10 cheap 2014 cruises you should book right now

The best cruise vacations inherently offer great value, with lodging, meals, onboard entertainment and transportation from port to port all conveniently and cost-effectively bundled into one upfront fare. Better still, with the ever-growing cruise industry constantly competing for passenger dollars, we're seeing boatloads of savings offered via competitive priced-to-sell cruise fares. Here, we've rounded up 10 of the most affordable cruises for 2014, ranging in length from 3 to 13 nights and with starting rates spanning a reasonable $179 to $979 per person.