When first introducing the idea of cruising to new customers one of the common misconceptions is that they are expensive. Certainly there are cruises out there that are, but on the whole you get a lot of value for your money.
So what exactly is included? It surprises some people just exactly how much is included with a cruise. Food essentially as much as you can eat with most cruise ships offering food up to an average of 20 hours a day and some 24 hours!! How much would you expect to pay on a land based holiday for all that food? With a cruise you don’t have to worry about food costs as the majority is included!
How much would it cost me to watch one of the shows? Well nothing! All shows are included once on-board so that’s another thing you don’t need to worry about. Most main shows also wouldn’t look out of place on Broadway such is their quality of production. You could pay upwards of £50 per person to watch a show of these standards in the UK.
Aren’t drinks expensive? Drinks prices are actually very similar to what you would pay here. But most cruise lines now offer All Inclusive drinks packages, which is another great way to ensure that you have covered all bases before travel and don’t have to worry about a large bill at the end of the cruise!
How much would I need to tip? Tipping is customary on most cruises however there are a growing number of cruise lines that include tips in their prices. Marella, P&O and more recently MSC to name a few. On most cruise lines tipping is optional and can be removed otherwise expect to pay around £10 per person per day. For the service you can receive on-board, it is most definitely worth it.
Add to the above the fact you only need to unpack once but can get to visit many different places on one trip. All facilities under one roof with everything close to hand and the opportunity to try new activities and food you might not get the chance to back home. Cruising is certainly better value than most realise.
If you would like me to show you some of our fantastic value for money cruises please just let me know.
Look forward to hearing from you soon
James