Book a cruise with your Mastercard, get a huge onboard credit

There’s a bit of extra excitement around our offices today, and much of it has to do with this interesting deal: Free Onboard Cruise Credit up to $250 when you book your cruise with your MasterCard Now, most of you who read this column regularly are aware that I’ve yet to go on a cruise myself, even though I hear they are great and I really like the idea of them. So if I had some time off coming up I would definitely book this deal. Imagine, finding ... [Read this entry]

How do they do it?

Some friends of mine are on a 2-week cruise from San Diego to Hawaii right now, but I’ve never been on a cruise. That might change soon and you might be joining me when you see this deal: 3,4 and 5 day Carnival Cruises from $249

I assume it’s just the 3-day cruises that start around $249, but even then it’s a helluva deal. People tell me that the food is all free once you are on board, and I’m pretty sure I could eat $249 ... [Read this entry]

You can Practically Cruise the Hawaiian Islands for Free

Now that Black Friday – that dreaded shopping day after Thanksgiving – is over, we can all once again come out of are self imposed shopping exile and resume our search for travel bargains. Today’s fabulous find is a deal that will net you 90% off the normal price of a Norwegian Cruise Lines cruise of Hawaii. Now, I know that you are a smart traveler and you would never actually pay full price for a cruise since you know that there is a never ending sale on cruises, but ... [Read this entry]

You won’t need to Pack Chewing Gum for Singapore

Singapore is kind of a confusing place. Is it a city? It is a state? Is it a city-state? Probably all of the above, but one thing it is for certain is an interesting place to travel. Between the immaculate streets, draconian rules about chewing gum and spitting, world class restaurants and shops, and sunburned western businesspeople running around in suits in hot weather, the place has a lot of things going for it. If you have ever thought about going to Singapore and Malaysia, you might ... [Read this entry]

Cruise from Boston to Bermuda

Tom Cruise has been in the headlines a lot recently, but we can assure you that he won’t be sailing with you if you decide to take advantage of this nifty deal to cruise from Boston to Bermuda and back.

Instead of worrying about being caught up in the paparazzi, you can sit back and enjoy some cocktails on the high seas. Once you reach Bermuda you can snorkel, golf or foment a coup. Whatever you end up doing, it is sure to be fun and it is sure to be ... [Read this entry]

It is Ok to Drink the Water

If you look at a map of North America you’ll see that dropping down south of California is a peninsula called Baja California. It doesn’t look like much on a map, but the place is full of beauty, charm and pots of gold. Ok, I made up that last part, but I would never lie about the absolute killerness (if that’s a word) of Baja.

You should check it out for yourself. Southwest Airlines is offering some cruise deals that will give you a taste of what the area has ... [Read this entry]

Your Cruise will End Better than the Titanic

Here’s your chance to experience the glory of the open seas. The wind rushing through your hair, the dolphins swimming by your side, Leonardo DiCaprio by your side…..

If you have never taken a cruise, they can be kind of fun. If you’ve done one before, here’s a chance to break out your funky chicken and eat yourself silly again. For one day only, Carnival Cruise is offering 3 and 4 day night trips starting at $179. Seriously, you can’t beat that price.

The catch is that you need to ... [Read this entry]

Carnival Cruise Lines - Inspiration sailing from Tampa

Carnival Cruise Lines - Inspiration sailing from Tampa

Escape to the seas for an exotic island vacation. You can dive amid tropical fish in the colorful reefs off the shores of Grand Cayman, and relax on the white sand beaches and in the spirited shopping districts of Cozumel. Plus, aboard the dynamic Inspiration, you’ll enjoy a wide range of amenities that offer fun for the whole family.

Right now you can save 75% off the regular rate! Book before August 31st and you’ll only pay $279 per person, double occupancy, plus taxes and fees, for an inside stateroom. That’s only $56 ... [Read this entry]

Triple Miles from United Cruises and Royal Caribbean

When you step onboard a Royal Caribbean International ship, you’re stepping into a world of excitement and adventure, complete with all the latest innovations and incomparable service.

And now, you will earn triple miles from United Cruises when you cruise Royal Caribbean to the Caribbean, the Baja Peninsula or the Mexican Riviera on any of these sensational sailings. Rates vary depending on sailing dates. Or ask about other ships and sailing dates at comparable rates. Act quickly as availability is limited.

Eastern Caribbean 7-night Voyage Aboard the Mariner of the Seas Round Trip from Port Canaveral Date: September 17, 2006 Rates: From $499 Inside Stateroom From $659 ... [Read this entry]

Booking Buddy Cruise Search

Multiple site cruise search

Check out Booking Buddy and you can search multiple sites - after only entering in your information once!

There are a number of ways to search on Booking Buddy. Know where you want to go? Then search by destination. Only know the month? You can do that too, up to 18 months in advance. Also pick a trip based on length, or cruise line.

If you want, you can even pick the site that you want to search!

Try out the Cruise Search and see what deals you can sail away with!

Multiple site ... [Read this entry]