Hello everyone, in this article I propose a classification of how the cruises are according to their duration, This can be a good tip when it comes to finding trips to the best prices. As an advance tell you that those that usually present the most appetizing offers are short cruises or mini cruises and also those that, although they last more days, do not make a stopover.
But, depending on the duration we can find 4 types of cruises: mini-cruises, itinerary of 3 or 4 nights, from 5 to 8 nights, and replacement cruises. I will explain them to you.
- The mini cruises or cruises with weekend itineraries are not yet very widespread in Europe. They last 2 to 3 days, and neither the ship nor the itinerary are important. There is even a mode of destinationless cruises. Here you have more information about this type of cruise.
- Cruises with 3 or 4 night itineraries. This is where we can find great deals if we are looking for cruises of 3 to 5 nights on old ships of the big companies. They are crossings with a lot of price variation and tend to drop at the last minute, sometimes below 200 euros.
- Cruises from 5 to 8 nights. They are the most scheduled itineraries by shipping companies. If you book more than 2 months in advance you can find good prices, but I recommend promotions with a cancellation policy. There are websites specializing in last minute trips of this type.
- Replacement cruises. Here really are the staggering prices. It is possible to find cruises between 30 and 55 euros per person per day. They are one-way cruise trips, as ships are moving from one cruise region to another and must make these trips regardless of whether they carry passengers or not. It's a great way to cruise ocean liners.