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Bevy of deals in Holland America's 'Why Not Now?' wave promotion

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Select Panama Canal cruises are among the many sailings eligible for the 'Why Not Now?' promotion
Holland America Line is launching the 'Why Not Now?' wave season promotion to entice travelers to plan ahead. The special offer on cruises from summer 2019 through winter/spring 2020 includes free stateroom upgrades, shore excursion discounts, up to $1,000 air credit per stateroom and deposits from $99 person for bookings made by Feb. 28.

Plus, suites get up to $600 on-board credit

In addition to getting the other perks, travelers who book a suite with 'Why Not Now?' also receive up to $600 in on-board spending money.

As part of the promotion, depending on departure and ship, travelers who book an inside stateroom will be upgraded free to an ocean-view room and those booking an ocean-view room will get upgraded free to a verandah. Free upgrades are based on available space at the time of booking and may differ based on sailing date.

Reduced deposits start at $99

By booking air through Holland America’s Flight Ease program from offered gateways, travelers are eligible for an air credit up to $1,000 per stateroom. Reduced deposits starting at $99 are available with the 'Why Not Now?' offer, and booked passengers who reserve select shore excursions by Feb. 28 can take advantage of up to 10% savings.

The bonus $600 on-board credit for suite bookings can be spent on a variety of amenities, including specialty dining, spa services, shore excursions, gift shop purchases and beverages.

Cruise destinations featured in the promotion include select Alaska cruises and Land+Sea Journeys, EXC In-Depth Voyages, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Cuba, Europe, Hawaii, the Mediterranean, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, South America and South Pacific.

The line's PartnerSHIPS website GoHAL.com provides marketing tools for travel agents promoting the 'Why Not Now?' offer.