What Small Ship Cruises Actually Cost
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a river cruise can start at $3,000 per person for 7 days, and that is comparable to a bunch of yacht cruises that also start at $3,000 per person for a week
the goal of this episode is to not give you cruise costs adnauseium for every single type, but to give you a nice overview so you have a starting point
I can confidently say that the European waterways cruise we went on on the ship Anid was one of our most memorable cruises ever
everything's within reach if you can budget for it
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Vacations cost money and we want to help you plan for your dream small ship cruises! Join us to explore the world of small ship cruising from a cost and budgeting lens. Find out what to save for an investment in a river or barge cruise, expedition, luxury yacht, or sailing trip. And guess what? They're not the prices you would think! We provide insights into travel costs and inclusions, along with tips for planning your next adventure. We also discuss budgeting strategies and the benefits of working with travel agents. Learn the answers to these questions & more: River: What’s the starting price of a river cruise? What is considered peak season? What do you need to factor in that’s additional for your budgeting? What cruise lines are good to avoid a solo supplement (and what is that, anyway?!), and what’s a benefit of cruising during off-peak season? Barge: You won’t believe the small capacity of barge cruising! What’s the cost of a barge cruise? And can you pay to get the whole ship to yourself? Expedition Cruises: Why do they so drastically range in price? And what’s included for a high-ticket expedition cruise? What gear do you need to budget for on your own (hint, hint: we recommend binoculars - listen for why that is - and buying or renting a telephoto lens). Read this for the best binoculars we always take on expedition cruises with: https://sometimessailing.com/best-binoculars-for-alaska-antarctica-cruise-leupold-bx-2-alpine-hd-review/ • This is the telephoto lens we own and recommend: https://amzn.to/42LiM3z • Rent a lens to try it out before you buy, here: https://sometimessailing.com/KEH-rent Yachts: What are the big names in yacht cruising, and did you know you can use Marriott Bonvoy hotel points to get you on a luxury yacht cruise? Get a free welcome o when you sign up for Amex using our referral link: https://sometimessailing.com/marriottbamex Sailing Ships: Who are the popular players in this special arena? Find out and discover which cruise lines have motorized sails as opposed to cruise lines that passengers can help hoist up manual sails. We also share additional budgeting tips and inside info about how to find the best cruise deals. • The Monarch money app helps us budget: https://sometimessailing.com/monarch-money We earn on qualifying Amazon purchases as Amazon Associates. We may make a commission on affiliate links in this description.