The one number that changes everything
Most people book the wrong cruise — and never realise it.
The number is PPPN — Price Per Person Per Night. Comparing cruises by the total cabin price hides the real value. Here’s why PPPN is the only fair way to compare.
1. Why a £1,800 cruise can be cheaper than a £1,200 one
Cruises vary in length, so the total price alone is meaningless. A £1,200 total for 4 nights is £150 PPPN. An £1,800 total for 14 nights is only £64 PPPN — the longer cruise is actually over 50% cheaper per day.
2. Is that “cheap” winter cruise actually a bargain?
A “cheap” winter cruise might actually have a high PPPN compared to a summer deal. Calculating the nightly rate tells you if you’re getting genuine value for the specific time of year you’re travelling — not just a low headline price.
3. £90 a night — including 5-star dining and nightly shows
When you see a rate of £90 PPPN, remember that includes your room, travel between islands, 5-star meals, and nightly theatre shows. It makes land-based hotels look incredibly expensive by comparison.
4. Genuine deal or fake discount?
This is where the average price earns its place. Once you know the typical PPPN for a route, you can instantly tell whether a “sale” is real.
| Length | Total (2 people) | PPPN | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 nights | £1,200 | £120 | Standard |
| 12 nights | £1,800 | £75 | ✨ MEGA BARGAIN |
| 7 nights | £1,400 | £100 | Good value |
Start comparing PPPN
and you’ll never overpay for a cruise again.