I can’t imagine. My wife and I went on Celebrity Baltic Cruise for 6 thousand dollars for 12 days in a Suite (did not even count excursions or drinks). We could have purchased a brand new car with what we spent, but it was such a wonderful time. Why would you want to go on the cheap? I did see the rooms that you will get for the bargain prices quoted here and they are awful. You want to at least get a Sky Suite if you are going to go on a cruise. Trust me!!! If you don’t want to spend money on a vacation than don’t go on a cruise. There are many other entertaining things to do.
RCCL is the owner now, and the guy that made Celebrity is head of MSC now. They are a shipping family that started cruisers in the 90's. Italian food and service, and lots of clean air aboard. They give a lot of bang for the buck.
My ideal cruise begins with a flight to Italy, a week or two in the fall feasting on the local fare, then a 16-18 day transatlantic. I don't normally spring for the suites, but the price on these are cheap. Most cruise lines offer a discounted T/A both ways. I spend my money on shore, not the casinos. I don't spend a lot of time in my room, so I buy cheap. The ship is open for all...
Here is one from Spain to Miami next month! Click the pic for itinerary.
Oct 25-Nov 08, 2010 inside 699.00 USD window SOLD OUT balcony 1,099.00 USD Suite 1,699.00 USD
All prices per person + fees and taxes of around $150