According to reporting undertaken by ABTA, city breaks were the most popular type of holiday taken in 2017, with 53% of holidaymakers choosing one. So, with more cruise lines introducing short, mini break style itineraries into their catalogue, we decided to take a look and see how these compare. Read on to find out more about mini cruises versus city breaks.
Advantages of a mini cruise
Common misconceptions about mini cruises
In addition to all these factors, of course holiday makers will always want to consider the prices involved in their trip. We’ve created a short analysis of some popular city break destinations, to give you an idea of price differences. Remember that all cruise prices include full board accommodation, entertainment, ship facilities, and flights where applicable. City break prices include all flights and hotels without food or entertainment, and were found using a range of search engines and comparison websites.
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Cruise for Two
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Short Break for Two
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Amsterdam - 4 nights |
P&O Cruises - £600 |
£720 |
Brugges - 2 nights |
Cunard - £400 |
£450 |
Brugges & Paris - 3 nights |
Royal Caribbean - £800 |
£720 |
Barcelona/Marseille/Savona - 5 nights |
Costa Cruises - £1000 |
£790 |
Disclaimer: Prices given are rough estimates that are true at the time of writing.
Looking at everything that's included in a mini cruise fare, it's fair to say that usually they offer considerable value for money when it comes to short holidays, also because you can sail form the UK. If both a mini cruise and a short break on land sound appealing, consider opting for a cruise and stay tailor-made holiday, so you have the best of both worlds. Talk to one of the team today to find out more.