Cruise FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
About $1,100–$2,000 per person, including travel insurance and fees. I’ve broken the full pricing down in my earlier post on costs. “Free at Sea” is a package that includes drinks, dining and more, and it is optional. I have a question out to Kerry (travel agent) about the cost for a cabin that accomodates 3 or more.
Wait — isn’t that a lot of money?
It’s a fair question, and the honest answer is: it’s right in line with a normal vacation, and in many cases less. For comparison, the average 7-day cruise runs about $1,200 to $2,500 per person, and the average week-long domestic vacation in the U.S. costs roughly $2,400 per person. A family of four spends an average of around $7,200 on a week-long domestic vacation. So our reunion lands at or below what most people already spend on a typical week away — except this one comes with everyone you love on the same boat. And because most of us don’t have to fly to the departure port, we skip what’s usually the biggest single expense of any trip — airfare, which averages about $378 per person each way.
Who else is going?
Confirmed yeses: Shannon and Patrick Bradley, Jesse and his partner Gloria, myself, my boyfriend Dan, my daughter Czara (who will possibly be bringing someone along), my mother and father, Jeff and his three kids, Corey, Angela. Confirmed nos: Barry, Dottie, Crystal, Cody. Pending: Kevin and Erin, Pat and Nicole, Sara and Christian, Jared, Bill, Mark and Gail, Jamie and Sherry, Danielle, Alex. Need yeses or nos by Sunday 5/31.
How long is it?
Departs on August 1, 2027, returns on August 8, 2027.
What is the cruise line?
Norweigan Cruise Lines. The ship is called The Breakaway. More info about the ship in a previous blog post as well.
Where does it go?
Leaves from Boston, goes to Canada, then Bermuda.
Do I have to fly?
For most of us, no — the departure port is drivable, which keeps the total cost well below a typical cruise or vacation.
What about the departure port?
Getting There: Flynn Cruiseport Boston 1 Black Falcon Avenue, South Boston, MA 02210
The ship departs at 4:00 PM and returns at 8:00 AM on the final day.
For more info about the cruiseport:
https://www.massport.com/flynn-cruiseport?amp;amp;
Who is the contact person?
Myself, Jeff, or our cruise travel agent, Kerry Albino:
Kerry Albino
Cruise Brothers
631-488-7353
