Do Cheap Cruise Holidays Exist?

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A cruise is a spectacular type of holiday. After all, waking up to new destinations every morning and exploring multiple locations in one fell swoop is certainly a great way to enjoy a holiday. But given the all inclusive nature of cruising and the enormous operational undertaking involved, it's not the cheapest type of holiday you'll ever find.

So is there such a thing as a cheap cruise? And if so, how do you find it?

Just like any holiday, cruise getaways vary enormously in experience and price. The cheapest cruises are usually the short-term variety that offer a limited range of onboard facilities. Mini cruises, for instance, typically take place over just one or two nights and visit one main destination like Bruges or Amsterdam. Cruise operators that offer mini cruise itineraries can keep the cost down by offering a limited number of onboard facilities, and this is a great way to snap up a fun-filled cheap cruise.

Another way to find a cheap cruise is to try classic money-saving tactics like searching for late deals. Just like package holidays, you can often find a cheap cruise - or at least, a discounted cruise holiday - by searching for itineraries departing within the next few weeks. Again, the prices and offers vary enormously, but it's usually a great place to start. You can also find regular deals on holidays booked well in advance. Early bird offers are designed to attract customers to book next year's holidays and to help push sales along a little quicker - which is good news for the cruise operator and even better news for money-saving holidaymakers.

A 'cheap' cruise will depend on your definition of cheap. But there are always great deals and special offers available on pretty much all types of cruise holidays, which helps to make things that little bit easier.