Catch The Cruising Wave Now: Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates Announce 2006 Cruise Sale, Just In Time For "wave Season"

Nation's Largest Network of Travel Agencies Recommends Booking Early to Ensure the Best Itinerary and Stateroom.

(Wednesday, December 28, 2005) - The next three months, known in the cruise industry as "Wave Season", are generally the busiest of the year when it comes to booking cruises. That's why Carlson Wagonlit Travel experts are strongly encouraging anyone who's even considering going on a cruise in 2006 to start planning their vacation now. To further encourage travelers to book as soon as possible, Carlson Wagonlit Travel experts across the country are offering special prices or other incentives to cruisers who book between January 1 and January 31, 2006.

"All indicators are pointing up for the cruise industry, which means it's more important than ever before to plan ahead," said Roger E. Block, CTC, executive vice president of Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates. "In 2006, several of the cruise lines we partner with are launching spectacular new ships. That, coupled with an ever-growing roster of embarkation ports, incredible itineraries and on-board amenities, plus the extremely good value cruising is for the price, means the demand for cruising is going to remain extremely strong," said Block.

Sample pricing for the 2006 Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates' cruise sale includes (note – some offers may vary by city):

Viking River Cruises Valentine's Day Special Offer! Roundtrip air with select itineraries from $399 pp; Plus, get a FREE bouquet of roses!
Norwegian Cruise Line Huge Family savings! 7-day Eastern or Western Caribbean from $599 pp Inside Stateroom; Plus, 3rd & 4th guests from $299 pp; Norwegian Sun
Holland America Line Receive up to a 2-Category Stateroom Upgrade; 7-day Alaska from $699 pp; ms Statendam
Royal Caribbean International
Book an Ocean View or above stateroom by January 31st and receive a Passport to Savings onboard booklet! 7-night Mexican Riviera from $749 pp Ocean View Stateroom; Vision of the Seas
Oceania Cruises Including FREE air! 10-day Athens to Rome from $1,799 pp; Nautica or Insignia
Celebrity Cruises 15/17 Night Northern Europe Cruisetour from $4,000 pp Ocean View Stateroom; Plus, book by February 28 and receive $400 onboard credit! Century
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises Special Baltic Offer! 7-day Baltic from $4,396 pp; Free Economy class air or $1,000 in savings. Plus, $100 in Shipboard credit on select sailings; Navigator
The above offers are just a sample of many cruises available. Customers should contact a Carlson Wagonlit Travel expert for more details and other options.

"Whether vacationers are thinking about family fun or dreaming of a romantic couples getaway, I can't emphasize enough that booking early gives them a much wider array of options," said Block. "Not only will they have a greater likelihood of securing their first choice of itineraries, but many cruisers have realized that suites and balcony staterooms are the best way to enjoy a cruise, and they often fill up early," said Block.
With Carlson Wagonlit Travel, your experience begins with ours. To begin making your cruise plans, contact the Carlson Wagonlit Travel expert nearest you at 1-800-CARLSON or visit www.carlsontravel.com.

*Prices are per person, cruise or cruisetour only, based on double occupancy. Prices are based on select; sailings, staterooms, durations and gateways. Viking River Cruises' airfare offer and Oceania Cruises' free air offer based on select gateway cities. Radisson Seven Seas' free air promotion and shipboard credit available on select sailings. All applicable taxes, Government taxes and fees are additional. Restrictions and blackout dates apply. Rates are subject to change without notice and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Carlson Wagonlit Travel is not responsible for errors or omissions. Full Terms and Conditions do vary based on cruise line, please ask your Carlson Wagonlit Travel expert for details.

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