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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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No cruise vacations for me - Toronto Sun

CBC.ca

No cruise vacations for me
Toronto Sun
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Princess Cruises Launches Call for Passenger Photos to be Permanently ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Princess Cruises is looking for 1000 passenger-submitted cruise vacation photos to permanently showcase aboard its new Royal Princess when the ship debuts in spring 2013. The line has launched a "1000 Memories at Sea" contest inviting passengers to ...

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Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:32:41 GMT

Spirit Cruises Makes Debut - Travel Agent

Travel Agent

Spirit Cruises Makes Debut
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World Travel Holdings, Inc. (WTH) and Spirit Airlines have launched an exclusive partnership to provide Spirit customers with access to an array of cruise vacation experiences. The new Spirit Cruises, found online at spirit.cruises.com, ...

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Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:22:22 GMT

How safe is a cruise vacation? - MarketWatch

ABC News

How safe is a cruise vacation?
MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — After the grounding of the Costa Concordia cruise ship earlier this month, travelers may be asking themselves if cruise vacations are as safe as they've been assumed to be. Cruises are considered one of the safest forms a ...
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Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:01:38 GMT

AAA Travel Experts Offer Five Cruise Safety Tips - MarketWatch (press release)

AAA Travel Experts Offer Five Cruise Safety Tips
MarketWatch (press release)
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Publ.Date : Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:45:49 GMT

Cruise vacations: top trends for 2012 - Toronto Star

Cruise vacations: top trends for 2012
Toronto Star
By Diane Tierney Travel Reporter The passion for cruising as an exciting way to explore the world continues to grow for 2012. More than five new ships launched last year and six more are coming. Here are the top 10 cruising trends, as predicted by ...

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Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:09:59 GMT

Wreck in Italy doesn't slow cruise sales - WRAL.com

WRAL.com

Wreck in Italy doesn't slow cruise sales
WRAL.com
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