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Cruising is not as expensive as you think

Cruising is not as expensive as you think

Cruising really can give a package holiday a run for its money when it comes down to total cost

CruiseCompare has conducted various research since our launch in January 2011 and we really have arrived at the conclusion that cruising is extremely cost effective even in comparison to a land based package holiday.

It is not uncommon for a family of 4, this being 2 adults and 2 children (over the age of the free accommodation age limit) to pay less than £2,500 for a 2 week family holiday with an extremely popular cruise line. Remember this including all food onboard, accommodation and in some cases a free parking option at the port or free coach transfers.

For a family of 4 comprising of 2 adults and 2 children under the free accommodation limit it can work out at less than £2000 for a 2 week family holiday and again with an extremely popular cruise line.

The thing with cruising is that the earlier you book the more you get along with the option to in most cases pick your own stateroom. Usually the earlier you book you will be offered things like free parking or on board credit, however, if you decide to wait it pays to wait quite literally until the last minute. You may not get options like free parking or on board credit but you can usually pick the cruise itself up for a fraction of the price you just don’t know exactly where on the ship you will be. Obviously you will be onboard (they won’t make you sleep in a lifeboat).

Cruising is not expensive, it can be, but that would depending on your own spending habits and not the overall cost of the holiday.

If you have never cruised before then why not consider at least taking a look at what is on offer, compare the total cost of your land based holiday against the cost of a cruise holiday and we think you will be pleasantly surprised.

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Iceland & Greenland from Amsterdam with Stay

Date: 20 Aug 2024

Duration: 19 nights

Ship: Jewel of the Seas

Line: Royal Caribbean

CRUISE CONFIDENCE
ABTA - 100% SAFE
BEST PRICE
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£3,599
INSIDE
Per Person
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£3,699 OUTSIDE

£4,149 BALCONY

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Caribbean & Antilles from Miami with Miami Beach Stay

Date: 31 Jul 2025

Duration: 17 nights

Ship: MSC World America

Line: MSC Cruises

CRUISE CONFIDENCE
ABTA - 100% SAFE
BEST PRICE
GUARANTEE
£3,279
INSIDE
Per Person
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£3,649 OUTSIDE

£3,779 BALCONY

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Adriatic Sea & Greek Isles from Athens

Date: 12 Aug 2024

Duration: 11 nights

Ship: Silver Whisper

Line: Silversea Cruises

CRUISE CONFIDENCE
ABTA - 100% SAFE
BEST PRICE
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£5,985
SUITE
Per Person
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Eastern & Western Caribbean Adventure from Miami with Miami Beach Stay

Date: 21 Nov 2025

Duration: 17 nights

Ship: Independence of the Seas

Line: Royal Caribbean

CRUISE CONFIDENCE
ABTA - 100% SAFE
BEST PRICE
GUARANTEE
£2,999
INSIDE
Per Person
BEST PRICE
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£3,499 OUTSIDE

£3,649 BALCONY

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Cruise and Stay

Mediterranean Tapestry from Venice to Barcelona with Stay

Date: 27 Jun 2024

Duration: 14 nights

Ship: Vista

Line: Oceania Cruises

CRUISE CONFIDENCE
ABTA - 100% SAFE
BEST PRICE
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£5,279
BALCONY
Per Person
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Cruise and Stay

Lake Como & Venice Stays with Greek Isles

Date: 31 May 2025

Duration: 14 nights

Ship: Norwegian Sun

Line: Norwegian Cruise Line

CRUISE CONFIDENCE
ABTA - 100% SAFE
BEST PRICE
GUARANTEE
£2,899
INSIDE
Per Person
BEST PRICE
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£3,149 OUTSIDE

£3,799 BALCONY

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