Cruises cheaper now than 10 years ago

It has been discovered that cruises are more affordable now than they were 10 years ago. P&O Cruises have carried out the research that found out this fact – what a great excuse to book up your next cruise holiday!

P&O Cruises found that a 2 week cruise holiday this summer in an ocean view stateroom will cost £1,579 per person. The same holiday in 1998 would have cost £2,520 per person. An ocean view stateroom on P&O Oriana cruise ship this year would cost £3,158 per person, 37% less than 10 years ago when the same cabin would have cost £5,040 per person.

P&O Cruises managing director Nigel Esdale believes, "The cumulative inflation rate between May 1998 and May 2008 is 32%, so if cruise holidays had increased accordingly, then our prices should be more than double those in this summer's brochure. In actual fact, this year's prices are more than £900 cheaper per person, almost £2,000 cheaper for a couple than ten years ago."

Esdale also adds that, "Household expenditure on everyday items has practically doubled, while cruise holidays have become more affordable than ever. Considering a cruise holiday today includes accommodation, almost all food, entertainment and even flights, the research proves the exceptional value it provides at a time when the credit crunch is hitting our wallets in every aspect of our daily life. Passengers can eat in the restaurant of a celebrity chef, try bungee trampolining and circus skills, enjoy a martini in a contemporary designer bar or see a West End style show at minimal cost."

P&O Cruises have even set up a website page where holidaymakers can compare the value for money that a cruise holiday offers.