Cruise Newsletter Dated January 12
Dear Vacations To Go Customer,
COVID-19 vaccinations are underway in the U.S., Canada and other
countries and will increase dramatically in the coming months. The chief
science advisor of Operation Warp Speed, the U.S. government's expedited
search for development and delivery of a vaccine, has said that every
American who wants a vaccine will be able to get one by June. Health
officials in Canada have said that all Canadians who want a vaccine will
receive one by September.
The vaccine rollout marks the turning point in the battle against
COVID-19 and the global travel industry is finally on a sure path to
reopening. That reopening will take months to play out and will likely
occur on a country-by-country basis. We will let you know when travel
bans are removed and when cruise ships resume sailing.
In the meantime, we are here to help with your vacation planning. Please
note that anyone holding a future cruise credit from a cancelled sailing
is able to apply that credit to any cruise on the same line booked
through Vacations To Go, regardless of whether the original cruise was
booked through Vacations To Go.
This week, we've arranged money-saving offers with four different
cruise lines, including deep discounts and free amenities or
shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used
toward onboard purchases not covered in the cruise fare, like shore
excursions and Internet packages. Please note that some rates on our
site may not be eligible for free amenities or shipboard credits.
Norwegian is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 78%,
as well as exclusive shipboard credits of up to $50 per cabin on select
departures. Plus, on select sailings receive
ALL of the following
perks on cabins booked at eligible rates: 1) unlimited open bar for
two, 2) a specialty dining package that includes up to five meals for
two guests at select dining venues, 3) up to 250 minutes of Internet, 4)
a shore excursion credit of $50 per cabin, per excursion, and 5) friends
and family sail free as third/fourth passengers in the cabin on select
departures (port fees and taxes are additional.)
See dates and prices.
Royal Caribbean is offering our customers huge new discounts --
save up to 86%. Also receive exclusive shipboard credits of up to $125
per cabin on a variety voyages in 2021.
Book by January 31.
See dates and prices.
Regent has provided exclusive discounts to Vacations To Go
customers on a variety of sailings -- save up to 78%. In addition, get
shipboard credits of up to $800 per cabin and free upgrades on select
sailings. The upfront price of a luxury Regent cruise includes unlimited
shore excursions, gratuities, unlimited beverages including fine wines
and premium spirits and unlimited Wi-Fi.
Book by February 28.
See dates and prices.
Holland America is offering our customers huge discounts of up to
69%, with special pricing plus onboard credits of up to $50 per cabin.
Plus, on select sailings receive the following perks on cabins booked at
eligible rates; 1) a 50% reduced deposit, 2) free drinks, 3) free
gratuities, and 4) free specialty dining.
Book by February 28.
See dates and prices.
American Queen Steamboat Company features a collection of modern,
elegant paddlewheelers that cruise the Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee,
Cumberland and Illinois rivers in America's heartland and the Columbia
and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest.
Right now, our customers can
save up to $3,000 per stateroom
on cruises with American Queen Steamboat Company.
Cruise fares include a pre-voyage hotel night, delectable cuisine,
world-class entertainment, comprehensive shore excursions, onboard
enrichment programs, 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi service and unlimited
soft drinks and specialty coffees throughout the trip. New for 2021,
select spirits, wine and beer will be included throughout your
cruise.
The company will also introduce
Special Edition Voyages
this year, a group of thoughtfully planned cruises that highlight
special experiences. These sailings pair lively onboard events with
exclusive shore excursions.
Victory Cruise Lines is the sister company of American Queen
Steamboat Company, and its ships are designed for discovery cruising.
They navigate inland harbors, secluded bays and remote ports that larger
ships can't reach in destinations like the Great Lakes, Canada and New
England and the southeastern United States.
This year, the company will explore the stunning landscapes and wildlife
of Alaska on the new 200-passenger
Ocean Victory.
To see all departures for Victory Cruise Lines,
click here.
Fares include shore excursions, enrichment programs, evening
entertainment, onboard meals, afternoon tea, a daily cocktail hour,
non-premium beer, wine and spirits, coffee and soft drinks and Wi-Fi, as
well as a pre-cruise hotel night in the embarkation city.
Since cruises are not yet operating, hotels and resorts in Costa Rica
and Mexico are great alternatives for customers looking for a tropical
getaway.
Below are some popular resorts that are open now. Click any link for
more information, our fast and friendly travel counselors are standing
by to assist.
Costa Rica
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica,
a 5-star resort in Guanacaste
Occidental Tamarindo,
a 4-star resort in Guanacaste
Secrets Papagayo,
a 5-star, no-kids resort in Guanacaste
The Westin Playa Conchal,
a 4.5-star resort in Guanacaste
Dreams Las Mareas,
a 5-star resort in Guanacaste
Mexico
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun,
a 5-star resort
Valentin Imperial,
a 4.5-star, no-kids resort in Playa del Carmen
Melia Puerto Vallarta,
a 4.5-star resort
Cozumel Palace,
a 5-star resort
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos,
a 5-star resort
Dreams Riviera Cancun,
a 5-star resort
Secrets Vallarta Bay,
a 5-star, no-kids resort
Iberostar Selection Cancun,
a 5-star resort
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California,
a 5-star, no-kids resort in Los Cabos
Crown Paradise Club Cancun,
a 4-star resort
To see a list of other tropical destinations that are open,
click here.
Here are today's Top 10 Cruises, brand-new specials from the world's best cruise lines departing early 2021. Click the FastDeal # for details.
1)
Caribbean, 7 nights on
Carnival, departs New Orleans Aug 29, starting at $429, save 77%,
FastDeal # 26684
2)
Greek Islands, 7 nights on
Norwegian, departs Athens (Piraeus) Sep 12, starting at $468, save 74%,
FastDeal # 18458
3)
Caribbean, 7 nights on
Royal Caribbean, departs Galveston Sep 5, starting at $448, save 60%,
FastDeal # 33001
4)
Baltic, 11 nights on MSC
Cruises, departs Kiel Sep 12, starting at $639, save 50%,
FastDeal # 37190
5)
Caribbean, 7 nights on
Princess, departs Fort Lauderdale Jul 3, starting at $639, save 46%,
FastDeal # 28780
6)
Alaska, 7 nights on
Celebrity, departs Vancouver Aug 20, starting at $804, save 73%,
FastDeal # 33035
7)
Mediterranean, 10 nights on
Oceania Cruises, departs Barcelona Sep 26, starting at $1,899, save 80%,
FastDeal # 22777
8)
Panama Canal, 7 nights on
Windstar, departs Colon Aug 28, suite starting at $1,799,
FastDeal # 19398
(Windstar does not provide brochure rates for this cruise, so we are
unable to show a savings percentage.)
9)
Alaska, 7 nights on
Silversea, departs Vancouver Jul 1, suite starting at $4,560, save 81%,
FastDeal # 15301
10)
Arctic, 10 nights on
Hurtigruten, departs Reykjavik Jul 18, starting at $5,671, save 26%,
FastDeal # 24256
To search for discounts of up to 82% on cruises, use our Find a Bargain tool.
Once you've found a FASTDEAL, call us at 800-338-4962 (US and Canada) and a cruise counselor will attend to your needs. International customers, please email or call us at +1-713-974-2121.
Please email me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@vacationstogo.com and I will respond the same day.
Sincerely,
Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go