The deal
12-night Mediterranean cruise from 44 percent off
Luxury cruises aren’t all about fancy dinners and educational lectures, they’re also heart-pounding, adrenaline-rushing, earth-shaking fun. Luxury lines continue to combine an array of optional thrill-seeking adventures to already exciting cruise itineraries, like mountain climbing in Asia, African safaris, and most recently, Crystal Cruises “Running with the Bulls” program during the outrageous Fiesta de San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain.
The optional “Running of the Bulls” package starts at $4,959, and provides an up close experience of Spain’s notorious festival, in which thousands of people run alongside six angry bulls. It may sound a bit crazy, but people from all over the globe turn out for this event, making it very difficult to find lodging accommodations.
Crystal’s package solves this problem by including hotel stays and a balcony seat overlooking the bull-running action from a safe distance. The program also comes with guided tours, a flamenco show, daily meals, a flight from Madrid to Pamplona, and flight from Pamplona to the departure port in Barcelona. From there, the 12-night voyage onboard the Crystal Serenity begins.
The cruise departs July 16, and sails to some of the Mediterranean’s most popular ports like Rome, Florence, Dubrovnik, and more and is priced from $6,055 — that’s up to 44 percent off original rates. Plus, the cruise line is offering up to $2,000 of free onboard spending credit per cabin with its new “As You Wish” promotion. This credit can be used toward spa treatments, onboard shopping, or Crystal’s Adventure Shore Excursions.
The dollars
All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Accommodations, entertainment, meals and all non-alcoholic beverages are covered in the cost. Government fees and taxes, as well as off-boat expenditures are extra. "Running of the Bulls" program is not included in the cost of the cruise.
The catch
Muletas not included.
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