Saving money is important to everyone right now, especially when it comes to travel. Cruises generally offer some of the best value vacations, especially during the fall. This year, however, incredible cruise deals can be found during the summer months – even in peak season locations such as Alaska, Bermuda and the Mediterranean.

If you're considering taking a cruise and can be flexible about your dates and itineraries, now is the time to grab a great vacation deal. Talk to your favorite travel agent and check with online agencies specializing in cruise bargains. You’ll find great deals on sites such as Vacations To Go, Cruises.com, Expedia, Cruise.com, Travelocity, Orbitz and others. Be prepared to move quickly as cruise bargains and specials change constantly.

Here are examples of just a few of the great deals found at Vacations To Go and other sites:

Alaska:

Holland America - Veendam, August 2, 2009
7 night Alaska Cruise
Reduced up to 76%
Departs from Anchorage (Seward) and visits College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan and Vancouver, BC
Prices start at $449 pp for the lowest priced inside cabin and $499 pp for the lowest priced oceanview cabin
In addition, 3rd and 4th passengers pay only $99 pp when sharing a cabin with two adults

Holland American - Statendam, August 9, 2009
7 night Alaska Cruise
Reduced up to 77%
Departs from Anchorage (Seward) and visits College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan and Vancouver, BC
Prices start at $549 pp for the lowest priced oceanview cabin
In addition, 3rd and 4th passengers pay only $99 pp when sharing a cabin with two adults

Princess - Sapphire Princess, August 22, 2009
7 night Alaska Cruise
Reduced up to 74%
Departs Vancouver, BC roundtrip and visits College Fjord, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan
Prices start at $349 pp for the lowest priced inside cabin

Bahamas:

Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Sky - August 14, 21, September 7, 11, 14, 28, 2009
3 night Bahamas Cruise
Reduced up to 68%
Prices start at $229 pp for the lowest priced inside cabin
Departs Miami roundtrip and visits Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay
In addition, past NCL guests qualify for additional discounts on select categories

Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Sensation, September 20, 2009
4 night Bahamas Cruise
Reduced up to 78%
Departs Port Canaveral roundtrip for Nassau, Bahamas
Prices start at $239 pp for the lowest priced inside cabin with some resident rates as low as $199 pp
Additional onboard credit promotions may be available

Bermuda:

Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Majesty, August 23, 2009
5 night Bermuda Cruise
Reduced up to 66%
Departs Baltimore roundtrip for St. George's Bermuda
Prices start at $549 pp for the lowest priced inside and oceanview cabins
In addition, past NCL guests qualify for additional discounts on select categories

Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Spirit, September 11, 2009
7 night Bermuda Cruise
Reduced up to 67%
Departs Boston roundtrip for King's Wharf, Bermuda
Prices start at $549 pp for the lowest priced inside cabins
In addition, past NCL guests qualify for additional discounts on select categories

Caribbean:

Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Holiday, August 6. 2009
4 night Caribbean Cruise
Reduced up to 67%
Departs Mobile roundtrip for Cozumel
Prices start at $289 pp for the lowest priced inside cabins
Carnival past guests and cruise passengers 55 and over may qualify for additional discounts on select categories. Onboard credit promotions may also be available.

Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Liberty, September 12, 2009
7 night Caribbean Cruise
Reduced up to 79%
Departs Miami roundtrip for Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios
Prices start at $409 for the lowest priced available inside and oceanview cabins
Special resident rates and onboard credit promotions may also be available.

Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Valor, September 13, 2009
7 night Caribbean Cruise
Reduced up to 77%
Departs Miami roundtrip for Grand Cayman, Roatan, Belize and Cozumel
Prices start at $409 pp for the lowest priced available inside cabins
Onboard credit promotions may also be available

Mediterranean:

MSC Cruises - MSC Sinfonia, August 1, 2009
7 night Mediterranean Cruise
Reduced up to 74%
Departs Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy, roundtrip for Monte Carlo, Valencia, Ibiza, La Goulette, Catania, and Naples (Capri)
Prices start at $799 pp for the lowest priced available inside cabins

MSC Cruises - MSC Musica, August 23, 2009
7 night Mediterranean Cruise
Reduced up to 67%
Departs Venice, Italy, roundtrip for Bari, Olympia (Katakolon), Santorini, Mykonos, Athens (Piraeus), Corfu and Dubrovnik
Prices start at $999 for the lowest priced available inside cabins. Children 17 and under cruise free in selected categories (taxes are additional) when sharing the same cabin with two adults.

Mexico:

Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Splendor, August 16, 2009
7 night Mexico Cruise
Reduced up to 72%
Departs Long Beach roundtrip for Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas
Prices start at $499 pp for the lowest priced available inside cabins
Onboard credit promotions may also be available

Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Fantasy, August 31, 2009
5 night Mexico Cruise
Reduced up to 76%
Departs New Orleans roundtrip for Merida (Progresso) and Cozumel
Prices start at $279 for the lowest priced available inside cabins
Special resident rates and onboard credit promotions may also be available

Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Elation, September 14, 2009
4 night Mexico Cruise
Reduced up to 78%
Departs San Diego roundtrip for Catalina Island and Ensenada
Prices start at $199 pp for the lowest priced available inside cabin
Onboard credit promotions may also be available.