Bargain Summer Air Fares Will Get You Here; These Cruises Will Complete Your Vacation

The New York Times Travel section today identified world-class destinations for which you can still score bargain airfares for this summer. You can read the article here. We retweeted that with a suggestion to visit one of the cities, and then board a ship to cruise the region.

Here are our suggestions for mid-market to premium ships. Some are larger than we usually recommend, but they are in the right port at the right time throughout much of the summer. Ask your cruise agent for any other benefits, discounts, or on board spending allowances. These are not all-inclusive cruise lines. Add the cost of gratuities, beverages, and "alternate" dining into your budget.

Singapore

June 22 four night round trip to Kuala Lumpur (Port Keland), Malaysia

Voyager of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas, 3,114 passengers, built 1999, refurbished 2014. Balcony cabins from about $550, mini-suites from $650.

Beijing

August 25 seven night round trip to Japan: Fukuoka, Sakaiminato, Maizuri

Ovation of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas, 4,905 passengers, built 2016. Ocean view or balcony cabin from about $1,500, suites from $2,700.

Hamburg

August 12 five night round trip to Eisinore, Denmark, and Oslo, Norway

QM2

Cunard Queen Mary 2, 3,064 passengers, built 2004, refurbished 2016. Ocean view about $1,150, balcony $1,500

Sydney

June 5 Seventy night World Cruise segment to New York via Asia, Middle East, and Europe

Sea Princess In Sydney Harbor

Princess Sea Princess, 2,000 passengers, built 1998, refurbished 2015. Balcony about $19,000, amenities and inclusions negotiable with your agent and the cruise line. A little longer than the other cruises, but a once in a lifetime opportunity for many travelers.