Vacations To Go

Dear Mr. Sterling,

This week, I'll share how to qualify for special rates when booking a cruise. Vacations To Go customers can sometimes receive exclusive discounts from cruise lines based on specific qualifications, such as region of residence, age, occupation, military service and past guest status.

I have compiled a list of specialty cruises, discounts and resources we offer. Some are available only to certain types of travelers, and others are available to all Vacations To Go customers. Click the links below for more information:

Age 55+ Rates
EMT Discounts
Firefighter Discounts
Hosted Singles Cruises
Interline Rates
Military Rates (U.S. and Canadian)
Past Passenger Rates
Police Discounts
Teachers' Rates

Discount programs like these can be issued or withdrawn at any time by the cruise line, and are not normally combinable with one another. Always tell your Vacations To Go cruise counselor if you qualify for a military or interline discount, are a past passenger of the line you are calling about, or if anyone in the cabin will be 55+, so that he or she can make sure to check for any additional discounts to which you may be entitled.

If you qualify for any of these special discounts and have not already told us about it in My Account, you can click here now to update your Special Discount Eligibility so we will always show you the lowest rate you qualify for when you are browsing our website.

Next, I'm happy to present the following terrific offers from 10 of the world's top cruise lines. Along with deep discounts, these offers may include free amenities or shipboard credits, which are as good as cash on the ship and can be used toward onboard purchases, like shore excursions and spa treatments.

Princess is offering Vacations To Go customers big discounts -- save up to 72%. Plus, receive shipboard credits of up to $85 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 drinks, Wi-Fi and pre-paid gratuities on certain voyages booked at eligible rates. Book by October 20. See dates and prices.

Princess also unveiled new itineraries for 2027-2028. For dates and prices, click here.

Costa has reduced rates by up to 67%, with exclusive pricing on a variety of upcoming cruises visiting the Caribbean, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Plus, get onboard credits of up to $200 per cabin on select sailings. Book by October 24. 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 October 31. See dates and prices.

Explora Journeys has provided Vacations To Go with newly reduced rates and exclusive discounts with savings of up to 77% off. Plus, receive a free onboard credit of up to 300 Euro per suite and get a pre-paid shore excursion credit of up to 400 Euro per suite on select sailings. Prices include gratuities, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, select specialty dining options and unlimited internet. Book by November 1. See dates and prices.

Oceania is offering Vacations To Go customers discounts of up to 76% plus pre-paid gratuities, shipboard credits of up to $600 per cabin, a free House Select beverage package, free specialty dining and unlimited internet access on select sailings. See dates and prices.

Celebrity has reduced rates by up to 83%. 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. See dates and prices.

Regent is providing exclusive discounts to Vacations To Go customers -- save up to 77%. In addition, receive shipboard credits of up to $400 per cabin on eligible sailings, and children ages 17 and under sail free on select itineraries. See dates and prices.

MSC Cruises is offering huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 75%. Also, receive free drinks, free Wi-Fi and shipboard credits of up to $300 per cabin, plus Kids Sail Free on the brand new MSC World America and on a variety of upcoming sailings booked at eligible rates. See dates and prices.

Azamara is providing huge discounts to our customers -- save up to 83%. Also, receive shipboard credits of up to $500 per cabin on select sailings. Rates include gratuities and drinks. See dates and prices.

Celestyal is offering our customers discounts of up to 82% on a variety of sailings. Prices include gratuities, non-alcoholic beverages with meals and 250 MB of basic internet access. 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.

I'm excited to tell you about a concept that is becoming increasingly popular in the cruise industry -- Ship-Within-A-Ship -- that offers the intimate ambiance, luxurious amenities and personalized service of a small cruise ship or yacht within a large vessel.

Guests booked into these elite staterooms typically have keycard entry to designated areas, venues and accommodations aboard the ship. These often include private access to exclusive restaurants, lounges and a sundeck with a pool and hot tub, along with upgraded accommodations featuring luxury bath products and fine linens. Additional amenities often include concierge services, a dedicated butler, as well as priority check-in, boarding and disembarkation.

Below, I've highlighted some popular Ship-Within-A-Ship concepts offered by several cruise lines. We recommend calling us to verify prices and availability, as these accommodations are only available in select categories and are highly sought after.

Sanctuary Collection by Princess Cruises offers an elevated experience for guests booked into Sanctuary accommodations (suite, mini-suite and balcony) aboard the Sun Princess and Star Princess. These staterooms include access to the Sanctuary Club -- a top-deck adults-only poolside retreat -- and a private restaurant, as well as Princess Premier, an all-inclusive package with premium beverages, specialty and casual dining, gratuities, internet access and more. Guests staying in a Sanctuary Suite also enjoy exclusive access to the Suite Lounge. To view sailings with staterooms in the Sanctuary Collection, click here.

The Haven by Norwegian is a top-of-the-ship enclave featuring luxurious accommodations and a private sundeck with a pool and hot tub. Guests booked in The Haven accommodations enjoy access to an exclusive lounge and restaurant on select ships. Other highlights include 24-hour butler service, a dedicated concierge and priority embarkation, tendering and disembarkation. To view sailings with staterooms in The Haven, click here.

Yacht Club by MSC Cruises is an exclusive private oasis, featuring elegant suites, a dedicated restaurant, lounge, pools and a sundeck. The Yacht Club boasts unparalleled service, including a concierge team, 24-hour butler service, and priority embarkation and disembarkation. Passengers enjoy an all-inclusive package with premium beverages, internet access and complimentary entry to the Thermal Suite. To view sailings with staterooms in the Yacht Club, click here.

The Retreat by Celebrity Cruises is designed for guests booked into select suites, featuring exclusive access to a private restaurant, lounge and a sundeck with a pool and hot tub on select ships. Guests can expect top-tier hospitality with a dedicated butler, a concierge team and priority departure and embarkation at most destinations. The Retreat also includes perks such as premium drinks and internet access for certain suite categories. To view sailings with staterooms in The Retreat, click here.

The Queens Grill and Princess Grill by Cunard are exclusive to guests booked in elegant Grill Suite accommodations, featuring access to private restaurants and the Grills Lounge. Passengers will experience world-class service with a concierge and have priority embarkation and disembarkation. Both Grill Suites include an array of perks, such as the traditional Afternoon Tea. The Queens Grill is considered the most elite of the two and offers additional benefits such as butler service. To view sailings with staterooms in the Grill Suites, click here.

Additional cruise lines also offer variations of the Ship-Within-A-Ship concept. While amenities may differ, guests can still enjoy elevated service and exclusive access to venues. A few examples are Holland America's Neptune Suites, Royal Caribbean's Suite Class, Disney Cruise Line's Concierge cabins and Carnival's Havana cabins.

Attention Singles and Solo Travelers! Travel in style as part of a casual, fun-loving group on trips that are filled with mixers, games, single-mingle dining and group shore excursions. Here are a few of our upcoming hosted singles cruises.

Carnival Celebration departing November 16, 2025
7-night Bahamas cruise from Miami. See details.

Sun Princess departing December 7, 2025
7-night Western Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale. See details.

Norwegian Escape departing December 28, 2025
7-night Western Caribbean cruise from New Orleans. See details.

Solo cruise travelers who can't join one of our hosted singles sailings should browse our exclusive list of low (and no) single-supplement departures by clicking here.

If you have questions or would like to reserve a cabin, call us at 800-419-5179 and a Singles Specialist will attend to your needs. To view or sign up for our free singles newsletter, click here.

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 Royal Caribbean, departs Tampa Nov 1, oceanview starting at $361, save 74%, FastDeal # 43168

2) Bahamas, 5 nights on Carnival, departs Port Canaveral Nov 8, starting at $234, save 74%, FastDeal # 42577

3) Caribbean, 7 nights on Holland America, departs Fort Lauderdale Dec 14, starting at $419, save 66%, FastDeal # 10809

4) Mexico, 7 nights on Princess, departs Los Angeles (San Pedro) Jan 24, starting at $624, save 55%, FastDeal # 18568

5) Caribbean, 7 nights on Celebrity, departs Tampa Dec 14, starting at $533, save 65%, FastDeal # 43150

6) Panama Canal, 12 nights on Oceania Cruises, departs Colon Nov 14, starting at $1,850, save 79%, FastDeal # 18734

7) Mediterranean, 7 nights on Silversea, departs Barcelona Nov 18, suite starting at $3,050, save 82%, FastDeal # 30473

8) Caribbean, 7 nights on Regent, departs Miami Jan 3, suite starting at $6,899, save 64%, FastDeal # 18931

9) Tahiti & South Pacific Islands, 12 nights on Scenic Cruises, departs Cairns Nov 9, suite starting at $7,938, save 66%, FastDeal # 14408

10) Antarctica, 11 nights on HX, departs Buenos Aires Nov 28, oceanview starting at $8,909, save 37%, FastDeal # 49626

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.
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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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