Last Minute Christmas Cruise Specials

Jason Leppert
by Jason Leppert
Last updated: 4:55 PM ET, Mon December 19, 2016

AdventuresSmith Explorations

Small ship cruise expert AdventuresSmith Explorations is offering a choice of the following Panama Canal perks on select 2017 departures booked by December 31, 2016: complimentary round-trip airfare between Miami and Costa Rica/Panama City, plus a free overnight Panama City excursion; or a $500 flight credit minus the extra day.

Also if reserved by December 31, 2016, $500 savings can be had for certain January and February dates in the Galapagos. Plus, looking farther out, if booked by January 31, 2017, 20 percent savings can be enjoyed off the Peruvian Amatista Amazon Cruise or $700 can be taken off the Tahitian Affair Cruise.

Crystal Cruises

Crystal Cruises is expanding its "Crystal Clear Choices" promo to extend to river and yacht cruises in addition to ocean cruises. Guests can choose between the following added perks: fare savings up to $1,000 per person, air credit up to $1,100 per person or a round-trip Business Class airfare add-on for $999 per person; plus up to $1,250 per person onboard credit. The bonuses are available on 60 sailings in 2017, and the luxury line says to book by February 28, 2017, for the best value.

"We continue to see the definition of 'value' and 'luxury travel' evolve to each traveler's personal preferences, and we will always strive to accommodate and exceed each of our guest's wishes," says Crystal Chairman, CEO and President Edie Rodriguez. "Choice has always been a cornerstone of Crystal's philosophy, and this program offers travelers the added luxury of more choices to create travel experiences that are meaningful for them."

Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten is providing several deals including $500 per person off all Explorer Voyages on MS Fram, MS Midnatsol, and MS Spitsbergen between April 17, 2017, and March 13, 2018, reserved by December 31, 2016. Also, all 2017 12-day Classic Roundtrip Voyages save $250 per person through January 31, 2017.

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises is already anticipating Wave Season with 2 For 1 Caribbean and Europe Promo deals available now including reduced deposits plus up to $350 in added value aboard the upcoming MSC Seaside. Also, the Serving You initiative extends the opportunity for travel agents to benefit from double group amenity points on certain MSC Divina Caribbean EZ Groups or get a complimentary Florida Motor Coach to PortMiami.

MSC Seaside perks extend up to free onboard credit, free WiFi and free mealtime drinks depending on cabin category, and the 2 For 1 cruise deal tacks reduced deposits of only $49 per person onto the following example sailings:

· MSC Divina on April 29, 2017 ~ fares begin at $349 per person

· MSC Meraviglia on Nov. 5, 2017 ~ fares begin at $514 per person

P&O Cruises

On Select Price bookings made between December 23, 2016, and February 28, 2017, P&O Cruises is providing guests bonus onboard credits in outside, balcony and suite accommodations. Depending on the cruise length and cost, the available credit ranges from £150 ($185.98) to £600 ($743.80), per cabin. Meanwhile, on the 99-day world cruise, guests will get £2,000 ($2479.33) per cabin.

"There's so much choice on our ships and the offer for extra on board spending money means guests can really enjoy themselves and splash out on those extra luxuries to make a holiday even more memorable," said P&O Cruises senior vice president Paul Ludlow. "This offer is on every single cruise currently on sale and we expect it to be hugely popular with our existing guests and those who are yet to try cruising, so we would urge everyone to book before the end of February to take advantage of this great offer."

Poseidon Expeditions

Poseidon Expeditions is presenting Antarctica cruise savings from $3,300 to over $8,000 per couple in November 2017 on a 20-day Ultimate Wildlife Expedition, and in October 20-November 7, 2017, the 19-day Best of the Southern Ocean extends a free pre-cruise tour ($315 per person value) to the Peninsula Valdes Protected Nature Area to those booked before January 15, 2017.

Princess Cruises

The Princess CruisesAnniversary Sale in on now through February 28, 2017, extending up to $600 onboard credit per cabin on select cruises and cruisetours Summer 2017 through Spring 2018, as well as complimentary specialty dining in balcony reservations and above.

Guests in an interior or oceanview stateroom will receive up to $300 onboard credit, and those in a balcony, mini-suite or suite will get up to $600 onboard credit. Anniversary Sale cruise examples include the following:

• Alaska cruise ~ 7 days: $799 interior; $1,599 balcony

• Alaska cruisetours ~ 12 nights: $1,549 interior; $2,449 balcony

• British Isles cruise ~ 11 &12 days: $1,299 interior; $2,499 balcony

• Mediterranean cruise ~ 7-28-days: $799 interior; $999 balcony

• Caribbean cruise ~ 7 days: $799 interior per person; $1,299 balcony

• Mexico cruise ~ 7 days: $649 interior; $949 balcony

Star Clippers

Ahead of its inaugural Indonesian sailings, Star Clippers has begun offering pre-and post-cruise land packages beginning at a special rate of $499 per person for 3 days/2 nights on the Spirit of Belimbing Tour or $699 per person for 4 days/3 nights on the Spirit of Belimbing Tour plus Balinese Culinary Tour. Cruises also include the "Just Sail" special for 65 percent savings in addition to a $400 flight credit.

Topdeck Travel

Geared towards those aged 18 to in their 30s, Topdeck Travel presents 30 percent off its Nile Discovery trip with a 5-star Nile cruise from Aswan through Luxor to Cairo, a stop at the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza Plateau, a visit to a Nubian village and the Valley of the Kinda & Temple of Hatshepsut and more, all with 13 included meals and accommodations beginning at just $809.

Windstar Cruises

Through Dec. 23, 2016, Windstar Cruises offers its "Nautical and Nice" Holiday Event for savings applied towards over 100 sailings from January to September 2017. Each guest will also receive $100 onboard credit.

Sailing savings include the following:

Costa Rica & Panama Canal ~ 7 days from $1,779 per guest

Classic Caribbean ~ 7 days from $1,279 per guest

Best of the ABC Islands ~ 7 days from $1,579 per guest

Dreams of Tahiti ~ 7 days from $1,479 per guest

Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras ~ 8 days from $2,279 per guest

Treasures of the Greek Isles ~ 7 days from $2,179 per guest

Scandinavian Tapestry ~ 11 days from $3,079 per guest

Marvels of the Croatian Coast & Greece ~ 12 days from $3,279 per guest

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Jason Leppert

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