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(Updated 1:27 p.m. EDT) — With the cruise industry mostly paused across the globe due to the ongoing health pandemic, cruise lines are rolling out the deals in order to encourage passengers to book for 2021, 2022 and beyond.

Rather than offering deep-discounted fares, however, these deals are including an almost-absurd number of perks; incentives that wouldn’t normally be seen in the “before times.”

Ranging from deep-discounts on deposits to fares that bundle in everything from complimentary gratuities, Wi-Fi internet plans, beverage packages and more, the overall goal here is a win-win. Cruise lines want deposits, and passengers want a good deal.

Should you book ahead? As with any