‘Repositioning cruises’ are the secret to bagging a deal – you could save over £1,500 on your holiday
Repositioning cruises are one way but even factoring in flights, you could make big savings
REPOSITIONING or ‘repo’ cruises are the industry’s best kept secret, and if you’re fairly flexible and know what to search for, you can secure a brilliant deal.
In some examples Sun Online Travel has found, you could save over £1,500 when compared to a regular cruise with a similar itinerary.
Repositioning happens when a ship needs to relocate to another homeport during spring or autumn for more sun.
Unlike a conventional cruise, which tends to be round trip, passengers sail one way on a one-off route at a discounted price.
However, while the actual cruise can be a bargain, voyages are often longer than usual, you’ll spend more time at sea and may need to factor in the cost of a one way flight.
But choose the right ship and you’ll be able to take full advantage of the facilities and activities on board, while having more cash to splash in the bar and spa.
Fancy a touch of luxury with butler service to boot? Try cruise on Silver Shadow.
It calls at Ponta Delgada, Azores, only.
In comparison, an from Venice to Rome on board Wind Surf costs £2,499pp for travelling in May 2019.
Departing from Bridgetown, Barbados, there are 11 ports of call with disembarkation in Southampton. Flights depart on April 28, 2019, from Birmingham airport.
In comparison, a from Bridgetown, Barbados, on Marella Explorer costs from £1,791pp including return flights.
You can also sail on the newly renovated ship Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas for less.
Ports of call include Philipsburg, St Maarten; Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Flights are not included.
Why not join Celebrity Cruises for a on Celebrity Silhouette, departing Fort Lauderdale on April 14, 2019.
Jump onboard Holland America Line’s new ship Nieuw Statendam.
The departs on September 15, 2019, and sails from Amsterdam to Civitavecchia (Rome) via Lisbon, Cadiz (Seville), Gibraltar and Malaga. Prices start from £1,499pp cruise only.
In comparison, a on Nieuw Statendam, round trip from Amsterdam on August 25, 2019, costs from £2,099 cruise only.
Earlier this month, Sun Online Travel revealed that Carnival Cruises will be launching the first rollercoaster at sea.
It will be on board their new ship, Mardis Gras, and will be sailing in 2020.