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The Smart Way to Cruise – How Marella’s New Calculator is Helping Brits Budget for Holidays Abroad

Marella Cruises Launch New Cruise Calculator

With the cost of living still squeezing budgets across the UK, holiday planning has become more about value than ever before. A recent study by Marella Cruises, part of TUI UK&I, reveals a striking contrast: while more than 60% of Brits are planning a summer holiday abroad this year, one in five say financial worries are holding them back from booking.

But there’s good news for savvy travellers who don’t want to compromise on experience - Marella Cruises has just launched a free All Inclusive Cruise Calculator to help holidaymakers work out the true value of an all-inclusive cruise. The easy-to-use tool shows how much is already included in a Marella cruise and helps travellers compare potential savings with other types of holidays. Spoiler alert: it’s more than you might think.

Why All-Inclusive Cruising Is Worth a Second Look

Cruise holidays are often misunderstood, especially by those who’ve never tried one. Marella’s research found that while only 22% of Brits currently believe an all-inclusive cruise offers the best value for money, nearly half (46%) said they’d be more open to cruising if it were easier to compare costs with other holidays. Enter Marella’s All Inclusive Cruise Calculator, designed specifically to shine a light on just how much is included and how much money could be saved.

And the knowledge gap is real. An impressive 62% of Brits don’t fully understand what “all-inclusive” actually means on a cruise, and more than half (51%) didn’t realise that flights are part of the package. Even more surprisingly, 71% were unaware that transfers are included too – meaning you don’t need to fork out extra for airport taxis or shuttle buses.

Marella Cruises’ all-inclusive offering bundles flights, accommodation, transfers, all meals and drinks, entertainment, tips and service charges into one upfront cost. That’s a lot of holiday, with no surprise bills at check-out.

Backed by the Pros

The calculator has already won praise from travel expert and influencer Chelsea Dickenson, known as the ‘Cheap Holiday Expert’, who notes the return in popularity of all-inclusive holidays. “All inclusive holidays are back in fashion with searches for stress-free escapes skyrocketing by 60% year on year,” she says. “It’s not just resorts seeing the love – cruise holidays are set to surpass pre-pandemic levels with 37.1 million passengers expected globally in 2025.”

Dickenson also points out the hidden costs often found in traditional holiday packages -from drinks and meals to tips and transfers. “With Marella Cruises, all of these are included as standard. Their All Inclusive Cruise Calculator is really helpful in showing exactly what you get and how much you could save by booking a package.”

Designed with Value in Mind

Marella Cruises Managing Director Chris Hackney says the new tool was designed to help new and experienced travellers alike see the value behind their all-inclusive model. “We provide an exceptional end-to-end service which includes flights, transfers, tips and accommodation rolled into one price,” he says. “As well as entertainment, food and drink offerings and fantastic service.”

For those new to cruise, the calculator can act as a gentle introduction – a way to demystify what’s included and to show that, in many cases, a cruise could be a better value than a standard package holiday. With average package holiday prices rising 4.2% compared to 2024, budgeting tools like this are more relevant than ever.

Try the Calculator Yourself

If you’re considering a summer escape but want to ensure you’re getting the most for your money, the Marella All Inclusive Cruise Calculator is a great place to start. Transparent, easy to use, and surprisingly eye-opening, it may just convince you to trade the usual beach break for an all-in-one cruise holiday where everything’s taken care of – from the first cocktail to the final airport transfer.

📍 Try the tool now: How Much Does a Cruise Cost? | TUI.co.uk