Wow! There are some fantastic cheap cruise options out there and many people who have never been on a cruise before are now dipping their toes in the ocean and finding that the water is very warm. In some cases, a budget cruise can be less expensive than the same length of time at a hotel in a resort town when the cost of meals, lodging, transportation, entertainment, and miscellaneous expenses are considered. Once you’re on board the ship, your budget is very easy to manage. You have paid for almost everything in advance and can save as much as you want.
Thus, the lure of exotic locations and pampering at sea is becoming a reality for people who have never before considered a cruise as a vacation possibility. Booking a cheap cruise doesn’t mean stowaway in dormitory-style, sub-ocean-style accommodation. It doesn’t mean feeling like one of the herd crammed into claustrophobic cabins and watching “grade C” entertainment to while away the hours at sea. You’d be surprised at the standard of living on cruise ships and ports of call that are available at affordable prices. Here is a sampling of cheap cruise options that are currently available through various companies. Please note that prices shown are for off-peak travel. But would you mind traveling to beautiful, temperate Mexico in January?
3-Night Baja Mexico Cruise (January) – from $219
interiors: $219; Ocean view: $249
Departures from Los Angeles, CA
Ports of Call: Los Angeles, CA and Ensenada, Mexico
This beautiful ship features a five-story commercial lobby with specialty boutiques, plus a champagne and entertainment bar that is similar to that found in New York and Las Vegas.
7-Night Bahamas Cruise (April) – from $829
interiors: $829; Ocean View: $999
Departs from New York City and visits Port Canaveral, FL; Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas and Key West, FL.
This ship has 10 restaurants, 13 bars and lounges, a bowling alley, two swimming pools, six Jacuzzis, a day spa and a gym.
8-Night Bermuda Cruise (April) – from $899
inside: $899; Ocean view: $949
Departs from New York City and visits Kings Wharf, Bermuda; Road Town, Tortola, BVI and St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Passengers also receive free travel insurance, a gift and up to $150 onboard credit per cabin.
11-night Southern Caribbean Cruise (February) – from $949
inside: $949; Ocean View: $1,199
Departs from San Juan, Puerto Rico and visits Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Basseterre, San Cristobal; Saint John, Antigua; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; Margarita Island, Venezuela; Willemstad, Curacao and Oranjestad, Aruba.
Free travel insurance and gift included. Imagine 11 glorious nights visiting some of the most amazing places and never having to unpack your suitcase more than once!
With the prices shown above, a budget cruise is an affordable option for a wedding gift or a special surprise for a 25th or 50th wedding anniversary. Low prices mean families can vacation together and be happy knowing finances are taken care of.
Start planning what you will do for your next vacation. Consider taking a cheap cruise. You can leave earlier and enjoy more when you leave.
