Exclusive vacation savings, Princess changes & Norwegian Aura

Seven-day cruise sale · October 1–7

Holland America: up to $650 onboard credit, reduced deposit and crew appreciation

New bookings on eligible Holland America sailings of four nights or longer can receive up to $650 in onboard credit per stateroom, a $99-per-person reduced deposit for the first two guests, and prepaid crew appreciation.

The onboard-credit amount depends on the sailing, length, destination and stateroom category. The highest value includes up to $500 in general onboard credit plus up to $150 more on eligible Alaska sailings. Grand World Voyages and Grand Voyage segments are excluded.

The deals worth a look

Exclusive vacation savings through October 22

Puerto Vallarta: layered package savings

Eligible Puerto Vallarta vacation packages can receive up to $400 in instant savings, with up to an additional $550 when the qualifying package is paid in full. Available savings vary by dates, hotel, origin, and package components.

Plan farther ahead and save

Additional eligible packages can receive up to $200 off holiday and future travel, up to $100 in instant savings for Asia and South Pacific getaways, or $100 in instant savings on select Europe vacations. The booking window runs through October 22 for qualifying travel through September 30, 2027.

Last-minute escape

Four nights in the Bahamas from about $189 per person

Norwegian Getaway sails round trip from Miami on October 5 for four nights, calling at Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau. Public fares are currently appearing from about $189 per person for an interior cabin, based on double occupancy.

This is a genuinely last-minute opportunity and fares can move quickly. Taxes, port expenses, airfare, insurance, gratuities and optional packages may be additional depending on the fare selected.

All-inclusive ski

Club Med ski savings reach up to $1,040

Club Med is currently advertising up to $1,040 in savings on eligible ski vacations in the Alps, Canada and Asia. Its ski packages simplify the mountain math: lift passes and group ski or snowboard lessons are included, and children under four stay free on eligible trips.

Dates, resorts, room categories and savings vary, so this is one to price around the week and destination that matter most to you.

Before you buy

Princess packages change October 13

Princess says the daily price of both Princess Plus and Princess Premier will increase by $5 per day for sailings departing on or after October 13. Standalone Wi‑Fi also changes that day: the four-device option will be exclusive to Princess Premier, while new one- and two-device pricing takes effect.

If you already have a Princess sailing in mind, this is a good moment to compare the bundled package against buying drinks, Wi‑Fi, and crew appreciation separately.

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See the islands before you sail

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Five 2027 departures are available, with complete group fares currently starting at $1,760.47 per guest for an interior cabin on March 20. The reduced group rates are scheduled to go away October 31.

Travel tip

Your shore excursion doesn’t have to come from the cruise line

Independent excursion marketplaces can give you more choices, smaller groups, and sometimes a better price than the tours sold onboard. Before you book, compare the meeting point, cancellation terms, activity level, and the provider’s plan for getting you back to the ship on time—and leave a comfortable buffer before all-aboard.

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What’s new in travel

Norwegian Aura is putting entertainment center stage

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the entertainment lineup for Norwegian Aura, scheduled to debut in May 2027. The headline production, Whitney: A Celebration of Whitney Houston, is being developed with the Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music.

For travelers who choose ships as much for nightlife and shows as for itinerary, Aura is becoming one to watch.

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