Travel extras

Holiday Extras for cruise travellers.

Before you get excited about cabins, cocktails and sailaway photos, sort the practical travel bits: airport parking, airport hotels, lounges and the add-ons that can make embarkation day less frantic.

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Quick answer

Holiday Extras is useful if your cruise involves flights, airport parking, a pre-cruise hotel, an airport lounge or other travel add-ons. It can also help if you are travelling a long way to reach your departure point and want to compare the total cost before booking.

Best for

  • Fly-cruises from UK airports.
  • Early flights where an airport hotel makes life easier.
  • Airport parking before a cruise package holiday.
  • Airport lounges if you want a calmer start.
  • Checking the true cost of the whole trip, not just the cruise fare.

What to compare

ExtraWhy it mattersWhat to check
Airport parkingCan be cheaper booked earlyTransfer time, cancellation rules and drop-off process
Airport hotelsUseful before early or long-haul cruise flightsParking bundle, shuttle time and breakfast
LoungesCan make a busy travel day calmerOpening times, food, drinks and child rules
TransfersHelpful when cruise logistics are unfamiliarPickup point, luggage rules and timings

Cruise planning tip

Compare these costs before you decide which cruise is cheapest. A lower fare can lose its sparkle if the airport, parking, hotel and transfer costs are awkward.