Cruise gift certificates launched by Royal Caribbean and Celebrity

Cruise gift certificates deliver sure-fire smiles on birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions. It's baffled us that many cruise lines haven't offered them. Apparently, Royal Caribbean and sister company Celebrity finally got the message, by introducing cruise gift certificates that can be purchased by consumers.

Their certificates, which come in denominations of $50, $100, $250, and $500, can be used towards the purchase of a cruise or for a shipboard credit, onboard purchases, spa services, drinks, and more. Purchased certificates can be delivered via email or by US mail. Contact SureCruise for further details or to purchase a certificate. Currently, certificates may only be purchased by US residents.

Royal Caribbean operates 19 cruise vessels that sail to the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, and beyond. Royal Caribbean sailings range from three days to over three weeks. Celebrity Cruises has nine ships that sail to Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and around the world. Gift certificates for either cruise line may be redeemed through SureCruise.

Or, if you'd prefer a more flexible certificate that can be redeemed on just about any cruise line, SureCruise offers its own cruise gift certificate program as well.