Two Alaska Cruises, From $899

Air/Cruise, 7 nights, from $899
The Real Deal Round-trip airfare on a major carrier to the cruise departure point in Seattle, a seven-night cruise on the Celebrity Infinity, transfers, meals, and most entertainment, from $899 per person—plus $159 in taxes.

When July 3, 10, Aug. 21, 28, 2009; add $100 for July 31, Aug. 7, 14.

Aerial view of tram and Mount Roberts, Juneau, Alaska (MedioImages/Corbis) [enlarge photo]

Gateways L.A., San Francisco; add $199 for New York City; $249 for Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Miami, Orlando.

The Fine Print Does not include taxes of $159 per person. Based on double occupancy; single supplement from $299. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book By No deadline; based on availability.

Contact Travel Themes and Dreams, 877/870-7447, travelthemesanddreams.com.

Why It's a Deal In a recent Kayak search, we found the same cruise for $799 on other booking sites; for just $100 more, the tour operator is throwing in airfare and round-trip transfers to the port.

Lodging You'll stay in an inside cabin on the Celebrity Infinity. Inside cabins are 170 square feet with two beds and a small sitting area. The 2,046-passenger ship has a conservatory, a library, a spa, and nightly entertainment. Upgrade to an ocean-view cabin for $100 per person or a balcony suite for $300 per person.

Highlights The round-trip itinerary from Seattle includes stops in Ketchikan and Juneau, Alaska, and Victoria, B.C.; you'll also get a close-up view of the Hubbard Glacier.

Air/hotel/cruise, 9 nights, from $999
The Real Deal Round-trip airfare on a major carrier, two nights' accommodations in Seattle, all transfers, a Seattle city tour, and a seven-night cruise to Alaska with all meals and entertainment, from $999 per person—plus $177 in taxes.

When June 11, 2009.

Gateways L.A.; Portland, Ore.; San Francisco; additional gateways available.

The Fine Print Does not include taxes of $177 per person. Based on double occupancy; single supplement is $764. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book By No deadline; based on availability.

Contact Alaskacruises.com, 800/201-6937, alaskacruises.com.

Why It's a Deal This package takes care of most everything you'll need for $131 per person per night.

Lodging You'll spend two pre-cruise nights at the Crowne Plaza Seattle in downtown. The seven-night cruse is aboard the Norwegian Star. The ship has a spa, 13 restaurants, a champagne bar, and a casino. Upgrade to an ocean-view cabin for $140 per person, a balcony cabin for $549 per person, or a suite for $710 per person.

Highlights On the included Seattle city tour, you'll stop at Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and historic Pioneer Square. The cruise travels through the Inside Passage, and stops include Ketchikan, Juneau, Sawyer Glacier, and Skagway, Alaska, and Prince Rupert, B.C.

Just want a cheapie cruise? Kayak has a great cruise search tool. We've noticed that you can find rock-bottom prices on Alaska cruises if you book at the last minute, and if you're willing to start and/or end your cruise in Alaska. In a recent search, we found a seven-night cruise out of Seward for $329 per person before taxes (Holland America) departing in June. Of course, you'll have to buy the airfare to get out there, but it's still worth a look. We were also spotting cruises departing in late May out of Vancouver for $349 per person before taxes (Celebrity)—an excellent price.

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