DANBURY, CT -- (Marketwire) -- 10/27/08 -- In these overwhelming economic times, families tend to cut back on cruise vacations, however eCruises.com (http://www.eCruises.com) is allowing families to take a break from financial stress -- offering cruise deals on Costa Cruise Line cruises with complimentary cruise protection and kids cruising FREE!

Family cruise bargains with kids cruising free applies to the following Caribbean Cruises onboard the Costa Fortuna:

--  Cruise the Southeastern Caribbean for seven nights on Feb. 1, 2009,
    exploring San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola and the Bahamas. Departing from Ft.
    Lauderdale with rates starting at $499 per person, kids and travel
    protection FREE!
--  Sail the Eastern Caribbean on Feb. 8, Feb. 22 or March 8, 2009 from
    Ft. Lauderdale. This seven-night cruise visits ports in San Juan, St.
    Thomas, Dominican Republic and Grand Turk.  Rates start at $499 per person,
    kids and travel protection FREE!
--  Depart from Ft. Lauderdale for seven nights visiting ports in Key
    West; Cayman Islands and Cozumel, Mexico.  Sailing dates include Jan. 14,
    Feb 15 and March 1, 2009 with rates starting at $549 per person, kids and
    travel protection FREE!
--  After embarking from Ft. Lauderdale on Jan. 11, 2009, guests visit
    Cozumel, Mexico; Belize; Honduras and Grand Cayman Island.  Rates start at
    $549 per persons, kids and travel protection FREE!
    

eCruises.com provides customers with complimentary travel protection, guaranteeing worry-free sailing for all passengers. This exclusive benefit is only available through eCruises.com, protecting the vacationer against cancellation and interruption; emergency medical services and medical evacuations; and travel and baggage delays/losses.

To book this offer customers must contact a certified eCruises.com Cruise Specialist at 800-223-6868. Certified eCruise.com Cruise Specialists provide insider knowledge, recommendations for increased value, cabin placement and other experience enhancing features.

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eCruises.com was co-founded in 1998 by Sy and Mike Ripka who jointly have more than 75 years of experience in the leisure travel industry. The company is a leading cruise broker and accredited member of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) which assures consumers will receive the highest standards of professional and reliable service.

For more information visit http://www.eCruises.com, e-mail: info@eCruises.com or call eCruises.com toll free at 800-223-6868.