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Should I Stay or Should I Cruise? Comparing the Value of Staycations and Cruises To Nowhere
By ValueChampion  •  April 13, 2021
Many hotels now offer no-contact staycation packages for those weary of being stuck at home, while Dream Cruises has been offering 2- and 3-night "cruises to nowhere" on its lone operating ship, the World Dream. To help Singaporeans understand the costs and benefits of each option, we gathered staycation rates from four major hotels to compare their relative value against a cruise. Key Findings: The average cost per night for the most basic hotel staycation was S$396, but prices varied significantly by hotel, room size, and package level. Dream Cruises offered an average of S$488 per night on its cruises to nowhere. The Marina Bay Sands was one hotel we found charging more than a cruise, with its cheapest packages costing an average of S$550 per night from late March through June. Seasonality affected cruise tickets more than hotel rates. The average cost of a cruise...
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By ValueChampion
We distill sprawling marketplaces—for insurance, credit cards, bank accounts, and more—down to choices that represent a sweet spot for value—as in offering the features, returns, or experience we think you need for the smallest outlay. We ask: Is the return on a particular purchase or decision worth the cost or risk of that option, and how does the choice stack up against other options?
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