Family travel: Get a free cruise when you book an Adventures by Disney vacation

Adventures by Disney is giving away a three-night Disney Cruise to the Bahamas when you purchase a vacation on select Adventures by Disney trips to Europe, China, Australia, Costa Rica and the American Southwest. There are 19 itineraries to choose from including “Southwest Splendors in the Grand Canyon,” “Safari to South Africa,” “Path to Pura Vida” in Costa Rica and “Taming the Last Frontier” in Alaska.

I thought I’d look into some trips close to home as a way of keeping the cost down, but even Adventures by Disney trips in Northern California had starting costs of $3,279 for adults and $2,949 for children for a weeklong trip to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and San Francisco. The trip includes accommodations, many meals and VIP touches that Disney vacations are known for. When I looked for prices on 3-night Disney Cruises to the Bahamas, I saw rates starting at $1,464 per person for a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom departing Jan. 7, 2010. I found a range of dates to choose from in both the Adventure trip and the Disney Cruise to the Bahamas vacation.

When: Book your adventure trip by  Jan. 15, 2010. The last departure date for the free cruise is Dec. 15, 2011. Since there are so many different trips available it’s best to consult the website and call Adventures by Disney if you have any questions.

Details: A certificate good for a 3-night Bahamian cruise will be mailed out 25 days prior to the land-package departure date. A completed cruise certificate must be submitted to Disney Cruise Line before Dec. 31, 2010. The guests in the free cruise party may not exceed the number of guests in the eligible Adventures by Disney land package. Block-out dates apply; see certificate for details.

Contact: Adventures by Disney, (877) 728-7282 or call your travel agent.

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

[Photos: Top: The Disney Wonder calls weekly at Castaway Cay, Disney's private island paradise in the Bahamas. Bottom: On Adventures by Disney vacations, kids become "Junior Adventurers," with programs, experiences, activity books and other materials designed especially for them. The "Path to Pura Vida" trip allows guest to experience Costa Rica's vistas, jungles and waterfalls including a trip to La Paz waterfall and Butterfly Gardens. Credit: The Walt Disney Company]

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