Cruising for Under $500 in 2025: Too Good to Be True?
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I found multiple 3 to five night sailings under $500 per person with Carnival, especially if you're flexible with dates and ports that you want to sell out of.
MSC might just give you the most bang for your buck. In fact, they offer the cheapest cruise available in 2025 out of all the lines that I researched.
If you're not into the party scene and you just want a calmer, more traditional cruise with an upscale feel, then Princess is probably going to be your hidden gem for under $500.
I went on them last year out of Tampa to Mexico. And it was a really, really good cruise experience. So, highly recommend that.
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Cruise prices have risen significantly over the last couple of years - can you still cruise for under $500 in 2025 or is this too good to be true? In this video I break down top 2025 cruise deals across all the major cruise lines - including Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and Disney Cruise Line. I tell you what the cheapest cruise is on each of these cruise lines and which cruise ships you can sail on for less than $500 per person. The cruise news you will discover in this budget cruise video will allow you to go on more cruises, as you will be saving money on every cruise ship you sail on! Would you take a cheap cruise in 2025? What other cruise tips, cruise tricks, or cruise hacks do you have on saving money on a cruise vacation? Let me know in the comments - and don't forget to subscribe! BOOK your next shore excursion with SHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1349488 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachthetravelingman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachthetravelingman Official Website: https://zachthetravelingman.com/ Official Merchandise: https://zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more cruise ship and solo cruise videos. I cover lots of cruise ship travel - including Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises and more. From the latest cruise news to cruise ship reviews, ship dining guides and food reviews, best excursions, and more! #cruise #cruisenews #cruisevlog ----------- 0:00 - Introduction 1:14 - Carnival Cruise Line 3:03 - Celebrity Cruises 4:43 - Disney Cruise Line 5:24 - Holland America 6:40 - Margaritaville At Sea 7:59 - MSC Cruises 9:32 - Norwegian Cruise Line 11:27 - Princess Cruises 13:00 - Royal Caribbean 14:53 - Virgin Voyages 15:38 - Which Cruise Line is Cheapest?