HAL details Early Advantage savings for 2013

Holland America Line has announced details of its Early Advantage savings on a wide selection of 2013 cruises and CruiseTours for guests booking well in advance of their departure. The promotion features free upgrades on select sailings, as well as savings of up to 50% by combining two cruise itineraries on select Collectors’ Voyages in Europe. Also on some sailings, free and reduced cruise fares are available for third or fourth guests who share the same stateroom. “By planning ahead, our guests can take advantage of significant savings and ensure they are able to take their dream vacation,”said Richard Meadows, executive vice-president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “Whether it’s upgrading to a verandah stateroom or deciding to enjoy a longer cruise vacation, these savings show the value of booking in advance.”With Early Advantage savings, guests can book a 14-day Collectors’ Voyage with fares starting as low as US$1,799 p.p., double occupancy, for an inside stateroom, and receive a free upgrade to an ocean-view while staterooms are available. Free upgrades and free or reduced third and fourth guest Early Advantage savings are available on an extensive selection of the line’s cruises to more than 415 ports of call in destinations around the world: Alaska, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada/New England, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal and South America/Antarctica. A family of four can take advantage of free or reduced third and fourth guests in the Caribbean, with fares starting at US$699 for the first two guests, and the third and fourth sailing free. Guests also may book an ocean-view category for US$999 and receive a complimentary verandah upgrade. (http://www.hollandamerica.com)