Budget Friendly Cruises to Take in 2018
A hole in your pocket but your raving wanderlust won’t let you sit still? Don’t worry we are here to help you out with that.
While plenty low-cost airline carriers are available, most cruises usually can’t be considered budget friendly except a few older vessels in well-established cruise lines like the Royal Caribbean and Carnival. Also, if you are on a tight budget opt for good value for money services instead of swanky luxuries. Luxury is a bonus but at the end of the day, it’s mostly about exploring as many places. Also a good strategy to find a budget cruise line would be to choose the shoulder season- that is, either at the beginning of the cruise season or the end of it. Prices tend to be relatively lower then.
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Here’s a list of a budget cruise destinations that one can go to in 2018:
Caribbean Cruises: By far, the Caribbean remains the most popular part of the world for cruises. Amazing budget deals are offered by the Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises in the price range of $199-$450. The cruises set off from Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral in Florida and cover Cozumel, Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and many more places of sheer beauty.
Alaska Cruises: Marvel in the glistening glaciers, the untouched beauty of wildlife and the national landmarks in Anchorage, Juneau and Ketchikan as you cruise through Alaska. I’m sure you and your travel buddy will eat each other’s ears out admiring the scenic beauty. Budget friendly cruise deals are offered by Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruise and Norwegian Cruise Line with the cheapest in the price range of $550-$700. The cruises take off from Seattle, Vancouver and Whittier.
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Bahamas Cruises: You’ll be awestruck by the heavenly beauty of the Bahamas. The cruises set off from some of the most popular ports in Miami, Port Canaveral, Baltimore and New York. Stops include Atlantis Bahamas Resort, Half Moon Cay, Key West and the Grand Bahama Island. Low-cost cruise deals in the price range of $180-$250 are offered by Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines.
European Cruises: Discover the treasure of ‘Old Europe’ as you cruise through Italy, Spain, France, Greece and many more places sure to take your breath away. European cruises set off from a large number of ports all over the Mediterranean including Venice, Athens, Barcelona and many more. Costa Cruises, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises offer many attractive deals in the range of $60-$400.
Bermuda Cruises: Packed with picturesque beauty and loads of fun, a Bermuda cruise should be a must in any travellers’ bucket list. Organize a little dinner with your travel companion under the stars in the middle of the ocean. Cruises begin at ports in New York, Baltimore, New Jersey and Boston. Amazing deals in the price range of $400-$650 are offered by Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line.
