B-2B Eastern and Western Caribbean Cruises

[obriendan]

Here is a just received notification for Mariner back-to-back Caribbean cruises in March:

When you book two 7-day cruises back-to-back, you get a 14-day cruise experience with more time to relax and more time to explore. Plus, when you sail on a 14-day "combination cruise", you get more ports of call, unparalleled 5-star Holland America Line service, unequaled spaciousness and a world of unending memories. Also, on select itineraries, the 14-day combination cruise includes 2 days at Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's private island.
Both 7-day cruises must be booked at the same time to receive these fares.

To book, call your travel professional or 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425).
Ask for Promo #187.

Cat MM Cat H

Veendam 3/5 and 3/12/05 Roundtrip Tampa $999 $1,099
Veendam 3/12 and 3/19/05 Roundtrip Tampa $999 $1,099
Veendam 3/19 and 3/26/05 Roundtrip Tampa $1,299 n/a

Cat NN Cat H Cat VF

Westerdam3/6 and 3/13/05 RoundtripFt. Lauderdale $999 n/a n/a
Westerdam3/13and 3/20/05 RoundtripFt. Lauderdale n/a $1,099 $1,699
Westerdam 3/20and3/27/05 RoundtripFt. Lauderdale $1,299 $1,499 n/a
Cat MM Cat H

Zaandam 3/5 and 3/12/05 RoundtripPort Canaveral $999 $1,099
Zaandam 3/12 and 3/19/05RoundtripPort Canaveral $999 $1,099
Zaandam 3/19 and 3/26/05Roundtrip PortCanaveral $1,099 $1,199
Cat NN Cat H CatVF

Zuiderdam 3/5 and 3/12/05 Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale $999 $1,099 n/a
Zuiderdam 3/12 and3/19/05 Roundtrip Ft.Lauderdale n/a $1,099 $1,699
Zuiderdam 3/19 and3/26/05 Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale $1,299 $1,499 $1,999
Zuiderdam 3/26 and 4/2/05 Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale $1,199 $1,399 $1,699

[Ziggy7]

these are per week prices :)

[Vic The Parrot]

.... and those prices are great!


I'd take advantage of them. Did a similiar B2B a few years ago
on Veendam. FLL to Eastern and Western Carib.

I'd love to do it again!

GOFERIT!

[Stevesan]

As you can see in our cruise history below, we did a B2B E/W Carib on Zuiderdam. The only cruise I've booked direct w/cruise line. Believe it or not, HAL's quote was less than any online or bricks/mortar TA I priced with. :)
Booking direct was a distinct pleasure. The HAL reps were always pleasant, knowledgeable and truly anxious to help. It was especially convenient getting all booking and cruise documents immediately by e-mail attachment.
I'd do it again given the same pricing scenario. Alas, every cruise since, TA has always been low enough to book thru agency. It sure was a nice experience, though.
We certainly enjoyed the cruise(s). There's enough variety between E/W to keep the interest peaked.
BTW - we paid significantly less for an SS than any of the prices quoted above. Of course that was ~1 1/2 years back and prices do seem to have gone up.

[Ziggy7]

We did it last Aug on the Zuiderdam :) It was great! :)

[Cruisergal1208]

Would these sail dates have a lot of kids because of Spring Break? The prices sound great and B2B is a great way to cruise.

[kryos]

We did it last Aug on the Zuiderdam :) It was great! :)
Ditto here. You'll love it. But try not to sail during hurricane season if you can. We got a lot of ports and excursions cancelled because of rough seas.

Blue skies ...

--rita