Caribbean cruise, 7 nights, from $299

The Real Deal: A round-trip sail from Miami with ports of call in Samaná, Dominican Republic; Saint Thomas, U.S.V.I.; Tortola, B.V.I.; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; seven nights in an inside cabin aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl; all meals, water, coffee, tea, and juice; and port charges, from $299 per person—plus $84 in taxes.

When Depart Nov. 7; add $50 for Nov. 14, 28; $150 for Nov. 21, 2009.

The fine print: Taxes and fees are an additional $84 per person. Round-trip airport-hotel transfers are an additional $40 per person. Based on double occupancy; single supplement is $299. Read these guidelines before you book any Real Deal.

Book by: No deadline; based on availability.

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Contact: Cruises for Less, 800/780-9002, cruisesforless.com.

Why it's a deal: The cost of this cruise breaks down to $55 a night and includes a seven-night sail with accommodations in an inside cabin, most meals and beverages, onboard entertainment, and taxes.

For Subscribers

FOR SUBSCRIBERSAbdul El-Sayed tries to woo MAHA voters as Democrats seek inroads with RFK’s supporters

FOR SUBSCRIBERSKratom-like substances are popping up in a typically benign supplement

FOR SUBSCRIBERSGOP super PAC increases its spending for Sen. Jon Husted in tough Ohio race

FOR SUBSCRIBERSRecords reveal tumultuous marriage between slain New York Times executive and wife

FOR SUBSCRIBERSFrom clean energy warrior to ‘wall of shame,’ James Talarico reverses on a fossil fuel money pledge

FOR SUBSCRIBERSCongressional staff planned official trip with luxury stops in Italy and France weeks before election

FOR SUBSCRIBERSA harrowing ordeal aboard an Israel-bound plane

FOR SUBSCRIBERSOpenAI CEO Sam Altman to skip congressional hearing on rogue AI agents

FOR SUBSCRIBERSKey DOJ lawyers departed Trump ‘grand conspiracy’ probe amid pressure to produce, source says

FOR SUBSCRIBERSTrump’s new AI chatbot often links to a site launched under Clinton 26 years ago

FOR SUBSCRIBERSAt MAHA summit, industry CEOs the movement once vilified take the stage

FOR SUBSCRIBERSThis Paralympian has two goals: Win medals and give away $500,000 to her teammates

FOR SUBSCRIBERSCornell rape allegation spotlights stringent New York state laws that have long drawn criticism

FOR SUBSCRIBERSThe debate over AI’s future rages on both coasts

FOR SUBSCRIBERSDecades-old march dispute reignites in Northern Ireland, threatening political crisis

With a rate this low, you'd be saving 77 percent off brochure prices, although the rate is comparable to what you'll find on Kayak.

More: Optional shore excursions include a three-hour exploration of caves and mangroves in Samana ($79 per person), a one-hour jet-boat ride along the Saint Thomas harbor ($50 per person), a four-hour coast-to-coast scenic drive on Tortola ($55 per person), and seven hours of snorkeling in Great Stirrup Cay ($29 per person).

Add $100 per person to upgrade to an ocean-view cabin; $380 per person for a cabin with a balcony; $600 per person for a suite. Additional nights at the Hilton Miami Downtown start at $199 per room.