2-For-1 Cruises with Free Air Fare
The Seven Seas Mariner in Alaska.
by Wendy Perrin
The cruise deals just keep getting better (thank you, economic meltdown). Most of them have a book-before-the-end-of-the-year deadline, though, which is why I've been hesitant to publicize them here: I happen to believe the deals we're seeing now are mere come-ons compared with the bargains we'll see in early 2009. It makes sense to book now for late winter, spring, or summer only if the sailing you want is in high demand--because the itinerary is unusual and the season is short--or if you need a specific type of cabin. In other words, if you want an Antarctica expedition, book now. If you want a run-of-the-mill Caribbean cruise, wait!
That said, some pretty great Regent Seven Seas offers landed in my In Box yesterday that some travelers may want to take advantage of now, while they can still get the exact cabin and week they want. The details, after the jump.
Over and over Conde Nast Traveler readers have
rated Regent Seven Seas among the top luxury cruise lines. Now it's offering
free air fare on all of the Seven Seas Mariner's 2009 Alaska sailings. Additionally, "Kids Sail
Free" from June 24 through August 5, and two people sail for the
price of one on May 20 and Sept 9.
Prefer a winter cruise in the Caribbean? You can get free air fare plus two-for-one pricing on the Seven Seas Mariner's 11-night sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 15. There is also free air fare plus almost-two-for-one pricing on several of the Seven Seas Navigator's Jan and Feb sailings.
If it's Tahiti that floats your boat, two-for-one fares are available on two 14-night sailings on the Paul Gauguin: Aug 29 and Dec 5, 2009.
As for Europe, free airfare plus 50% savings are being offered on the Seven Seas Voyager's 13-night June 7 cruise from Southampton to Copenhagen and its 11-night Sept 7 cruise from Southampton to Monte Carlo.
These deals are only the tip of the iceberg. To learn more or book, contact one of the cruise specialists on my list of the top travel agents, updated annually in Conde Nast Traveler's August issue. Here's why.
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I hate to always be the "downer" - the glass half-empty response... but the glee of lower travel fares with economic meltdown has another side. The travelers who want to take advantage of the lower rates have been watching their savings / investments melt away, as well. What you thought would be your future travel / retirement to see the world - may be the mortgage payment / health care... you name it. Poor economy favors very, very few. Better when money flowing, credit available, good jobs abound, your savings in tact... and still have money left over for travel.
Posted by: deannadv | November 20, 2008 at 10:32 AM