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Vacation cruises, once considered the realm of the upper class, have suddenly become a favored vacation among the rest of us. This is in part due to the increased affordability of these all-inclusive packages, and the promotion of cruise ships as vacation destinations in themselves.
The increased popularity of vacation cruises has brought a variety of sites with claims of inexpensive booking options. TopConsumerReviews.com rates the best of these sites.

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CRUISE VACATIONS

Vacation cruises have seen rapid growth in recent years. People enjoy waking up to a new port-of-call adventure every day, without having to unpack and move all their belongings. New ships offer roomy accommodations, a feast of food options, and shipboard activities that boggle the mind. Indeed, many vacation cruise ships now are full-fledged vacation destinations all by themselves.

To be sure, the increased popularity of vacation cruises is also due in part to better affordability. Lower costs for cruises, and the all-inclusive nature of many cruise programs, prove an attractive option for many vacationers.

The internet is, of course, part of the reason for that affordability. Booking a cruise online can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars over traditional booking methods. When reviewing cruise booking sites, the following traits should factor prominently in your consideration:

•  Selection.  What good is a cruise booking site if it only gives you a few options? You want to see and compare the greatest number of destinations and cruise lines possible.

•  Cost.  One big reason for booking a cruise online is to save money. You want a site that reliably gives the best deals.

•  Information.  You may want to research the shipboard amenities, port of call excursions, or read other customer's reviews before booking a cruise. The best cruise vacation sites give you this information and more.

TopConsumerReviews.com has reviewed and ranked the best sites for booking your cruise online. We hope you find these reviews helpful in planning your next vacation!

 

 

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Cruise Direct

TopConsumerReviews.com Best-in-class Blue Ribbon award 5 stars

CRUISE DIRECT

As the name implies, this website only offers cruises - and does so better than any other site reviewed. With that focus, Cruise Direct surpasses those vacation sites which try to be all things to all people. Ease of use, low prices, and best guarantee combine to give this site our highest cruise vacation rating. More...

Cruise Outlet

4.5 stars

CRUISE OUTLET

This site is among the easiest we've found to shop for and buy a cruise. Although you can research and purchase other types of vacations from this site, it's clear that cruises are where Cruise Outlet focuses most of its energy. A simple to use format, wealth of information, and low prices give this site a very high score. More...

Travelocity

4 stars

TRAVELOCITY

No Gnomes here - Travelocity does an admirable job of allowing customers to be able to research, find and book a cruise. With a wealth of travel experience to draw on, Travelocity makes the process simple and affordable. More...

Priceline

4 stars

PRICELINE

Priceline made its mark as the first "name your own price" airline fare site, where customers could submit a price for an airfare and see if the airlines accepted it. Over the years they have expanded their repertoire of offerings to include vacation packages and cruises. And they've done it very well. More...

eCruises

3 stars

ECRUISES

eCruises offers adequate information in an average site. Although not truly difficult to navigate, eCruises suffers from a lack of excitement and sometimes downright bad navigational setup. But it does supply some good information and can be a good site to do some research. More...

Easy Click Travel

2.5 stars

EASY CLICK TRAVEL

Cruises are not Easy Click Travel's bread and butter, and it shows. This Florida-based company does everything from cars to vacations, from hotels to hotel transfers. While encompassing a lot of travel options, this busy site is not what we'd call pretty or intuitive; and it's depth of cruise information pales in comparison to our higher-rated selections. More...

Last Minute Travel

2 stars

LAST MINUTE TRAVEL

This is a sister site to Easy Click Travel. Both are based in Altamonte Springs, FL. The sites look and navigate very much the same except for one difference; while Easy Click Travel focuses on hotels and vacations, Last Minute leads with airline booking. Unfortunately, we consistently found lower cruise fares - and even airfares - on other sites. More...

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Cruise Vacations: 10 Things You Might Not Know - GADLING
Cruise vacations come in all sizes and shapes. Gigantic new ships have everything from gourmet cuisine created by celebrity chefs to amusement parks. Smaller ships get up-close and personal with destinations large ships can't get to. On board, a ...
Publ.Date : 2012-05-07T20:28:45Z

Pre and Post Cruise Vacations Become More and More Popular in Hollywood, Florida - 24-7PressRelease.com
HOLLYWOOD, FL, April 17, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/-- Hollywood...in Florida that is...offers a very special vacation to pre and post cruisers. As a smaller town in South Florida, and so close to Port Everglades, this hometown, beach town has grown in ...
Publ.Date : 2012-04-17T06:54:57Z

Cruise travel agents coming from ranks of the retired - Miami Herald
They bought a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise in November and have focused on selling cruise vacations since then, spending 12-14 hours a day on average in front of the computer. ?It?s a hustle,? said Paz, who works from home in ...
Publ.Date : 2012-04-26T11:52:05Z

River Cruises Now Bookable with Celtic Tours World Vacations - PR-USA.net
Celtic Tours World Vacations is excited to announce a new product line to their extensive line-up ? River Cruises, with itineraries ranging from throughout Europe and Russia to exotic locales such as Vietnam, Cambodia and Africa. Why River Cruises?
Publ.Date : 2012-05-16T13:30:03Z

Gate 1 Travel Announces New Relationship with Norwegian Cruise Line® - Yahoo Finance
river cruises; independent fly and drive vacations; and customized international vacation packages. Discount travel packages and tour packages are offered throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and North and South America. For information ...
Publ.Date : 2012-05-16T14:55:57Z

Book an ocean-view cabin 4-night cruise on the Disney Dream for as low as $619 - Orlando Sentinel
Still, a real ocean view is nothing to take for granted. And right now, Disney Cruise Line offers a 4-night cruise to the Bahamas with stops in Nassau plus Disney's private island Castaway Cay and one day at sea for as low as $619 for the ocean ...
Publ.Date : 2012-05-16T13:08:34Z