Cheap Cruises
The kinds of cruise that are reliably great value — and how to keep the total low.
Find My Cheapest CruiseThe cheapest cruise isn’t always the one with the lowest headline fare — but some kinds of cruise are reliably great value. Start here.
Short getaways
Three- to five-night Bahamas, Key West and Mexico cruises from Florida and Texas carry some of the lowest per-night fares at sea. See Anchor Away Cruises.
Repositioning cruises
When ships move between seasons — across the Atlantic, through the Panama Canal or along the Pacific coast — long voyages can cost less per day than a short cruise.
Shoulder seasons
Caribbean sailings in late August to early December (outside the holidays), Alaska in May and September, and Europe in spring and autumn.
Inside & guarantee cabins
An inside cabin, or a “guarantee” where the line assigns your cabin, is the lowest fare on the ship — sometimes with a free upgrade.
Drive-to ports
Skipping the flight is often the biggest saving of all. Sail from Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, New York, Baltimore, Seattle and more.
Older ships
Smaller and older ships in a fleet often price well below the newest ships on the same itinerary.
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Cheap Fare, Expensive Cruise?
Compare the total, not the headline. Taxes and port fees, daily gratuities, drinks, Wi-Fi, flights and a hotel the night before can double the cost of a cheap fare. A slightly higher fare that bundles drinks, gratuities or Wi-Fi can be the better deal.
Use our saving tips to compare like for like, or see how to compare cruise quotes. Hotels: RoomsCheap.com. Flights: AirfaresForLess.com.
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