Cruises can be an expensive vacation. However, most people who have been on a cruise will tell you that the relaxation and memories make it worth its sometimes hefty price tag. To knock down the price of your fantasy cruise a little more, consider searching for cruise specials. On Princess Cruises found at www.princess.com there are a variety of cruise specials offered.
For example, there is currently a 28-day cruise to Africa, filled with beautiful architecture and cultures that are uniquely different from your own. The cruise company even takes you on the African safari taking you close up to the wildlife Africa is known for. Right now, it is being offered for $4495 per person, a pretty good price for a lifetime of unforgettable memories.
A cruise taking you to Canada and New England will feature beautiful scenery of Bar Harbor and pass by numerous lighthouses in Nova Scotia. Departing to New England from New York, it is a 10-day cruise priced at $999 per person. A similar one departing from Montreal is a 13-day cruise at a price of $1499.
Many cruise specials are offered to the Caribbean. Some cruises feature stops at six different islands on a 7-day trip. One trip, leaving from Fort Lauderdale, can range from $999 to $1197 depending on the boat. Prices vary depending of duration of the cruise.
A 10-day trip from Papeete will take you to Hawaii and Tahiti where soft beaches and crystal-clear waters await you. Snorkeling, golfing, shopping and island tours are also offered. This trip is $1499 or $1799 for a mini-suite. The 15-day cruise taking of from Los Angeles is $2199.
Take a cruise to Mexico filled with beaches, hotels, and affordable mercados. Departure from L.A. on a 7-day cruise is $899.
A beautiful cruise to the Amazon River in South America will take you to see ancient cities. South America is home to snow-capped mountains, glaciers and hundreds of miles of coastline. You will be transported to the jungles of the Amazon, the Andes Mountains of Argentina, and the ancient ruins found in Peru. A 16-day cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale will take you to all of these amazing places for a relatively low fare.
A Princess Cruise can also take you to the Panama Canal. You explore the jungles filled with howler monkeys, tapirs, and iguanas. You will see daring cliff divers plunge into the waters of Acapulco. This is a 15-day trip that offers cruise specials at $1599 departing from Fort Lauderdale.
For more fares and availability rates, go to their website at www.princess.com or call 1-800-PRINCESS. You can also visit a travel agent in your area. Have a great and memorable cruise!
By Jessica Maughan