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This week we’re coming to you a day early with some incredible family cruise deals for the holiday season. Just when you thought that prices couldn’t get any lower, NCL is now offering fares from only $299 per person for 7 nights…and wait until you see what else we’ve uncovered!

Here are some of the current STEALS…

• Cruise the Caribbean for 7 nights on November 7, 14 or 28 on the Norwegian Pearl with 1st and 2nd person fares at $299pp and $199 for additional passengers. A family of four can cruise for just $1,397 total (Western Caribbean slightly higher due to taxes and fees)! Remember, if you are cruising with a child under the age of 2, they will cruise for free (just pay taxes and fees).
• Looking for a Suite deal? Cruise onboard the Norwegian Jewel on December 12th for 7 nights from only $649 pp for a mini-suite. A family of four can sail to the Bahamas onboard this Nickelodeon themed cruise for just $2,179 including taxes and fees! Sail in an inside cabin and you can deduct $600 from the total cruise fare.
• Looking for a last minute Thanksgiving cruise? Try the Celebrity Mercury’s 9 night sailing on November 20th from Baltimore. Outside cabins are priced from $509pp (all passengers), so a family of 4 can sail for about $2,400 total. Enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal onboard and enjoy the festive holiday decoration!
• Willing to travel during the least traveled week of the year? Check out the Enchantment of the Seas November 27th sailing from Baltimore. You can sail to the Bahamas for 9 nights for only $1,709 for a family of four!
• We know that you’ve always wanted to take a Christmas cruise with your family, so we’ve come up with the ultimate deal for you! Sail for 9 nights aboard Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas from Baltimore on December 18th for only $2,170 for a family of four! With rates from $599 for the 1st and 2nd passengers and $354pp for additional passengers, you can’t go wrong…and there is still availability as of right now. Don’t pass this one up – you may never see holiday prices this low again.

To book any of these sailings, contact your local travel agent or visit Royal Caribbean, Celebrity or NCLonline.  Remember to ask about past passenger, senior or resident discounts or bonuses for these sailings to get an even better deal!  Bon Voyage!

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Just when you thought the cruise deals couldn’t get any better, prices keep falling. This deal day we’re taking a look at some amazing deals where kids sail free. Don’t wait to book, space is going quickly.

The best deal that we found this week is on the Costa Atlantica out of Ft. Lauderdale on November 7th. You can sail the Caribbean in an outside cabin for 7 nights for a total of $1,268 for a family of four! Costa is offering its Kids Sail Free promotion on most Atlantica sailings through the remainder of 2010 and into 2011.

Holland America Cruise Line is also offering reduced and complimentary 3rd/4th passenger rates on its Caribbean, Mexico and Panama Canal sailings for the remainder of the year. We found space for a family of four for as little as $1,293 total for 7 nightson the Ryndam’s November 28th sailing from Tampa. There are plenty of other sailings available for under $1,500, so be sure to check it out before space is gone!

Finally, we’re reminding our readers again that Disney Cruise Line still is running an unadvertised deal on the January 3rd special 5 night sailing of the Disney Magic (this is the one with the double stop at Castaway Cay). Kids still sail free in a Verandah cabin when you use promo code KFO. Watch this sailing closely for further price reductions.

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One of the most frequent complaints that we hear from families (including our own) is that Disney Cruise Line is just too expensive as compared to other cruise lines.  Although there is good reason for Disney to command a higher price, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year to take advantage of Disney’s Special Offers.

Right now, Disney Cruise Line is offering a promotion that allows kids (17 and under) to sail for free on the Disney Wonder’s Mexican Riviera sailings from January 23 through March 20, 2011.  This is a huge savings!  This promotion is capacity controlled and many of the sailings and categories have already sold out of this promotion, so act fast!

Disney Cruise Line is also extending its European Summer Sale to select 10 and 11-night sailings in August and September.  You can sail the Disney Magic from just $999 per person for a Category 12 Inside Guarantee.  Third and fourth rates are a bit high, but you can still reserve a family of four for under $3600.

Last but not least, Disney Cruise Line is offering special discounts for active and retired military personnel (including DOD employees) throughout the summer.  European sailings can be reserved for as little as $699 per person, while Disney is offering 25% off of its July 11th 5-night Bahamas sailing.  These deals change every week, so be sure to check back often.

These special deals may be booked through Disney Cruise Line or your local travel agent.  You might want to shop around as agents will offer up to 10% onboard credit for each booking.  Bon Voyage!

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We thought there would be no better way to launch back into our Wednesday Deal Day recap than focusing on Disney Cruise Line, the winner of our Most Family Friendly Cruise Line Award!  Finding deals on Disney can be a bit challenging.  The general rule of thumb is that the farther in advance that you reserve, the lower your price.  Of course, that isn’t 100% true as they do run onboard credit promotions from time to time and if you are a Florida resident, you can take advantage of their last minute resident specials.  Military?  They have some great discounts for you too!

So. we’ve waded through the possibilities to come up with some of the best Disney Cruise Line deals for families in the coming 18 months.  Pricing is based upon 2 adults and 2 children (one under 2 ) in the same cabin, including all taxes and fees.

To book any of these sailings, contact your local travel agent or visit Disney online.  Remember to ask about past passenger, senior, military or resident discounts or bonuses for these sailings to get an even better deal!  Bon Voyage!

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It’s deal day again and we’ve hunted down some of the best cruise deals for a last minute spring break.  Pricing is based upon 2 adults and 2 children (one under 2 ) in the same cabin, including all taxes and fees.

The standout this week is NCL’s Jewel and Pearl out of Miami during Easter week.  These are the cheapest fares you’re going to get if you want to sail with your family during this peak travel week.  Don’t delay because there are only a few cabins left and they won’t last.

To book any of these sailings, contact your local travel agent or visit Royal Caribbean, NCL, Celebrity or Carnival online.  Remember to ask about past passenger, senior or resident discounts or bonuses for these sailings to get an even better deal!  Bon Voyage!

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