Vacations To Go

Dear Mr. Sterling,

Cruise ships offer a variety of cabin types to accommodate every preference and budget. Vacations To Go has access to every available cabin on every sailing and our website will display the deepest discounts for each of the four cabin types -- suite, balcony, oceanview and inside.

I have scanned all the sailings in the next 90 days, and listed below are the best deals according to type of cabin.

To see all sailings offering suites for at least 70% off, click here.

To see all sailings offering balcony cabins for at least 70% off, click here.

To see all sailings offering oceanview cabins for at least 70% off, click here.

To see all sailings offering inside cabins for at least 70% off, click here.

Next, I'd like to show you the latest discounts and special offers we've negotiated with 15 popular cruise lines. The deeply discounted offers below may include free amenities or shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used for onboard purchases, like spa treatments and shore excursions.

Carnival is offering our customers discounts of up to 80%. Plus, pay a reduced deposit and get an onboard credit of up to $150 per cabin on select sailings. Book by July 31. See dates and prices.

Celebrity has reduced rates by up to 85%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $200 per cabin, a free Classic beverage package and unlimited internet access on select sailings booked at eligible rates. In addition, the third and fourth guests pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on some departures. Book by July 31. See dates and prices.

Princess is offering Vacations To Go customers big discounts -- save up to 73%. Plus, pay a reduced deposit starting at $99 per person and receive shipboard credits of up to $235 per cabin on select sailings. Also, the third and fourth guests pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on some departures. Get free drinks, Wi-Fi and pre-paid gratuities on certain voyages booked at eligible rates. Book by July 31. See dates and prices.

MSC Cruises is offering huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 72%. Also, receive free drinks, free Wi-Fi and shipboard credits of up to $200 per cabin, plus Kids Sail Free on select sailings booked at eligible rates. Book by July 31. See dates and prices.

Norwegian is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 87% along with free pre-paid gratuities on select balcony and suite cabins and shipboard credits of up to $200 per cabin on some sailings. Plus, cabins booked at eligible rates come with up to 300 minutes of internet per person and a $50 per cabin shore excursion credit on each excursion booked through the cruise line. The following optional offers that involve additional fees are also available: 1) an unlimited open bar for two, 2) a specialty dining package that includes up to five meals for two guests at select restaurants and 3) friends and family pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on certain departures. Book by July 31. See dates and prices.

Royal Caribbean is offering our customers huge new discounts -- save up to 75%. Also, receive shipboard credits of up to $150 per cabin on select sailings. Children ages 12 and under pay only port fees and taxes when sharing the same cabin with two adults on certain departures. Book by July 31. See dates and prices.

Explora Journeys has provided Vacations To Go with exclusive discounts and savings of up to 73% off. Plus, pay a reduced deposit and get a free onboard credit of up to $1,300 per suite on select sailings. Prices include gratuities, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, select specialty restaurant dining options, and unlimited internet. Book by July 31. See dates and prices.

Holland America is offering our customers huge discounts of up to 61% along with shipboard credits of up to $250 per cabin and pre-paid gratuities for two on select sailings. Pay only port fees and taxes for the third and fourth guests in the stateroom on certain voyages, and receive all of the following perks on cabins booked at eligible rates: 1) a signature beverage package for two, including select alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, 2) a specialty dining package that includes up to three meals at select venues, 3) a free Wi-Fi package for two guests and 4) a shore excursion credit of up to $600 per cabin. Book by August 1. See dates and prices.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is offering discounts of up to 71% off sailings in a variety of destinations. The line's all-inclusive fares cover meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, gratuities, shore excursions in every port and airport transfers. Book by August 3. See dates and prices.

Windstar is offering our customers discounts of up to 83% on select cruises, with exclusive rates on a variety of itineraries. See dates and prices.

Silversea has reduced rates on a variety of cruises by up to 83%, with specially reduced pricing on select sailings exclusively for Vacations To Go customers. Plus, receive shipboard credits of up to $700 per cabin on select departures. Your Silversea fare includes gratuities, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and unlimited internet. See dates and prices.

HX Expeditions is offering savings of up to 50% on cruises to Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galapagos Islands and other places. Fares include meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and guided shore excursions. See dates and prices.

Ponant is offering Vacations To Go customers exclusive savings of up to 55%. Prices include gratuities, select alcoholic beverages, unlimited Wi-Fi and one shore excursion per person at each port of call. See dates and prices.

Celestyal is offering our customers discounts of up to 81% off their Mediterranean voyages departing from Athens, Greece. Prices include gratuities, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages during meals and 250 MB of basic internet. See dates and prices.

Costa has reduced rates by up to 66%, with exclusive pricing on a variety of upcoming cruises visiting the Caribbean, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. See dates and prices.

As always, all offers in this newsletter are for new bookings only and subject to availability. Restrictions may apply, and some free amenities and shipboard credits may apply only to eligible rates. Past guests of some cruise lines may see better rates on select sailings.

Cruise ship ratings exist to help customers find the level of quality they want, and are willing to pay for, at sea. Our ratings range from 1 to 6 stars, with 6 stars representing exceptional quality in every way.

As a general rule, we do not represent or recommend any ship rated less than 3 stars, but occasionally an older ship with an established cruise line might drop below 3 stars before being sold or refurbished.

A 6-star cruise ship is not only the best of the best for seagoing vacations, but in my opinion, it also delivers the highest overall service and quality of any vacation on the planet.

Many elements are considered in rating a ship, including the service level (room steward, waiters, reception desk, etc.), food quality and presentation, the onboard facilities and amenities and the physical condition of the ship's accommodations and public areas.

Some inaccuracy is inherent in the process of assigning a single numerical rating to an entire ship. For example, a vessel might deliver 5-star food service and 4-star entertainment, and a star rating of 4.5 would not perfectly describe either aspect.

Many ships change in ratings over time. An aging ship may decline a half-star or more due to physical condition, and then be brought back to its original condition (and rating) by a major refurbishment. We list the dates of refurbishments on the ship profile pages on our site.

Personal preference also plays a big part in the perception of a ship's overall quality. After receiving hundreds of thousands of post-cruise surveys, I can say that even the most experienced cruisers do not agree on a ship's rating. One person may place the most importance on the dining experience, while another may be more focused on children's programs, including facilities and counselors.

Still, the imperfect rating system is the best method for comparing one ship to another in the selection process, and you can see all of our ship ratings by clicking here. Our ratings are based on industry standards, the personal experience of our more than 1,000 employees, and the surveys and feedback we receive from our customers.

Today, I've gathered all the best deals according to ship rating, for sailings in the next 90 days. Keep in mind that prices reflect the ship's quality, and whatever rating you select, you'll be getting the best vacation value for your money.

Click any link below to see for yourself.

Save up to 87% on the best deals in the next 90 days, by ship rating:

6-star ships (Exceptional)
5- and 5.5-star ships (Excellent)
4- and 4.5-star ships (Very Good)
3- and 3.5-star ships (Good)

Here are all the best cruise deals worldwide in the next 90 days, organized by region:

Africa
Alaska
Alaska Cruise & Land Tour
Antarctica
Arctic
Asia
Asia Cruise & Land Tour
Australia & New Zealand
Bahamas
Baltic
Bermuda
British Isles
Canary Islands
Caribbean
Eastern Canada & New England
Eastern Canada & New England Cruise & Land Tour
Europe
Europe Cruise & Land Tour
Galapagos
Great Lakes
Greek Islands
Hawaii
Mediterranean
Mediterranean (Eastern)
Mediterranean (Western) & Atlantic Islands
Mexico & Central America
Middle East
Northern Europe
Northwest Passage
Norway
Pacific U.S. & Canada
Pacific U.S. & Mexico
Panama Canal
Repositioning
South America
South America Cruise & Land Tour
Southeast Asia Islands
Tahiti & South Pacific Islands
Transatlantic
United States (excluding Alaska & Hawaii)

Here are today's Top 10 Cruises, brand-new specials from the world's best cruise lines. Click the FastDeal # for details.

1) Caribbean, 7 nights on MSC Cruises, departs Port Canaveral Oct 26, starting at $479, save 61%, FastDeal # 44765

2) Pacific U.S. & Canada, 7 nights on Princess, departs Vancouver Sep 23, starting at $519, save 65%, FastDeal # 48671

3) Mexico, 7 nights on Royal Caribbean, departs Los Angeles (San Pedro) Oct 24, starting at $538, save 67%, FastDeal # 49272

4) Eastern Canada & New England, 7 nights on Norwegian, departs New York (Manhattan) Aug 31, starting at $707, save 87%, FastDeal # 21885

5) Caribbean, 7 nights on Virgin Voyages, departs Miami Oct 31, starting at $933, save 85%, FastDeal # 22313

6) Northern Europe, 10 nights on Azamara, departs Portsmouth Sep 6, starting at $2,409, save 81%, FastDeal # 15363

7) Caribbean, 7 nights on Disney, departs Port Canaveral Nov 1, starting at $2,221, FastDeal # 17134 (Disney does not provide brochure rates for this cruise, so we are unable to show a savings percentage.)

8) British Isles, 11 nights on Atlas Ocean Voyages, departs Dublin Sep 20, oceanview starting at $6,354, save 39%, FastDeal # 28277

9) Greek Islands, 7 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Istanbul Sep 26, balcony starting at $4,199, save 55%, FastDeal # 42381

10) Mediterranean, 9 nights on Crystal, departs Barcelona Oct 12, oceanview starting at $5,600, save 75%, FastDeal # 37494

For the best last-minute cruise specials in the next 90 days, please visit our world-famous 90-Day Ticker.
To search for discounts of up to 85% on cruises departing more than 90 days, use our Find a Bargain tool.

To save up to 40% with escorted tours, click here.
For river cruises up to 50% off, click here.
For discounts of up to 50% at hotels and all-inclusive resorts, click here.
For the lowest rates on Africa safaris from budget to luxury in quality, click here.

Once you've found a FASTDEAL, call us at 800-338-4962 (US and Canada) and a cruise counselor will attend to your needs. International customers, please email or call us at +1-713-974-2121.

Please email me your comments, suggestions and questions at alanfox@vacationstogo.com and I will respond the same day.

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Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go
5851 San Felipe Street, Suite 500
Houston, TX 77057

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