Many people love cruise vacations because the itinerary, accommodations and excursions are perfectly planned. You're also guaranteed relatively risk free travel, on safe ships with companions from around the globe.The cruise industry has adapted to the international economy by offering sales, special savings and all inclusive packages. It's not too difficult to find deals on cruises now, which include round trip flights and food during your sail.
Boutique Caribbean Cruise
- Oceania Cruises' mid-size ship Regatta offers upscale sailing. Regatta's 400 staff members cater to a maximum of 684 guests with pampered personalized service. This is more like a floating private country club than a traditional cruise ship. A 2011 promotion offers a 12 day cruise to the eastern Caribbean. It includes airfare from any U.S. gateway city to and from Miami and all meals during the sail. A representative of Oceania says this includes even dinner at the ship's specialty restaurants. Sails in February 2011 range from $2,499 for inside staterooms to $5,999 for ocean view suites.Oceania Cruises8300 NW 33rd Street Suite 308.Miami, Florida 331221800-531-5619oceaniacruises.com
Alaskan Wine Cruise
- Join Cameron Parry, a winemaker from California's Montelena Vineyards, for a seven day Alaskan cruise aboard Regent's Seven Seas. This Ship will sail from Anchorage Alaska on June 29, 2011 and disembark at Vancouver Canada on July 6, 2011. Chateaux Montelena, was the first California winery to beat the French at an international wine tasting in 1976. This cruise offers an opportunity to taste some of the vineyard's best wines during a culinary inspired voyage down the inside-passage of Alaska. Prices, starting at $4,349 per person, include round trip air fare, transfers between airport and ship, winemaker's dinners, fine wines, beer, spirits, wine seminars, and shore excursions.Food & Wine Trails707-A Fourth Street,Santa Rosa, California 95404800-367-5348foodandwinetrails.com
Passage to India
- Silversea Cruises is offering deals on cruises to the Far East, Arabia and Indian Ocean through 2011 with free air fare and a $500 cruise credit good for select cruises. Silversea cruises include meals during the sail. A nine days cruise from Dubai to Mumbai aboard Silver Wind, a ship with a European crew and just 296 guests, departs December 2. Highlights of the exotic itinerary include a camel dune safari, tour of panoramic Abu Dhabi, with high tea at Emirates Palace, and an art safari in Mumbai. Fares begin at $3,918 per person.Silversea Cruises110 East Broward BlvdFort Lauderdale, Florida 33301Phone: 877-760-9052silversea.com
