enjoy!

  • $276 – Pacific Coastal Cruise from B.C. w/$150 in Credits

    As the sun sets over Pacific waters, there are few better ways to enjoy the shimmering spectacle than while sipping a cold drink and gliding out to the horizon. Experience it aboard a Holland America cruise which saves $140 on competing offerings and includes $150 in credits per cabin.

    Holland American cruise.
    Holland American cruise.

    Sailings along the Californian and British Columbian coastline are sought after because they occur just a few times a year and sell out quickly. Itineraries vary — here are some of our favourites (prices include taxes, meals and onboard entertainment):

    Guests receive a $50 airfare credit per person ($100 per cabin based on double occupancy) to offset some of the cost of travelling to or from ports. Also included is $50 per cabin to put towards a hotel stay before or after the cruise.

    Described by Cruise Critic as “venerable,” Holland America Line is steeped in tradition dating back more than 140 years. Its newly enhanced ships are colourful and decorated with fine art, afternoon tea is a daily staple, and dining occurs in an elegant atmosphere.

  • Holland America Line 7-Night Caribbean Cruise for 2 – Under $1000

    Vacations to Go offers a Holland America 7-Night Caribbean Cruise for Two with prices starting at $998. (If prompted, sign up for the free newsletter to see this deal.)

    Holland America Cruise deal.
    Holland America Cruise deal.

     

    That’s the second least expensive 7-night Caribbean cruise we’ve seen on Holland America this year. It’s also a current low for this cruise by $20. This roundtrip cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, FL, on November 17 with stops in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; and Key West, FL. Some restrictions may apply; fees, government taxes, and fuel supplements are additional. This travel deal ends November 15.

    Source

  • 3 incredible cruise deals (less than $100 per night) Fall 2013 Dates

    I found some amazing cruise packages for travellers looking to getaway this fall.

    Transatlantic cruise special.
    Transatlantic cruise special.

    Norwegian Cruise Line offers a Norwegian Cruise Line 7-Night Alaska Cruise for Two with prices starting at$598, as seen on Travelzoo. (It’s the top offer on the page.) That’s the second least-expensive 7-night cruise we’ve seen to Alaska from Norwegian. It’s also a current low for this cruise by $20. This cruise departs from Seattle, WA, on September 14 and includes stops in Ketchikan, AK; Sawyer Glacier, AK; (scenic cruising); Juneau, AK; Skagway, AK; Victoria, British Columbia; and Vancouver, Canada. Some restrictions may apply; fees, government taxes, and fuel supplements are additional. This travel deal ends September 30.

    Travelocity offers a Holland America 7-Night Caribbean Cruise for Two bundled with a $35 shore excursion credit with prices starting at $898, as provided by ShermansTravel. (It’s the top offer on the page.) That’s the lowest current rate we could find for this cruise by $100, excluding the credit. This roundtrip cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, FL, on October 27 with stops in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; Falmouth, Jamaica; George Town, Cayman Islands; and Key West, FL. Some restrictions may apply; fees, government taxes, and fuel supplements are additional. This travel deal ends September 10.

    Norwegian Cruise Line 12-Night Transatlantic Cruise for 2 from $598

    Norwegian Cruise Line offers a Norwegian Cruise Line 12-Night Transatlantic Cruise for Two with prices starting at $598, as seen on Travelzoo. (It’s the top offer on the page.) That’s $200 under our August mention and the least-expensive 12-night transatlantic cruise we’ve seen from any cruise line. It’s also a current low for this cruise by $40. It departs from Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 1 and includes stops in Ponta Delgada, Azores, and Miami, FL. Some restrictions may apply; fees, government taxes, and fuel supplements are additional. This travel deal ends September 30.
    Thanks to DealNews for finding these cruises!

  • Sept Cruises (West Coast) As low as $279 per person)

    We found a great Norwegian Cruise Lines sale for the West coast (Vancouver port).

    Must book by July 19, 2013.

    This cruise below is as low as $279 (inside cabin)!

    5 Nights Pacific Coastal Cruise from Vancouver to Los Angeles 
    Norwegian Pearl 
    Ports of Call: Vancouver, British Columbia; Astoria, Oregon; San Francisco, Ca; Los Angeles, California.
    2013 departures: Sep 29

    This is a great price for a short cruise.

    They have other cruises in September on sale.

    Source

  • $444 – Alaska 7-Night Cruise from Vancouver w/$100 Credit

    I found this great cruise deal, courtesy of TravelZoo. It seems to pay to wait to cruise this year. I always recommend not booking too early in advance (this is a great price for peak season and inside cabin).

    [quote]Alaska cruises in peak summer season, including some last-minute departures, have been slashed to as low as $444 per person, including tax for sailings in July and August. Explore the glaciers, wildlife and expansive views during sailings that include all main meals and onboard entertainment. Guests will receive a $100 onboard credit per stateroom.[/quote]

    Inside cabins aboard the Norwegian Sun are available for (per person):

    • $444 incl. tax … depart July 15 from Vancouver
    • $594 incl. tax … depart July 29 from Vancouver

    Whether sailing from Vancouver, the one-way cruises travel along the Inside Passage, stopping at Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier. The order of the stops depends on the departure city. Other cabin types are available; click on the links above for more details.

    The Norwegian Sun is a midsize ship that features among its amenities nine restaurants, live shows, a casino and kids club.

    Book by July 10.