2020 was a terrible year for the cruise industry, and 2021 saw an extension of those challenges. Cruise companies are now resuming operations with the expectation of clear sailing ahead, and it’s a great time to catch a killer deal on a cruise. You might be surprised just how much you can save.
For the last couple of years, most cruise ships have been sitting docked and collecting dust, while cruise companies have scrambled to gain access to capital and emergency loans to stay afloat. With the sun on the horizon, the cruise industry is relaunching, and its offering some very attractive pricing to lure customers back to the Tropics and the Mediterranean.
3-Night Cruise To The Bahamas from Miami
A tropical getaway awaits you off the coast of Florida in America. Enjoy 3 nights aboard the Celebrity Cruises Silhouette, visiting Nassau as well as either Key West or Bimini starting at just $168 USD ($228 CAD) per person. Tropical looking Nassau lies on the island of New Providence, with neighboring Paradise Island. A popular cruise-ship stop, it is known for its beaches and coral reefs. It retains many of its colorful British colonial buildings. Don’t forget to check out the pink Government House.
4-Day Pacific Coastal Cruise
This 4 night cruise will lead you from the US back to Canada, departing from the USA in Los Angeles area. Starting at $149 pp (~$202 CAD), it goes to up the gorgeous Pacific Coast, passing the beautiful states of California and Oregon on the way. You’ll travel aboard The Norwegian Encore, complete with water slides for kids and Solarium whirlpools for grown ups!
3-Night MSC Mediterranean Cruise
You can journey south for a relaxing holiday in the Mediterranean off picturesque south of France and Italy. From Barcelona to Valencia, Spain, this 3-night cruise has inside staterooms starting at $119 USD per person (~CA$165) based on double occupancy. Stop by Palma de Mallorca and Allicante. The price includes all meals for the entire day. Free coffee, tea, milk, juice and water. There is ample entertainment with featured shows, discos and clubs, lounges and bars. You’ll also have access to fitness facilities, pools, hot tubs, and sports courts.
Princess 2-Day Australia Cruise
This 2-day Australian cruise goes between Sydney and Brisbane. It starts at just $237 USD per person (about $321 CAD) plus fees, and is the cheapest cruise offered by Princess. Travel aboard the Coral Princess, and enjoy views of Australia’s Eastern seaboard, the Pacific Ocean, and koalas.
Royal Caribbean 4-Night Caribbean Cruise
This 4-night cruise goes from Texas to Cozumel and back to Texas. From just $290 plus fees (about $393 CAD) per person, you will get to enjoy Quintana Roo’s finest seafood and beautiful beaches. Be sure to check out snorkeling excursions as well as horseback riding on the beach.
Norwegian 7-Day Alaska Cruise
This cruise from Seattle to Alaska includes free open bar and free wifi. This cruise makes its way across Alaska, the Pacific, and you’ll even get to check out Vancouver in Canada. From $499 per person (about $676 CAD) or one week, it’s quite an attractive deal, especially considering the drinks are included.
In Conclusion
With such attractive pricing on cruises for 2023, you really can’t go wrong. All of the major cruise operators have pretty generous policies on rescheduling and cancellation (be sure to check their fine print) in order to assuage would-be anxious customers from booking.
With the end in sight, book a cruise before prices head back to normal, and get your summer off to a right start.