HAL's Caribbean air credit promo for Canadians on now

Holland America Line is offering a Caribbean Air Credit promotion for Canadian residents through Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

The air credit can be used from any Canadian gateway toward select 2018-19 Caribbean cruises that cover eastern, western, southern, tropical, holiday and partial Panama Canal itineraries, as well as sailings to Cuba.

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Combined offers for more savings

To receive greater benefits, travellers taking advantage of the Caribbean Air Credit can combine the offer with 124 Caribbean cruise departures available under the Explore4 promotion. Through Explore4, guests booking any category stateroom will receive a Signature Beverage Package valued at US$1,400 per stateroom (based on a 14-day cruise), dinner at the Pinnacle Grill for two, free or reduced cruise fares for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom, and 50 percent reduced deposits.

How the air credit works

To receive the air credit, guests must make arrangements through Flight Ease, the premium line's web airfare tool, to easily search competitive fares and book flights for a cruise.

Air booked through Flight Ease features "late arrival protection" to cover any issues resulting from delayed or canceled flights.

The air credit offer is valid for the first and second guests only in the same stateroom. Interior, ocean-view and lanai/verandah guests receive CAD100-200 per guest, and suite guests receive CAD $200-$300 per guest, depending on cruise departure date. The air must be booked by Oct. 15, 2018.

Which sailings are included?

Cruisers can choose from a variety of Caribbean itineraries ranging from seven to 21 days aboard Koningsdam, Rotterdam, Veendam, Zuiderdam and Holland America Line's newest ship, Nieuw Statendam.

Most Fort Lauderdale departures include a visit to Half Moon Cay, the line's private Bahamian island known for its pristine beaches, exciting shore excursions, exclusive beach cabanas and child-friendly activities.