This Week in Cruise - New Itineraries and Deals for 2013 and 2014

Riding off the popularity of its sale in recent years, Celebrity Cruises is offering values of up to two shore excursions on its “123go!” event. Guests can choose to embark on one of the brand’s 2013 Europe sailings, either onboard the 2,850-guest Celebrity Eclipse or the newly “Solsticized” Celebrity Infinity. The offer can save guests up to $2,000 per stateroom by combining the added value of these shore excursions, with two of the 123go! options of free beverage packages, free gratuities or up to $300 in onboard credit. The offer is available through April 30.

In regards to returning itineraries, Holland America Line’s ms Oosterdam and ms Volendam will return to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific islands for the 2013-14 season with a series of sailings that will visit more than 50 ports of call. During the voyages, guests will be able to visit Australia's outback and the Great Barrier Reef. Guests can also select from a series of multiple departures ranging from 10- to 14-day sailings round-trip from Sydney, Australia, or Sydney to or from Auckland, New Zealand, between October 2013, and March 2014. 

Uncommon Journeys posted limited availability remaining on its "Elegant Alaska" 14-day adventure to San Francisco, Alaska and British Columbia. The itinerary includes a pre-cruise stay in San Francisco including Napa Valley and Sausalito tours, 10-night voyage to Alaska on the Grand Princess of Princess Cruises and a professional tour manager throughout the voyage. Elegant Alaska adventures start June 6-19, 2013, and Sept. 4-17, 2013. Fares begin at $1,995 per person based on double occupancy. For guests looking to avoid flying, free roundtrip train service is available from any Amtrak station within California and any station in the country for only $199 per person (June dates only).