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- Cruise prices are rising, and the added costs are impacting my family's travel budget.
- Despite the heftier price tags, I continue to book cruises because they're an excellent value.
- On a recent trip to Europe, I saved thousands sailing instead of doing a similar land-based trip.
Although the cost of a cruise is going up, this form of travel is still the best value for a family vacation right now.