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Pack & Go w/ Carnival Cruise Lines 11/3

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Ship Port Dur Sail Date Itinerary Interior Ocean View Balcony
Carnival Paradise LAX 3 12/18/09 Ensenada $189 $229 N/A
Carnival Destiny MIA 4 11/26/09 Key West & Cozumel $279 $309 $399
Carnival Elation SDG 4 12/14/09 Catalina & Ensenada $129 $149 N/A
Carnival Imagination MIA 4 11/30/09 Key West & Cozumel $149 $169 N/A
Carnival Imagination MIA 4 12/14/09 Key West & Cozumel $159 $179 N/A
Carnival Destiny MIA 5 11/30/09 G Cayman/Ocho Rios N/A N/A $309
Carnival Triumph MSY 5 11/28/09 Western Caribbean N/A $229 $279
Carnival Triumph MSY 5 12/07/09 Western Caribbean $229 $259 $379
Carnival Glory MIA 7 11/29/09 Exotic W Caribbean $309 $389 $509
Carnival Glory MIA 7 12/13/09 Exotic W Caribbean $339 $409 $519

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The company reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.
Terms and conditions: Cruise rate are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy, capacity controlled and subject to change at any time without prior notice. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. Offer can be advertised on websites, research results or any other means. Offer is valid for new individual bookings only made between November 4th and November 6th, 2009. Offer is not combinable with any other discounted or promotional offer. No name changes allowed. Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure confirmed accommodations. Guarantees only. Offer is applicable to categories IS/OV/BL only. Offer can be booked through e-channels only: BookCCL.com; Amadeus Sabre Cruises; Revelex; Travelport Cruise & Tour; Focalpoint (just type: LSAC/V: CCL then enter). Some restrictions (including stateroom/category availability) apply. Request fare code PUB. Ship’s Registry: The Bahamas & Panama.

November 3, 2009 Posted by 1cheapcruise | CARNIVAL CRUISES, cruise, cruise deals, cruise discounts, cruises, travel | , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

CARNIVAL’S 3 DAY SALE – DON’T MISS YOUR BOAT!

We Book Carnival at GREAT Cruise rates! It’s a special day for our past guests – take advantage of these awesome savings today, sale starts tomorrow, October 27th. Don’t wait! Ends Thursday, October 29th.

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October 26, 2009 Posted by 1cheapcruise | CARNIVAL CRUISES, cruise, cruise deals, cruise discounts, cruises, travel | , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Princess Cruises 3 day Sale

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Take advantage of our popular 3-Day Sale – offer your clients 3 ways to save on relaxing
January through April 2010 cruises with Princess® to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Panama Canal
and the Mexican Riviera!

Low fares, cash back and FREE balcony upgrades – Book your clients on Princess during this
limited-time event:
1 Fares from less than $70 per day • 7-day Caribbean & Mexico from only $399*
• 10-day Panama Canal from as low as $999*
• 14-day Hawaii from just $1,199*

2 Up to $100 Cash Back per Stateroom • Up to $50 on 7-day sailings*
• Up to $100 on 10- to 14-day sailings*

3 FREE Balcony Upgrades • Balcony staterooms at Oceanview fares!*

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October 20, 2009 Posted by 1cheapcruise | cruise, cruise deals, cruise discounts, cruises, travel | , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Updated Carnival Cruise Line Steals 10/16

Tampa’s 1Cheapcruise.com offers you free cabin gratuity when you book a cruise in a Balcony Cabin.
Book any other cabin type and receive free cabin credit.
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Top Steals:
Sail Date Ship Port Days Itinerary Fun Saver Rates Int Ov Bal 3/4
Oct-19-09 Carnival Elation San Diego 3 Ensenada $99 $119 N/A $99
Nov-13-09 Carnival Paradise Long Beach(LAX) 3 Ensenada $219 $259 N/A $99
Jan-07-10 Carnival Destiny Miami 4 Key West & Cozumel $249 $309 N/A $139
Nov-16-09 Carnival Paradise Long Beach(LAX) 4 Catalina & Ensenada $189 $229 N/A $109
Nov-08-09 Carnival Sensation Pt Canaveral 4 Freeport & Nassau $209 $239 N/A $129
Jan-31-10 Carnival Conquest Galveston 7 Western Caribbean $449 $549 $679 $209
Nov-07-09 Carnival Liberty Miami 7 Western Caribbean $429 $529 N/A $209
Jan-31-10 Carnival Pride Baltimore 7 Pt Can & Bahamas $479 $569 $629 $219
Dec-06-09 Carnival Valor Miami 7 Exotic W Caribbean $429 $529 $629 $209
Jan-14-10 Carnival Spirit San Diego 8 Mexican Riviera $439 $499 $649 $209

The company reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.

Terms & Conditions- for Group rates: Cruise rates are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy, categories 4B or above , 6B or above and 8B or above. Government fees and taxes are additional. Cruise rates and Fun Points vary by ship and sail date and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Some restrictions (including stateroom/category availability) apply. For Fun Saver rates: Cruise only rates are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy, categories IS, OV, & BL. 3rd/4th pax rates based on IS categories. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. Rates are capacity controlled and subject to change at any time without prior notice. Some restrictions (including stateroom/category availability) apply. Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas & Panama.

October 16, 2009 Posted by 1cheapcruise | CARNIVAL CRUISES, cruise deals, cruise discounts, cruises, travel | , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Win a FREE Royal Caribbean Cruise ! Royal Caribbean and USA TODAY Open a Sea of Dreams for Aspiring Journalists

Royal Caribbean and USA TODAY Open a Sea of Dreams for Aspiring Journalists
Reporter at Sea’ Contest Searches for Field Correspondent to Share the Inside Scoop on the Newest Cruise Ship Oasis of the Seas

MIAMI, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Continuing its tradition of breaking the mold, Royal Caribbean International is teaming up with USA TODAY to launch the “Reporter at Sea” contest in search of a talented citizen journalist to help cover one of the biggest travel stories of the year – the unveiling of Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship. Starting today through October 9, 2009, aspiring journalists are invited to enter to win the coveted job of special field correspondent onboard Oasis of the Seas’ preview sailing alongside USA TODAY’S own cruise editor, Gene Sloan. Once onboard the ship, the lucky winner will receive behind-the-scenes access to file reports that will appear at USA TODAY’s Cruise Log about one of the most buzzed about hospitality and entertainment stories of the year. In addition to the United States, the “Reporter at Sea” contest is searching for journalists in Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the United Kingdom with one winner from each country.

Eager reporters-to-be can audition for the assignment of a lifetime by submitting a creative video no longer than 45 seconds at reporteratsea.usatoday.com. The video should showcase his/her best reporting skills and tout why Royal Caribbean should select him/her to serve as a citizen journalist onboard Oasis of the Seas. Videos will be judged based on creativity and quality, as well as the entrant’s ability to entertain, effectively bring to life and clearly explain travel or cruising concepts, and articulate why he/she should be chosen to represent their country.

Once the entry period ends, judges will select 10 finalists per country, and voters will choose their favorite video between October 20 and October 25. One winner from each country will be simultaneously announced on November 4 and will be flown with a guest to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to cover the first pre-inaugural cruise onboard Oasis of the Seas from November 19 to November 22.

For more information on the “Reporter at Sea” contest, how to enter, the official rules, details on the prize and voting, please visit http://www.reporteratsea.usatoday.com.

When she launches in late 2009, Oasis of the Seas, which was named by a USA TODAY reader in a previous contest, will be the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world. An architectural marvel at sea, she will span 16 decks, encompass 225,282 gross registered tons (GRT), carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas will be the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which include Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center and Entertainment Place. The ship will sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Additional information is available at www.oasisoftheseas.com.

Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 20 ships currently in service and two under construction. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand. For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent.

Readers can log on to cruises.usatoday.com for an active community of cruise enthusiasts and get an extensive resource of useful information for all their cruise traveling needs. Readers also can check out Gene Sloan’s cruising blog and join the discussion at USA TODAY’s cruise forum all at cruises.usatoday.com.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF CANADA, GERMANY, MEXICO, THE UK AND THE 50 U.S. (& D.C.), 18 AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED Enter by: 10/09/09 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Prize: two (2) tickets for pre-inaugural cruise on the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship, plus travel accommodations. For Official Rules and prize descriptions, visit reporteratsea.usatoday.com. Sponsor: Royal Caribbean International, 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL 33132, U.S.A.

September 28, 2009 Posted by 1cheapcruise | cruise, cruise deals, cruise discounts, cruises, royal caribbean cruises | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Carnival Pride *Upgrades from Oceanview to a Balcony*

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Sailing year-round from Baltimore, you are within driving distance from having the vacation of your dreams! Imagine leaving the cold wintry weather behind and cruising to fabulous warm-weather destinations in The Bahamas, Caribbean and Central Florida.

This truly spectacular ‘Fun Ship’ offers a host of resort-style amenities and facilities including four swimming pools, a huge Carnival’s Twister Waterslide ™, a wedding chapel and an upscale supper club located at the top of a glass-enclosed atrium, which is just one of several dining venues on board.

Take advantage of this limited-time promotion and book today on any of the sailings listed below to receive a FREE upgrade! But you must book by September 30th, 2009.

SHIP DUR SAIL DATE ITINERARY BALCONY
Carnival Pride 7 11/08/09 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $629
Carnival Pride 7 11/29/09 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $569
Carnival Pride 7 12/13/09 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $599
Carnival Pride 7 12/20/09 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $829
Carnival Pride 7 1/10/10 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $559
Carnival Pride 7 1/24/10 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $549
Carnival Pride 7 1/31/10 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $549
Carnival Pride 7 3/21/10 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $659

Terms and conditions:
The company reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.

Cruise rates are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Offer is non-transferable, and has no cash value. No name changes. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. Full deposit required at time of booking. Combinable with fun select rates only. Minimum purchase in category BL. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Rates are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Sailings within range may be slightly higher. Buy an oceanview guarantee stateroom and get a balcony guarantee stateroom at the oceanview rate. Valid on new bookings only made now through 9/30/09. Group bookings are restricted to berth, does not support amenities, and standard T/Cs apply. Applicable on select 7 day Baltimore sailings between 11/08/09 thru 3/21/10. Category restrictions apply. Offer expires at midnight EST on 9/30/09. Blackout dates may apply. Some restrictions (including stateroom/category availability) apply. Request fare code PBG. Ship’s Registry: Panama & the Bahamas.

September 28, 2009 Posted by 1cheapcruise | CARNIVAL CRUISES, cruise, cruise deals, cruise discounts, cruises, travel | , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Carnival Cruise Lines Takes Delivery of Its Newest and Largest Ship, 130,000-ton Carnival Dream

Carnival Cruise Lines Takes Delivery of Its Newest and Largest Ship, 130,000-ton Carnival Dream

In a traditional maritime handover ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, earlier today, Carnival Cruise Lines officially took delivery of its newest and largest ship, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream.
Following the ceremony, Carnival Dream departed for Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, for its inaugural cruise, a 12-day Grand Mediterranean voyage departing Sept. 21 – the first of three voyages within the region.
The ship will then sail a trans-Atlantic crossing from Rome to New York followed by a special two-day cruise and two eight-day Caribbean voyages from the Big Apple. Carnival Dream will then reposition to Port Canaveral, Fla., for a special one-time nine-day voyage Dec. 3 before launching year-round seven-day Caribbean service Dec. 12.

“With some truly unique spaces and amazing entertainment options, Carnival Dream is dramatically different from any other ship we’ve introduced and ushers in an exciting new era in “Fun Ship” cruising,” said Gerry Cahill, Carnival’s president and CEO. “Value is more important than ever and the Carnival Dream – with its unique public spaces and exciting on-board innovations – provides the type of quality, affordable vacation experiences that today’s consumers are seeking,” he added.

Representing a new class of vessel for the line, the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream offers a host of innovations, including Ocean Plaza, a stunning indoor/outdoor café and live music venue; The Lanai, an outdoor area featuring a wrap-around promenade and cantilevered whirlpools that are suspended over the ship’s side; a host of new accommodation categories, including two-bath, five-berth staterooms that appeal to families and cove balcony cabins located closer to the water line; a sprawling Carnival WaterWorks aqua park featuring the longest water slide at sea; and a 23,750-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa, the largest in the fleet.

Exciting new entertainment choices, including a comedy club offering 24 performances per voyage and outdoor laser shows on Lido Deck, are also featured. Also new is the “Fun Hub,” a comprehensive intranet portal and the first shipboard social network that provides a variety of helpful information on the vessel and allows guests to interact and connect with their fellow passengers on board.

Dining options include two formal restaurants with extensive menus and wine lists nightly, an expansive Lido-area eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria, Indian tandoori and new Italian pasta bar, an elegant steakhouse serving USDA prime dry-aged beef, a sushi bar, a patisserie and complimentary 24-hour stateroom service.

A host of bars, lounges, nightspots and live music venues – all bearing the unmistakable design stamp of Carnival’s renowned interior architect Joe Farcus – are also featured.

September 21, 2009 Posted by 1cheapcruise | CARNIVAL CRUISES, cruise, cruise deals, cruise discounts, cruises, travel | , , , , , | No Comments Yet

NCL blocked group fares NCL SKY 3/22/2010 4 nights

We are still holding space on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Sky.
Sailing from Miami on a 4 night cruise on March 22nd, 2010. http://vacations.1cheapcruise.com/index.aspx?site=67311&tide=1844942
Our rates include $50.00 per cabin on board credit.
Inside cabin fares: JJ-II $717.12
Ocean View cabin fares: G-F $777.12
Balcony cabin fares; BC-BB $1050.12
Check the rates and you’ll see our group deal is very good and includes the OBC. ** Limited Availability ** Based on double occupancy **

September 15, 2009 Posted by 1cheapcruise | CARNIVAL CRUISES, cruise, cruise deals, cruise discounts, cruises | , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Early Saver Cruise fares from Carnival Cruise Lines

Your have earned the right to enjoy a wonderful cruise at a great price. That’s why we are offering Early Saver rates good enough to save you big bucks off your vacation sailings.
Simply book any 3 months in advance for a short cruise, or 5 months in advance for a cruise lasting at least 6 days, and save up to 20%.

And you can guarantee that you’re getting our absolute lowest rate. If, after you book, you find a lower Carnival advertised fare, we will match that rate and issue the difference in onboard credit.

SHIP PORT DUR SAILDATE ITINERARY INTERIOR OCEANVIEW BALCONY
Carnival Imagination MIA 3 01/08/10 Nassau $209 $239 N/A
Carnival Sensation MCO 3 01/14/10 Nassau $219 $249 $349
Carnival Elation SDG 4 12/14/09 Catalina & Ensenada $169 $189 N/A
Carnival Imagination MIA 4 12/14/09 Key West & Cozumel $209 $229 N/A
Carnival Paradise LAX 4 12/14/09 Catalina & Ensenada $179 $219 N/A
Carnival Destiny MIA 5 01/25/10 Eastern Caribbean $319 $389 $569
Carnival Ecstasy GAL 5 01/23/10 Western Caribbean $299 $329 N/A
Carnival Inspiration TPA 5 01/30/10 G Cayman/Cozumel $329 $379 N/A
Carnival Elation SDG 6 03/06/10 Baja Mexico $299 $329 N/A
Carnival Freedom FLL 6 03/07/10 Western Caribbean $419 $519 $669
Carnival Glory MIA 7 2/21/10 Exotic W. Caribbean $479 $549 $709
Carnival Legend TPA 7 2/28/10 Exotic W. Caribbean $499 $599 $739
Carnival Pride BWI 7 2/28/10 Pt.Canavrl/Bahamas $499 $579 $669
Carnival Splendor LAX 7 2/14/10 Mexican Riviera $379 $479 $699
Carnival Triumph MSY 7 2/13/10 Exotic W. Caribbean $529 $749 $819
Carnival Victory SJU 7 3/14/10 Southern Caribbean $509 $679 $799
Carnival Freedom FLL 8 3/13/10 Exotic W. Caribbean $529 $679 $959
Carnival Spirit SDG 8 2/15/10 Mexican Riviera $479 $609 $709
BOOK A 7NT CARNIVAL CRUISE AND RECEIVE FREE PREPAID CABIN GRATUITY *****

Additional ships & sail dates available

The company reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.

Terms and conditions:
Early Saver: Cruise rates are in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy, capacity controlled and subject to change at any time without prior notice. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required at the time of booking for all guests to secure confirmed accommodations. Fares are backed by a unique price protection policy. Full names are required for each guest. Offer is valid for new bookings only and is not combinable with any other discounted or promotional offer. Available on sailings 3 months prior to sail date for short cruises (5 days or less) and available on sailings 5 months prior to sail date for long cruises (6 days or longer). Savings are based on Fun Select rates and vary by sailings. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. No name changes are allowed. A $50 service fee may be assessed per person for ship and/or sail date changes made prior to the final payment due date. Cancellation penalties apply. Request Early Saver. Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas & Panama.
Price Protection: Price protection applies to new Early Saver bookings only and requires payment of a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit. Applies to cruise fare only. Applies only to a Carnival.com or Carnival advertised fare available to the general public and excludes group rates, membership programs, charters or other Travel Agent promotions not offered by Carnival to the general public, including but not limited to travel agent rebates. To submit a Price Protection claim, visit carnival.com/earlysaver. When submitting a rate lock request, you must provide the lower rate amount and where the rate can be found. Requests will be accepted up to two business days prior to sailing. Lower rate must be: (i) for the same ship, sail date, stateroom category and number of guests; (ii) a Carnival advertised rate (iii) available for booking at the time the request is reviewed by Carnival’s reservation agents. Verified rate difference is issued as an on-board credit. The on-board credit is non-refundable, non-transferable and has no cash value. Any unused portion of the onboard credit will be forfeited. Rate lock is not combinable with other promotions. Price protection will be subject to the prevailing fees and/or fuel supplement if applicable. Program subject to change at any time without prior notice.

September 15, 2009 Posted by 1cheapcruise | CARNIVAL CRUISES, cruise, cruise deals, cruise discounts, cruises, travel | , , , , | No Comments Yet

Carnival Sailings from Baltimore

Master the art of finding the best deals on Carnival cruises to our most exciting and popular destinations! Book today in an oceanview stateroom on the CARNIVAL PRIDE® and receive a FREE upgrade to a balcony stateroom!

Sailing year-round from Baltimore, you are within driving distance from having the vacation of their dreams! Imagine leaving the cold wintry weather behind and cruising to fabulous warm-weather destinations in The Bahamas, Caribbean and Central Florida.

This truly spectacular ‘Fun Ship’ offers a host of resort-style amenities and facilities including four swimming pools, a huge Carnival’s Twister Waterslide ™, a wedding chapel and an upscale supper club located at the top of a glass-enclosed atrium, which is just one of several dining venues on board.

Take advantage of this limited-time promotion and book today on any of the sailings listed below to receive a FREE upgrade! But you must book by September 30th, 2009.

SHIP DUR SAIL DATE ITINERARY BALCONY
Carnival Pride 7 10/25/09 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $589
Carnival Pride 7 11/08/09 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $629
Carnival Pride 7 11/29/09 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $569
Carnival Pride 7 12/13/09 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $599
Carnival Pride 7 12/20/09 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $829
Carnival Pride 7 1/10/10 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $559
Carnival Pride 7 1/24/10 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $549
Carnival Pride 7 1/31/10 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $549
Carnival Pride 7 3/21/10 Pt Canaveral & Bahamas $659

Terms and conditions:
The company reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel. Cruise rates are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Offer is non-transferable, and has no cash value. No name changes. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. Full deposit required at time of booking. Combinable with fun select rates only. Minimum purchase in category BL. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Rates are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Sailings within range may be slightly higher. Buy an oceanview guarantee stateroom and get a balcony guarantee stateroom at the oceanview rate. Valid on new bookings only made now through 9/30/09. Group bookings are restricted to berth, does not support amenities, and standard T/Cs apply. Applicable on select 7 day Baltimore sailings between 10/25/09 thru 3/21/10. Category restrictions apply. Offer expires at midnight EST on 9/30/09. Blackout dates may apply. Some restrictions (including stateroom/category availability) apply. Request fare code PBG. Ship’s Registry: Panama & the Bahamas.

September 14, 2009 Posted by 1cheapcruise | CARNIVAL CRUISES, cruise, cruise deals, cruise discounts, cruises, royal caribbean cruises | , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet