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Balcony rooms on the Norwegian Gem have actually dropped in price this spring.

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Balcony rooms on the Norwegian Gem have actually dropped in price this spring.

Cruise prices are down, but for how long?

ONLY a year ago, you could find cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean or the Mexican Riviera for less than $400, but those days are a distant memory.

The low prices, along with 2-for-1 deals, free airfare, upgrades and onboard spending credits were the norm last year as cruise lines tried to ...

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