Deal watch: Princess Cruises touts 'clearance sale'

Princess Cruises has kicked off a "clearance sale" on summer voyages in Alaska, Europe and the Caribbean.

The two-week promotion brings savings of up to 40% off brochure rates on more than 150 summer voyages as well as on-board credits of $50 to $200 per cabin.

Passengers who book a windowless "inside" cabin on sailings to Alaska and the Caribbean will receive $50 in credit. Passengers booking ocean-view or balcony cabins on Alaska and Caribbean cruises will receive $100 and $150 in credit, respectively.

The credit in each category is $50 greater for passengers on sailings in Europe.

Sample fares that are available during the promotion:

- Seven-night Alaska cruises from $499 per person for an inside cabin; balcony cabins start at $1,049 per person.

- Twelve-night Mediterranean cruises from $1,699 per person for an inside cabin; balcony cabins start at $2,599 per person.

- Eleven-night Scandinavia & Russia cruises from $1,699 per person for an inside cabin; balcony cabins start at $2,599 per person.

The promotion runs through 11:59 p.m. PST on April 30 and is available to residents of the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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