Last-minute Europe cruises: later booking patterns create great cruise deals and lots of destination choices for summer ocean sailings. (Cruises).

Travel Agent, June, 2002 by Young, Susan J.

It's not too late to book your clients on a summer cruise in Europe this year. The bulk of the North American market is booking European trips much later than in previous years, and now is a prime time to market, says Jim McHugh, vice president of North American sales, Silversea Cruises. While demand is above expectations, many clients are just starting to think about their vacations.

Here is a sampling of activities and promotions by oceangoing cruise lines that serve the market for summer travel to Europe.

Carnival Cruise Lines (800-327-9501, www.bookccl.com): The new ...