Cruise prices in Israel cut in half: only $293 for an all-inclusive vacation

When the Tishrei holidays are behind us and the children return to their routines, the tourism industry enters a magical mid-season period. For those who maintain flexibility in dates, this is a golden opportunity: the congestion in the ports drops, the occupancy on board decreases, and the weather in October remains just right for beach trips. The result is a much more relaxed "all-inclusive" experience — and with savings of tens of percent compared to the peak summer prices.

As Eyal Atias, CEO of MSC Cruises Israel, explains, the combination of less crowded ships and falling prices makes October one of the most cost-effective months of the year for cruises. Instead of dealing with the cumbersome logistics of moving between hotels, repeated packing, and domestic flights, you board the floating hotel and arrive at a new destination every morning.

Among the most prominent deals for cruises during October, you can find:

1. 4 nights on MSC Sinfonia (October 29 – November 2): a route between Italy, Spain, and France. Starting from $395 per person.

2. 7 nights on MSC Sinfonia (October 24 – October 31): landscapes of Italy, Greece, and Spain. Starting from $670 per person.

3. 7 nights on MSC Splendida (October 18 – October 25): a journey between Spain, France, Italy, and Malta. Starting from $720 per person.

MSC World America. Photo: MSC Cruises

In Northern Europe, several spectacular options are offered:

1. 4 nights on MSC Preziosa (October 18 – October 22): Germany, the Netherlands, and France. Starting from $439 per person (in a room with a window).

2. 7 nights on MSC Preziosa (October 30 – November 6): UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Starting from $680 per person.

3. 7 nights on MSC Virtuosa (October 31 – November 7): classics of the UK, France, Portugal, and Spain. Starting from $940 per person.

In the Caribbean, various vacations are sold:

1. 4 nights on MSC Seaside (October 5 – October 9): Florida, the Bahamas, and the private island 'Ocean Cay'. Starting from $293 per person.

2. 7 nights on MSC Seaside (October 5 – October 12): an extended tropical vacation in the Bahamas and the private island. Starting from $614 per person.

3. 7 nights on MSC World America (October 10 – October 17): Florida, Honduras, Mexico, the Bahamas, and 'Ocean Cay'. Starting from $874 per person.

It is important to note that the prices include taxes and service fees, and refer to one person in a double interior room, unless otherwise stated.