Travelocity Announces Exclusive Cruise Deals and Recommends Offbeat Destinations for Cruisers; Editors Suggest Unique Itineraries and Planning Tips with the Cruise Super Sale Extension

Making these offbeat locales even more alluring with newly addedcruise deals and offers for all cruise lines and destinations,Travelocity extended the Cruise Super Sale through Feb. 28, furtherstrengthening the offerings with an exclusive deal of up to $500 backwhen using a MasterCard(R) and a free Kodak(R) EasyShare 4.0 megapixeldigital camera for booking a qualifying cruise on Royal CaribbeanInternational or Celebrity Cruises using a MasterCard(R). In addition,cruisers can continue taking advantage of other bonus offers such asfree shore excursions, free stateroom upgrades and onboard credits upto $600 across all 13 of Travelocity's featured cruise lines.(1)

"Early indications from the first month of our cruise sale showthe popularity of unique and distinctive destinations," said MichaelDauberman, vice president of cruises for Travelocity. "Because ofthis, we have decided to extend our Cruise Super Sale through the endof February, offering cruisers a variety of new deals that surpass ourinitial offerings."

Last year, more than 40 percent of all cruise itineraries sailedto the Caribbean, according to Cruise Line International Association.With the growth of the cruise industry over the past decade, moreships are sailing to more destinations than ever, tempting travelerswith themed cruising and more unique locales.

"Many travelers link cruising with only a few destinations," saidJennifer Gaines, a Travelocity editor. "Yet cruise lines offer anamazing range of itineraries with stops in places such as theGalapagos Islands and Mombasa, giving travelers a range of destinationoptions."

For an adventure at sea that is a bit out of the ordinary,Travelocity editors recommend these off-the-beaten path cruisedestinations:

Australia and New Zealand

Sail "down under" for vistas of valleys, glaciers and fjords, aswell as human-made marvels like the Sydney Opera House and the HarborBridge. From Auckland to Sydney (or vice versa), the more unusualitineraries feature stops in Tasmania, known for its fields oflavender and cool-climate wineries, and New Zealand's spectacularFjordland National Park, where chances of spotting bottlenose anddusky dolphins, as well as shimmering forests of silver beech arepretty high. Editor's tip: Sail aboard Radisson's Seven Seas Marinerto enjoy plenty of private space and relish scenic views of theAustralian shore, all while sipping high tea or savoring a glass ofwine.

East Asia

Some of the world's most ancient shipping lanes for silk and spicelie in Asia, and today's cruise ships can ply the same paths--with alot more modern accoutrements. Hong Kong, Beijing and Bangkok allserve as departure ports on sailings that stop in Taiwan, Japan,Vietnam, even South Korea. Shore excursions include visits to theGreat Wall, sacred temples and incredible markets selling everythingfrom embroidered kimonos to electronics. Editor's tip: Oceania'sNautica features the Tranquility Bed(SM) and operates itinerariesranging from 15 to 24 nights during winter and early spring. For addedscenery, visit during cherry blossom season.

Galapagos Islands

The group of 60-some-odd islands and islets that inspired CharlesDarwin's theory of evolution is so fragile and rich with wildlife thatthe Ecuadorian government will not allow anyone to tour them withoutan official guide. Take a cruise to satisfy this requirement, andvisit several islands with widely varying landscapes during the samejourney. For nature enthusiasts, this is the ultimate adventure, withthe chance to see everything from rare blue-footed boobies to seatortoises more than 100 years old. Editor's tip: Cruise aboardCelebrity's Xpedition. The naturalists onboard escort guests duringeach shore excursion (included in the cruise price), providingin-depth information on geography and animal life.

South Africa

Take your safari to sea during a sailing from Kenya to Cape Town.By night, enjoy shipboard dining and dancing. By day, explore exoticports along the Indian Ocean. An overnight in Mombasa usually allowstime to head inland to the wild trails of Bamburi, where you might seeantelopes, elephants and leopards. Other stops might allow you tosample the spices of Zanzibar, snorkel Madagascar's coral reefs, andsee Portuguese-influenced architecture in Durban. Editor's tip: MarcoPolo, operated by Orient Lines, is particularly strong in the area ofguest lecturers who provide deep destination insight that can't befound in the guidebooks.

Tahiti and Marquesas

Glowing lagoons, jagged mountains and a rich island culturesatisfy the beach lover who wants to stray beyond Hawaii. A twist tothe typical Tahiti cruise entails stops at the less-visited Marquesas,which were featured on a recent season of Survivor but are betterknown for archaeological finds such as carved stones and tikifigurines. The Marquesas also serve as final resting place for famedartist Paul Gauguin. Editor's tip: The intimately-sized (andapropos-named) Paul Gauguin offers a decadent Radisson Seven Seasluxury experience and features its own troupe of Polynesianstorytellers and dancers onboard.

Visit http://www.travelocity.com/cruisedestinations for morecruise destinations, and for full details on the cruise sale, pleasevisit http://www.travelocity.com/supersale or call Travelocity'scruise experts at 1-800-222-3690.

Cruise Deals

-- 9-Night Alaska (Vancouver to Los Angeles) from $784 on Royal Caribbean International's Vision of the Seas. Date: Sep. 15, 2006. Receive a Kodak(R) EasyShare digital camera with qualified booking.

-- 7-Night Hawaii (Maui Round-Trip) from $749 on Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of Aloha Dates: October/November. Receive a free upgrade and onboard certificate booklet.

-- 15-Night Asia (Hong Kong to Bangkok) from $3,299 on Oceania Cruises' Nautica. Date: Feb. 5, 2007. Receive up to $500 back and 2-for-1 pricing and free airfare.

-- 14-Night Australia / New Zealand (Auckland to Sydney) from $1,999 on Holland America Line's Statendam. Date: Nov 24, 2006. Receive up to $500 back and a $400 onboard credit.

-- 7-Night Tahiti (Papeete Round-Trip) from $2,004 on Radisson Seven Seas Paul Gauguin. Date: Dec 13, 2006. Receive up to $500 back and $400 onboard credit.

For deals on even more destinations, including the Caribbean,Mediterranean, Europe and more, visit Travelocity's Cruise Super Saleat http://www.travelocity.com/supersale.

(1) Offers vary depending on cruise lines, destination, length ofcruise and travel dates. See site for details.

About Travelocity

Travelocity is committed to being the traveler's champion -before, during and after the trip and guarantees everything about acustomer's booking will be right. If it's not, Travelocity will workwith its partners to make it right, right away. This customer-drivenfocus, backed by live 24/7 phone support, great prices and powerfulshopping technology has made Travelocity the fifth largest travelagency in the U.S. - booking $7.4 billion in travel worldwide in 2005.Based in Southlake, Texas, Travelocity also owns and operatesTravelocity Business(SM) and GetThere for corporate travelers,lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel and ZUJI, a leaderin Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre HoldingsCorporation (NYSE: TSG), a world leader in travel commerce.