As of December 2021, there were 323 cruise ships operating worldwide, with a combined capacity of 581,200 passengers.[4] Cruising has become a major part of the tourism industry, with an estimated market of $29.4 billion per year, and over 19 million passengers carried worldwide annually as of 2011.[5] The industry’s rapid growth saw nine or more newly built ships catering to a North American clientele added every year since 2001, as well as others servicing European clientele until the COVID-19 pandemicin 2020 saw the entire industry all but shut down.
How much does it cost to go on a cruise ship?
Odds are, most people will end up somewhere between $1,500 and $2,000 per person. Now, it’s true that if you were to drink only water, explore ports on your own, and stick to the main dining room and buffets, you could easily knock a couple of hundred dollars off the price.
Cruise Fare
Of course, when most people think of the cost of a cruise, they are thinking mainly of the price of the cruise fare. This fare is what the cruise line charges for you to sail on the ship. Cruise fare includes your cabin, most meals, entertainment on the ship, access to pools, lounges, and more.
What it doesn’t include are the extras like alcoholic drinks, specialty restaurants, shore excursions, gambling and other things bought on board.
What you pay for your fare can vary widely. Factors that go into the price include the type of cabin you choose, length of cruise, when you sail, and even the ship and cruise line you sail.
Short cruises on budget cruise lines can run as little as a few hundred dollars, while long luxury trips can run well into the thousands — and even tens of thousands — of dollars per person.
Onboard Spending
Think you’re done spending money after you buy your cruise fare? Think again. Once on the ship there are lots of extras that you will likely want to purchase that add to the cost of your cruise.
Whether your first Silversea cruise or your tenth, you will naturally have questions about various cruise policy regulations and what to expect onboard and ashore. Silversea has compiled some essential cruise information regarding preparation and packing for your voyage, as well as descriptions of certain onboard services and facilities. This is only a general summary of helpful information. For complete details, please refer to Silversea’s Terms and Conditions and the Passage Contract downloadable in PDF in the Passage Contract section below. If you have additional questions or a special request, please contact your travel professional or Mcctrave.com
Final Documents will be emailed not earlier than 30 days prior to the sailing date, provided Silversea has received all necessary information. Please review all Silversea cruise documents carefully, and ensure a smooth sailing by reading through the helpful cruise information and cruise policy regulations in
