Cruising: Ships offer vacation discounts

A selection of cruise discount offers reported by Cruise Lines International in late January 2009:

CARNIVAL: Up to 25 percent off on bookings made up to three months prior to sailing for cruises of five days or less, up to five months prior to longer sailings, including rate protection in case rates later drop further.

COSTA: Free upgrades, up to $200 onboard credits per cabin, Kids Sail Free specials and 60% savings on Europe 2009 sailings.

CUNARD: Reduced rate on Transatlantic Crossings on Queen Mary 2, including a Queens Grill suite for the price of a Princess Grill suite on some voyages.

DISNEY: Guests 12 and under sail free on most three-night voyages aboard the Disney Wonder from March 12 through May 28.

HURTIGRUTEN: Two for one pricing on selected voyages, free upgrades, senior discounts.

MSC: Kids 17 and under sail free on all MSC Cruises when sharing a cabin with two full-fare adults. Free balcony upgrades on selected European cruises.

NCL: Book a cruise from February 2 through March 15, 2009, and take your kids for as low as $99 each.

PRINCESS: A cabin with balcony for the price of an oceanview stateroom on bookings made through February 28 on most 2009 summer sailings to Alaska, Europe and the Caribbean.

REGENT SEVEN SEAS: Free air fare, two for one fares and free shore excursions.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN: $200-$300 onboard credits for Alaska and Europe.

For more information about CLIA or to find a travel agent, visit www.cruising.org.