Cruising is often seen as an expensive way to travel, but in 2025 we set out to see how affordable it really can be.
We took three cruises on three different cruise lines, spending 27 nights at sea in total. When we added everything up, our average cost came to £62 per person, per night. In this video, we share our top hacks - number 9 is the most important! We then break down exactly what we paid, what was included, and how we found deals like this without relying on luck.
We sailed with Princess Cruises, Ambassador Cruise Line and Fred. Olsen, visiting Britain, Norway (including the Arctic Circle and the North Cape), and the Mediterranean. We explain how cruise pricing really works, why flexibility matters, and how tracking prices over time helped us book at the right moment.
In this video you’ll see:
Our real cruise costs, broken down per night
What is included in the basic cruise fare
How we track prices and spot genuine cruise deals
Why some cruises drop dramatically in price
When booking late can work (and when it doesn’t)
Which of our cruises offered the best value overall
We also talk honestly about gratuities, drinks costs, cabin choices, and the trade-offs that come with booking cheaper cruise fares.
If you’re thinking about cruising for the first time, or you’re looking for ways to cruise more often without spending a fortune, we hope this breakdown helps you decide whether cruising can work for you.
We already have full vlogs from our Princess cruise around Britain and our Ambassador cruise to Norway, and our Fred. Olsen Mediterranean cruise videos will be coming soon.
Thanks for watching, and let us know in the comments which of these cruises you think offered the best value.
VIDEO LINKS
Ambassador Ambience Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdwvcdkprKjmVA5xV5P31DQih2GOT_1wW
Regal Princess Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdwvcdkprKjn9AgOH9YESTrUyE-s-m91A
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We took three cruises on three different cruise lines, spending 27 nights at sea in total. When we added everything up, our average cost came to £62 per person, per night. In this video, we share our top hacks - number 9 is the most important! We then break down exactly what we paid, what was included, and how we found deals like this without relying on luck.
We sailed with Princess Cruises, Ambassador Cruise Line and Fred. Olsen, visiting Britain, Norway (including the Arctic Circle and the North Cape), and the Mediterranean. We explain how cruise pricing really works, why flexibility matters, and how tracking prices over time helped us book at the right moment.
In this video you’ll see:
Our real cruise costs, broken down per night
What is included in the basic cruise fare
How we track prices and spot genuine cruise deals
Why some cruises drop dramatically in price
When booking late can work (and when it doesn’t)
Which of our cruises offered the best value overall
We also talk honestly about gratuities, drinks costs, cabin choices, and the trade-offs that come with booking cheaper cruise fares.
If you’re thinking about cruising for the first time, or you’re looking for ways to cruise more often without spending a fortune, we hope this breakdown helps you decide whether cruising can work for you.
We already have full vlogs from our Princess cruise around Britain and our Ambassador cruise to Norway, and our Fred. Olsen Mediterranean cruise videos will be coming soon.
Thanks for watching, and let us know in the comments which of these cruises you think offered the best value.
VIDEO LINKS
Ambassador Ambience Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdwvcdkprKjmVA5xV5P31DQih2GOT_1wW
Regal Princess Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdwvcdkprKjn9AgOH9YESTrUyE-s-m91A
Follow us on Socials:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/travellinglightlisa/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550871332897
Website | travellinglighter.co.uk
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