Northwest Airlines is now allowing WorldPerks members to purchase cruises through its Web site at www.nwa.com.

Effective immediately, Northwest members can search, research, and book a cruise on nwa.com with up to 12 leading cruise lines.

Members will be able to research more than 1,300 cruise itineraries and 7,800 departure dates as well as up to 13,000 images of staterooms, ship public areas, deck plans and ports of call.

Additionally, when researching cruise options, members will be able to see 360-degree room views and read third-party opinions and reviews of fellow travelers. Northwest will also offer the option of purchasing cruise insurance.

Cruises can be researched and booked through the easy-to-use Northwest Web site at http://www.nwa.com/cruise

Through March 31, Northwest is offering up to 10,000 WorldPerks bonus miles to members who book their cruises online or by calling 1-866-338-9536.

WorldPerks members receive 1,500 bonus miles for booking a cruise of one to five nights; 3,000 bonus miles for booking a cruise of six to nine nights; 5,000 bonus miles for booking a cruise of 10 to 13 nights and 10,000 bonus miles for booking a cruise of 14 nights or more.