Fabulous Luxury Offers

I've been saying that this year is the time to try out Luxury cruising, and the below offers certainly support that. Many cruisers have the perception that "luxury" brands are too expensive, but when all the inclusions, such as alcohol, gratuities, bottled water, sodas, specialty coffees and the like are factored in, there's often not as much difference as you might expect. And this year, they are especially kind to the budget.

First up is my favorite ship in the world, the Paul Gauguin sailing in French Polynesia (Tahiti). Book by September 30, and enjoy 2-for-1 cruise fares and free or 2-for-1 airfare! The opportunity to cruise the South Pacific aboard the deluxe m/s Paul Gauguin has never been better!

Featuring the vibrant culture and natural wonders of Tahiti, the Society Islands and Tuamotus, this multi-award-winning ship will embark on just sixteen 7-night sailings and just six 10-night voyages in 2010, on dream itineraries designed to bring you closer than ever before to some of the world's most exotic locales - and at a value unheard of for such paradise:

• 2-for-1 Savings on January - March 2010 sailings when booked by September 30, 2009
• 2-for-1 roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles — an additional value of up to $1,250 per couple — when booked by September 30, 2009
• Early Booking Savings of up to 45% on April - June 2010 sailings

7-night sailings highlighting Tahiti and the Society Islands start from $2,748 per person, including 2-for-1 roundtrip Air savings between Los Angeles and Papeete, Tahiti when booked by September 30, 2009, while the 10-night itineraries highlight the Tuamotus and Society Islands and start from $3,648, including Free Roundtrip Air between Los Angeles and Papeete, Tahiti when booked by September 30, 2009.

This ship is the perfect fit for French Polynesia. From their private motu (island) where you can be served lunch and an "adult beverage" while luxuriating in a lounger in the warm, clear lagoon waters, to snorkeling or diving with brightly-colored tropical fish, exploring the beauty and culture of these magnificent islands, or simply reveling in the hospitality of these charming people, this is an unforgettable cruise...at unheard-of prices!

French Polynesia not piquing your interest? Then check out the 1-week sale from the Yachts of Seabourn! Ultra-luxurious yacht-style cruising can be yours at extremely attractive fares if your book this week.

Book one of the below cruises aboard The Yachts of Seabourn with extraordinary savings of up to 65%. You will sail aboard an intimate yacht and enjoy all-suite accommodations, personalized service and an atmosphere of sophisticated ease. With special fares from just $1,349, don't miss this exceptional value. It's the perfect opportunity for you to experience the winner of the World's Best Small-Ship Cruise Line. But hurry, the sale begins today, Monday, July 13 and lasts just one week.

• Caribbean Getaway • Seabourn Spirit
  DEC 16, 2009 • 5 days Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  Special Fares from $1,349
• Atlantic Sunsets • Seabourn Spirit
  NOV 15, 2009 • 12 days Lisbon, Portugal to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  Special Fares from $2,765
• Belize, Panama & Costa Rica • Seabourn Legend
  NOV 23, 2009 • 14 days Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
  Special Fares from $3,599
• Caribbean Tapestry • Seabourn Odyssey
  NOV 28, 2009 • 12 days Round-trip Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  Special Fares from $3,999
• Costa Rica, Panama & Belize • Seabourn Legend
  DEC 7, 2009 • 14 days Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  Special Fares from $3,599
• Asian Capitals & Vietnam • Seabourn Pride
  FEB 13 or MAR 13, 2010 • 14 days Singapore to Hong Kong, China
  Special Fares from $4,999
• Asian Capitals & Vietnam II • Seabourn Pride
  FEB 27, 2010 • 14 days Hong Kong, China to Singapore
  Special Fares from $5,249
• Caribbean Gems • Seabourn Legend
  MAR 20, 2010 • 5 days Round-trip Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
  Special Fares from $1,499
• Caribbean Gems • Seabourn Legend
  MAR 25, 2010 • 7 days Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  Special Fares from $1,999

If you've longed to check out a luxury line, this is the time! Whether you choose the Paul Gauguin, or luxuriate on Seabourn, you will have an amazing, pampering experience at sea.

Just As Promised...Mega Secret Hot Summer Sales!

I hinted that there were some upcoming specials for 2009 sailings... and here they are! It's our Mega Secret (as in both Mega Large and Mega Top-Secret) Hot Summer Sale! Book between July 9 and August 9 for these offers!

First up is from Royal Caribbean. Book a balcony or above statement for any 2009 sailing on the Enchantment of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas or Adventure of the Seas between July 9 and August 9, 2009, and receive complimentary dinner for two in any of the specialty restaurants!

Better yet - the offer IS combinable with lowest available fare, restricted rates (EZN, Reduced Air, Seniors, Residents, Military, and Police and Fireman), Crown and Anchor, Shareholder Benefits, and Future or NextCruise offers. (Additional restrictions may apply. )

Prefer Celebrity? No problem! I have a "Beat the Heat" sale just for you (and I have to say, since my A/C keeps freezing over, anything to beat the heat right now is sounding really good to me!)

Book a specified 2009 sailing in an Oceanview cabin or above between July 9 and August 9, and receive up to $100 onboard credit! The applicable sailings and corresponding onboard credit amounts can be found here: Celebrity Beat the Heat Sale.

Still not satisfied? Then I have offers from NCL as well. Once again, book a 2009 sailing between July 9 and August 9 on any ship and the savings are yours! Book any 2009 sailing during the sale period and receive a 50% reduced deposit. Want to sail to Bermuda, Canada/New England, Western Caribbean or Mexican Riviera on NCL before the end of 2009? Then the deal is even better for you with onboard credits up to $250/cabin!

Want to take your family on Disney? I've got you covered with onboard credits! Book a 3-night cruise for 11/5/09 through 12/27/09, and receive a $50/cabin onboard credit. 4 night cruises between November 1 and December 23 net you a $50/cabin onboard credit. If you want to sail a 7-night cruise on Disney between 10/31 and 12/19/09, well, that'll get you a $100/cabin onboard credit!

Holland America your style? We've not forgotten you! We have a super coupon book for you for any cabins booked on 2009 sailings between July 9 and August 9!

You're a Princess lover? Their special is applicable for sailings in 2009 AND 2010! Book during our mega secret summer sale July 9-August 9, receive reduced deposits AND an onboard coupon book valued at $325!

Okay, my fingers are tired and my calculator is smoking at these hot summer savings. Any of these sales sound good to you? Then call or email me to book your cruise!

Don't forget about the Crystal's End of Summer 3-day Sale going on through Friday as well.

Seabourn Sale

While I don't often highlight Luxury lines' sales, that's not because I'm unaware of them or feel they're unimportant - I just usually send those specials out directly to my clients who have expressed an interest in those lines. By the way, that "LCS" after my name indicates a Luxury Cruise Specialist designation from CLIA, the main cruise specialist certification agency.

Sometimes, however, a deal comes around from the luxury sector which I think needs highlighting more generally, and this definitely qualifies!

Seabourn has announced a sale for this week only with savings up to 60%! Voted the best small ship cruise line by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, this line truly knows what luxury is all about. The intimate all-suite Yachts of Seabourn have unique itineraries, capitalizing on their small ship size to access ports not available to other lines, even other luxury ships.

Here are the sailings which offer the special pricing:

• Legend, June 20, 2009, Monte Carlo to Barcelona, 7-days - Lead price = $2840
• Legend, July 11, 2009, Rome to Monte Carlo, 7-days - Lead price = $2840
• Spirit, June 202009, Venice to Rome, 7-days - Lead price = $2840
• Spirit, July 11,2009, Venice to Rome, 7-days - Lead price = $2840
• Spirit, Aug 1, 2009, Venice to Rome, 7-days - Lead price = $2840
• Pride, Apr 14, 2009, Athens to Lisbon, 14-days - Lead price = $4416
• Pride, Aug 20,2009, Copenhagen to Copenhagen, 9-days - Lead price = $3600

If you have questions about Seabourn, or want to take advantage of these amazing prices, call or email me!

Shhh - Carnival's Pack & Go Promotions

Shhh, Carnival Cruise lines has just announced that they have a new set of last-minute, limited inventory clearance pricing for their ships, called their Pack & Go Fares. Why am I whispering about this? Because they're not permitted to be posted on any web site (including this one) and they cannot be searchable in fare search engines.

Operating much like the Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Happy Hour specials, though not limited to sales only on a single day, these particularly low offers are for new bookings only, and existing bookings will not be able to receive these low rates. Updated weekly, these fares are extremely attractive. Of course, not all ships or sailings are included, just those which need a bit of help in selling out the last cabins.

What does that mean to you? If you are looking to cruise last minute (generally within about 2 months of sailing), and you like Carnival, when you call or email to ask about specials, be sure to ask me about Pack & Go fares as well.

Holland America Extends WLCN Offers, Too!

Based on extremely robust sales (believe me, they're busy - I've been on hold with them for long durations this afternoon), Holland America has decided to extend out their World's Largest Cruise Night promotions through Sunday, October 19! This gives you a couple more days to consider their 12 pages of promotions (Holland America WLCN Savings), and give me a call or email to book.

World's Largest Cruise Night Offers!

As I mentioned in an earlier post (World's Largest Cruise Night is Coming), it's time for the World's Largest Cruise night! Some offers are in preview today, but most of them become effective tomorrow, October 16. And I have the full list of offers, PLUS some EXCLUSIVE offers as well!

If you don't want to read through this entire list, scroll down to the bottom for the links to my web pages with the applicable offers and cruise line videos (just like at a live event!). However, don't miss our EXCLUSIVE savings listed here!

Azamara - We have EXCLUSIVE savings on Azamara, only for clients of our companies! Receive up to $600/cabin onboard credit if you book one of the selected sailings! The sailings are:

• Azamara Journey - 10/30/08, 11/9/08, 11/21/08, 12/3/08, 12/18/08, 1/3/09, 1/31/09, 2/12/09, 2/24/09, 3/8/09
• Azamara Quest - 10/25/08, 11/8/08, 1/3/09, 1/31/09, 4/7/09.

The applicable onboard credit is $600/cabin for suites or $400/cabin for balconies on Europe and Transatlantic sailings, and $400/cabin for suites or $300/cabin for balconies on Panama Canal, Asia or Caribbean sailings. Offer is good for bookings made between October 16-31!

Carnival - Up to 2 Category Upgrade for most 2009 sailings. Minimum of Category 4A to qualify, upgrade only available in same type cabin (inside to higher inside, oceanview to higher oceanview, etc.), offer good only on October 16.

Celebrity - Up to $200 onboard credit and 50% reduced deposit for bookings made between October 16-19 for select Celebrity cruises and cruisetours sailing between January 1 and September 30, 2009. The full list of applicable sailings can be found at Celebrity WLCN Offers. Offers good October 16-18.

Been thinking about joining me onboard our EXCLUSIVE 2-night preview charter for the Celebrity Solstice on November 21? We have a few remaining balcony cabins at $299/person!

In addition to the above, I have EXCLUSIVE savings on Celebrity the entire month of October! The applicable savings are on the following specific sailings:

• Century 12/15/2008 $50 Off
• Century 1/3/2009 $50 Off
• Constellation 12/12/2008 $100 Off
• Galaxy 12/19/2008 $100 Off
• Galaxy 1/9/2009 $100 Off
• Galaxy 1/30/2009 $100 Off
• Mercury 5/24/2009 $100 Off
• Mercury 5/31/2009 $100 Off
• Mercury 6/14/2009 $100 Off
• Summit 12/20/2008 $100 Off
• Summit 3/14/2009 $100 Off
• Summit 3/21/2009 $100 Off
• Summit 4/4/2009 $100 Off
• Summit 4/11/2009 $100 Off
• Century 5/9/2009 $200 Off
• Century 5/21/2009 $200 Off
• Constellation 2/23/2009 $200 Off
• Constellation 3/16/2009 $200 Off
• Constellation 4/6/2009 $200 Off
• Constellation 5/30/2009 $200 Off
• Galaxy 11/24/2008 $200 Off
• Infinity 12/7/2008 $200 Off
• Mercury 11/21/2008 $200 Off
• Mercury 1/3/2009 $200 Off
• Mercury 3/30/2009 $200 Off
• Mercury 4/13/2009 $200 Off
• Millennium 11/23/2008 $200 Off
• Millennium 12/7/2008 $200 Off
• Millennium 12/21/2008 $200 Off
• Millennium 2/1/2009 $200 Off
• Millennium 2/15/2009 $200 Off
• Millennium 3/1/2009 $200 Off
• Millennium 3/15/2009 $200 Off
• Millennium 3/29/2009 $200 Off
• Millennium 4/12/2009 $200 Off
• Summit 11/15/2008 $200 Off
• Summit 11/29/2008 $200 Off
• Summit 4/18/2009 $200 Off
• Summit 4/30/2009 $200 Off
• Summit 5/22/2009 $200 Off

Costa Cruises - $50 per person onboard credit (up to $100 per stateroom) on Caribbean 2008/2009 and Winter Europe 2009 sailings. Offers good October 16-21.
Crystal Cruises - $100 per person discount on most 2009 sailings for bookings made between October 14 through November 7.

Cunard Line - Onboard credits up to $300 and a waiver of deposit for second guest, for bookings on 2008 Holiday voyages and 2009 voyages aboard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria.

Disney Cruise Line - Onboard credits of up to $50 on cruises and land & sea packages on sailings through December 17, 2009. Offer good on bookings made October 16-November 15.

Holland America - Sales on select sailings plus 50% reduced deposit for bookings made October 14-17. Holland America Mariners may book starting October 14, while new passengers may book starting October 15. There are 12 pages of applicable sailings, which can be found at Holland America WLCN.

MSC Cruises - Special prices on selected sailings in the Caribbean and Europe with rates starting at $399 for a 7 Nt Caribbean cruise, plus shipboard credits of up to $200/cabin. Offers good October 16-November 3.

NCL - Up to a $500/cabin onboard credit and reduced deposit on most cruises booked between October 16-23. Onboard credits are $50/cabin for inside cabins, $100/cabin for oceanviews, $150/cabin for balconies, $200/cabin on mini-suites, $300/cabin for suites, and $500/cabin for Villas and Owners Suites. Offer applies to sailings of 5+ days, and reduced deposit doesn't apply to Garden Villas, Courtyard Villas or Owner's Suites.

Princess Cruises - Reduced deposit of $100/person, plus a Princess coupon booklet with more than $120 in onboard discounts.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises - $100/person onboard credit on sailings of seven nights or longer in 2008 or 2009. Offer good October 16-November 16.

Royal Caribbean - Up to $200 off new bookings for selected sailings made on October 16 ($50/cabin for sailings 3-5 nights, $100/cabin for sailings 6-9 nights, $200/cabin for sailings 10+ nights), not combinable with other benefits, such as shareholder credits, onboard booking credits, etc. The full list of sailings and applicable onboard credits can be found at Royal Caribbean WLCN Offers. Offers good on October 16 ONLY.

In addition to the above, I have the following EXCLUSIVE offers: Receive a complimentary spa treatment if you book a balcony cabin or higher between October 7-21 on the following sailings between November 21, 2008-February 29, 2009:

• Adventure of the Seas, 7 Nt S. Caribbean Sailings
• Serenade of the Seas, 7 Nt S. Caribbean Sailings
• Enchantment of the Seas, 7 Nt S. Caribbean Sailings
• Voyager of the Seas, 7 Nt W. Caribbean Sailings
• Radiance of the Seas, S. America Sailings
• Brilliance of the Seas, European Sailings
• Jewel of the Seas, 10/11 Nt Panama Canal Sailings

There's more! Book before November 19 in an Oceanview or higher cabin on any of the following sailings, and receive up to $200/cabin savings! The applicable sailings and savings amounts are:

• Grandeur of the Seas, 5/2/2009, $50
• Grandeur of the Seas, 5/16/2009, $50
• Grandeur of the Seas, 9/5/2009, $50
• Grandeur of the Seas, 9/19/2009, $50
• Jewel of the Seas, 9/14/2009, $50
• Adventure of the Seas, 1/4/2009, $100
• Adventure of the Seas 1/25/2009, $100
• Adventure of the Seas, 5/17/2009, $100
• Enchantment of the Seas, 4/19/2009, $100
• Freedom of the Seas, 1/11/2009, $100
• Freedom of the Seas, 2/22/2009, $100
• Freedom of the Seas, 3/8/2009, $100
• Freedom of the Seas, 5/4/2009, $100
• Freedom of the Seas, 8/30/2009, $100
• Grandeur of the Seas, 5/7/2009, $100
• Grandeur of the Seas, 6/4/2009, $100
• Independence of the Seas, 2/15/2009, $100
• Independence of the Seas, 3/1/2009, $100
• Independence of the Seas, 3/7/2009, $100
• Jewel of the Seas, 9/19/2009, $100
• Jewel of the Seas, 9/26/2009, $100
• Liberty of the Seas, 1/3/2009, $100
• Liberty of the Seas, 2/14/2009, $100
• Liberty of the Seas, 2/28/2009, $100
• Liberty of the Seas, 3/28/2009, $100
• Liberty of the Seas, 5/9/2009, $100
• Liberty of the Seas, 5/16/2009, $100
• Liberty of the Seas, 5/23/2009, $100
• Liberty of the Seas, 5/30/2009, $100
• Liberty of the Seas, 6/6/2009, $100
• Liberty of the Seas, 9/26/2009, $100
• Serenade of the Seas, 1/10/2009, $100
• Serenade of the Seas, 1/24/2009, $100
• Serenade of the Seas, 2/14/2009, $100
• Serenade of the Seas, 2/21/2009, $100
• Serenade of the Seas, 3/21/2009, $100
• Serenade of the Seas, 3/28/2009, $100
• Voyager of the Seas, 1/11/2009, $100
• Voyager of the Seas, 1/18/2009, $100
• Voyager of the Seas, 1/25/2009, $100
• Voyager of the Seas, 2/1/2009, $100
• Voyager of the Seas, 3/29/2009, $100
• Jewel of the Seas, 1/9/2009, $200
• Jewel of the Sea, 2/20/2009, $200
• Jewel of the Seas, 3/2/2009, $200
• Jewel of the Seas, 3/13/2009, $200
• Jewel of the Seas, 4/3/2009, $200
• Jewel of the Seas, 4/24/2009, $200
• Jewel of the Seas, 5/4/2009, $200
• Legend of the Seas, 4/24/2009, $200
• Mariner of the Seas, 1/19/2009, $200
• Radiance of the Seas, 1/18/2009, $200
• Radiance of the Seas, 2/1/2009, $200
• Radiance of the Seas, 2/28/2009, $200
• Radiance of the Seas, 3/13/2009, $200
• Radiance of the Seas, 3/29/2009, $200
• Radiance of the Seas, 4/12/2009, $200
• Radiance of the Seas, 4/26/2009, $200
• Rhapsody of the Seas, 1/13/2009, $200
• Rhapsody of the Seas, 1/27/2009, $200
• Rhapsody of the Seas, 2/10/2009, $200
• Rhapsody of the Seas, 4/2/2009, $200
• Rhapsody of the Seas, 4/13/2009, $200
• Rhapsody of the Seas, 9/30/2009, $200
• Vision of the Seas, 4/19/2009, $200
• Voyager of the Seas, 4/19/2009, $200

Uniworld River Cruises - $100 savings per person on all 2009 cruises. Offer good October 16-23.
Windstar Cruises: $100/cabin onboard credit on any Wind Spirit sailing between January 31 and March 28, 2009 and any Wind Surf sailing between January 4 and March 15, 2009. Offer good October 16-November 9.

Want more information or want to watch cruise line videos, just like you'd see at a traditional cruise night? They can be found on my CLIA web page at CruiseResource CLIA World's Largest Cruise Night, or you can go to my personal web site at CruiseResource WLCN Offers.

Call me NOW at 303-690-8937 or toll-free at 888-SAIL-123 (888-724-5123) or email me at amber@cruiseresource.com for more details on any of these offers!

Amazing Prices Down Under!

Dreamed of cruising in Australia/New Zealand? Don't have plans yet for this fall? Celebrity wants to help!

For all 4th quarter 2008 sailings on the Celebrity Millennium, there are some pretty attractive rates being offered. For example:

• Single Supplement 150% will be open on all Q4 sailings (10/17/08-12/07/08)
  
• Guarantee categories: W, X, Y, Z, CC, Suites with special pricing
  
• Buy Outside get Veranda in for all Q4 sailings (10/17/08-12/07/08); based on availability


• Week of 8/25/08 special Xciting Deals pricing

Buy Oceanview Get Veranda lead-in pricing:
10/17/08 - $1199/person
11/02/08 - $1099/person
11/14/08 - $899/person
11/23/08 - $1199/person
12/07/08 - $1199/person

Guarantee pricing:

Onboard credits are also available on some sailings. Contact me NOW to plan your dreamed-of cruise!