We don’t often have much to say here about specific promotions, offers and pricing programs being offered by cruise lines.  After all, there is always some sort of ‘deal’ going on from one line or another, making finding the best ones something to talk to your travel agent about.  Still, the holidays are fast approaching.  The idea of putting a cruise ship under the Christmas tree is a viable ‘this takes care of the whole family’ gift option.   We did that for years with our kids and also threw in birthdays, anniversaries, special events and more as reasons to skip land-based spending, save the money and be able to afford more cruising.  Take a look at these good cruise deals, presented for your holiday shopping pleasure.

Royal Caribbean Vow To Wow Sale
Looking to entice cruise travelers to seek out their WOW moments aboard one of their ships, Royal Caribbean International is back with their Vow to WOW offer

Twitter version:  Wow Sale brings buy one/get one half-off, combinable onboard credit and half deposit.

The Deal: Book between now and December 31, 2014, Vow to WOW offers half off of the cruise fare for a second guest, booked in the same stateroom with a full-fare guest. With a 50 percent-reduced deposit, travelers can reserve their room for as low as $50 per guest. Guests also will receive $100 onboard credit per interior and oceanview stateroom; $200 onboard credit per stateroom with balcony; and $300 onboard credit per suite-category stateroom. The Vow to WOW offer applies to all new U.S. and Canadian individual and named group bookings in all stateroom categories and open sailings, but excludes Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas and China sailings. For more details, visit Royal Caribbean Deals And More, a good website to bookmark for future use.

More Details-
Buy One, Get One 50% off is combinable with the adjoining OBC offer, Crown & Anchor discounts and NextCruise offers.
Buy One, Get One 50% off offer is not combinable with restricted rates (for example, Seniors, Residents, Military, Kids Sail Free).
OBC offer is combinable with restricted rates (for example, Seniors, Residents, Military, BOGO, Kids Sail Free) as well as NextCruise offers.
OBC offer is not combinable with Crown & Anchor discounts.
Neither offer is combinable with any other offer or promotion, including, but not limited to weekly Sales Events, Net Rates, Shareholder Benefits.

 

Star Clippers Thanksgiving Flash Sale
Star Clippers is joining the tradition of offering special Thanksgiving savings with a flash sale that runs Tuesday, Nov. 25, through Monday, Dec. 1, 2014.

Twitter version: Thanksgiving Flash Sale Features Up to 60 Percent Savings and Free Hotel Night on Star Flyer Western Med Sailings

The Deal: Guests who book an eligible seven-night sailing will receive one pre- or post-cruise hotel night as part of their package. Cruise fares begin at $1,145 per person, double occupancy, and include savings up to 60 percent and the free hotel stay.

More Details-
Sailing throughout the Balearic Islands and the south of France, 170-passenger Star Flyer’s western Mediterranean itineraries depart from May through September, visiting hidden harbors and ports often untouched by larger ships.

In the Balearics, the islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera offer unspoiled beaches, stunning landscapes, cultural experiences and fresh seafood. Known as the island of beauty, Corsica boasts dramatic scenery and a fascinating history. The charming French island highlights several of Star Flyer’s western Mediterranean itineraries that also explore world-famous sites and some of the most exclusive beaches along the chic French Riviera, Costa del Sol and coast of Italy.

 

Princess Cruises 50th Anniversary Sale
Celebrate 50 years with Princess Cruises with their biggest sale ever.  As cruise deals go, this is about as good as it gets.

Twitter version:
$100 refundable deposit, onboard credit, specialty dining. 3rd/4th half price

The Deal:
Save up $500 per person,  FREE Specialty dining for 2, Up to $200 FREE Anniversary Spending Money to spend on commemorative 50th Anniversary Keepsakes or a relaxing treatment at the Lotus Spa!
3rd and 4th guest fares up to 50% off
Refundable reduced deposit of $100 per person.

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