Cruise Coupon – Carnival Cruise from $42 Night Plus Free Hotel

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Carnival Cruise Coupon (Expires February 21, 2010)
Searching for cruise coupons? With this Carnival Cruise coupon, you can escape the cold and book yourself a “fun ship” cruise for just $42 per night with a free hotel stay included. The deal ends on February 21st so hurry!

Recommended Reading
Read the Intelligent Cruiser eBook – “an absolute treasure chest of cruise savings. We learned so much about cruise ship discounts and as a result were able to get our cruise fare reduced by $400 without any effort at all.” 
       – Last Minute Cruise Specials Blog

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Cruise Strategy: Search Booking Buddy, Then Bid Sky Auction

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Cruise Strategy: Search Booking Buddy First, Then Bid Sky Auction

Did you know that scores of cruise cabins are cancelled at the last minute by early birds (cruise travelers who book cabins a year or more in advance)?  These cruises, as they become available, are relisted on Booking Buddy and simultaneously auctioned off at SkyAuction.com.

Booking Buddy is a cruise consolidator website with direct cruise prices from leading wholesalers, and SkyAuction is a cruise auction site where you bid for travel deals.

Tip: Before you put in a bid, know the fair market value of the deal by searching Booking Buddy first. Then, refrain from emotional bidding and make a deal with yourself to limit your max bid on SkyAuction. Kayak then Sky Auction…, got it?

Recommended Reading
Read the Intelligent Cruiser eBook – “an absolute treasure chest of cruise savings. We learned so much about cruise ship discounts and as a result were able to get our cruise fare reduced by $400 without any effort at all.” 
       – Last Minute Cruise Specials Blog

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Planning Your 4 Day Bahamas Cruise

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Nassau and Freeport Bahamas Cruise

Bahamas cruises are famous with first-time cruise travelers, students on spring breaks, and just about anyone who wants to have an adventurous vacation. A well-planned 4-day cruise to the Bahamas is an ideal choice for anyone wanting a brief but pleasurable holiday. For those who are vacationing from other states, several major cruise lines offer a week long cruise that departs from New York.

The Bahamas is the most familiar cruise getaway for U.S. vacationers for sure. It’s barely 75kms from the shores of Florida so it’s external islands can be arrived at within just a few hours. This makes the Bahamas a terrific option for a brief cruise retreat and three or four days is ideal.

A Bahamas cruise would be a romantic retreat for couples. Several of the cruise liners offer cool packages for couples with children too! When you are preparing for a Bahamas cruise, there are loads of cruise liners to select from so we recommend you take your time and search for the perfect cruise ship. While there are around 700 islands that comprise the Bahamas (30 of which are occupied) most cruise liners normally concentrate on the ports of Nassau and Freeport.

For cruise vacationers wanting to explore the Bahamas for more than four days, several cruise ships also extend their ports of call to exclusive islands, sometimes owned by the company. Bahamas cruises normally sail out of the Florida ports. These cruises are fairly reasonable in price and the experience while on board will be one that will last forever.

Recommended Reading
Read the Intelligent Cruiser eBook – “an absolute treasure chest of cruise savings. We learned so much about cruise ship discounts and as a result were able to get our cruise fare reduced by $400 without any effort at all.” 
       – Last Minute Cruise Specials Blog 

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Relaxing and Exhilarating Hawaii Cruises

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Hawaii Cruises

If you’re thinking about taking a cruise vacation but are not sure where to go, I hope you’ll consider a cruose to Hawaii. The islands of Hawaii have it all.. a relaxing tropical climate destinations, secluded and romantic getaways, and exhilarating excursions that are filled with adventure. Hawaii is known for its diverse landscapes and beautiful scenery, so a cruise to Hawaii should satisfy the desire of just about anyone – young or old, adventurous or subdued.

Surrounded by the crystal blue Pacific Ocean, it should come as no surprise that many of the most popular activities on this cruise will take place on the ocean. A Hawaii cruise gives you all of the tropical sun, sand, and ocean views of a Hawaii land vacation, but it offers the added bonus of island hopping – being able to see more than one of the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. When traveling on a Hawaii cruise, you will likely get the benefit of seeing at least four of the major Hawaiian islands in one trip. And taking a Hawaii cruise has lots of other perks as well.

One of the perks of a Hawaiian cruise package includes paying one price and having everything from meals to transportation included in that price. Then you can just kick back and relax without worrying about where to stay or how much things are going tp cost.

When it comes to excursions, there are activities for everyone. If you’re daring, you can try snorkeling, scuba diving, or even the Hawaiian originated sport of surfing. While you’re on a Hawaii cruise, you’ll be able to participate in most of these activities right on the ship. If you’re looking for a more peaceful way to spend the day however, then you can pack your beach towel and a bag lunch and just soak up some sun on the deck of your Hawaii cruise ship or on the miles of beautiful white sandy beaches.

There are so many things to do on your Hawaii vacation that it is hard to know where to begin. The six main islands offer a diverse selection of activities, so researching and knowing what each island has to offer might help you choose the excursion destination that is best for you.

Recommended Reading
Read the Intelligent Cruiser eBook – “an absolute treasure chest of cruise savings. We learned so much about cruise ship discounts and as a result were able to get our cruise fare reduced by $400 without any effort at all.” 
       – Last Minute Cruise Specials Blog 

 

Planning a Cruise Vacation… Where Do I Begin?

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Where Do I Begin?
Are you considering a cruise vacation but you really don’t know where to start? Have you started shoping for a cruise vacation? Did you do your cruise shopping online? Were you successful in getting the best cruise vacation for your money? Have you booked your cruise or do you have too many questions to make the committment?

How to Shop for Cruises
You can find information about cruise vacations everywhere – from friends, travel agents, newspapers, magazines, and online cruise specialists to name just a few. While cruise information abounds, your best bet is to begin the research process on your own.

Plan Your Destination
Think about where you would like to cruise… Should it be a tropical vacation to escape cold weather, maybe a fascinating Alaskan cruise, perhaps a European cultural cruise, or maybe even a high seas adventure cruise? Search the web and you’ll find merchant links, articles about cruises, sample itineraries, etc. which will help you focus your wish list down to one or two options.

Pick Your Itinerary
Once you have decided on your cruise destination, it’s time to start defining your itinerary. The nice thing about doing this online is that you will not have a sales agent pushing a particular cruise for commission. You can investigate this yourself, looking for cruise lines that travel to your dream destination.

Choose Your Cruise Line
This question requires you to look inward at your own particular lifestyle. What would you like and expect a cruise vacation to be? Remember that different cruise lines offer different break points on pricing, different levels of luxury, even different styles.The higher priced cruise lines usually offer a higher level of service (cuisine, excursions, and staff members per passenger). That doesn’t mean that you should automatically chose a higher priced cruise line however – just something to consider. In fact, you may want a more “freestyling” tupe of cruise that is offered by Norwegian Cruise Lines or Carnival Cruises. Their cruises tend to be more fun and relaxed than the more formal choices like Radisson Seven Seas. Your cruise line choice becomes a matter of personal preference at this point.

Pick Your Stateroom
Choosing your level of stateroom is a matter of taste as well as budget. If you don’t plan to spend much time in your room, you might consider an interior room to save some money. “Ocean view” rooms provide passengers with a window to the ocean which can be kind of nice. My preference is a stateroom with a private deck where I can sit in privacy to enjoy the fresh sea air.  I will mention that all staterooms are comfy, and you will surely enjoy your room regardless of choice. 

Recommended Reading
Read the Intelligent Cruiser eBook – “an absolute treasure chest of cruise savings. We learned so much about cruise ship discounts and as a result were able to get our cruise fare reduced by $400 without any effort at all.” 
       – Last Minute Cruise Specials Blog

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Carnival Cruise Line Now Offers Short Cruises – Test Your “Sea Legs” On a 2 Day Cruise

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Carnival Cruise Line Short Cruises

If you’re relatively new to cruising and would like to try a shorter cruise voyage before committing to a long one, I suggest you look at one of the short cruises that are offered by Carnival Cruise Lines.

Carnival Cruise Lines has some terrific cruises available in the 2 to 5 day range. In fact, Carnival runs the largest short cruise program in the entire cruise industry. You can take a short ocean cruise on one of 12 different ships departing from 12 different North American home ports.

A short cruise gives new passengers a general idea of what cruising is all about. A Carnival 2 day cruise is perfect if you’re worried about becoming seasick or don’t have enough time to take a longer cruise. The good news is that you can take a short cruise over the weekend and not even iss a day of work!

Enjoying the ocean air, eating amazing food, and watching some great live entertainment for a couple days is a nice way to refresh yourself from the boring routine of every day life. You can exercise in their  state-of-the-art fitness facilities, go swimming in their pools or get pampered in their wonderful spa too.

Another benefit of taking a Carnival 2 Day Cruise is the lower cost. You may have to pay for some of the extra things like spa treatments or shore excursions, but everything else is inclusive. Carnival has a very affordable short cruise that leaves from Miami Beach and Port Canaveral in Southern Florida. On the west coast, there’s a Carnival cruise that departs from Long Beach, California and journeys to Ensenada, Mexico.
To get the best selection and the best rates, you should always plan your cruise well in advance. If you can’t plan in advance, bookmark this blog for last minute cruise specials.

Recommended Reading
Read the Intelligent Cruiser eBook – “an absolute treasure chest of cruise savings. We learned so much about cruise ship discounts and as a result were able to get our cruise fare reduced by $400 without any effort at all.” 
       – Last Minute Cruise Specials Blog

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Cruise Tip to Avoid Port Ripoffs

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Avoid Cruise Ripoffs at Port

If you’ve already booked a cruise vacation for this summer or fall, good for you! You’re timing couldn’t be better as you’ll enjoy the best travel value that has been available in years.

Cruise prices, especially for cruise ship departures within a month, remain at an all time low. You’ll need to be aware however, of the attempt to make up some of that money from passengers at port. Our advice is that you do your homework…

The best way to protect your cruise vacation investment is to do some basic pre-departure investigative homework. Find out as much as you possibly can about the ports you’ll be visiting. Bone up on the culture, the sightseeing attractions, the shopping opportunities, and most importantly the local transportation. That way, you’ll increase your enjoyment of each port while decreasing your chance of being gouged.

Recommended Reading
Read Insider Cruise Tips and Secrets – “We wished we would have had someone to tell us these cruise secrets before we booked our first cruise!“ 
       – Last Minute Cruise Specials Blog 

 

Intelligent Cruiser: Review of The Intelligent Cruiser Program

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Intelligent Cruiser: Review of The “IntelligentCruiser” Program

Have you been dreaming about relaxing on a luxury cruise ship but find yourself worrying about the fare and incidental expenses?

A new program called IntelligentCruiser has been receiving rave reviews because it is making good on it’s promises… InteligentCruiser promises to educate you quickly on how to book your discount cruise as the lowest price and how to go on all those great cruise excursions without spending any money! The program also tells you about all the “under-the-radar” techniques for saving big on cruises.

I have used Intelligent Cruiser since it’s initial release and have been a VERY satisfied customer. With their cruise discount and savings program, you’ll learn how cruise lines use certain fear tactics to get you to book through them. For example, they’ll try to trap you by making up hypothetical situations like if you return late, experience a problem on an excursion, or fail to arrive back to your cruise ship on time. They’ll tell you that if you do not book through them there are chances that you’ll be ripped off. So, if you are a fully aware and well prepared cruise buyer then you’ll be ready to defend yourself against these types of tactics and get the best deals. You don’t have to pay more for your cruise to get peace of mind and you don’t have to settle for over-crowded and boring excursions.

IntelligentCruiser tells you everything yo need to know about saving money on your cruises. Here are just a few of the things you’ll get with the Intelligent Cruiser program:

  • The KEY to avoiding the most critical mistake that 99% of passengers make.
  • The two vital rules that guarantee you’ll be treated like royalty and be spoiled like crazy by every crew member.
  • How to tap into a treasure chest of savings that even the most experienced cruise passengers don’t know exist.
  • The 6 little-known methods that allow you to CRUISE FOR FREE for the rest of your life…others are using these methods every day, so don’t be left out!
  • How to instantly slash the cost of every spa and salon treatment by 50% so that you can pamper yourself over and over again.
  • How to make the most out of your trip and turn even a budget cruise into a dream vacation!
  • The dirty hidden truth about cruise lines’ shore excursion programs. Let me warn you: You will be left shaking your head in complete disgust with this one.
  • A full list of 57 expert tricks that will guarantee you are the most well-prepared and educated passenger on your ship.
  • How to save an insane amount of money on every tour and activity in every port of call. I’ll uncover the false myths and you’ll instantly save up to 75% on everything you want to do.
  • How to exploit a loophole in cruise line’s casino policies that will actually boost your airline frequent flyer miles in seconds!
  • Discover the only way that you can guarantee your cruise vacation gets off to a perfect, worry-free start.
  • A magical trick to getting an amazing bouquet of fresh flowers in your cabin every single day for absolutely free while everyone else spends a fortune for just one rose!
  • How to stay far away from the money-sucking traps cruise lines use to take advantage of unprepared passengers.
  • A fool-proof method for becoming a member of a cruise line’s Loyalty Program even if you’ve never cruised before. Instantly receive every discount and benefit of a veteran cruiser.

Recommended Reading
Read the Intelligent Cruiser eBook – “an absolute treasure chest of cruise savings. We learned so much about cruise ship discounts and as a result were able to get our cruise fare reduced by $400 without any effort at all.” 
       – Last Minute Cruise Specials Blog

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Finding Last Minute Cruise Specials

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Contact Cruise Lines Directly

The first thing you should do is contact the individual cruise lines directly to see what they are offering. In this difficult economy, many cruise lines are offering last minute cruise deals that are really extraordinary. All of the major carriers have their own web sites and they’re packed with valuable information.

Search Kayak for Discount Cruises

Second, check the Kayak travel website for cruise specials. Kayak is a cruise consolidator and can arrange some amazing rates, particularly on last minute cruises.

Speak to Travel Agency Cruise Specialists

Third, contact a couple travel agencies and speak to their cruise specialists. These folks specialize in cruises and can tell you just about everything you want to know on the subject.

Check the Travel Classifieds for Cruise Transfers

Fourth, check the travel section in your local newspaper to see if any individuals are selling out their existing positions. Occasionally individuals and families have a change in plans and will let their vacation go for a cheap transfer.

Recommended Reading
Read the Intelligent Cruiser eBook – “an absolute treasure chest of cruise savings. We learned so much about cruise ship discounts and as a result were able to get our cruise fare reduced by $400 without any effort at all.” 
       – Last Minute Cruise Specials Blog

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Caribbean Cruises from $42/Night, FREE Hotel Stay & More!

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$42/Night Caribbean Cruises with EXTRAS

It’s your chance to sail away to sun-splashed Caribbean islands for less. Cast off for paradise for as little as $42/night - 4 nights from $169 including all your meals, world-class entertainment, plus plenty of day/night activities for all ages and interests.

ABSOLUTE LOWEST PRICES: 110% Guarantee + $50 Coupon! If you find a lower price, we’ll give you 110% of the difference plus a $50 vacation coupon.

This week’s special is on NCL’s biggest, most innovative ship. The brand-new Norwegian EPIC features 20 dining options, stylish staterooms, an ice lounge, Blue Man Group, Second City comedy, Cirque dinner theater, Nickelodeon characters, an ultra-chic lounge with plush beds plus bowling lanes, and much more. Sail 7 nights from $649.

EXCLUSIVE: FREE Hotel Stay – up to 7 Nights! Cruise deals don’t get better than this. Relax and explore the departure port city before/after cruising or use the hotel stay elsewhere some other time. Either way, it’s 2 Trips for the Price of 1!

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