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Caribbean cruise, 7 nights, from $539

This 7-night Carnival cruise stops in the Bahamas, the U.S.V.I., Puerto Rico, and Turks and Caicos. Plus, it includes all meals and beverages and complimentary travel insurance.
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The Real Deal: Seven nights in an interior cabin aboard the Carnival Glory, departing from Miami with stops in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; plus all meals and beverages and complimentary travel insurance, from $539 per person—plus about $78 in port charges.

When: Jan. 3, 2010; add $10 for Feb. 28, $30 for Jan. 17, $50 for Feb. 14.

The fine print: Does not include port charges of about $78 per person. Based on double occupancy; single supplement is from $270. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book By No deadline; based on availability.

Contact: eCruises.com, 800/223-6868, ecruises.com.

Why it's a deal: On the Carnival Web site, this cruise is going for $100 more, and that doesn't include trip insurance.

More: There are other cabin types available; add $120 for an ocean-view stateroom, $280 for a balcony cabin, and $560 for a suite. All prices are per person.