$1,000 SeaDream Credit for Just $500

Sniqueaway, a flash sale site, is currently offering a $1,000 SeaDream credit for just $500.


This credit may be used on one of two cruises:

SeaDream I: 6-Night Caribbean Cruise | Departs December 11, 2011

St. John’s, Antigua -> Gustavia, St. Barts -> Marigot, St. Martin -> Sandy Ground, Anguilla -> Soper’s Hole, Tortola -> Great Harbour, Peter Island -> Jost Van Dyke -> San Juan, Puerto Rico

SeaDream II: 7-Night Caribbean Cruise | Departs December 16, 2011

San Juan, Puerto Rico -> Culebrita Island -> Esperanza, Vieques Island -> Sandy Ground, Anguilla -> Gustavia, St. Barts -> Norman Island -> Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda -> Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Each person can purchase one voucher and a total of two vouchers can be used per stateroom (based on double occupancy). This is an excellent deal if you have time for a quick getaway before the holidays! Act fast because this deal expires in three days.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

We Did It, Thanks to You! Our Charity: Water Campaign is Fully Funded

I have some excellent news to share with you. As of March 31st, our charity: water campaign is fully funded! With the help of our friends, family, and colleagues, my husband and I raised $5,460 to build a fresh water project in a developing country.

Now the real work begins! charity: water will start by selecting the location of our project. It will be placed in one of 17 developing countries, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, India, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nepal, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, or Uganda.

From now through June, charity: water will work with the community to recruit and train a water committee, hygiene educators, and maintenance support teams. Construction for the project will begin in July and, if all goes well, the community will have a new and reliable source for clean drinking water by the end of 2011. Leonard and I hope to spend some time volunteering in this community for a week in early 2012.

The project itself will be named to honor my parents, Theresa and John, and my deceased grandmother. This means so much to me and my family. We’re still struggling day to day with the challenges of my parents’ illnesses but we are comforted by all the support our friends have shown us.

Leonard and I can’t thank you enough for helping us achieve this goal! Together we are providing 273 people with clean, safe drinking water for 20 years. That’s an accomplishment for which we can all be proud!

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Enter ISLANDS Magazine's 22nd Annual Photo Contest

One of the reasons I love blogging about cruise travel is because so many readers email me about their getaways. These sidebar conversations are always a joy and many of you have also shared your vacation photos with me. That's why I know there are some very talented amateur photographers among us!

If you fall into the shutterbug camp, don't forget to enter ISLANDS magazine's 22nd annual photo contest by April 15, 2011.

The grand prize is a seven-night Paul Gauguin Cruises Tahitian voyage (including airfare from Los Angeles). Additional prizes are courtesy of the following companies:


Enter today and let me know if you win!

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photos courtesy of ISLANDS magazine

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We're 73% of the way to our goal of $5,000!
We've raised $3,655 and need $1,345 more by March 31, 2011.

Consider making a small donation to improve the
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Happy Valentine's Day!

February 14th snuck up on me this year so Leonard and I will be spending a quiet evening at home. Len is a terrific chef so he'll set tonight's menu. We enjoyed so many excellent meals aboard Celebrity Eclipse last week; it will be interesting to see what direction Leonard will take this meal (hopefully in the lobster direction!).

Murano's definitely turned out to be our favorite Eclipse specialty restaurant. (We dined there twice.) The menu meshed with our sensibilities, they serve a fantastic cheese selection, and the waitstaff is top notch. Our second favorite specialty restaurant was Qsine. The menu is inventive, the dining room design is chic, and the waitstaff is also excellent. We weren't as enamored with Tuscan Grille. The menu is traditional Italian fare alongside steakhouse options. The dining room is much larger than Murano's or Qsine and service wasn't as attentive. Even so, my husband says the grass-fed beef was very good. We never made it to the main dining room, Moonlight Sonata, so we can't comment on that restaurant.

I'll be posting more commentary and pictures from our Celebrity Eclipse Western Caribbean itinerary shortly. In the meantime, I wish all of my readers a very Happy Valentine's Day!

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

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Celebrity Eclipse Calls Upon Roatan, Honduras

At last! We're calling upon Roatan, Honduras today. This is the port I've been most looking forward to visiting.

The coral gardens off the coast are supposed to be spectacular! We'll either take a snorkel trip or sign up for Roatan's Venice and Island Culture Tour.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Coral gardens off the coast of Roatan, Honduras

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Maya Chan Beach Resort at Costa Maya, Mexico

Today Celebrity Eclipse docked at Costa Maya, Mexico. The day started out with clear blue skies and sun, but several strong rain storms rumbled through in the afternoon.

This port is a by-product of the cruise industry. There's not much to see or do here, but the port is built up with shops and restaurants as well as a beach and pool area. Directly outside the cruise port is a Hard Rock Cafe and Senor Frogs.

If you know Leonard or I, you know we are definitely not the Senor Frogs type of person so we booked a day at the Maya Chan Beach Resort. This is a private, all-inclusive day resort that's owned and operated by a lovely family that's originally from San Diego.

For $59 per person, guests enjoy a private space on the beach (umbrellas and chairs, loungers and thatched cabanas, etc.). An activities director takes kayakers out to a nearby reef (50 meters from shore) to snorkel. Bikes are also available, as are assorted beach toys.

Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are included as is a buffet lunch (delectable sea bass, grilled chicken, marinated skirt steak, and cowboy beans). Transportation is also included in the per person price.

Maya Chan is an excellent option if you prefer not to endure the long ride to the nearby (lesser) Mayan ruins or you don't want to go on a ship's tour to a local (crowded) beach/snorkel spot.

The staff is fantastic here and we'll definitely go back if we dock in Costa Maya in the future.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photos ©2011 Andrea M. Rotondo

Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico & Celebrity Eclipse

I don't know much about Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula. This will be the first time either Leonard or I have been here.

The port itself opened to cruise traffic in 2006. Area activities include beach outings, excursions to nearby Mayan ruins, jungle tours, and more.

I'll be interested to see if this is a throw away man-made port or one where glimpses of real life can still be had.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photo of one of the masks in the Temple of the Masks at Kohunlich, near Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico.

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Buffet Dining at Oceanview Cafe Aboard Celebrity Eclipse

The Oceanview Cafe on Deck 14 of Celebrity Eclipse offers all-day buffet dining. You'll find a little bit of everything here—from a carving station to pasta and pizza to Indian and Chinese entrees to a full salad bar and sandwich board. Desserts range from pastries to cookies and there's also an ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet station.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photos ©2011 Leonard Hospidor

Visiting Tulum via Cozumel with Celebrity Eclipse

Celebrity Eclipse calls on Cozumel, Mexico today. Most people I've talked with are planning on making the trek to the Mayan ruins in Tulum.

Stay tuned for more news about this port of call and our time aboard Celebrity Eclipse.

Tonight we're dining at Tuscan Grille so we'll definitely be posting some food shots!

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

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Celebrity Eclipse at George Town, Grand Cayman

Today Celebrity Eclipse will call upon George Town, Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands.

One of the best things about larger cruise ships like Eclipse is the fact that they can offer a multitude of shore excursions.

At Grand Cayman, Celebrity is offering about 40 different options! There's snorkeling and swimming with dolphins as well as submarine expeditions and parasailing. One excursion is a stingray encounter. We've already done that on Bora Bora so we'll be looking for something else to do on the island.

To be honest, I think an entire day spent at Seven Mile Beach may be just what Leonard and I need! I'll post again later to let you know what we ended up doing today and will hopefully share some photos as well.

In the meantime, don't miss our tweets. It's sometimes easier to post a photo to Twitter than to post to the blog when Internet access is slow on the ship.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman

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Exquisite Dinner at Murano Aboard Celebrity Eclipse

We dined at Murano last night, our first evening aboard Celebrity Eclipse. The meal was absolutely fantastic and the service was friendly and attentive.

Feast your eyes on this exquisite meal…

Quail and Arugula Salad

Baby Red Beets, White Asparagus, Caramalized Goat Cheese with Roasted Jus

Heirloom Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella Salad

Granny Smith Apple, Cantaloupe, Micro Basil, and White Balsamic Emulsion

Creamy Main Lobster Bisque

Leek and Shallot Flan with Cognac Cream

Porcini & Morel Risotto

Vegetable Paysanne, Truffle Foam, Chervil, and Garlic Chips

Five-Spice Crusted Cervena Venison Loin

Celery Root fondant, Wilted Spinach, Red Cabbage Marmalade, and Lingonberry Sauce

Les Perles Sucrées

A Trio of Warm Croustilliant filled with Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Lemon Cream; Served with Vanilla Ice Cream and Peach Cocktail

Complimentary After-Dinner Chocolates

Cheese Cart

Murano also offers a very worthy cheese cart. We'll try to get photos of that the next time we dine here.

Both Leonard and I highly recommend Murano. Go early (and hungry) and linger over each wonderful course. This specialty restaurant costs $35 per person and also offers a five-course meal with wine pairings for $89 per person.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photos ©2011 by Leonard Hospidor.

Celebrity Eclipse Miami Sail-away

The trip to Miami on Friday was uneventful. Our flight was jam-packed so, alas, no upgrade but we did snag an exit row and enjoyed a fairly comfortable ride to Florida. We overnighted at Crown Plaza Miami – International Airport. It’s a fine pre-cruise hotel; nothing to write home about. If I wasn’t in the process of finishing Priority Club’s “Crack the Case” frequent stay promo (and needed one more stay at a brand other than InterContinental), I would have booked the IC Miami and will do so next time we sail out of this city. We did have a fantastic surf-and-turf dinner at Catch of the Day, which is just a block down the road.

This morning we headed to the Port of Miami early and were aboard Celebrity Eclipse by noontime. We had lunch at Oceanview Café. We’re not fans of buffets and it was so incredibly crowded. We couldn’t flag anyone down to get a glass of wine so we just had a quick bite and then headed to one of the outdoor bars to relax. After that we spent a bit of time exploring the ship (it’s very similar to Celebrity Equinox, which we’ve sailed on before). We ended up in Michael’s Club, one of our favorite spots, and made some phone calls home before the muster drill.

At 4:30pm, we cast-off. The sail-away from Miami really is lovely. Here are a few shots I snapped.

Time just flew and before we knew it, it was time for our 6:30pm reservation at Murano, a specialty restaurant that focuses on French cuisine. The meal was spectacular! Leonard took photos of every course and I’ll post those for you tomorrow.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Specialty Dining Aboard Celebrity Eclipse

If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know that Leonard and I usually vacation aboard all-inclusive luxury cruise ships. Celebrity Cruises, however, is a premium line and that means we'll be paying extra for drinks (soda and alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, and other spirits). It also means that some of the best dining spots on the ship are "specialty" restaurants that carry a per person surcharge.

I thought I'd tell you a bit about these restaurants. (We'll be dining at Qsine this evening.)

Tuscan Grille
$30 per person surcharge
Most cruise ships have an Italian steakhouse similar to Tuscan Grille. The menu includes the obligatory antipasti and prosciutto with Parmiggiano reggiano and shaved cantaloupe as well as Caesar salad made right at your table.

Hearty soups and salads are a favorite as is the spaghetti Bolognese and linguini Alfredo. There's even Pappardelle alla Toscana with Kobe-style meatballs baked in an herb tomato ragout with mozzarella.

On the entree side, there's both veal and eggplant parmiggiana, grilled sea bass, pan seared salmon, and a grilled Colorado lamb chop. Steak lovers can choose between Angus ribeye, filet mignon, or New York strip.

Delectable desserts range from a selection of Italian gelato and sorbet as well as creme brulee.

Murano
$35 per person surcharge
I think Murano is the most beautiful restaurant on Eclipse. We'll post some photos later during the cruise. In the meantime, here are a few of the items on the menu, which presents continental cuisine:

Appetizers
Tian of Peekytoe Crab, Gravalax Salmon & Avacado Mousse
Escargots Tortellini with Smoked Applewood Bacon and Fricassee of Morels & Roasted Garlic
Diver Scallop Wellington-Style with Black Truffle Emulsion & Spinach Fondue
Warm Goat Cheese Souffle with Smoked Tomato Coulis

Soups & Salads
Creamy Maine Lobster Bisque
Wild Mushroom Cappuccino with Porcini Gelato
Heirloom Tomato Salad, Buffalo Mozzarella, Apple & Cantaloupe

Entrees
Dover Sole Veronique
Lobster Tail "Your Way"
Pan Seared Filet Mignon
Sauteed French Turbot

Qsine
$35 per person surcharge
Celebrity says Qsine is a "uniquely unordinary" approach to dining and the words you'll hear guests use to describe their meal include "modern," "playful," and "artful." Menu items are meant to be shared and are served as soon as they are ready...so forget about the usual format of salad course, soup course, etc.

This place is popular so make reservations early and come hungry! Here's the Qsine menu (pdf) and the Qsine wine list (pdf).

Blu Restaurant
Blu is the fourth specialty restaurant aboard Eclipse, but only AquaClass guests are able to make reservations here.

Complimentary Dining
Other restaurants are available to those who do not wish to pay a surcharge for the specialty restaurants. The complimentary dining spots include the two-level Moonlight Sonata Restaurant (main dining room), Oceanview Cafe and Bar (buffet), and Mast Grill and Bar (above the pool).


Note: Suite passengers receive one complimentary specialty restaurant reservation per seven-night cruise and two comp reservations for cruises of eight nights or longer.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photos courtesy of Celebrity Cruises

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Celebrity Eclipse and the Port of Miami

Today we board Celebrity Eclipse at the Port of Miami. It's a short taxi ride from the Crowne Plaza to the port and we plan to get there as early as possible. We want to spend some time getting our bearings on the ship and taking photos.

Oceania Cruises' new Marina is also in port today and we hope to get some pictures of her as well.

We'll post again later with our first impressions of Celebrity Eclipse.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photo courtesy of Celebrity Cruises

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Heading to Miami for Celebrity Eclipse Western Caribbean Cruise

Our bags are packed and the dog/house sitters will arrive shortly. We head for Miami in a few short hours. We can't wait to get out of this cold weather!

Since we're only spending a few hours in Miami tonight, we're staying close to the airport at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. I'll let you know how this hotel ranks for a one-night pre-cruise stay.

We're eager to board Celebrity Eclipse tomorrow morning in Miami. Our last Celebrity cruise was aboard Equinox and we love that ship. Eclipse though has the benefit of a new restaurant called Qsine. It's been getting rave reviews and we've already made reservations to dine there twice during our seven-night cruise.

We're also looking forward to the itinerary itself since it calls on two places we've never been: Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico and Roatan, Honduras.

Celebrity Eclipse Itinerary
Saturday: Miami
Sunday: at sea
Monday: George Town, Grand Cayman
Tuesday: Cozumel, Mexico
Wednesday: Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico
Thursday: Roatan, Honduras
Friday: at sea
Saturday: Miami

We'll be blogging from the ship, Internet willing, and will bring you news from our ports of call and from the ship itself. Stay tuned for more Celebrity Eclipse news!

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photo courtesy of Crowne Plaza

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Traveling When Life is Complicated

You haven't heard from me in a few weeks and I wish I could tell you it was because Leonard and I were traveling someplace far-flung and fabulous. Unfortunately, we've been working through a family crisis that's kept me traveling between New York City and Florida.

My elderly father was visiting my sister in the Sunshine State when he unfortunately suffered acute kidney failure. He spent three weeks in the hospital and is now transitioning to a rehab hospital/long-term nursing facility. It's been a whirlwind trying to figure out what's best for him and my mom—not to mention having a medevac on standby to fly him from Florida back home to the Northeast. This crazy winter weather hasn't helped getting Mom and Dad home, either!

Daily life has been on hold for weeks, but we're finally accepting the new "normal." All I can say is enjoy your youth and take advantage of everything life has to offer when you and your spouse are healthy and able to travel.

Leonard and I are booked to sail aboard Celebrity Eclipse this Saturday and we are sticking with our plans (although I've changed my mind about this a zillion times in the two weeks leading up to the trip!).

If there was ever a time that we needed a break, this is it. The emotional toll of knowing my parents may never live in their home together again, researching and visiting nursing homes in two states, and dealing with the awful weather in the Northeast has really beaten us down. We're counting on this trip to Grand Cayman, Mexico (Cozumel and Puerto Costa Maya), and Honduras to help us get back on track and let go of some of the stress that's currently resting on our shoulders.

I'm looking forward to sea days spent reading by the pool, lazing on Mexican beaches, and snorkeling in the Caymans and Honduras. We'll be blogging (Internet willing!) and tweeting from the ship and hope you'll join us (virtually) as we explore Celebrity Eclipse.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

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Our First Cruise of 2011: Celebrity Eclipse

With one blizzard already under our belt this winter, Leonard and I are thrilled that we've got a Western Caribbean cruise booked aboard Celebrity Cruises's newest ship: Eclipse. Next month we'll travel to Miami where we'll meet this Solstice-class ship.

The seven-night itinerary, with two sea days, will give us an opportunity to revisit some favorite spots like Grand Cayman and Cozumel and explore new-to-us ports like Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico and Roatan, Honduras.

We really like Celebrity Cruises. It's an excellent premium cruise line. The biggest changes for us (since we're used to the all-inclusive luxury lines) will be having to pay for beverages (soda and alcohol), paying for specialty restaurants, factoring in tips, and dealing with a large number of guests. We'll let you know how it turns out.

The Solstice-class ships are really beautiful and there's so much to do that our two sea days will fly by. Stay tuned in February for our live updates from Celebrity Eclipse.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photo courtesy of Celebrity Cruises

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Thanksgiving Day Menu Aboard SeaDream I and II

Being foodies ourselves, we really appreciate cruise lines that pay attention to every detail of a menu—whether it's a hearty breakfast platter, grill lunch, or seven-course holiday meal.

My husband and I both agree that the best gourmet cuisine at sea can be found aboard SeaDream Yacht Club's two mega-yachts: SeaDream I and SeaDream II.

This is an entree we enjoyed aboard SeaDream II on our cruise in January 2010.

The line's executive chef Sudesh Kishore takes holiday menus seriously and recently shared highlights of what guests will be served today on Thanksgiving with SeaDream I in Nevis and SeaDream II in St. Barts.

SeaDream's Thanksgiving Menu

• Starter: homemade terrine de foie gras with pear compote, black truffle dressing, and toasted brioche
  
  
• Soup: creamy lobster bisque infused with cognac or a cream of pumpkin soup
  
  
• Entree: slow-roasted turkey with stuffing, gravy, cranberry-orange relish, asparagus, and mashed potatoes
  
  
• Alternative main dishes: Dover sole meuniere or grilled jumbo tiger prawns "Caribbean style"
  
  
• Desserts: apple pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, pear and chocolate strudel with vanilla rum sauce, and homemade ice cream and sorbet

Yum! Here's to a happy holiday, everyone!

For more information about SeaDream Yacht Club, talk with your travel agent or contact the cruise line directly at 1-(800) 707-4911.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Photo © Leonard Hospidor

SeaDream I Late to San Juan Due to Engine Trouble

It's been a tough month for cruise travelers who've had to deal with ships with mechanical difficulties. First Regent Voyager had pod issues in Europe and had to cancel some itineraries, then Celebrity Century had rudder problems causing the cancellation of the October 13th Mediterranean sailing. Now this past weekend, passengers aboard SeaDream Yacht Club's SeaDream I had to deal with a bit of engine trouble aboard the mega-yacht.

The ship was supposed to dock in San Juan, Puerto Rico in the early morning hours, but didn't arrive until late afternoon. SeaDream assured passengers that the cruise line would pick up charges for airline changes and would cover overnight accommodations and meals for those needing to stay overnight.

Every ship, no matter how well maintained, may at one point or another deal with some type of mechanical failure that impacts an itinerary. Most often, the damage is minor—like arriving in port a few hours late—but sometimes entire itineraries are impacted. That's why the watch words here are "travel insurance."

I'm tackling the issue of travel insurance now for Cruise Critic. I'll let you know when my article, chock full of advice for protecting your cruise travel investment, goes online.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com

Travel + Leisure Curated Cruises Featured This Week on American Express' Daily Wish

Each week, American Express cardholders have access to special curated sales dubbed the Daily Wish. Sometimes the items on offer are high-end electronics such as digital cameras or flat-screen TVs. This week, American Express teams with Travel + Leisure magazine to present discounted travel packages, including cruises from Windstar and Lindblad Expeditions. Each of these travel companies have received high ranks in the 2010 T+L World's Best Awards.

Here's what you can expect. Cruise fares are for two people sharing a cabin. Some of the deals are fairly competitive:

Windstar Cruises On Sale Tuesday October 5, 2010

7-Night Wind Surf Holiday Voyage
Ports: Bridgetown, Barbados; Pigeon Island, St. Lucia; Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe; St. Barts; St. Martin; St. Kitts
$2,298 all-in, cruise-only Category B for two people sharing a cabin
Available dates: December 19, 2010
Note: The total cruise fare for two people is about $950 less than prices I've seen at other online cruise discounters.

7-Night Caribbean Adventure Aboard Wind Surf
Ports: Bridgetown, Barbados; St. Kitts; St. Martin; St. Barts; Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe; Pigeon Island, St. Lucia
$1,932 all-in, cruise-only category B for two people sharing a cabin
Available dates: November 28; December 12; January 2 & 16
Note: The total cruise fare for two people is about $825 less than prices I've seen at other online cruise discounters.

7-Night Yachtsman's Caribbean Aboard Wind Spirit
Ports: St. Martin; St. Kitts; Tortola; Jost van Dyke; Virgin Gorda; St. Barts
$2,298 all-in, cruise-only category B for two people sharing a cabin
Available dates: December 19; January 8, 15, 22, 29

7-Night Costa Rican Adventure
Ports: Puerto Caldera, San Juan Del Sur, Playas del Coco, Quepos, Bahia Drake, Curu, Tortuga Island
$2,149 all-in cruise-only category B for two people sharing a cabin
Available dates: January 15, 29; February 5, 12, 19; and March 5, 12, 19, 26

Lindblad Expeditions Cruises On Sale Wednesday, October 6, 2010

9-Night Galapagos Islands Cruise Aboard the National Geographic Endeavour
Ports: Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, Floreana, Espanola, Santa Cruz
$5,690 all-in, cruise-only category 2 for two people sharing a cabin
Available dates: now through March 15, 2011

7-Night Costa Rica & Panama Canal Cruise Aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion
Ports: Panama Canal transit, Lake Gatun, Gulf of Panama Islets, Isla Coiba National Park, Panama; Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica
$6,972 all-in, cruise-only Category 2 for two people sharing a cabin
Available dates: November 1, 2010–March 26, 2011

Be aware that a limited number of cabins are available at the prices listed above and you must pay for the trip with an American Express card.

For more information, visit the Daily Wish website sponsored by The American Express Network.

—Andrea M. Rotondo for LuxuryCruiseBible.com