You should consider this as “Part 2” of “Cruise For Cheaper Than Disney….”
The chart below provides a more concrete snapshot of how prices compare across the cruises discussed in Part 1. For comparison purposes, we focused on 7 day Caribbean itineraries that depart from Florida. We obtained pricing for both a sample summer cruise and a sample holiday cruise. The chart shows prices listed on the respective cruise line website on May 15, 2017. Prices include taxes and fees.
Except where noted, these prices are for ocean view balcony staterooms for 4 people. The chart provides an additional price point for the Norwegian Escape mini-suites. Based on square footage, the Norwegian mini-suites are comparable in size the balcony rooms for the other ships discussed.
Because Carnival Vista offered only an 8 day cruise and a 6 day cruise for the time period examined, the chart also presents additional comparison information for a Carnival Cruise that sails a comparable 7 day itinerary.
The Snapshot
| Late August Cruise | X-Mas Holiday Cruise | Price Difference | |
| Disney Fantasy | August 12, 2017
7 Night Eastern Caribbean $8,391.76 |
December 23, 2017
7 Night Western Caribbean $11,095.76 |
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| Royal Caribbean
Harmony of the Seas |
August 12, 2017
7 Night Eastern Caribbean $6,558.96 |
December 23, 2017
7 Night Western Caribbean $8,463.84 |
$1,832.80 (28%)
$2,631.92 (31%) |
| Norwegian Escape | August 12, 2017
7 Day Eastern Caribbean balcony=$3,907.56 mini-suite $4,107.56 |
December 23, 2017
7 Day Eastern Caribbean balcony=$5,547.56 mini-suite $6,047.56 |
$4,284.20 (100%+)
$5,048.20 (83%)
*based on mini-suite pricing |
| Carnival Vista | August 12, 2017
8 Day Southern Caribbean $5,175.00 |
December 24, 2017
6 Day Western Caribbean $4,024.12 ($4,694.12 with pro rata day) |
$3,216.76 (62%)
$7,071.64 (100%+) |
| Carnival Magic | August 19, 2017
7 Day Eastern Caribbean $3,597.16 |
December 23, 2017
7 Day Western Caribbean $4,549.20 |
$4,794.60 (100%+)
$6,546.56 (100%+) |
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