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Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers

Baua Electric

In February, Barb McGowan took a seven-day cruise on Holland America Line, visiting the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Dominican Republic for just $343, or $49 a day, excluding taxes, port fees and extras. I was impressed enough to put down a deposit on a future cruise.” The catch: She had just 48 hours’ notice.