Cunard Announces 10-Day Sale, Up to 50% Off Launch Fares Plus Up To $800 Onboard Credit Per Stateroom Until August 3, 2018

Sale features up to 50% off Launch Fares plus up to $800 Onboard Credit per stateroom

Luxury cruise line company Cunard today announced a 10-Day Sale, which features up to 50% savings plus up to $800 Onboard Credit per stateroom on select voyages on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth.

Guests can reserve a voyage under the 10-Day Sale now until August 3, 2018 under the promotion code RG5.

The 10-Day Sale applies to new bookings only. The offer features:

• 7-night Transatlantic Crossings including Transatlantic Fashion Week, from $749
• 7-night New England and Canada voyages from $899
• 7-night Mediterranean Voyages from $899
• 13-night Europe voyages from $1,299

Bookings are based on double-occupancy and taxes, fees and port expenses of $60 to $270 per person are additional and subject to change.

The 10-Day Sale features iconic Transatlantic Crossings on the world's only purpose-built ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. Onboard, guests have the opportunity to relax and enjoy unparalleled luxury at sea with boundless options to do as much or as little as they please. From ballroom dancing, fitness classes and award-winning enrichment programs to spacious pools and lounges, Queen Mary 2 continues to offer guests one of life's most unique travel experiences.

Cunard's 10-Day Sale applies to all stateroom categories including the signature Princess Grill and Queens Grill Suites. The epitome of the Cunard experience, the luxurious Princess and Queens Grill Suites offer the highest degree of personal service, attention to detail, stylish retreats and intimate dining settings featuring world-class cuisine. The Grills Lounge and Grills Terrace, a private concierge, deluxe accommodations and amenities, and single-seating dining in the Princess or Queens Grill restaurants are always enjoyed by the Grill Suites guests.

To view this offer and any restrictions, please click here.

For more information about the 10-Day Sale or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Agent at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com.

For travel agents interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSource or call Cunard toll free at 1-800-528-6273.

CunardCunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships Queen Mary 2^®, Queen Victoria^® and Queen Elizabeth^®. Renowned for impeccable White Star Service, gourmet dining and world-class entertainment, all three Queens offer luxury accommodations in Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill Suite and Queens Grill Suite staterooms. Cunard is the only line to offer regularly scheduled Transatlantic service between New York and London, and it continues to celebrate the freedom of travel on exciting World Voyage and Grand Voyage itineraries that visit Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Awarded '#1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line' by Travel + Leisure's 2018, 2017 and 2016 World's Best Awards and 'Best World Cruise Itineraries' and 'Best Trans-Atlantic Itineraries' by Porthole Cruise Magazine's 2016 Readers Choice Awards, Cunard is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines, a part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the largest cruise vacation company in the world. Together Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK) operate 102 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and totaling 226,000 lower berths.

Princess Cruises Offers Cruise Fares From $749 During Red, White & Blue Sale, Fall 2017 Through Spring 2018

Offer Also Includes Reduced Deposit and Fares for Third and Fourth Guests

 Princess Cruises'Red, White & Blue Sale features cruise deal savings on six- to 60-day cruise vacations

 departing from North America and beyond to destinations worldwide including the Caribbean, Panama Canal, 

Mexico, Canada & New England, Hawaii, and Australia & New Zealand, South Pacific, Southeast Asia, South

 America and World Cruises. Cruise fares to these unique vacation destinations are offered from $749 per

 person from Fall 2017 through Spring 2018.

In addition to incredible cruise fares, guests can reserve their booking with a reduced deposit of only

 $100 per person. Guests also have the opportunity to take advantage of a special introductory offer

 Ocean Medallion™ cruises to the Caribbean, with balcony upgrades starting from $99 on select 7-day

 Caribbean cruises.

Ocean Medallion is a first-of-its-kind wearable device that enables a personal concierge by bridging

 the physical and digital worlds to deliver a new level of personalized service not previously considered

 possible -- including sophisticated wayfinding, food and beverage on demand, an array of interactive

 gaming and more.  The quarter-sized, 1.8-ounce disc can be accessorized with jewelry, clips, key chains

 and bands or simply carried in a pocket or pocketbook.

Examples of Red, White & Blue Sale cruise deals include:

• Caribbean cruise — 7 days: Interior - $799 per person; Balcony - $898 per person
• Mexico cruise — 7 days: Interior - $749 per person; Balcony - $949 per person
• Panama Canal cruise— 10 days: Interior - $999 per person; Balcony - $1,799 per person
• Canada & New England cruise — 7 days: Interior - $999 per person; Balcony - $1,399 per person
• Hawaii cruise — 15 days: Interior - $1,599 per person; Balcony - $2,699 per person
• Australia & New Zealand cruise — 12 days: Interior - $1,299 per person; Balcony - $2,299 per person

Guests can also bring the whole family along with reduced third and fourth guest cruise fares.

To thank the men and women of the American and Canadian militaries for their service, Princess Cruises 

offers up to $250 free onboard spending money for veterans as well as active, retired or disabled military

 personnel. This special military benefit is eligible on any cruise, any time of the year and can be used to

 purchase a variety of amenities and experiences including Lotus Spa treatments, specialty restaurant dining,

 gifts, jewelry and clothing in our onboard boutiques, and Princess Cruises shore excursions.

Additional details about the "Red, White & Blue Sale" as well as other cruise deals and promotions from

 Princess Cruises can be found at princess.com/cruisedeals. More information about Ocean Medallion

 can be found at princess.com/ocean.

All cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy.  The "Red, White & Blue Sale" runs through

 11:59 p.m. PDT on July 5, 2017 and is available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico,

 Mexico and Bermuda.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel consultant, by

 calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at princess.com.

About Princess Cruises:One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company

 operating a fleet of 18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of 

choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with the experience of exceptional customer 

service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to more

 than 360 destinations around the globe on more than 150 itineraries ranging in length from three to

 114 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

MSC Cruises Launches 2 for 1 Balcony Promotion

MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately owned cruise line, is celebrating Wave Season with 2 for 1 Balcony specials on 7 or 10 night Caribbean sailings throughout 2016 and 2017 on MSC Divina – one of MSC Cruises’ newest and most ultramodern ships. As an added bonus, kids 12 and under sail FREE on over  twenty select sailings.

For sailings from April 23, 2016 through March 25, 2017, 2 for 1 Balcony rates start at $999 for balcony staterooms. The first guest pays the full fare and the second guest in the same stateroom is FREE! With kids 12 and under sailing for free, this is a perfect opportunity for a family of four to cruise for under $1000 on select itineraries.

Highlighted 7-night cruises qualifying for the Balcony 2 for 1 Promotion, leaving from Miami, include, but are not limited to:

• April 30, 2016: stops in Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; and Nassau, Bahamas – prices start at $1299 for a Balcony stateroom for two people
• May 7, 2016: stops in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Nassau, Bahamas – prices start at $999 for a Balcony stateroom for two people
• August 27, 2016: stops in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Nassau, Bahamas – prices start at $1229 for a Balcony stateroom for two people

MSC Divina – one of MSC Cruises newest and most ultramodern ships – recently returned to the U.S and is now sailing year-round from Miami to the Caribbean. The 3,500 passenger MSC Divina features authentic Mediterranean style dining; elegant and stylish décor; world-class custom designed evening production shows; family-friendly activities like the 4D theatre and LEGO experience; and the MSC Yacht Club, an all-inclusive private VIP club level with personal butler, 24-hour concierge services, exclusive Top Sail lounge and pool, and private restaurant.

MSC’s Wave Season promotion applies to select Caribbean sailings that are 7 days or longer and booked between December 8, 2015 through February 28, 2016. For more information on MSC’s Wave Season promotion visit: http://bit.ly/MSC2for1Balcony . To book, guests can contact their local travel agent or MSC Cruises at 877-665-4655 or visit msccruises.com.

K.I.S.S – Keep It Simple Sale Wave Season Europe 2016

K.I.S.S (Keep It Simple Sale) is the perfect opportunity to experience the warmth of the Mediterranean hospitality we provide on all of our ships. As masterpieces of innovation and Italian design and elegance, MSC provides the ideal way to cruise to numerous Mediterranean destinations.

On 2016 Europe Summer cruises, guests can choose from over 400 sailing options from 7 ports of embarkation across 7 ships – all for one low price that varies by seasonality. Starting Friday Dec. 18, 2015, sailings start at $599 per person. Guests simply select their ship, season and destination and there will be just one price across all MSC’s ships sailing the Mediterranean in Summer 2016.  Plus, kids 12 and under sail FREE on all sailings!

Guests can cruise the Western Mediterranean from Genoa aboard MSC Preziosa, MSC Armonia, MSC Fantasia, or MSC Poesia. Choose between MSC Magnifica, MSC Orchestra, or MSC Sinfonia to sail the Eastern Mediterranean from Venice.

Bookings for K.I.S.S begin on Friday, December 18, 2015 through Sunday, February 28, 2016. For more information on MSC’s K.I.S.S., guests can contact their local travel agent or visit msccruises.com.

About MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises, part of the MSC Group, is the market leader in Europe, including the Mediterranean, South America and South Africa, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the French Antilles, South America, southern Africa, and Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman.

MSC Cruises has partnered with UNICEF since 2009, collecting more than $3.5 million from MSC guest donations for UNICEF initiatives. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create  a unique experience for guests worldwide. Its fleet comprises 12 modern ships: MSC Preziosa; MSC Divina; MSC Splendida; MSC Fantasia; MSC Magnifica; MSC Poesia; MSC Orchestra;MSC Musica; MSC Sinfonia; MSC Armonia; MSC Opera and MSC Lirica.

In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a $5.7 billion investment plan through the order of two ships of the Meraviglia generation (plus options for two more) and two others of the Seaside generation (plus an option for a third). This means up to seven new ships will enter MSC Cruises’ fleet in the next seven years, enabling the company to double its capacity by 2022 to more than 3.2 million passengers a year.

How To Find A Cruise For Under $300!

The holiday season is almost upon us, and the search for the perfect gift has begun.  Sometimes, however, the greatest gift we can give is that of an unforgettable, memory-creating experience. With a little advance planning, you can gift your loved ones with a cruise for the holidays- without breaking the bank.

CruiseCompete offers a variety of budget-friendly 3, 4, or even 5-day cruises for under $300.00 per person.  With that pricing, you can take the whole family! (CruiseCompete will even help you plan- just take a look at their 2016 Family Friendly Cruise Travel Planner.)

For more cruises under $300 click here: http://www.cruisecompete.com/specials/price/under_300/1.

If you love the idea of a cruise as a holiday gift, and want to research all the possibilities, there is a cruise for every budget.  (You can also search by cruises by line, region and type.  Search all cruise specials here.)

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Now is the time to purchase cruises for the holiday season! CruiseCompete member-agents are the most well-educated, forward-thinking and trusted cruise specialists in the industry. If you’d like more information or assistance planning a future cruise, please visit CruiseCompete.com. To see consumer feedback click here.