Notes from the pricing desk.
Fare reads, methodology explainers, and coverage updates — every figure paired with a sample size and an as-of date. Published as the data lands.
How Our Cruise Pricing Data Works
How we turn public OTA cruise fares into sourced, normalized, decision-grade pricing — methodology, PPPN, coverage, and the as-of conventions behind every figure.
The Booking Curve: Reading Cruise Pricing by Days to Departure
Cruise fares aren't fixed — they move along a booking curve. Tracking the same sailing from far-out to sail date shows how operators price into departure, and reads pricing discipline a fleet average can't.
Onboard & Pre-Cruise Add-On Pricing: The Second Cruise Pricing Surface
Beyond fares, we track the retail pricing of pre-cruise add-ons — shore excursions, dining, beverage, spa, internet, CocoCay — for Royal, Celebrity, and Carnival. Here is why onboard pricing matters to a cruise analyst.
Cabin-Mix Yield: Reading Cruise Pricing Power Through the Suite Premium
Cruise pricing isn't one number — it's a ladder. PPPN by cabin type, and the spread between interior and suite, reads high-end pricing power across RCL, CCL, and NCLH.
Understanding PPPN: The Core Metric for Cruise Pricing Analysis
PPPN (Price Per Person Per Night) is the foundational metric for comparing cruise pricing across ships, itineraries, and operators. Learn how we calculate it and why it matters for investment analysis.
Regional Pricing: Where Cruise Demand Is Moving
A fleet-wide pricing average hides the geography. Tracking PPPN by destination market shows where cruise pricing is firming or softening across RCL, CCL, and NCLH.
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