This is a cruise I'd like to take someday in the future. It's 28 days long, and it goes to ports I'll never have the chance to go on other trips. One of my friends from game night has taken a 1-way 2-week cruise from New York to Iceland, touching at some of these ports. But I'd want to do a round trip, closed loop cruise and spend the better part of a week in Iceland.
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Yesterday, I found out how much RQS receives in pension and social security benefits, and I realized that she has many more demands on her monthly income than I have on an income 20% more than hers. She'd never be able to afford such a trip on her own. So, if I were to book this trip, I might as well pay for her share of a cabin, as it would cost me the same either way.
There is one problem with this cruise - The last time it's being offered (right now) is in 2026. Instead of costing $6600/pp, a similar 2027 cruise will cost $11400/pp and last 35 days. However, it will be a Solar Eclipse cruise, and the cruise line is charging as much money as they can for the privilege of seeing the sun disappear from the sky for 4 minutes. Hopefully, the cruise line will offer something similar to the 28-day cruise in 2028.
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In 2027, I'm hoping to be able to take RQS on a Hawaii cruise. Sadly, with the new Hawaii taxes that start in 2026, it will cost at least 14% more expensive than it was this year (ignoring inflation). It will still be worth the money spent. But it will likely be the last time I get the chance to visit this state, as there are no discount ways to cruise the Hawaiian islands.
There are so many cruises I'd love to take. I'm lucky - I have already checked off 3 of the most common bucket list cruises, with more to go. Hopefully, I'll have both health and money to finish off my list.
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