For a basic inside cabin, you’re looking at roughly $25,000 to $35,000 per person. That’s for a standard six-month voyage, like something offered by Regent Seven Seas or Silversea. But wait—before you choke on your coffee, remember that includes everything: your bed, all your meals, and basically a floating hotel that moves.
Compare that to renting an apartment for six months in a major city like New York or London. You’d easily drop $30,000 on rent alone, and you’d still have to buy groceries, pay for internet, and pick up your own toilet paper. On a cruise, your toilet paper is included, and someone fluffs your pillow every night. Which sounds more relaxing?
The “Hidden” Perks
Here’s where it gets juicy: that upfront cost usually covers unlimited food in main dining rooms, basic drinks (coffee, tea, lemonade), and entertainment like live shows and trivia nights. Some lines even throw in a few shore excursions or onboard credits. So your daily cost breaks down to around $140 to $200 per day. That’s less than a decent hotel room in Chicago.
And think about the logistics. You don’t have to book a single flight, train, or taxi for months. No stressing over where to sleep in Bali or whether Barcelona has bed bugs. The ship handles all the moving parts. It’s like having a personal assistant who also knows how to navigate a hurricane.
