Contrary to popular belief, cruising can be affordable! With meals, accommodation, entertainment, and often flights included in the fare, you can enjoy a cruise without breaking the bank. While some extras for drinks and excursions may apply, prices as low as £70 per day make cruising an appealing option. Here are seven of the most affordable cruises available this year and next.

The four-night journey aboard the 1,360-passenger Celestyal Discovery is packed with port visits. Experience an evening in Mykonos, which will be quieter in the late season, followed by a morning in Kusadasi, perfect for exploring the ancient site of Ephesus with fewer crowds in October. Ports of call also include Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion, and Santorini, where optional excursions feature beekeeping and pottery-making in Rhodes, as well as a cultural tour in Santorini celebrating Greek music.
Details: Four nights’ full board from £599 per person, including Wi-Fi and crew tips, departing from Athens on October 27.

2. Caribbean Cruise Adventures

Enjoy a fantastic 14-night cruise in the Caribbean for under £130 per person per day. Fly to Barbados and embark on P&O Cruises’ Britannia, accommodating 3,647 passengers. Cruise through eight stunning Caribbean islands, including Curaçao, Aruba, St Vincent, Grenada, St Lucia, St Maarten, and Antigua, immersing yourself in diverse cultures, breathtaking beaches, and flowing rum punch. Don’t miss onboard experiences like the tapas bar and an excellent Indian restaurant.
Details: Fourteen nights’ full board starting at £1,809 per person, including flights and crew tips, departing from Barbados on November 15.

3. Icelandic Exploration

Embark on a ten-night cruise to the “land of fire and ice” departing from Rosyth aboard Fred Olsen Cruises’ Balmoral. This journey takes you past the beautiful Duncansby Sea Stacks and Orkney’s Old Man of Hoy, perfect for bird watchers. After a day in the Faroe Islands, you’ll reach Iceland with four port stops, where you can go whale watching, explore stunning waterfalls, hike glacier valleys dotted with purple lupins, and witness the Strokkur geyser in Thingvellir National Park near Reykjavik.
Details: Ten nights’ full board starting from £1,499 per person, departing from Rosyth on July 10.

4. Discover Cuba

This impressive 40-night cruise from Tilbury to the Caribbean on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience offers remarkable value at approximately £75 per person per day, including all meals. Escape the British winter with stops in 13 ports, including a day in vibrant Havana, and visits to Martinique, the British Virgin Islands, Montego Bay, and more. While long stretches at sea occur, you can indulge in spa treatments, enjoy poolside cocktails, or take part in marine mammal surveys from Orca charity specialists.
Details: Forty nights’ full board for £3,109 per person (with discounts available for additional guests), departing Tilbury on January 30, 2026.

5. All-Inclusive Canaries Escapade

Embrace the pre-Christmas sun on a seven-night cruise featuring Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Palma, Gran Canaria, and an overnight port stay in Funchal, Madeira. Select excursions like cycling in Lanzarote, off-road exploration of Madeira, or dune buggy adventures in La Palma at an extra cost. Warm sea temperatures in December mean beach time is still an option. Onboard the adults-only Marella Explorer 2, enjoy ten bars, nine restaurants, and drinks included in the cruise fare.
Details: Seven nights’ all-inclusive from £947 per person, including flights, drinks, and crew tips, departing on December 8.

6. Experience Norway on Queen Anne

Enjoy a seven-night fjord cruise on Cunard’s newest vessel, the 2,996-passenger Queen Anne, departing from Southampton. Ports of call include Stavanger, Skjolden, Olden, and Haugesund. However, the scenic views as you sail through stunning fjords like Sognefjord and Nordfjord also promise unforgettable moments. Look out for eagles and seals from the teak deck. Don’t forget to bring formal attire since Cunard cruises feature at least one stylish formal night.
Details: Seven nights’ full board starting from £989 per person, departing from Southampton on July 27.

7. Sunshine in Spain and Portugal

Enjoy late summer sunshine in Spain and Portugal on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas out of Southampton. With stops in Vigo, Lisbon, and Cadiz, with Seville within easy reach, your cruise offers diverse experiences. The return journey stops in La Coruña and Bilbao. Onboard, you’ll find thrilling water slides, a surf simulator, an ice rink, and fantastic entertainment such as a full production of *Grease*, along with a variety of dining options, including steak and sushi as well as a traditional British fish and chips stand.
Details: Nine nights’ full board from £1,069 per person, departing from Southampton on September 1.