Planning on a last minute cruise getaway can definitely work to your advantage.

It is common to expect cruise rates to drop when ships are not filling their passenger capacity closer to their departure dates.

This week, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering fantastic last minute cruise rates on their website for anyone looking to travel between now and February 1, 2008.

3-day cruises to the Bahamas aboard the Carnival Fascination start as low as $229.00 per person and 7-day cruises to Western Caribbean aboard Carnival Freedom start as low as $599.00 per person.

Other featured deals for future sailings include: Past Guest Exclusive 3 days from $249, Fall Cruises 3 days from $259, Europe 12 days from $1099, The Bahamas 3 days from $229, L.A. Sailings, 4 days from $279, S. Caribbean 8 days from $599.

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