Travel Deal Tuesday: Cruise liners drop stunning spring deals at sea

As Spring has well and truly sprung, families, couples and singles hoping to save on a summer escape should look no further — because this sale won’t last long.

As Spring has well and truly sprung, families, couples and singles hoping to save on a summer escape should look no further.

Because a string of cruise liners are en route to Australia for the warmer months, and have dropped some epic sales — with some costing less than $1000 for a week long holiday.

As part of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) month of sales throughout October, eligible bookings can save up to 50 per cent off the second passengers’ cruise fare while kids cruise from just $19 a day.

The P & O Pacific Dawn is doing a stunning sale that’s perfect for first time cruisers.

Some cruise liners, as well as Flight Centre have launched what they’re calling ‘The Biggest Cruise Sale’ — and includes rates for ocean cruises, luxury cruises and even river cruises. So if it’s time to book your next holiday, get your sea legs ready — because these are three of the top deals we have seen for the month:

P & O Cruises handing out free soft drink and ice cream

For just $549 per person, this P & O Cruise on board the Pacific Dawn is the perfect option if you’re new to cruising.

It will have you cruising from Melbourne, through to Kangaroo Island before returning to Melbourne again after four nights away.

Pacific Dawn will do a great taster trip from Melbourne to Kangaroo Island next year. Picture: P & O Cruises

The sale through Flight Centre comes with a sweet inclusion — a bonus soft drinks package, an Edge Adventure Park Blue Pass and unlimited New Zealand Natural Ice Cream.

Departing in November 2020, you will need to get in quick — because the sale will be over on 22nd October 2019.

Royal Caribbean seven nights at sea from $845 per person

Royal Caribbean is known to offer guests the ultimate family getaway, with plenty of activities on-board to keep everyone entertained while sailing to awe-inspiring destinations. But this deal in particular is perfect for those who like a bit of thrillseeking while at sea, with the ship Ovation of the Seas offering travellers plenty of action-packed activities both on and off the deck.

This seven night cruise on board Ovation of the Seas will set you back less than $1000.

Departing from Sydney on 22 February 2020, the seven night cruise will venture to Noumea in New Caledonia, Mystery Island in Vanuatu and then back to Sydney.

From just $845, the deal is per person staying in an outside view room

Cruise Europe from $1699 with Celebrity Cruises

If it’s a European cruise you’re after, Celebrity Cruises’ itineraries start at $1699 during its early bird European sale. And what’s better? You may also be eligible to get up to $500 off staterooms if booked by October 31st.

If it’s a European cruise you’re after, Celebrity Cruises might have a deal for you.

From twilight walks in Barcelona to bike rides along the canals of Amsterdam, European cruises are a completely different experience to the South Pacific options offered out of Australian ports. With most of the early-bird sales taking place