Costs & Money
Are Cruise Drink Packages Worth It? Do the Maths First
A drink package costs $70 to $120 per person per day, and at typical menu prices you need about seven drinks every day to…
Sep 21, 2026 3 min
Costs & Money
What a cruise actually costs once the fare, the gratuities, the drinks and the flights are all counted, and which of the onboard extras are worth paying for.
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Costs & Money
Cruise Gratuities Explained: What You Pay and Why
Cruise gratuities run $16 to $20 per person per night in a standard cabin, charged automatically to your onboard account and including children. A…
Sep 21, 2026 3 min
Costs & Money
How Much Does a Cruise Cost? The Full Breakdown
The advertised fare is roughly half the real cost. For two adults on a seven-night mainstream cruise, budget $1,000 to $2,400 for the fare,…
Sep 21, 2026 3 min