Off-season cruising: economy + αποφυγή crowd peak months. Απρίλιος (περιοδικά βροχερός): 7ήμερες διακοπές <$100/άτομο/ημέρα. Round trip από popular ports: NY, New Orleans, Tampa, Miami, Baltimore (East), LA, Long Beach (West).
Carnival & Norwegian: 7ήμερες Bahamas. Carnival Triumph (New Orleans), Legend (Tampa), Pride (Baltimore). 3 ports, ≥1 Bahamas stop. Pride: select sailings Bermuda. 3 Carnival ships: 4-star (Cruise Outlet) = καλή ποιότητα φαγητού, entertainment, service. Norwegian Gem/Jewel (5-star): NY round trip Bahamas. Enrichment focus, upscale dining, higher avg passenger age. Summer 2010: April sailings <$600 (<$86/άτομο/ημέρα, double occupancy interior).
Από Φλορίδα 7ήμερες Caribbean islands. Carnival Liberty, Glory, Valor (Miami). 3-4 ports, 1 stop Grand Cayman. 4-star ships. <$500/άτομο ($70/άτομο/ημέρα interior double occupancy). Summer 2010: από $389/άτομο ($50/ημέρα).
Political situation → deep discounts. 7ήμερη Mexican Riviera: Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas. Norwegian Star, Disney Wonder (LA), Carnival Splendor (Long Beach). Star/Wonder: 4-star. Splendor: 3-star (older, no glitz). <$500 Star/Splendor. Disney Wonder: premium ~$1.000 (family focus).
