Cruise specialist warns of 2022 price spike
Will PayneThe cost of going on a cruise could be higher next year due to a combination of economic factors, according to industry specialist cruise.co.uk.
The company’s deputy managing director, Tony Andrews, projected the possible price increase for both domestic and international sailings.
The prediction comes as the UK emerges from the pandemic and demand for cruise increases, which, according to Andrews, means cruise lines will reduce the amount of discounts they have previously offered.
In addition, Andrews said costs across the sector could be affected – including fuel for ships, onboard food and drink, company insurance and staffing – which may in turn be reflected in fares.
"With travel continuing to open up, more and more of us are really looking forward to our next cruise," Andrews said.
"Unfortunately, would-be holidaymakers should be aware that some prices on 2022 getaways, in cruise and across all of travel, are likely to be higher.
"There are so many variables that could push prices up, some of which feel almost inevitable, such as food and insurance hikes, and others which may be announced at short notice, such as fuel rises."
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