Cheap Tickets & Cheap Cruises

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From mega cruise ships to houseboats, and steamboats to windjammers, we’ve got you covered. 1. Bahamas cruise
Although most adults would jump at the chance to lie out on exotic island shores for a week or two, long-haul Caribbean cruises don’t always appeal to the entire family. That’s why a 3- or 4-night Disney Cruise Lines sailing to the Bahamas is just the ticket for the whole gang to enjoy. Cruises set sail year-round from Port Canaveral, Florida, just 60 miles from Walt Disney World Resort, and head towards the Bahamian capital of Nassau, plus Castaway Cay — Disney’s own private island. 2. Baja and Southern California cruise
From the glittering lights of Hollywood, to the exotic desert and ocean landscapes of the Baja peninsula, a 4-night Royal Caribbean cruise is a great way to sample the bounties of Southern California and Baja California, Mexico. 3. California wine country sailing
You may not associate fine wines with cruising, nor cruising with portside vineyard tours and tastings, but that’s exactly what you’ll get on a 3-night “Culture of the Vine” cruise to California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys each harvest season. Cruise West’s intimate ships sail round-trip from San Francisco Bay, through San Pablo Bay, and up the Napa River — delighting up to 138 passengers with vintage-focused soirées en-route. On-land highlights abound as well, including a Napa Valley balloon excursion, tastings at local vineyards, and even a tractor-pulled tram ride through Sonoma’s Benziger Family Winery. Note that wine country cruises are only offered in the prime harvest months of September and October.

4. Cruise to nowhere from NYC
Autumn is an enchanting time to visit New York City; it’s also prime season for seafarers in search of a quick fix. Enter the one-night “Dinner & Dance Cruise” offered by Norwegian Cruise Line. 6. Maine Windjammer sailing
There’s no better way to sail the historic open waters of New England than on Maine Windjammer Cruises’ flagship 19th-century, 29-passenger schooner, the Grace Bailey. 7. Mississippi River barge cruise
It’s fitting that the largest river in North America — the great Mississippi — should lead to the United State’s longest wharf (at over 2 miles), in New Orleans. With the Big Easy staging a comeback after Hurricane Katrina, now’s a perfect time to join in on the city’s renaissance by embarking on a 4-night river barge cruise through the Mississippi Delta on RiverBarge Excursions. At night, things heat up onboard with entertainment like Dixieland jazz and blues bands.

8. Ohio River steamboat sailing
While sailing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you picture Ohio, the “American Discovery” cruise, operated by Majestic America Line, has redefined the landscape of this slice of Middle America. The real attraction of the cruise, though, is the 88-stateroom Delta Queen herself. 9. Pacific Northwest cruise
Celebrity Cruises’ recently refurbished Mercury proves that life can be fine indeed in "outer space." Between ports, sip cocktails at any of the ship’s numerous onboard bars, enjoy signature spa treatments, and gamble and dance the night away. 10. Tex/Mex cruise
For quick cruise flings to Mexico, most cruisers set their sights on Florida departure ports. You can kick off your vacation before you even hit the high seas — Galveston’s port is near to stunning beaches, newly built resorts, and an old-fashioned boardwalk lined by carnival-like attractions. Then catch a Carnival of another type — in the form of a cruise ship, with 4-night year-round sailings available on a Carnival “Fun Ship” through the Gulf of Mexico to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, stopping at Progreso and Cozumel, where shore excursions to Mayan ruins and folklore shows await. Onboard Ecstasy, guests can expect diversions like water slides, mini-golf, first-class bars and lounges, and a full sports deck to keep the excitement going 24-7.