NCL Offers AARP Discount

For a limited time, Norwegian Cruise Line is offering additional cruise savings for American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) members. For those who book a cruise now through May 14, 2012, AARP members can take advantage of up to 10 percent off cruise fares on select sailings and destinations.

For AARP members, it’s the perfect time to explore the Mediterranean and Baltic Sea with Europe’s leading cruise line on board one of four Norwegian ships. Beginning April 28, 2012, Norwegian Spirit will spend her inaugural European season sailing 12-day Grand Mediterranean tours from Barcelona, Spain and Venice, Italy. Norwegian Jade is sailing in Europe year-round with cruises to the Greek Isles from Venice and the Adriatic, Greece and Turkey also from Venice, along with the Mediterranean and Holy Land from Rome (Civitavecchia). On April 29, 2012, Norwegian Epic returns to Barcelona, Spain for her second season of seven-day Western Mediterranean cruises. On May 4, 2012, Norwegian Sun arrives in Copenhagen, Denmark for a summer of Baltic Capitals sailings. For those that want to experience the breathtaking beauty and wilderness of Alaska, Norwegian has two options: Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl, the youngest ships sailing in Alaskan waters. Cruisers can also choose from a range of destinations including Bahamas & Florida; Bermuda; the Caribbean; Hawaii and Repositioning cruises, as well as Transatlantic crossings.

For more details on the AARP cruise benefit, visit http://www2.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/aarp10

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MSC Cruises Offers AARP Discounts on New Year Cruise.

MSC Cruises is offering AARP members savings of up to $50 per person, per stateroom, and up to a two category upgrade with rates starting from $749 plus $61.85 in government fees and taxes (GFTs), for a 7-night New Year’s Eve Caribbean cruise, onboard MSC Poesia,

This AARP member rate makes New Year’s Eve an ideal time to take advantage of their benefits. Guests can ring in the New Year for this holiday sailing to the Western Caribbean on Dec. 30. visiting Key West, Florida; Cozumel, Mexico, Roatan Island, Honduras; and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

This roundtrip Western Caribbean cruise sails roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and offers several shore excursions in and around those destinations. From swimming with the dolphins, snorkeling, and shopping in Cozumel to rafting on the Martha Brae, a 4x4 off-road safari ride, or canopy adventure in Montego Bay, guests can explore the various aspects of each location whether seeking a more subdued or adventurous excursion.

Kids 11 and younger cruise free, as the third/fourth guests, which is ideal for an extended-family vacation with grandparents and their grandchildren.

All cruises vary in length from 4-20 nights. Some other available itineraries include:

* 4-night Bahamas cruise calling in Key West, Fla. and Nassau, Bahamas. Nov. 10; rates from $109 plus $58.14 pp. in government fees and taxes (GFTs);
* 5-night Western Caribbean cruise calling in Costa Maya, Mexico; and Cozumel, Mexico. Nov. 14; rates from $299 plus $61.85 pp. in GFTs;
* 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise calling in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Nassau, Bahamas. Dec. 23 (Christmas Cruise and featuring the Baseball Greats); rates from $649 plus 72.85 pp. in GFTs;
* 10-night Southwest Panama cruise calling in Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Cristobal, Panama; and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Nov. 26; rates from $649 plus $59.24 in GFTs.

Restrictions apply. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

AARP member benefits are provided by MSC Cruises, not by AARP or its affiliates. MSC Cruises pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP.
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Special Rates for AARP Members on MSC Caribbean Cruises for 2010/11 Season

June 29, 2010) – MSC Cruises is making available to AARP members savings of up to $50 per person, per stateroom, and up to a two-category upgrade with rates starting from $179, for a two-night cruise, onboard MSC Poesia, through February 28, 2011.

Kids cruise free, as the third/fourth guests, which is ideal for an extended-family vacation with grandparents and their grandchildren.

These special rates for AARP members are available on select Caribbean cruises. Cruise prices are per person, based upon double occupancy.

All cruises depart from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and vary in length from 2-10 nights. Government fees and taxes for all guests are additional. Cruise itineraries include:

* 2-night Caribbean cruise calling in Nassau, Bahamas. January 2, 2011; rates from $179 plus $81.35 pp.;

* 3-night Caribbean cruise calling in Key West, Fla. and Nassau, Bahamas. November 11, 2010; rates from $209 plus $67.63 pp;

* 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise calling in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. In 2010, November 14 and 28, December 12 and 26. In 2011, January 9 and 23, and February 6 and 20; rates from $479 plus $69.62 pp;

* 7-night Western Caribbean cruise calling in Key West, Fla.; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. In 2010, November 21 (Thanksgiving cruise), December 5 and on December 19 (Christmas cruise). In 2011, on January 16 and 30 and February 13 and 27; rates from $479 plus $81.35 pp;

* 10-night Panama Canal and Southern Caribbean cruise calling in Cozumel, Mexico; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Cristobal, Panama; Cartagena, Columbia; and Montego Bay, Jamaica. November 1; rates from $699 plus $73.68 pp.

Restrictions apply. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion including standard AARP member offers.

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