How Much Does A
Caribbean 5 Day Cruise Cost?
How much will a 5 day cruise cost my family?
Whether you can find a cheap Caribbean cruise or a family cruise deal, your big question is "How much?"
Like any other budget-minded family, you want to find the best Caribbean cruise package for your family. Consequently, you are prepared to check with a Travel Agent or search offers from several online travel agencies.
We understand. With families of 3, 4, or 5 members, we must pay attention to every dollar spent.
So, let us look at what a 5 day inclusive cruise vacation will cost your family.
First off, we must note that certain factors affect the cost of your Caribbean cruise package:
1. The Caribbean cruise line you choose - Carnival Cruise Lines generally offer the least expensive 5 day cruise packages to the Caribbean.
2. The time of year you travel - Your 5 day cruise cost will be somewhat less if you travel during certain seasons, such as spring and fall and will always cost more during the summer and around any holiday.
3. The type of cabin you choose - An inside cabin will cost less than an ocean view or balcony cabin, and much less than a suite. Additionally, an inside cabin for 2 with a pair of bunk beds, will cost more than any other inside cabin.
4. The number of people in your family - Your 5 day cruise will cost more if there are 4 members in your family sharing 2 cabins than if all 4 members share the same cabin.
Yes, I understand that age matters. If the members of your family are of a certain age, it may be tough to have everyone in one cabin.
However, aim to keep family members in one cabin to minimize your 5 day cruise cost.
Note: Caribbean cruise liners have a minimum number of cabins that hold 4 or 5 people. Therefore, if your family numbers more than 3 you should plan to book early to ensure that you grab one of the available cabins for your 5 day cruise.
Understanding Posted Cruise Prices
When searching for a 5 day cruise cost or any length cruise, you will notice a posted price. That cruise price is always the base fare. The cruise base fare does not include government taxes and fees.
Additionally, the posted cruise price is generally what the first 2 people in a cabin will pay. If there are more people in your party, the posted price generally jumps to a higher ticket price and then everyone else in the cabin will pay less - usually the same amount.
Let us look at what a 5 day cruise will cost your family.
5 day Cruise Cost for Family of 2
Depending on when you travel, expect a family of 2 to pay the following cruise ticket prices for a 5 day Caribbean cruise
with the listed Cruise Lines:
1. Winter Caribbean Cruise Sailings
Carnival Cruise Lines
Less Than $400 per person.
Celebrity Cruise Line
Less Than $500 per person.
Disney Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Royal Caribbean International
Less Than $500 per person.
2. Spring Caribbean Cruise Sailings
Carnival Cruise Lines
Less Than $500 person.
Celebrity Cruise Line
Less Than $600 per person.
Disney Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Royal Caribben International
Less Than $600 per person.
3. Summer Caribbean Cruise Sailings
Carnival Cruise Lines
Less Than $700 per person.
Celebrity Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Disney Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Royal Caribbean International
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
4. Fall Caribbean Cruise Sailings
Carnival Cruise Lines
Less Than $400 per person.
Celebrity Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Disney Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Royal Caribbean International
Less Than $500 per person.
5 day Cruise Cost for Family of 3, 4 or More
Depending on when you travel, expect a family of 3, 4 or more people to pay the following cruise ticket prices for a 5 day Caribbean cruise with the listed Cruise Lines:
1. Winter Caribbean Cruise Sailings
Carnival Cruise Lines
First 2 persons will pay less than $400 each and everyone else will pay less than $200 each.
Celebrity Cruise Line
First 2 persons will pay less than $500 each and everyone else will pay less than $400 each.
Disney Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Royal Caribbean International
First 2 persons will pay less than $600 each and everyone else will pay less than $400 each.
2. Spring Caribbean Cruise Sailings
Carnival Cruise Lines
First 2 persons will pay less than $600 each and everyone else will pay less than $300.
Celebrity Cruise Line
First 2 persons will pay less than $600 each and everyone else will pay less than $500 each.
Disney Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Royal Caribbean International
First 2 persons will pay less than $700 each and everyone else will pay less than $400 each.
3. Summer Caribbean Cruise Sailings
Carnival Cruise Lines
First 2 persons will pay less than $700 each and everyone else will pay less than $400 each.
Celebrity Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Disney Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Royal Caribbean International
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
4. Fall Caribbean Cruise Sailings
Carnival Cruise Lines
First 2 people will pay less than $300 each and everyone else will pay less than $200 each.
Celebrity Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Disney Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Norwegian Cruise Line
No available 5 day Caribbean cruises.
Royal Caribbean International
First 2 persons will pay less than $600 each and everyone else will pay less than $300 each.
Note: The prices above are as of January 2012, and are the lowest rates available. Ocean view, balcony cabins and suites cost more than the 5 day cruise costs listed above.
Additionally, please note that some cruise lines, such as Carnival and Norwegian, add mandatory gratuity charges to your Caribbean cruise package.
Mandatory gratuity charges may be paid upfront or will show up on your final bill, before you disembark.
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cruise gratuity rates.
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