valueof cruising The by Jeremy Skidmore
“Isn’t it really expensive to go on one of those?” is the question I’m most often asked by friends when I tell them I’m going on a cruise.
Many years ago, that might have been the case. But, incredibly, these days cruising is just about the best value holiday it is possible to buy.
I’ve written about travel for over 20 years and, in addition to a healthy suntan, it’s given me a unique insight into the value of cruising compared with land-based holidays.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when choosing a holiday is to look at the headline price and opt for the cheapest deal. But the real cost of a holiday is your total outlay on the trip, including spending money.
On those cheap deals you can shell out a fortune on everything from food to entertainment. By comparison, virtually everything you need on your holiday is included in the price of a cruise.
Where do I start? The food, of course. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in silver-service restaurants are included as are meals and snacks in the buffet restaurants, grills and pizzerias. There’s no extra charge for the daily afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes and pastries, which is a meal in itself.
When I first started cruising, I couldn’t believe the amount of food available on ships, although it is amazing how much you can eat when tempting treats are constantly put in front of you. These days, of course, there are healthy options for just about every course but it is, literally, impossible to go hungry on a ship.
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