Major Sale on Alaskan Sailingsby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 18 Jul 2008 08:52 PM The calendar may indicate that we've only reached summer's mid-point, but with September in sight savvy cruisers know this is the time of year when prices for sailings to the 49th State begin dropping like lead balloons. If you don't mind traveling in cooler temps then you shouldn't wait to book one of the following outstanding deals. The late-August/early-September excursions will give you incredible access to spectacular fall colors and abundant wildlife sightings for less than it would cost you to fly from Boston to Chicago. Take a look: CELEBRITY CRUISE LINES This weeklong odyssey departs from Alaska's Seward and makes stops at Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, and Ketchikan before taking the Inside Passage to Vancouver, British Columbia. If you book the September 12th trip, you'll pay just $509 for an inside cabin-a savings of $340. Even oceanview cabins are affordable, at just $699. HOLLAND AMERICA Holland America's seven-night Glacier Discovery cruise sails August 31st from Vancouver and makes stops in Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. You'll also cruise Glacier Bay, College Fjord, and enjoy an entire day at sea before arriving in Seward. Interior rooms normally priced at a whopping $1,619 are going for $549, which means you are saving more than half off rack rates. NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE Right now Norwegian Cruise Line is offering two September sailings with savings of up to 44%. Both depart from Seattle and navigate the Inside Passage before heading to Ketchikan. Other stops include Juneau, Skagway, and the Sawyer Glacier. In addition, there's one more port of call in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, plus an entire day at sea. Inside cabins on both voyages--departing on September 6 and September 13 respectively--are just $669, marked down from a hefty $1,199. The catch: you must book before August 1, 2008 to be guaranteed the reduced rate. Related Articles: Cheap (But Stylish) Caribbean Cruises Cruising the Hawaiian Islands on a Dime Cruising Chicago and the Caribbean Cruise News: Luxury Sailings, Toy Story on Water, and Hollywood on the High Seas Cruise Into 2008---Eating Your Way Across the High Seas Cruise Ships Cabins-Whose Is Best? Part 2 Cruise Ship Cabins-Whose Is Best? Ways To Avoid Getting Sick On A Cruise Luxury Travel-Cruising In Style Hitting The High Seas On A "Bloggers Cruise" Choosing the Right Theme Cruise For You Is A Theme Cruise Right For You? Get More When You Cruise For Less Setting Sail on the World's Largest Cruise Ship Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevanttravel tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags alaska, cruise, Travel, travel deal Discuss this article
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