By Judy Newell
Cruise News
Here are some of the best 2022 wave season cruise deals I’ve seen so far.
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Luxe expedition newcomer Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering US$2,000 per cabin in-fare discounts when cruisers book a new voyage with a travel agent by March 31, 2022. The offer is good for sailings departing between March and September 2022.
Azamara Cruises
Azamara is offering 30 percent off new bookings on select voyages departing between January 7, 2022, and May 5, 2023, when you book by March 31, 2022. You’ll also receive up to US$500 per cabin in onboard credit.
Cunard Line
With its “Three for All” promo, Cunard is giving passengers up to US$2,000 in onboard credit, specialty dining credits, and a 50 percent reduced deposit. Plus, if you’ve sailed with the line before, you’ll receive up to US$1,200 in additional fare savings. A drinks package and gratuities are also included if you book a Grills Suite.
Disney Cruise Line
Until further notice, Disney—which rarely runs sales—is discounting select voyages by up to 30 percent when you cruise to the Caribbean from Galveston or New Orleans in early 2022. A number of other itineraries are also available, including Mexico, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean from Miami or Port Canaveral, Florida, and San Diego, all offering price cuts of up to 25 percent.
Emerald Cruises
Book an applicable Danube, Rhine, or Rhone River sailing departing in 2022 or 2023, and you’ll snag up to US$2,500 per stateroom in savings, plus a US$1,000 bonus and a further US$150 per person discount if you book and pay in full by March 31, 2022.
Holland America Line
Holland America presents its “Ultimate Upgrade Event.” Book a qualifying cruise, and the line will throw in a 50 percent reduced deposit, free basic beverage, and Wi-Fi packages, and complimentary shore excursions and specialty restaurant meals. This offer is valid on select sailings of six nights or longer, departing through spring 2023. Reservations must be made by February 28, 2022.
Hurtigruten Expeditions
This wave season, Hurtigruten Expeditions is offering up to US$2,900 in savings on select 2022 voyages to the Galapagos, Antarctica, and more. Looking even further out? You can also save up to 30 percent when you book a sailing for 2023 or 2024 to Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen, South America, and other destinations. Both deals expire March 31, 2022.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Running until further notice, Norwegian’s deal is enticing cruisers with 70 percent off second-passenger fares, as well as valuable extras that usually come with a fee. They include free open bar, specialty dining, shore excursions, Wi-Fi, and airfare, as well as free fares for third and fourth passengers. This offer is valid on select sailings to Alaska, the Mediterranean, the Baltic, the Caribbean, and more, departing into 2023.
Oceania Cruises
Luxury cruise line Oceania’s plethora of bargains on select 2022 and 2023 voyages includes two-for-one cruise fares, discounted airfare, and a choice of perks (complimentary shore excursions, free beverage packages, or up to US$800 in onboard credit).
Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is running a “Best. Sale. Ever.” promotion that gives passengers up to US$695 in add-ons for free when they book select voyages of seven-nights or more until further notice. When you book a qualifying cruise, you’ll get a free premier beverage package, complimentary Wi-Fi, included gratuities, a stateroom location upgrade, and a gratis meal in one of your ship’s specialty dining venues.
Royal Caribbean International
Until further notice, Royal Caribbean is running a sale that offers as much as US$350 off sailings, plus an additional savings of up to 30 percent per person on voyages departing through 2023. Itineraries feature the Caribbean, Mexico, and the Bahamas, including the line’s private island, Perfect Day at Coco Cay.
Scenic Luxury Cruises
Luxury river cruise brand Scenic is giving prospective customers up to 10 percent off Europe cruises in 2022 and Southeast Asia sailings in 2022 and 2023, plus free or reduced-cost airfare. Additionally, the line is granting travelers US$250 per person in discounts for anyone who pays for a 2022 voyage in full. Or, pay for your 2023 trip at least 12 months in advance, and you’ll snag another 10 percent off. These offers are all available until further notice.
Seabourn Cruise Line
Seabourn’s “Suite Life Event,” running until March 1, 2022, will give you a two-category veranda suite upgrade on select 2022 and 2023 sailings and entitle you to a 50 percent reduced deposit. By paying in full, passengers might also qualify for an additional early bird discount of 10 percent on select voyages departing after July 1, 2022.
Silversea
Silversea is running a promotion that allows solo cruisers to sail alone with only a 25 percent single supplement—a significant discount—when they book a qualifying voyage by February 28, 2022.
Virgin Voyages
If you’re curious about new cruise line Virgin Voyages, now is the time to check it out for yourself. Until February 16, 2022, the line’s “Sea Blue. Save Green.” offer is touting a 20 percent discount and US$100 toward a prepaid bar tab on eligible Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, and Europe itineraries, plus an additional 10 percent off when you pay in full.
Judy Newell, an international travel consultant for 50+ years, heads Perfect Journeys and specializes in unique travel experiences to destinations around the world. She custom designs journeys that are tailored to suit clients’ interests, physical abilities, and budget. Please contact her for further information on Travel News topics, Mexico, and international travel. Cell phone 415 111 8765, Vonage 949 300 3682; email judynewell@perfectjourneys.net.
Sources: The Points Guy
