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Dear Vacations To Go Customer,
This week, I'll share how to qualify for special rates when booking a cruise. Vacations To Go customers can sometimes receive exclusive discounts from cruise lines based on specific qualifications, such as region of residence, age, occupation, military service and past guest status.I have compiled a list of specialty cruises, discounts and resources we offer. Some are available only to certain types of travelers, and others are available to all Vacations To Go customers. Click the links below for more information:
Age 55+ Rates
EMT Discounts
Firefighter Discounts
Hosted Singles Cruises
Interline Rates
Military Rates (U.S. and Canadian)
Past Passenger Rates
Police Discounts
Teachers' Rates
Discount programs like these can be issued or withdrawn at any time by the cruise line, and are not normally combinable with one another. Always tell your Vacations To Go cruise counselor if you qualify for a military or interline discount, are a past passenger of the line you are calling about, or if anyone in the cabin will be 55+, so that he or she can make sure to check for any additional discounts to which you may be entitled.
If you qualify for any of these special discounts and have not already told us about it in My Account, you can click here now to update your Special Discount Eligibility so we will always show you the lowest rate you qualify for when you are browsing our website.
Next, I'm pleased to tell you about money-saving offers we've arranged with 17 different cruise lines. In addition to deep discounts, these offers may include free amenities or shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used toward onboard purchases, like shore excursions and internet packages.
Princess is offering our customers discounts of up to 73%, including newly slashed rates on a variety of upcoming European voyages. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $85 per cabin on select sailings. Also, pay a $99 reduced deposit and the third and fourth guests pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on some departures. Get drinks, Wi-Fi and pre-paid gratuities on certain voyages booked at eligible rates. See dates and prices.
Princess also unveiled new Asia itineraries for 2027-2028. For dates and prices, click here.
Azamara is providing huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 83%. Also, pay a 50% reduced deposit and receive shipboard credits of up to $450 per cabin on select sailings. Rates include gratuities and drinks. Book by April 24. See dates and prices.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering discounts of up to 55% off sailings in a variety of destinations. The line's all-inclusive fares cover meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, gratuities, shore excursions in every port and airport transfers. Book by April 26. See dates and prices.
Holland America is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 60% and shipboard credits of up to $650 per cabin. Plus, pay only port fees and taxes for the third and fourth guests in the stateroom on certain voyages and receive all of the following perks on cabins booked at eligible rates: 1) a signature beverage package for two, including select alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, 2) a specialty dining package that includes up to three meals at select venues, 3) a free Wi-Fi package for two guests and 4) a shore excursion credit of up to $600 per cabin. Book by April 29. See dates and prices.
Seabourn has reduced rates by up to 43%, plus get new exclusive pricing on last-minute cruises and shipboard credits of up to $1,300 per cabin on select departures. The upfront fare of a six-star Seabourn vacation includes gratuities, open bars and fine wines at lunch and dinner. Book by April 30. See dates and prices.
Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering Vacations To Go customers exclusive discounts of up to 43% on its cruises in the South Pacific islands. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $1,200 per cabin and one bottle of champagne on select sailings. Prices include gratuities, unlimited internet, select beverages and specialty dining. Book by April 30. See dates and prices.
Virgin Voyages is an adults-only line providing fantastic discounts of up to 84%, with exclusive rates for Vacations To Go customers on a variety of sailings. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $400 per cabin on select sailings. Prices include select non-alcoholic beverages and unlimited internet. Book by April 30. See dates and prices.
Victory Cruise Lines is offering savings of up to 41% on small-ship cruises on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway and along Canada's coast. Rates include all onboard meals, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, a pre-cruise hotel night and a shore excursion in every port. Book by April 30. See dates and prices.
Celebrity has reduced rates by up to 81%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $250 per cabin, a free Classic Beverage Package and unlimited Wi-Fi on select cruises visiting Alaska, the Caribbean and a variety of other destinations. See dates and prices.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering savings of up to 55% and shipboard credits of up to $500 per cabin on a variety of sailings. Pricing includes one free cultural immersion on every voyage, one GB of Wi-Fi for each guest, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a fully stocked in-room mini fridge and all gratuities. See dates and prices.
Oceania is offering Vacations To Go customers discounts of up to 71%, plus get pre-paid gratuities, shipboard credits of up to $600 per cabin, free specialty dining and unlimited internet access on select sailings. See dates and prices.
MSC Cruises is offering terrific discounts to our customers -- save up to 81%. Plus, receive a free upgrade from an oceanview cabin to a balcony on select sailings and get free drinks and free Wi-Fi on certain voyages booked at eligible rates. See dates and prices.
Regent is providing exclusive discounts to Vacations To Go customers -- save up to 76%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $400 per cabin on eligible sailings. Pricing includes gratuities, select alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, specialty restaurant dining, unlimited internet for at least one device and select shore excursions. See dates and prices.
Norwegian is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 87% and onboard credits of up to $150 per cabin on select sailings. Cabins booked at eligible rates also get 300 minutes of internet access and a $50 per cabin credit to be applied to each Norwegian shore excursion. See dates and prices.
Royal Caribbean has just slashed rates on a variety of last-minute cruises visiting Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean and more -- save up to 76%. Also, receive shipboard credits of up to $50 per cabin on select sailings. Children ages 12 and under pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on certain departures. See dates and prices.
HX Expeditions is offering savings of up to 50% on cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galapagos Islands and other places. All-inclusive fares cover meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and guided shore excursions. See dates and prices.
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has reduced rates by up to 35% on select departures. Prices include meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, guided excursions and more. See dates and prices.
As always, all offers in this newsletter are for new bookings only and subject to availability. Restrictions may apply, and some free amenities and shipboard credits may apply only to eligible rates. Past guests of some cruise lines may see better rates on select sailings.
Viking offers a wide range of enriching ocean-going voyages worldwide, and you can always find the company's latest discounts and deals on our site. To view Viking's ocean ships and search for cruises, click here.
Viking is also the world's largest river line and has received industry awards for its destination-focused trips in Europe, the U.S. and other destinations. The line's "Your Choice Sale" offers fantastic savings on river cruises:
Save with discounted cruise rates and special air offers on many river voyages departing through 2028. Plus, choose between a free beverage package and free prepaid gratuities OR a shipboard credit of up to $1,000 per couple. Also, book with a reduced deposit of only $25 per person. Book by April 30. See dates and prices.
With Viking Inclusive Value, everything you need is covered in the upfront price of your river voyage: your stateroom, one shore excursion in every port of call, unlimited Wi-Fi, all onboard meals with complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks during onboard lunch and dinner, and all port taxes and fees. Specialty coffees, teas and bottled water are available at all times on the ship.
Viking's river ships celebrate innovative engineering and understated elegance, with public areas that embrace the outdoors and are filled with natural light. All staterooms have river views, and half of them boast full-size verandas. Guests enjoy interesting lectures and entertaining performances on board, and vessels dock right in the heart of town, putting you within walking distance of shops, restaurants and attractions.
Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas, welcomes guests sailing with Norwegian and Oceania. This expansive oasis features pristine beaches, private cabanas and thrilling options like ziplining across 1,600 feet of open sea. Recent enhancements include the new Great Life Lagoon, an expansive area featuring a heated pool with two swim-up bars, and Splash Harbor, a fun-filled space designed for kids. This summer, the Great Tides Waterpark will open, bringing high-speed slides, cliff jumps and a river ride to the island.
Norwegian also announced a policy update that allows guests who have purchased beverage packages (Free at Sea or More at Sea) to continue to enjoy the same beverage inclusions on Great Stirrup Cay as they do on board, for a seamless ship-to-shore experience.
To read more about Great Stirrup Cay, click here. To see dates and prices, click here.
Over the last 42 years, Vacations To Go has helped more than 10 million travelers choose the perfect cruise and assist with the planning of every detail. Nineteen years ago, we filled a void in the travel industry with the creation of a department dedicated to assisting travelers with special needs. Since then, our Special Needs department has proudly assisted nearly half a million passengers with disabilities or other specific requirements.
Our website features a comprehensive, ship-by-ship guide with up-to-date information about facilities, services and amenities for travelers with special needs, with search tools to help you find a ship that meets your needs while returning great bargains as well.
Most cruise lines have been working for years to accommodate passengers with disabilities, and more than 240 of the world's best cruise ships are now accessible in some way, including options for travelers who have the following needs:
- Limited mobility
- Low vision or are blind
- Hard of hearing or deaf
- Supplemental oxygen required
- Diabetes or dietary restrictions
- Autism
For more information, click here to visit the section of our site devoted to travelers with special needs.
The Special Needs department is a team of cruise counselors who are highly trained to assist travelers coordinate any special services, medical needs or requirements needed during their vacation. Our cruise counselors can be reached by phone at 800-998-6902, Monday-Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday-Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, U.S. Central Time. Be sure to tell your Vacations To Go cruise counselor about all of your special needs prior to booking so that they can help you find a ship that works for you.
Here are today's Top 10 Cruises, brand-new specials from the world's best cruise lines. Click the FastDeal # for details.
1) Caribbean, 7 nights on MSC Cruises, departs Galveston May 3, starting at $399, save 79%, FastDeal # 42089
2) Eastern Canada & New England, 7 nights on Holland America, departs Boston May 9, starting at $599, save 57%, FastDeal # 15422
3) Caribbean, 7 nights on Princess, departs Fort Lauderdale Jul 11, starting at $669, save 59%, FastDeal # 30138
4) Mexico, 8 nights on Carnival, departs Los Angeles (Long Beach) Jun 20, starting at $574, save 64%, FastDeal # 41570
5) Alaska, 7 nights on Celebrity, departs Vancouver May 22, starting at $598, save 80%, FastDeal # 40887
6) Caribbean, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs New Orleans May 3, starting at $619, save 83%, FastDeal # 20632
7) Northern Europe, 9 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Southampton Jun 26, starting at $1,587, save 41%, FastDeal # 42984
8) Greek Islands, 7 nights on Seabourn, departs Venice (Fusina) Jul 12, suite starting at $2,699, save 46%, FastDeal # 24489
9) Mediterranean, 12 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Athens (Piraeus) Jul 5, starting at $2,310, save 71%, FastDeal # 10118
10) Alaska, 7 nights on Regent, departs Anchorage (Whittier) Jul 22, suite starting at $6,080, save 69%, FastDeal # 15847
To search for discounts of up to 85% on cruises, use our Find a Bargain tool.
Once you've found a FASTDEAL, call us at #Session.MainPhoneNum# (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
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Vacations To Go