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Last Minute Cruises to Caribbean on recently reduced Allure of the Seas :Leave April 22nd

Mar 29th, 2012
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Revolutionary. Ground-breaking. Innovative. Grand. Majestic. Regal. Royal. Caribbean. Allure of the Seas.

We have just been notified of a recent rate reduction (save $100′s; hooray!) on the Allure of the Seas departing April 22nd, 2012 from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida!

Sail to enchanting Labadee (Royal Caribbean’s Private Oasis); Falmouth, Jamaica; Cozumel, Mexico.

Getaway on the largest cruise ship in the world, bask in some rays, splash in some ocean—-all starting at just $799 per person!

Or if you feel adventurous, try out one of the Boardwalk View Balconies for just $1029 per person, have a view of the ocean for just $1149 per person and your own private balcony!!

These are the lowest rates yet for this brand spankin’ new haven of fun.

And there are additional reductions for Florida Residents and members of the Police and Fire Department!!

More information about this last minute cruise deal on the Allure of the Seas here.

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Last Minute Cruise Deal on Rare 2-Night Weekend Bahamas Getaway

Dec 21st, 2011
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Reasons You “Can’t” Take a Cruise:

A. Unable to take time off work.

B. You’re a first-time cruiser and worried you might get sea-sick, then be stuck on a week-long cruise.

Okay, I agree, these reasons are valid 9 times out of 10.

Well, today, I found the cruise for you, the cruise that makes those excuses valid JUST 9 times out of 10.

No excuses. Whisk away on  Friday, January 27th, 2012 to Nassau, Bahamas!

Spend the weekend on the high seas, just a 2 night cruise. No time off work needed, and just 2 nights to stretch those first-timer sea legs!

Your fun weekend getaway will be spent with the creators of fun, Carnival Cruise Line. Your ship, the Carnival Miracle, is your oasis for two full days.

Oh, and of course you get all of this at a great deal! Check availability, before this rare 2-night cruise is gone!

The Carnival Miracle is a true miracle of engineering. From her spectacular 11 story Metropolis Atrium to the multi-level Nick & Nora’s Supper Club with its stunning views, you will find the Carnival Miracle absolutely divine. Equally as divine is the entire experience onboard.

With cuisine that is heavenly, luxurious spa treatments that are celestial and entertainment that is rapturous, the Miracle will give a taste of the otherworldly. It will be as if you have died and gone to heaven. Pamper yourself in the Venus Salon and luxuriate in the Adonis Spa. The spectacular Spa Carnival is incredible enough to entice the gods, such as Bacchus, the god of wine and celebration who stands guard outside his namesake Bacchus Restaurant.

You will discover many other mythical characters while onboard, from the Edgar Allan Poe’s Raven Library and Gatsby’s Garden, to the Phantom Theater, Frankie & Johnny’s Jazz Club and Dr. Frankenstein’s Lab (where you’ll find gargoyle chairs and giant Frankenstein monster.

ANDDDD exclusively from CruiseNow.com? 10% off your shore excursions, so you can see AND save!

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Black Friday 2011-Discount Cruise Edition!

Nov 23rd, 2011
by Alara.
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Black Friday—so ominous yet so amazingly wonderful at the same time. If anyone is like me, you have been scouring the internet for Black Friday ‘Preview’ Advertisements; just to see if they are really worth the insanity. If one is actually willing to brave the masses, I suppose you can save quite a bit.

Today though, I am going to help you out. I am going to give you a gift idea and tell you how to acquire said gift while saving money; you don’t even have to push or shove anyone out of the way first.

Gift idea: CRUISE

That simple. It is a universally welcomed present, and they will be forever indebted to you for your thoughtfulness. Give them memories they will never forget!

How to obtain gift: BOOK ONLINE WITH CRUISENOW.COM. The booking process is quick and easy. No lines, no hassle.

Many of the cruise lines are having their own Black Friday sales events for you to take advantage of, as listed below.

And our gift to you? Any booking made online 11.25.11 to 11.28.11 will automatically receive a $50 onboard credit from CruiseNow.com! A way for us to say, Thank You!

So to save yourself from having to camp outside a department store, do yourself a favor and book that cruise—and you might as well throw one in there for yourself for being so smart.

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Cruise to the Southern Caribbean onboard Emerald Princess

Nov 1st, 2011
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Halloween—over. Thanksgiving–a little over 3 weeks away.

Can you believe it?

2011 is flying by, don’t forget to use those vacation days!  And, of course,  a cruise vacation is a great way to fill that personal time with lifetime memories.

Spend the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, but don’t make one meal, don’t wash one dish, don’t make one bed! Because you’re going to be sailing onboard premium cruise brand Princess Cruises on one of the world’s most beautiful ships, the Emerald Princess.

Let Princess’ signature service spoil you for 10 days, that’s right, 10 days!

Sail round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to the Southern Caribbean on Friday, November 18th; see unmatched beauty in St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Barbados, Dominica, Antigua, and Princess Cays.

How much does all of this peaceful holiday bliss cost? Rates are starting at just $581 per person! {Or just over $50 a day!}

This deal is so great, it would cost MORE to stay home and host your family for the week!

More information? Just click right here!

Can’t get away quite so soon? Not a problem. This phenomenal 10 night offer is available on November 28th, 2011 as well {plus a bonus!}. Click here for details.

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Why Last Minute Cruise Deals Stink

Aug 25th, 2011
by Amber.
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Pee yew.

As a travel agent I am familiar with receiving those ‘last minute’ calls.

Someone wants to take a cruise within the next few weeks, many times that weekend. I usually cringe as I start the research process. I just know these poor people are going to pay a lot more for this cruise last minute than if they had booked earlier.

It basically boils down to supply and demand.

Contrary to popular belief, ships are sailing full. It is very exciting for cruise passengers, as they are able to vacation again, as well as the cruise industry. But, as the cruise ship inches closer to full capacity, the cruise price goes up.

So, when only a week or two from the departure date there are only a handful of cabins left. Thus, increasing the pricing sometimes by 200 to 300 percent.

A common thought is the cruise line will just want to fill the cabin no matter what, and you will get a great, low cruise deal. This is just unfortunately not how it works.

Someone is going to come along and purchase that last cabin, no matter the cost, and the cruise line know it.

TIP: Please DO NOT attempt to reserve a stateroom that will accomodate 3-5 passengers at the last minute. They will not be available.

On a cruise ship there are only a particular number of staterooms that will hold more than two passengers, and these do not stick around long.  Due to Coast Guard regulations and the ship’s fire code, the cruise line is not able to reserve a stateroom for 3 passengers if it is listed as a double occupancy cabin. Even if you have a 6 month old infant, you cannot reserve a cabin for two unless there are only two passengers. They would be served hefty fines if discovered, so believe me, they will not take that chance.

In reality, if you wait until the last minute you are going to pay more for your cruise than if you reserved it earlier.

My best advice for a good deal is to plan ahead. You have a wide selection of stateroom types and locations, the cruise rate is most times much lower, and if not your cruise guide, in most cases, is able to lower the price of your cruise with the cruise line before your final payment. If the price goes up you are already locked in at the lower rate. It is a win-win!

However, if you need to book close-end, I would recommend making your reservation at least 6 weeks prior to sailing. This is usually the time frame in which the cruise line will offer a promotion to lower the rate and fill up the ship, if necessary.  If you are booking within 6 weeks of departure, expect to pay more.

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