So what trends are emerging as we sail into 2023? More travellers are looking to escape on itineraries that provide cultural and destination immersion; solo cruising is on the up; and people want to spend more on bucket-list luxury cruises.
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Cruising in 2023 is mostly back to normal following the pandemic-induced changes implemented across the industry in 2021 and 2022. Pre-cruise testing has been almost entirely abolished, ships are sailing at full capacity, and new ships are being constructed.
Experts say it's best to book a cruise six to 12 months ahead for the best price, but you might be able to snag a better deal if you have the flexibility to wait a bit longer. Getting the delicate balance right on booking a cruise can be tricky. Book too early and you risk paying through the nose.
Hurricane SeasonStorms in August and October have a moderate risk of developing into hurricanes while September has the highest risk of all. For these reasons, September is the worst month of the year to take a cruise.
For 2023, the passenger capacity is forecast to grow another 18 percent, with the full fleet sailing, plus new ships entering service, offset by the retirement of older ships and some brands that ceased service during the pandemic.
Royal Caribbean has cancelled a second Radiance of the Seas cruise due to continued propulsion issues and needed repairs. Royal Caribbean International has begun reaching out to guests booked on the September 8, 2023 departure of Radiance of the Seas with the news that the sailing has to be cancelled.
1. Wonder of the Seas. The Wonder of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean International, holds the world's largest cruise ship title at 236,857 Gross tonnes.
For example, a 7-day Caribbean cruise on a luxury cruise line like Regent Seven Seas might cost around $4,000 per person, while a similar cruise on a more budget-friendly cruise line like Carnival could cost as little as $700 per person.
As the cruise industry continues to search for alternatives to reduce or eliminate CO2 emissions in the near future, one of the answers to cleaner cruising may lie in wind-powered technology. Several cruise companies are exploring wind-powered sail assist technology as an option for their ships.
Well, the average cruise passenger is 47 years old. While the average cruise passenger is 47, they only make up 15% of that demographic. Younger passengers like the Caribbean, as the average age of that passenger, is 43. Finally, the average age of a world cruise passenger is 62.
Royal Caribbean International appeals to adventure-seeking families as well as couples and singles in their 30s to 50s. The median age is low-40s, slightly lower on three- and four-night cruises and slightly higher on longer cruises of 10 or more nights.
Most people travel during the summer months (June through August), making those voyages pricier, but you'll find deals on spring and fall departures (April through early June and September through November, respectively).
Vacations can be expensive, so naturally, whenever there's a study that suggests ways to travel cheaper, it's worth digging into. According to an extensive study that followed price drops in the cruise industry, Thursdays may be the best day to book a cruise.
So how much money do you need? The answer to this question varies a lot by person, their travel habits, spending preferences, length of the cruise and destination. Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.