These Cruises Allow You to Take Two Additional Guests for Free
Cruises are better when you have more friends or family on board, especially if they can travel with you for free. For a limited time, you can book the 7-night Princess Cruise with a partner and bring a second and third guest for free. Here’s what you need to know about how to qualify for this travel offer.
How to get two free cruise tickets
The Buy Two Get Two Free cruise promotion is operated by Princess, owned by Carnival Corporation, and runs through September 5, 2023, so be sure to book as soon as possible if you want to take advantage. Departure dates are in 2024 and 2025 so you will have to plan ahead. And although several routes and destinations are available, there is clearly not enough space.
Here are your travel options:
- Alaska
- California
- caribbean coast
- Europe
- Hawaii
- South America and Antarctica
- South Pacific
- transatlantic
How much will your cruise really cost you?
Two free tickets are tempting, but how much are you willing to spend on two trips that you have to pay for? The cheapest seven-night cruise options start at $398, so if four people are planning to travel and you can split the cost equally, that’s less than $200 per person before taxes and fees. Given that the average cost of a cruise is $237 per day ($1,554 for seven days), according to Cruise Fever, a week-long cruise for less than $200 is a steal. Please be aware, however, that guests will still be charged taxes, fees and port charges which will be approximately $250 for the cheapest fare option of $398. The fare will depend on the “cabin” you choose to book. The smallest and cheapest rooms (about 162 square feet with twin beds), which start at $398, are usually the first to be rented.
Here is a breakdown of the cost of a hypothetical seven-day “domestic round-trip” from Vancouver, Canada, departing April 30, 2024, for which the cheapest available fare is $410:
If four people share this amount equally, each will pay about $455 for the trip, or about $65 per day, which is cheaper than most hotels.
What amenities will you get on a Princes cruise?
Amenities will vary depending on the fare tier you choose – there are three of them: Princess Standard, Princess Plus and Princess Premier. Here are the amenities you will find on this Vancouver cruise:
- Queen or twin beds
- Fridge
- Flat TV
- Private bathroom with shower
- Complimentary 24-hour room service (surcharge for dinner on the balcony, pizza delivery and drinks)
- Closet
- Table with chair
- Hair dryer and toiletries
- Digital safe
As for amenities outside of the room, the easiest level will provide you with free food and entertainment. Higher levels will give you more amenities, such as free drinks, gourmet dinners, and waiters desperately looking for you throughout the cruise to bring you food and drinks.
If you have further questions about booking, you can contact their professional travel advisor, call 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or visit the company’s website at www.princess.com .