ShermansTravel · 22 hrs ago
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Cruise the Western Caribbean aboard the Norwegian Epic on a 7-night round-trip sailing from Orlando (Port Canaveral). The itinerary includes visits to Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian's private island in the Bahamas, plus two relaxing days at sea. Onboard, enjoy a wide range of dining, entertainment, bars, shopping, and activities, with the option to add the Free at Sea package for perks like an unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits. Book this travel deal by July 31, 2026.
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- Roundtrip sailing from Orlando (Port Canaveral)
- Visits Cozumel, George Town, Falmouth, and Great Stirrup Cay
- Two days at sea
- Sail aboard the Norwegian Epic
- Optional Free at Sea package with dining, drinks, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits
ShermansTravel · 2 days ago
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Sail aboard the Norwegian Encore on a 7-night round-trip Mexican Riviera cruise from Los Angeles with stops in Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas. Spend time exploring colorful coastal cities, relaxing on beautiful beaches, and taking in Baja California's dramatic scenery before enjoying the ship's Free at Sea package perks, including unlimited open bar, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits. Book this cruise by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Round-trip sailing from Los Angeles aboard Norwegian Encore
- Ports of call in Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas
- Three relaxing days at sea
- Free at Sea package with unlimited open bar
- Specialty dining package (3 meals)
- Wi-Fi package
- Excursion credits
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ShermansTravel · Jul 7, 2026
From $2,108 for 2 $2,348
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Sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale aboard Nieuw Amsterdam on this 9-night Southern Caribbean cruise from Holland America. This October 30, 2026 sailing visits Cabo Rojo, Willemstad, Oranjestad, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Onboard highlights include Billboard Onboard, World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza, and The Dining Room. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
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- Nieuw Amsterdam
- October 30, 2026 departure
- Fort Lauderdale roundtrip
- Cabo Rojo
- Willemstad
- Oranjestad
- RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
- Free gratuities
ShermansTravel · 6 days ago
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Sail round-trip from Los Angeles aboard Norwegian Encore on a 5-night Mexican Riviera cruise. The itinerary includes Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, plus two days at sea. In Cabo, travelers can explore the coastline around El Arco, while Ensenada offers access to La Bufadora, local shopping, and Baja wine country. Book this cruise by July 31, 2026.
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Features
- Round-trip sailing from Los Angeles
- Norwegian Encore
- Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada
- Two days at sea
- Free at Sea perks including open bar, two specialty-dining meals, Wi-Fi, and excursion credits
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ShermansTravel · Jul 7, 2026
From $5,388 for 2 $6,578
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Sail from Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale aboard Nieuw Amsterdam on this 21-night Panama Canal cruise from Holland America. This Sept. 27, 2026 sailing visits San Francisco, San Diego, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Puerto Chiapas, Puerto Quetzal, Acajutla, Cartagena, and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, plus a full Panama Canal transit. Onboard highlights include Billboard Onboard, World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Lido Market, Dive-In, New York Pizza, and The Dining Room. Book this travel deal by July 23, 2026.
Satisfy your wanderlust - and your wallet - by taking a look at all our top travel deals. Buy Now at ShermansTravel
Features
- Nieuw Amsterdam
- September 27, 2026 departure
- Vancouver to Fort Lauderdale
- Full Panama Canal transit
- Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador & Colombia ports
- RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
- Free gratuities
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