Reviewed by ShermansTravel Staff on 08/27/2009
Book By: ASAP
Travel By: Select dates in February and March
Cruse from a homeport and save on airfare
It’s never too soon to plan that winter getaway, and nothing satisfies the need to escape the cold like a relaxing cruise in the Bahamas. Instead of shelling out for airfare and baggage fees to fly to an embarkation port in Florida, why not set sail from an alternative port like New York? Homeport cruising allows you to skip the line’s at the airport and let your vacation begin the moment you step aboard the ship. In addition to saving a bundle on hotel and flight costs, our editors tracked down this 7-night which was originally priced at $1,499, but is now available for just $599 – nearly 58 percent off.
After embarking from New York City passengers will enjoy a leisurely day at sea exploring the award-winning ship before arriving in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Norwegian Gem currently holds the title as the cruise line’s newest ship, featuring 12 restaurants including a French bistro and a pan-Asian eatery, a four-lane mood-lit bowling alley, and the Tahitian pool and Yin and Yang Spa for a little relaxation. After visiting Florida, the ship will anchor in Great Stirrup Cay, the cruise line’s privately-owned island in the Bahamas. Next, it sails on to the popular cruise port of Nassau, Bahamas – home to white-sand beaches and Las Vegas-style casinos. The final port of call before returning to New York is Freeport on Grand Bahama Island, an ideal place for snorkeling, water sports, and souvenir shopping.
Interior cabins on this voyage are priced from $599 for sailing dates in February and March, plus receive onboard spending credits of up to $800 – depending on cabin category. Additional embarkation dates are available at slightly higher prices.
All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Accommodations, meals, some beverages, entertainment and port charges are covered in the cost. Government fees and taxes as well as off-boat expenditures are extra.
Sunglasses not included.
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