What's the typical fare for a Carnival or Royal Carribean cruise lines?

Question

I'm planning a cruise and need to know what the general cost for four people.

Answer 1

If you go to www.beyond360travel.com they very good deals on cruises.  Its better than going on the cruise liners site.  So just check it out.

Answer 2

my family and i (fam. of 4) just got back from a 4 night royal caribbean cruise to the bahamas. it was about $2000 (airfare not included), + about $500 spent on board. i didn't think it was a bad price for a vacation in today's economy. it was considered a short cruise by experienced cruisers, but i found it to be the perfect way to experience cruising for the first time.

oh and definitely go for RC over carnival. i heard the two are at completely different standards. personally, i loved RCCL and i don't think i'll ever go with another cruiseline.

Answer 3

Without an idea of departure point, where you want to go, when you want to go and for length of time, this question really cannot be answered.  Cruises range greatly in price between, for example, Alaska, versus the Carribean.

Just one example:  For a 13 day alaskan cruise tour, the fare for 2 people can vary between $4400 and $17000 depending on time of year and type of cabin selected.

Answer 4

I always start my research at vactionstogo.com. You can do a search there by cruiseline, cost, type of cabing, star rating, departure port or places you want to visit. You can use that information and shop around at online cruise compare sites or any brick and mortar travel agent. Good luck.

Answer 5

There are a lot of factors that affect the final average cost of a cruise on either of these cruise lines.  The bottom line is that cruises generally cost about $125.00 per day per person AND all cruises are priced based on double occupancy (2 people per cabin).  But if you have 3 or 4 people staying in the same cabin the price for the 3rd and 4th person is much lower, like about 50% of what the first two people will pay.

Since cruises can be 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, or 14 days or more the price will depend mostly on how many days your cruise is.  Then the cruise lines give the best price for early bookings that are a year or more in advance.  Cruise lines also list specials on their web sites so do look for those. The specials can many times save you a couple hundred per person over the price for the exact same cruise on a different date.

All cruise cabins are sold based on double occupancy and the prices listed will be per person and based on at least two people going on the cruise. The price you pay will depend also on the type cabin/accommodations that you choose.

There are 4 basic types of cabins on ships;

- inside (no window),................................... expensive

- outside (a window or porthole),

- balcony/veranda, and

- suites and penthouses.......................... most expensive.

Royal Caribbean has some inside cabins on its Freedom and Voyager Class of ships that have a window overlooking an inside promenade mall.

The "FROM" prices you see will always be for an inside cabin. There are also some subcategories within each category with cabins on a higher deck, and/or a better location on ship (like midship), and/or that are slightly larger costing more. So as you browse, pay attention to the square footage of the cabins. You may not want to pay more for the same sized cabin on a higher floor; or vice versa do pay less for the same cabin on a lower deck.

You can reserve a cruise on line, by calling the cruise line, or through a travel agent by paying the minimum deposit which will be between $250 and $350 per person for a 7 day cruise, depending upon the cruise line. The minimum will be more for a longer cruise, for example $450 per person for a 14 day cruise. The balance will be due approximately 60 days before the cruise departure date. But you can make periodic payment on line or with the cruise line. I have reserved on line and made payments many times.