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Most people feel lucky to explore just one Caribbean hide-away, but on this magical journey you have a chance to explore several. Return home with memories of strolling along pristine beaches, watching tropical fish glide by and relaxing all day on the marvelous decks of your cruise ship.
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11 Night Ultimate Western Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 740.00 Ship: Zenith
It's twilight on the islands. The setting sun reflects off the ocean in a blaze of orange and scarlet. The sound of steel drums echoes through cobblestone streets. On a sparkling beach, palm fronds whisper in the silken breeze. The day's been spent in the best possible way -- strolling on velvety sands, wandering through an emerald rain forest and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.
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7 Night Seattle To Ensenada Cruise
Starting At: $ 500.00 Ship: Mercury
Sitting on your veranda with a cappuccino and a brioche, and scanning the coastal cliffs of California for condors is the very definition of luxury.
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7 Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 749.00 Ship: Zuiderdam
Sail away to some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Wiggle your toes in sand as soft as talcum. Snorkel over gardens of swaying sea fans and colorful coral. Sway in your hammock and survey your kingdom on our private island in the Bahamas. Bliss. The elegant ms Zuiderdam is the first of a new class of cruise ships aptly called the Vista Series - forward-looking in both design and spirit. With more private, airy verandahs. More ample ocean-view staterooms. More space per guest than any other ship in a fleet already renowned for spacious comfort. And more delight: expanded spa facilities, three sparkling pools, and blissful 7-day cruises through the Eastern Caribbean.
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12 Night Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise
Starting At: $ 649.00 Ship: Splendour of The Seas
In a world where everything is harried and hurried, take a step back to a time when traveling was the adventure. Imagine the excitement of setting out to cruise across the ocean, and the horizon. And discover the adventure of exploring foreign ports and shores, while returning to the comfort of your stateroom every night. Come with us for an unforgettable transatlantic voyage.
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7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 499.00 Ship: Norwegian Sun
Vibrant. Colorful. Vivacious. Just some of the words which you will describe your experience on this exciting cruise. Get fully relaxed in the laid back destination of Jamaica. Beauty and serenity rolled into one. Grand Cayman will be the beginning - a great diving location for those with a thirst for adventure. Roatan and Belize are next. And Mexico's fabled resort of Cozumel is the last stop, an island in the sun, home of posh resorts and sun baked beaches, white sand and soon to be your favorite destination on the Western Caribbean.
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14 Day Southern Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 1599.00 Ship: Ryndam
Have you ever bought a mango from a lady in a madras dress? Swam in a blue lagoon at dusk? And when was the last time so many tempting islands - seven in ten carefree days -were spread out before you? Each different, each a treasure in and of itself, all with one thing in common: your eminent arrival.
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11 Day Bridgetown to Provence Cruise
Starting At: $ 1099.00 Ship: Insignia
Our caring and professionally trained European staff anticipates your every whim, your every desire. And with a cadre of more than one staff member for each stateroom, you can be assured of exceptional service throughout your voyage.
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15 Day Springtime Exotic Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 949.00 Ship: Norwegian Majesty
There are more fun adventures ahead as you embark on a cruise through the best of the Exotic Caribbean. You'll sail aboard the beautiful Norwegian Majesty.
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7 Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 749.00 Ship: Westerdam
Sail away to some of the world's most beautiful beaches. Wiggle your toes in sand as soft as talcum. Snorkel over gardens of swaying sea fans and colorful coral. Sway in your hammock and survey your kingdom on our private island in the Bahamas. Bliss.
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10 Day Gems of the Baltic
Starting At: $ 1899.00 Ship: Amsterdam
Europe isn't just another destination for Holland America Line; it's our heritage, part of our soul. The first Holland America cruise set sail from Rotterdam more than 130 years ago, and we've been caring for guests in Europe ever since. Select from 33 exciting European cruise vacation itineraries and immerse yourself in the history, culture and beauty of Europe.
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7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 699.00 Ship: Veendam
Holland America's ms Veendam celebrates the most modern advances in guest amenities and nautical design. Yet this magnificent ship also preserves maritime traditions and service we've perfected over more than a century of worldwide cruising. Guests dine
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7 Night Alaska Sawyer Glacier Cruise
Starting At: $ 699.00 Ship: Norwegian Sun
There are few places left on earth that are as well preserved and as verdant as Alaska. Vast and lush, teeming with wildlife and carved by nature, it is an artist's and poet's paradise. There's so much to see and do. Try kayaking into the hidden inlets. Fly above the glaciers on a helicopter tour. Shop for art and other native treasures. Mountain bike or hike through rainforests. Fish forever. It's all here in Alaska for you and it's a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
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11 Day Southern Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 874.00 Ship: Norwegian Spirit
If bluer than blue waters. powdery white sand beaches and graceful palms swaying in warm tropical breezes sound good to you, you've just met your calling. Explore the Caribbean's very best ports of call and most exotic locales with NCL and Freestyle Cruising. Because only Freestyle Cruising gives you more paradise, freedom and flexibility than you ever thought possible. Come see what carefree is all about.
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7-Day Hawaii Cruise
Starting At: $ 999.00 Ship: Pride of Hawai'i
Discover the diverse beauty of these remote islands anchored in the sun-drenched Pacific Ocean. Hawaii - the Big Island - is a study of contrast: fiery volcanoes, black-lava deserts and white snowcapped mountains.
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Holland America's View & Verandah Sale
Experience the Holland America Line difference first hand on a journey to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, Hawaii and many other exciting destinations. With our View & Verandah Sale, now is the best possible time to book your vacation at sea. If you book by February 28, you can upgrade your accommodations - up to 7-categories - on selected sailings.
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7 Day Hawaii Cruise, Maui to Maui
Starting At: $ 699.00 Ship: Pride of Aloha
Discover the diverse beauty of these remote islands anchored in the sun-drenched Pacific Ocean. Hawaii - the Big Island - is a study of contrast: fiery volcanoes, black-lava deserts and white snowcapped mountains. Oahu has a climate renowned as the best on the planet - 82F with gentle breezes almost year-round. Maui boasts magnificent dormant volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, miles of golden sand beaches and sensational snorkeling and diving. Kauai, with its moist tropical air, profusion of exotic birds and flowers and fairy-tale rainbows, also lures with man-made delights including beautiful and challenging golf courses.
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7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Ft Lauderdale
Starting At: $ 670.00 Ship: Millennium
It's twilight on the islands. The setting sun reflects off the ocean in a blaze of orange and scarlet. The sound of steel drums echoes through cobblestone streets. On a sparkling beach, palm fronds whisper in the silken breeze. The day's been spent in the best possible way -- strolling on velvety sands, wandering through an emerald rain forest and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.
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17-Day Fall Transatlantic Cruise
Starting At: $ 1124.00 Ship: Norwegian Dream
It is with Old World charm and sophistication that NCL carries you across the beautiful Atlantic to the elegant cities of Northern and Western Europe. On our Path of the Vikings cruise you will follow the same routes made famous by the Vikings a thousand years ago. We will bring you to the historic shores of France, the green hills of Ireland, the mythic castles of Scotland and the magnificent glaciers of Iceland on your way to Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Boston.
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15 Day South America TransAtlantic Cruise
Starting At: $ 1779.00 Ship: Rotterdam
Longer by nature and leisurely in pace, our transatlantic cruises explore some of the most intriguing, offbeat places in the world. Here are lesser known ports, the wild coasts and tucked away isles of Scotland, Ireland and the North Sea.
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7 Day Mexico Cruise
Starting At: $ 649.00 Ship: Oosterdam
With five ways to explore, you'll move to mariachi music and meander through markets with mountains of colorful baskets, serapes and sombreros. Feel the thrill of soaring over the sea, and relax on deck as the sun sets near the rocky finials that rise sharply from the water's surface at Cabo San Lucas.
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11 Day Hawaii Cruise
Starting At: $ 849.00 Ship: Norwegian Wind
Extraordinarily beautiful and impossibly romantic, Hawaii possesses some of the most exotic landscapes on earth. There are winding waterfalls and fiery volcanoes, jewel-toned beaches and lush fern forests, immense canyons and coastal cliffs. The adventure continues once you step ashore with a thrilling array of shore excursions that include golf, bicycling, kayaking, horseback riding, scuba-diving and more leisurely pursuits.
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8 Night San Juan To Philadelphia Cruise
Starting At: $ 449.00 Ship: Empress of the Seas
As you watch another perfect sunset weave a tapestry of lavender, gold and fuchsia, you marvel at the many sights and sounds that await you. Exotic, neon-striped fish, native handicrafts from the local bazaar and ancient monuments constructed by societies that have long since disappeared. You never knew there were so many sides to the Caribbean.
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5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 360.00 Ship: Century
It's twilight on the islands. The setting sun reflects off the ocean in a blaze of orange and scarlet. The sound of steel drums echoes through cobblestone streets. Walking along a sparkling beach, palm fronds whisper in the silken breeze. You've spent your day strolling on velvety sands, wandering through an emerald rainforest and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. You have experienced the intoxicating spell of the Caribbean.
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11 Day Western Caribbean
Starting At: $ 849.00 Ship: Norwegian Dawn
Some of the longest, whitest beaches in the world are located just off our shores. Turquoise waters protect massive coral reefs. Spanish galleons lie on ocean floors. There are those who would go to the ends of the earth to find islands like these, where the sun shines brighter, the greenery deeper and more intense. Yet they're all right here, right at our doorstep...The Caribbean.
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7-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 549.00 Ship: Norwegian Jewel
The 92,000-ton Norwegian Jewel will be the company's fourth purpose-built ship for Freestyle Cruising. Launching in August 2005, Norwegian Jewel will feature all the great attributes of her sisters including their speed, number of restaurants and family-friendly accommodations.
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5-Night Mexico Roundtrip from Los Angeles
Starting At: $ 279.00 Ship: Monarch of The Seas
Go south, to the Mexican Riviera. Experience a land of siestas and fiestas. Not to mention Mariachi bands, helicopter rides over sandy beaches, and amazing sunsets. Monarch of the Seas is the answer to the perfect weekend getaway. Enjoy a 4-night cruise departing from Los Angeles and sailing to Ensenada, Mexico. Your adventure begins on the sunny shores of Los Angeles. From there, you'll enjoy beautiful Southern California at San Diego and the always spectacular Catalina Island. Then sail to the magical port of Ensenada before enjoying all the fun and adventure of Los Angeles' world-famous beaches, golden sunshine, and countless attractions.
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10 Day Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal Sunfarer Cruise
Starting At: $ 1399.00 Ship: Zaandam
Some years ago, Holland America west looking for an island in the Caribbean for the exclusive pleasure of our guests. And in the middle of the Bahamas, seventeen miles from the nearest neighbors, we found it: uninhabited, idyllic, the choicest island in the archipelago, Half Moon Cay. We liked it so much we've kept it largely untouched, so you too can experience the thrill of discovering an island of your own. Nine miles of beach stretch out in a great smooth crescent rimmed by blue. You can walk the whole distance and still cover only a portion of this wild, private island.
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8-Day Mexican Riviera Cruise
Starting At: $ 579.00 Ship: Norwegian Star
What a better way to see the Gold Coast of Mexico than from the decks of NCL's extraordinary Norwegian Star. Sail from Los Angeles to four spectacular seaside cities and experience the vibrant culture Mexico has to offer. With our unique 8-day itinerary you can dance all night long in Acapulco, discover the colonial beauty of Puerto Vallarta, dive into the exotic underwater world of Cabo San Lucas and relax on the beaches and boulevards of Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa.
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11 Day Caribbean Cruise
Starting At: $ 1099.00 Ship: Maasdam
The Caribbean = paradise. It doesn't get any better than soft sand and warm sun. Or maybe... it does. You see, the way you experience a place has a lot to do with your perception, so ask yourself: What's your style? Do you like noisy crowds, themed resorts, and pre-fab fun? Stop reading!
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Q:
When can you get pricing for Caribbean Cruises for 2009?
When would be the best time to book?
Sunday,
December 16, 2007 7:44 pm
Robert Mathews
A:
For most cruise lines, You can get pricing now and reserve
your cruise. But if you wait until the "last minute" , about
four to six weeks before sailing cruise lines will discount
their rates if they have unsold inventory ( cabins ) to
fill. This year, we have been some very low prices, as there
are too many cruise ships that "winter" in the Caribbean.
Talk to a travel agent who specializes in cruises; they are
best equipted to give you advice on what cruise line or
cruise ship best suits your needs and budget.
Dawn
Gesualdi
Monday, December 17, 2007 9:46 am