Average Cruise Price?

I am doing some research and I am looking for the “average” price of a cruise. I have found many rules of thumb online but I am looking for the average price people actually pay (including all the different levels of cabin options). I figure maybe someone has run across this statistic at one time, and could direct me to the right resource. Please feel free to email me. Thanks!!!

I will be going on my first cruise around New Year and I’m very glad I found these boards!

For your cruise over New Year's, you will be paying higher than the "average" price. Cruising prices are very seasonal, and the Christmas/New Year's pricing is among the highest of the whole year. Reason: This is a high-demand "vacation" time. Families and kids get time off of work and school. Expect a lot of them on your cruise!

Here's some info I posted afew months ago:

I was looking ath the RCI financial statement and came up with a few interesting figures (RCCL & Celebrity combined)

# of ships 29

# of lower berths 60,468 (2004)

Passenger cruise days (2003) 20,065,000

# of Guests (2003) 2,990,607

Revenue (2003) $ 3,784,249,000

73.3% cruise tickets

26.7% onboard and other

Playing with these figures you can come up with some interesting info

Revenue per person per 7 day cruise $ 1,320.00 which breaks down

cruise ticket $967.56

onboard $$ $352.44

Average cruise length 6.7 days

Thanks Baum thats EXACTLY what I was looking for.

That's pretty interesting Baum. So the average cost for a RCCL/Celebrity 7 night cruise is under $1000? That surprises me. Since the majority of the cabins on the newer ships (which are generally the ones used on longer cruises) are ocean view or balcony cabins I'd have guessed the average cost would be higher than that. Presumably the average cost for Carnival would be even less, since they seem to have slightly better rates.

But on the other hand that is on a per passenger basis, and 3rd and 4th passengers in a cabin are cheaper and would presumably bring the average down. Still, I wouldn't expect that it impact the average by a huge amount.

The onboard charges of only $300 some-odd dollars surprises me too. I'd have expected it was at least $500. Maybe it is $500 per adult and the children bring the average down.

Baum is using 2003 pricing. Which the Cruise industry was trying to recover from 9/11 still. Prices were lower then now on the newer ships.

I agree 3/4 pax and kids will bring the cost down. Don't forget some people do not spend very much on board well other spend a ton.

A cruisemate of mine spent $6.95 on one cruise for a drink. She always grabbed a cab and swam at some beach. She would walk around town with her camera. When she got home she down loaded to her computer. She also drove to the ship and did a drive and park thing. She always gets the cheapest inside cabin and shares it with two others. Her cost was less then $500.00.

I on the other had have totravel single and in an HC. Inside, yes, cost double except I pay one port fee and tax. I spend anywhere from 500-1000 normally. In CDN funds it is around $6000.00- $8000.00 This includes a flight and meals plus a hote, taxis (HC).

A cruisemate of mine spent $6.95 on one cruise for a drink. She always grabbed a cab and swam at some beach. She would walk around town with her camera. When she got home she down loaded to her computer. She also drove to the ship and did a drive and park thing. She always gets the cheapest inside cabin and shares it with two others. Her cost was less then $500.00.

 

Hey, that sounds kinda like ME!:D I usually do five-night cruises (don't have time for longer). I live near N.O., so no plane fare. I am a solo-cruiser, so the single-supplement fare is my largest expense.

 

I take my own wine and Cokes on board. I get an inside cabin w/porthole. I don't do excursions; prefer to grab a cab and go to a beach/park or explore the local color and restaurants in 'downtown' areas. I'm an avid photographer, so spend lots of time filming unique shots, also w/camcorder. I buy a token souvenier or two, and don't spend much time at the slots.

 

One cruise a coupla years ago, my total expenditure was $355.:eek: I'm not cheap - it's just the way I prefer to cruise. And I have a wonderful time each cruise, and don't miss out on anything.

 

So, I don't know how someone like me would figure into the grand scheme of 'averaging' cost per cruise.:confused: :D

While I don't have the multitude of cruises many on these boards do, I can tell you that I try to budget for $125/pn - $150/pn (depending on category) all inclusive except air. The Disney cruise was slightly more but my Carnival Glory was actual a bit less than that and my upcoming Princess Golden should stay in that range. I am not a big "daytime" consumer of alcohol but usually have one or two foofoos during the trip, pre-dinner cocktails on deck or balcony made in the room, and always have wine with dinner, having the bottle (if not finished) follow me the next night. I try to budget two trips to the casino at $30 or $40 each and if I win... All three cruises I' ve arranged excursions independently and saved a bundle, many times opting for taxis to the beaches and shopping areas, etc.

My biggest expense with my November cruise is air to SJU from Boston and even that appears to have been a bargain after relooking at prices now. Last year myself and two teens got "stuck" in Orlando for three days as Logan Airport was closed due to a nor'easter -- now that broke the bank!! Two extra nights in hotels, rental car for another three days, tickets to Epcot, 2-3 meals x 3 days x 3 people -- you get the picture.

I recently crunched numbers in trying to decide whether to cruise with my two kids again this time next year or do the FL parks for 8 days. The ending figures, including all expenses, air, etc., were comparable and within $200 of each other. That is staying 3 nights at a Disney value resort and the other 4 nights off-site (Holiday Inn style). The biggest difference is the quality of food on the two different trips. I much prefer cruiseline sit-down dinners to the pizza and fastfood we'd be eating the majority of time in FL:D

Our expenses after we get on the ship are ALWAYS more than the tickets.

We usually pay 500-750 per person for the tickets but the other stuff is 400-1000 per person