Time of year

You might have a specific date in mind for going away – like the summer holidays or half-term – so a good starting point is to search for cruises available on your desired dates. If you’re going abroad for a specific event, or if you’re seeking a natural phenomenon like the Northern Lights or Midnight Sun in Norway, you’ll be looking at going abroad at a specific time of the year.

If you’ve always wanted to go somewhere in particular but find that the price of the cruise is just a bit out of your range, then search for the same cruise at a different time of year – you might find it’s a fair bit cheaper. 

Weather

Much like a non-cruise holiday, you’ll want to think about things like your preferred weather. While some regions follow a four seasons cycle, others offer nearly constant warmth and sunny skies.

If you're flexible with weather conditions, you can pick up some great deals during the less popular times of year such as winter. And not only that, because most people don’t want to travel during these months, you can explore your bucket-list destinations when they’re a little quieter. So, if you don’t need endless sunshine and want to avoid the crowds, autumn and winter won’t just be the cheapest seasons, they could even be the best time for you to travel. 

Budget

The good news is that as your entertainment, accommodation, meals, flights and transfers are all included in your holiday price, a cruise offers exceptional value for money – especially when you compare this to a land-based holiday.

Although you can have an incredible time without spending anything beyond your holiday price, extra cost things to consider include: shore experiences, dining in speciality restaurants, buying souvenirs at your destinations, spa treatments and drinks packages.

Our Early Saver prices, available on selected holidays offer great value when you book your holiday early.