Desperate measures are being taken by Cruise Lines which, desperate for business, are slashing prices to the bone.
In the U.S.A., cases of Covid-19 are down 73% since the peak on January 11 and cases in Canada are down 67% since the peak on January 9.
Half of all Americans age 65 and older have already received at least one dose of a vaccine and that segment of the population is helping to fuel a surge in cruise ship bookings.
Yet many forget that it was the cruise ship industry that helped fuel the spread of the pandemic
But, if you are desperate to cruise, no matter the risk take a look at what vacationstogo.com are offering
Celebrity has slashed rates by up to 86%. Plus, get shipboard credits of up to $850 per cabin and all of the following additional perks on select sailings: 1) prepaid gratuities for two, 2) a free Classic beverage package, and 3) unlimited Internet access for two.
Oceania has reduced rates exclusively for Vacations To Go customers, offering discounts of up to 84% and shipboard credits of up to $600 per cabin on select sailings.
Regent has provided exclusive discounts to customers on a variety of sailings — save up to 76%. In addition, they will get shipboard credits of up to $800 per cabin and free upgrades on select sailings. The upfront price of a luxury Regent cruise includes unlimited shore excursions, gratuities, unlimited beverages including fine wines and premium spirits and unlimited Wi-Fi
Cunard is offering customers newly reduced exclusive pricing on select cruises, for savings of up to 40%. In addition, pay a 50% reduced deposit and receive shipboard credits of up to $1,600 per cabin on select sailings. Select suites receive free drinks and free gratuities.
Windstar is offering customers discounts of up to 67% on select cruises on board their power ships and masted sailing vessels with exclusive rates on a variety of itineraries.
Royal Caribbean is offering customers huge new discounts with savings of up to 84%. Guests will also receive exclusive shipboard credits of up to $50 per cabin on a variety voyages
Seabourn is offering customers discounts of up to 41%, with exclusive pricing on select voyages. Also, on select sailings receive shipboard credits of up to $1,550 per cabin and free Wi-Fi. The upfront rate includes fine wines, premium spirits and gratuities.
Azamara is also providing huge discounts with savings of up to 76%. In addition, receive exclusive pricing, free Wi-Fi and shipboard credits of up to $600 per cabin. Azamara schedules longer stays and more overnights in port so that guests can experience more of the destination. Rates include gratuities, drinks and, on most cruises, a night time shore excursion called “AzAmazing Evening.”
Norwegian is offering discounts of up to 75%, as well as exclusive shipboard credits of up to $50 per cabin on select departures. Plus, on select sailings receive all of the following perks on cabins booked at eligible rates: 1) unlimited open bar for two, 2) a specialty dining package that includes up to five meals for two guests at select dining venues, 3) up to 250 minutes of Internet, 4) a shore excursion credit of $50 per cabin, per excursion, and 5) friends and family sail free as third/fourth passengers in the cabin on select departures (port fees and taxes are additional.)
MSC has reduced rates by up to 80% for our customers, with new discounts on a variety of sailings, including new Caribbean voyages departing from Port Canaveral, Florida. Plus get free onboard credits of up to $400 per cabin on select sailings.