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Dean Martin would have loved this
By Phil Reimer “When the moon hits your eye like a big piece of pie”…………okay—Dean Martin I am not—but after hearing from Costa, the Italian line owned by Carnival, about their “So Much Amore” sale,...
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Great perks from the cruise lines
This is “Wave Season,” the time of year when cruise lines buy lots of advertising, offer plenty of discounts and hope for lots of bookings. According to some travel agents who specialize in cruising,...
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Last minute deals
There has been a lot of bragging from the cruise lines that they have had some record- breaking sales weeks during the traditional Wave season which is over by the end of March and is when they expect...
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NCL’s Epics dazzling new colours
Norwegian Cruise Lines has unveiled its new hull design for the Epic, scheduled for delivery in May 2010. In addition, the company will begin taking reservations for Norwegian Epic’s 2010/2011...
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P&O cuts back on smoking
According to Cruise Critic, P&O Cruise Lines are making some changes to their smoking policies.By next May, after the winter season, the six ship line will ban smoking on all of their ships in...
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NCL on sale
In the travel agent business, the period from January through March is known as the Wave Season. This is when the cruise lines put their happy face on and roll out the specials for the year. This...
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2009 disappears
It could be the end of the decade, or maybe I’m getting older, but it seemed that 2009 found a new gear and raced by more quickly than the years before. Last year started off with sales by all the...
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Late-breaking news on cruising…
From Seatrade Insider… Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises are skipping calls in Mazatlan, Mexico, this week, due to concerns for passenger safety. Seatrade Insider reported...
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Prices going up at Norwegian
Norwegian Cruise Lines announced today it is increasing cruise prices by 10 per cent on April 1. Yes, it appears to be legitimate and not an April Fool’s joke. I think 10 per cent is a lot,...
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More bad cruise news for Mazatlan
While other cruise lines were cancelling Mazatlan as a stop on Mexican Riviera cruises out of Los Angeles and San Diego, Carnival was hanging in there — until today. Now you can add Carnival to the...
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Fantasia sails soon and prices drop
MSC Cruise Lines Fantasia has been turned over to the cruise line by the STX shipyard in St. Nazaire France.The Fantasia, which will be officially launched in Naples three days from now, on Dec 18th...
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Wave Season is almost here
Phil Reimer’s Blog The “Wave Season” is that period between the start of the year until the end of March when cruise lines promote their ships and destinations and put their cruises on sale to entice...
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Everyday is sales day
Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its Wave Season Freestyle Resolution Sales Event by offering 50 percent off the standard cruise booking deposit for all sailings fleet-wide. The reduced deposit...
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Wave Season deals from Princess
It’s that time of year — January to March — when the cruise lines hold their Wave Season sales. My guess is that many cruise lines that ran sales at the end of 2012 are toning down their offerings at...
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Cunard making waves in Europe and on crossings
At this time of year with Wave Season underway, expect me to go a bit overboard in bringing you up to date on the various sales. Once I get some of them on the record, I’ll get back to more newsy items...
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Since it’s Wave Season it’s officially sales season!
Lots of news today, but let’s start with some savings… It’s officially Wave Season, the time of year when cruise lines used to put their best foot forward with sales. They still do — but now it never...
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Before jumping into Wave Season, check everything
Wave Season is here again. For some of you, that could mean “waving” goodbye to friends and neighbours who have had it with the recent unbearably cold weather, snow and wind in many parts of the...
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Travel Chat: Bargain cruising
Wave season — the time of year when cruise companies offer their best deals — is upon us. If you’re thinking of booking a cruise now or later in the year and want to know how to score the best...
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Norwegian, Avalon jump ‘Wave Season’
In case you hadn’t heard, January is traditionally cruising’s Wave Season, when many cruise lines put their trips on sale or add upgrades and perks to entice you to book during the rest of the year....
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Early start to Wave Season for Oceania
Well, let’s give credit where credit is due: Oceania Cruises is first out of the gate with a sale for Wave Season (January) and this upscale line is coming back with an oldie but goodie. Beginning...
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