As we enter the coldest months of the year, January - February, we are fortunately also entering one of the best times of the year to book a cruise vacation. This 'wave season', as it is known in the cruise industry, is a time when many book their vacations for the upcoming year.
To take advantage of this high booking volume, cruise lines offer competitive pricing and incentives for their passengers. So far, the 2013 wave season deals have been exciting, almost every cruise line is offering a fresh deal or promotion. Some offers are the best we have ever seen from a particular cruise line. This is definitely the year to get that cruise deal.
Guests interested in a cruise to Europe will find excellent promotions during Wave Season 2013.
Cruising is already such an affordable way to travel, booking a cruise during wave season makes it just that much better:
Celebrity Cruises -- "123 Go!"
Book a Celebrity cruise 1/7/13 - 1/27/13, in an ocean view or higher stateroom, and guests are able to choose one of the special offers below (guests that book a Europe vacation are able to select two offers)!
- Free Beverage Package: Receive Classic Beverage Packages for two, including soda and alcoholic-beverages, valued at $88 per day, with beverage gratuities covered by Celebrity.
- Prepaid Gratuities: A value of up to $30 per day, receive prepaid gratuities for two.
- Onboard Credit per Stateroom:
- $100 for 3-to 5-night sailings
- $200 for 6- to 9-night sailings
- $300 for 10-night or more sailings
Certain Restrictions Apply: Valid on new bookings 3-nights or longer that depart between Feb. 2013-April 2014. Only available for oceanview or higher staterooms and cannot be combined with any other offer. All guests in stateroom must select the same option. To redeem, contact your travel advisor.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
Book select 6-nights or longer 2013 Royal Caribbean itineraries by 2/15/13 and receive an onboard gift certificate worth up to $400!
- 6+ night cruises to Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean and Transatlantic for $200 Onboard Credit
- 6+ night cruises to Europe and receive $400 in Onboard Credit
Norwegian Cruise Line - "The Upgrade Wave"
Book a Norwegian Cruise by 2/28/13 and officially catch the upgrade wave - book a balcony stateroom for the price of an ocean view.
Plus, each new reservation will receive $300 worth of e-coupons.
Kids 17 and younger sail for 50% off on all Norwegian Cruise Line Europe itineraries when traveling with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom.
Restrictions Apply: Valid for new bookings of 3-nights or longer only. Guarantee rates may be displayed for some sailings below and are not eligible for upgrades. A minimum category purchase is required for upgrades).
Carnival Cruise Line - Upgrade Sale
Book a Carnival cruise through 1/10/13 on spring sailings between March and May 2013 to receive:
- Fun Select Pricing
- Best Available Upgrades
- 50% Reduced Deposit
- Additional Discounts for Past Guests (must call to book)<.li>
*Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Valid on new bookings only. Must book between 01/08/13 01/10/13.
Princess Cruise Line
Book select 2013 Alaska and Europe sailings with Princess by 2/14/13 and receive these special offers:
- Up to $1,000 per stateroom Savings
- Up to $1,000 per Couple Airfare Savings booked through Princess eZAir
Certain Restrictions May Apply.
Cunard Line Wave Offer
Cunard Line is offering two amazing wave season promotions. Both offers are valid on new bookings deposited through 4/1/13.
Deeply discounted Transatlantic Voyages, starting from $999
Save up to $1000 off Airfare per couple
$500 off air per person on voyages 12-days or longer
$150 off air per person on voyages less than 12-days
Applies to all passengers on the booking, air must be booked through Cunard CompleteAir
Seabourn - Signature Savings Event
There has never been a better time to sail aboard the "World's Best Small-Ship Cruise Line". Book by 2/28/13 and take advantage of this Signature Savings Event values, including:
Save up to 50% or more
Up to 15% savings on select Combination Cruises
Complimentary Veranda Suite upgrade on select Combination Cruises
$1,000 per suite shipboard credit for penthouse and premium suites
And as always with Seabourn, you'll enjoy:
Spacious all-suite accommodations
Complimentary champagne and in-suite bar
Complimentary open bars and fine wines
Award-winning gourmet dining, and more
Oceania Cruises Winter Sale
Book a new Oceania Cruise reservation by 3/31/13 to take advantage of these special offers:
Discount Europe Business Class Air Upgrades from $799
2-for-1 Unlimited Shore Excursion Package on Select Alaska Voyages
Book early for best fares, limited availability and certain restrictions apply.
