Princess offers 100 percent cruise credit

Princess Cruises is offering a 100% cruise credit applicable to a future cruise for bookings on its short cruises from Fort Lauderdale.

“Get 100% of your fare back,” is how the promotion is being billed. It is offered on qualified four- and five-day cruises booked by Dec. 31.

Four-day cruises on the Ruby Princess start at $199, while five-day cruises begin at $299.

Princess said the credit has to be applied to sailings of at least seven days in 2013 or 2014. Departures eligible for the credit offer include Dec. 14 and Jan. 4, 9, 13, 18, 23 and 27. Government taxes and fees of $90 are additional.

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