Cruise Lines Offer Summer and Fall Cruise Deals that are more affordable than Ever!

Offers include great fares and cash back.

by Raye & Marty Trencher

Cruise Traveler Magazine

Cruise Lines Offer Summer Cruise Deals that are more affordable than Ever! Offers include great fares and cash back.

All across the board, many of the mainstream cruise lines have recently announced lower than ever cruise deals to a number of exotic destinations including Alaska, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.  Many are having so called "3 day sales", where you can choose from an incredible selection of sunny destinations with Caribbean and Panama Canal sailings departing September through December, and get up to $100 cash back per stateroom!**

Here are some examples from Princess Cruises.

Roundtrip San Juan: 7-day Southern Caribbean sailing from $499* Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale: 7-day Eastern Caribbean sailing from $499* 7-day Southern Caribbean sailing from $499* 7-day Western Caribbean sailing from $549* 10-day Panama Canal sailing from $899* Sail between Ft. Lauderdale and Los Angeles: 14-day Panama Canal sailing from $1399*

Take advantage of great fares and cash back during our 3-Day Sale! Escape completely to the warm beaches and colorful cultures of the Caribbean and Panama Canal. Act now — contact Cruise Direct Online ( 800.365.1445) today to start planning your next cruise vacation!

There is always the fine print to read before making a buying decision and booking a cruise is no exception. So, read on....

*Fares are based on minimum lead-in category on Caribbean Princess 11/27/11;Grand Princess 12/3/11, 12/17/11;Crown Princess 12/10/11; Island Princess 12/9/11;Coral Princess 12/6/11 sailings on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares for other dates and categories may vary. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Government fees and taxes of up to $280 per person are additional, subject to change and may be higher for Canadian residents. Princess reserves the right to impose a Fuel Supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is not transferable and is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Ask about our optional air add-on program. Please refer to the applicable Princess Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Please reference promotion code: R36.

**Up to $100 USD Cash Back per stateroom refers to an onboard credit, applies to select September through December 2011 sailings and varies according to category booked and sailing duration. Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom. Passengers booked in an interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 6- to 9-day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $25 per stateroom; Passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 6- to 9- day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; and passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $100 per stateroom. Reservations must be made and deposited between June 15-17, 2011. Deposits made under this promotion are non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer is applicable to first/second-berth passengers only. Third/fourth-berth passengers are not eligible. Passengers with single occupancy will receive the per stateroom credit amount. Onboard credit may be used on a single voyage only and expires at the end of that voyage. Prior to disembarkation, please visit the Passenger Services Desk onboard to redeem any unused onboard credit. Offer is not transferable, is not combinable with other select offers or other onboard credits and applies to legal residents of the United States or Canada who are 21 years or older. Onboard credit is quoted in U.S. dollars. Void where prohibited by law.

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* Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all cruise rates, destination, and accommodation details directly with the cruise line mentioned before planning your cruise vacation.  The cruises shown on this web site are capacity-controlled and similar deals may be available from competing online, neighborhood travel agents, as well as the cruise line directly. All rates are per person for an inside cabin unless otherwise stated, and include port charges. Prices may vary by departure date. Please note these recent deals were limited-time offers, when we searched the Internet. Cruise lines raise and lower rates according to demand and available inventory, just about every week. Sometimes daily. So, you will need to click on an available link to check what's on offer today, to stay updated on recent deals, and to take advantage of opportunities to save before they are sold out or their time is (or was) up. Prices and availability are subject to change and offers may be withdrawn, by the suppliers at any time. There is no guarantee that these rates, free extras or special amenities will be available at the time of your search or actual booking. Use this information as a starting point in your vacation planning process. Check with your travel agent or the cruise line directly for the latest up-to-date-offers.

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