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Cruise Fare Cost Comparison
The cost
comparison chart below compares the cost of a Cruise to a Land Based holiday.
There is good chance when you fill in the blanks and add it all up; that you
will pleasantly discover that you will be receiving better value on a cruise
holiday.

The cost
comparison chart below is a guide that will give you an idea of how the cost of
an average 7 nights cruise compares with a 7 nights land based holiday. The
costs will obviously vary depending how budget minded you are.
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Land Based |
Cruise |
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(Air/Sea
Vacation) |
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Fixed
Costs |
US
Dollars |
US
Dollars |
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Cruise
Fare |
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1250.00 |
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Room |
700.00 |
Included |
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Airfare |
450.00 |
Included (Air/Sea
Vacation) |
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Travel
Insurance |
100.00 |
100.00 |
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Transfers |
50.00 |
Included |
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Meals |
350.00 |
Included |
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Service
Charges |
Additional |
Included |
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Taxes |
85.00 |
30.00 |
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Transportation (Other) |
150.00 |
50.00 |
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Variable
Costs |
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Bar |
140.00 |
100.00 |
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Disco |
25.00 |
Included |
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Entertainment (Theatre) |
50.00 |
Included |
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Night
Club Shows |
50.00 |
Included |
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Parties |
Additional |
Included |
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Shopping |
Additional |
Additional (Duty Free) |
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Sports
Activities |
Additional |
Included |
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Sightseeing |
70.00 |
55.00 |
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Gratuities / Tips |
60.00 |
65.00 |
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Miscellaneous/Other Costs |
Additional |
Additional |
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Total Cost |
2,280.00
USD |
1650.00
USD |
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Per Diem
Cost |
325.71 |
235.71 |


   
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