Barge bargains also are available on any of a dozen vessels operated by Go Barging, a company formerly known as European Waterways that has a fleet that plies the scenic canals of France, England and Scotland. Windstar Cruises is flaunting discounts as high as 50 percent on more than two dozen Mediterranean cruises on the Wind Surf that depart from May 5 through Nov. 3. Or you can opt to couple a 40 percent discount on a cruise with reduced air fare. Crystal Cruises has announced its lowest-ever pricing for five Africa cruise options on Crystal Symphony this fall. The safaris feature game drives, an excursion to the Karen Blixen estate, accommodations at the prestigious Mount Kenya Safari Club near Nairobi, all meals and flights between Mombassa and Nairobi.
Bargains abound on mainstream cruise lines too.
Princess ships are the only ones to Bermuda that call at all three ports there. The discounted Sept. 2 sailing visits St. George s, Hamilton and the Royal Naval Dockyard. Even if you re not hooked on the Internet, your cruise ship probably is. The latest lines to add online options on their vessels include Crystal and Costa. Passengers on Crystal Symphony and Harmony now can access the Internet from any stateroom.