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November, 2011 –
The holiday season is just around the corner and
soon, before we know it, 2012 will be here. And
Cruise Direct Online is giving cruise travelers
a great reason to continue celebrating well into
2012.
For the 2012 “wave season,” the Cruise Direct Online Wave Season Cruise Super Sale kicks off with an ADVANCED SALE , offering travelers up to 65 percent off cruise vacations, and up to $500* in onboard credits. These savings can be found on most cruise vacations to exciting destinations from the Caribbean and Bahamas to South America, Europe and Asia. Along with the markdowns, cruisers can get additional perks, such as free stateroom upgrades, onboard credits and more, from cruise lines participating in the popular "wave Season" sales. Cruise Direct Online customers already save an average of $1,000 or more by taking a cruise versus a land vacation, and the Cruise Direct Online Wave Season Cruise Super Sale brings further opportunities to save. Cruise Travelers can find exclusive bonus offers, made in conjunction with Cruise Traveler Magazine®, that can mean hundreds of dollars in additional savings alone. Customers who book a qualifying cruise for sailings departing between March 1, 2012, and August 31, 2012, receive onboard credits for up to $500*, based on the length of the cruise, the cruise line's specific offer and stateroom purchased. Travelers who book during the Cruise Direct Online Wave Season Cruise Super Sale can also take advantage of up to a 50% percent discount from cruise line prices on shore excursions through Shore Tour Deals.
*Onboard Credit Offers are per stateroom, not per person and include all destinations and most cruise lines ( call us for exceptions ) About Wave Season The
cruise
industry's
"Wave
Season," runs
between
January
and
March,
when the
major
cruise
line
brands promote
their
very
best cruise
deals for
the new
year.
Many advertise some
great
offers during
wave
season,
and if
you're
a smart
cruise shopper,
you should
take
advantage
of
these offers
to get a
great
deal on
your
next
cruise
vacation. Historically, sales patterns indicate January through March are when most cruise travelers book their vacation. Winter's chilly and snowy weather get cruise travelers dreaming about warm, Caribbean island getaways, or Summer's Europe and Alaska adventures. So, bookings reach peak velocity. To capitalize on this cruise booking state of mind, Cruise Direct Online offer extra incentives -- typically free perks like onboard spending credits, reduced deposits, stateroom upgrades and reduced cruise fares, as time has proven that these type of incentives are the driving force that get cruise travelers to book those cruises now. Top 10 Great 'Wave Season' Cruise Deals From $159 The cruises below include accommodations, meals, and onboard activities. 7-Night Glacier Northbound Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier
Cruise Ship: Coral
Princess 6-Night Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale
Cruise Ship:
Carnival Freedom 7-Night Mediterranean Europe Cruise from Savona to Savona
Cruise
Ship: Costa Concordia
7-Night Hawaii
Cruise from Honolulu to Honolulu 7-Night Mexico Cruise from Long Beach to Long Beach
Cruise Ship:
Carnival Splendor
3-Night
Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral to Port
Canaveral 14-Night Panama Canal Cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles
Cruise Ship: Coral
Princess 7-Night South America Cruise from Santos to Santos
Cruise Ship:
Vision of the Seas
7-Night Bermuda
Cruise from New York to New York
Canada / New England
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Cruise Tips As these cruise deals offer great savings and additional amenities, such as free cabin upgrades, shipboard credits and more, you have to act quickly, to get the best choice of sailings and accommodations. This is especially true since cruise fares steadily rise as the sailing date approaches, and this year you may not find as much last minute discounting as in the past. The Caribbean continues to have way too many ships sailing in the Winter ( where else can they go ) so, along with Hurricane Season, you should be able to find some terrific deals. More than anything else, during "Wave Season" always book with your travel agent and not directly with the Cruise Line. During peak periods, the cruise line hire on hundreds of sales agents to man their call centers. Many do not have the training and experience to properly advice customers on what's best for them. Further, they can only speak about their cruise line and ships. Whether you buy from the cruise line or a travel agent, the price is likely to be the same. Some Travel Agents can get you a better price on Princess Cruises and Holland America sailings . And your travel agent is likely to offer bonus extras, like pre-paid gratuities, discount on shore excursions and shipboard credit. Shipboard credits, where available from the cruise line, are house credits that are placed on your stateroom's account for you to use during your cruise vacation. You can use the credit towards merchandise, lounges and in some, but not all cases, for Spa Treatments or Shore Excursions. © 2011 Cruise Direct Online. A Travel Direct Company ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - Fla. Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST-31254 |
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