Trade the fall chill of the Northeast for the warm breezes of the Eastern Caribbean on a nine-night cruise for $639 per person – a $110 savings compared with similar itineraries.

Sail roundtrip from New York City aboard the Norwegian Gem on Nov. 6 for $639 per person, and receive an onboard credit of $55 per cabin. Picturesque ports of call include Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and the Dominican Republic.

For $10 more, depart Nov. 16 or Dec. 4 or 14. Depart Nov. 25 and sail over Thanksgiving for $679 per person.

The Norwegian Gem offers plenty of onboard activities: roll the dice at the casino, relax in the spa, splash down the waterslide, scale the rock-climbing wall, take in a glitzy stage show or throw strikes at the bowling alley. Norwegian's freestyle dining concept allows travelers to eat whenever they want at six different restaurants. Nine additional restaurants and 12 bars are also available.

Note: Taxes of about $170 per person are additional (depending on sail date). Deposits have been reduced by 50% and guests receive an e-coupon book worth up to $300.