Everything you need to know about Costco Travel — and why I love it for saving money

Madison Blancaflor

Costco isn't just the place where you can buy toilet paper in bulk, inexpensive gas, cheap hot dogs and gift cards. You can also book great trips via the company's online travel agency, Costco Travel.

I know, I know: At TPG, we're often staunchly against booking travel through third-party sites , as there can be tradeoffs versus booking directly. But in recent years, I've become a big fan of the travel deals I can find via Costco Travel.

When planning our annual beach trip back in 2022, my best friend found a few options for Mexican all-inclusive resorts on Costco Travel and shared the links with me. I promptly told her we'd probably be better off booking directly and brushed off the idea of booking through Costco — neither of us even had a membership at the time.

However, comparing the prices and benefits at a few of the resorts proved my initial reaction wrong.

I actually got a Costco membership to book the deal since the cost of the membership was less than what we'd save by booking through Costco. We saved around $300 on a three-night stay at TRS Coral near Cancun (one of TPG's best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun ), not including the free hydrotherapy spa circuit and the $241 Digital Costco Shop Card included in the package.

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Our stay was fantastic, and I officially became a Costco Travel convert.

If you're curious about how to use Costco Travel to find deals, here's everything you need to know about Costco Travel — and why I love it for saving money on travel.

What is Costco Travel?

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All Costco members have access to the Costco Travel booking platform, where you can find and book a wide range of travel — from vacation packages to hotels, cruises and rental cars. You can even book theme park vacation packages to Disney and Universal or specialty vacations such as an African safari.

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Once you log in to Costco Travel, you can search for specific dates or destinations or browse through available deals and featured destinations. I personally love perusing the limited-time deals when I know I want to plan a getaway but don't have a specific destination in mind.

Trips booked through Costco Travel are often discounted and/or include perks and benefits you may not get by booking directly or through other booking portals. Usually, a trip booked through Costco Travel will also include a Digital Costco Shop Card (essentially a type of Costco gift card) of varying value.

What travel can you book through Costco Travel?

You can book hotels, cruises, rental cars and vacation packages through Costco Travel. Vacation packages range from hotel-only offers to all-encompassing packages that include airfare, hotel stays and rental cars. You can even build your own package.

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However, one thing to note is that you can't book stand-alone flights via Costco Travel. There is an option to book flights through some vacation packages, but if you're only looking for airfare, you'll want to head to Google Flights to check out your options and book.

You can book Costco Travel offers both online and by phone.

Do you have to be a Costco member to use Costco Travel?

Yes. Costco Travel is an exclusive service for Costco members.

There are two personal membership levels: Gold Star and Executive. Gold Star costs $60 per year, while an Executive membership costs $120. The basic membership will give you access to all of Costco's services, including Costco Travel, while the Executive membership also comes with a 2% reward on all Costco (and Costco Travel) purchases.

I've found that the Costco Travel deals alone are worth paying the $60 Gold Star annual membership fee, even though I don't regularly use Costco for my grocery store runs.

Check sites like Groupon for discount Costco memberships, as you can sometimes save on that rate — or get an included gift card that helps offset the cost.

Is Costo Travel worth it?

Costco Travel has its pros and cons, but there are definitely times when it's worth it.

For example, let's look at a five-night stay in Maui in early April. At the time of writing, Costco is currently offering a hotel and rental car package for Hotel Wailea, a Relais & Chateaux affiliated property and one of TPG's favorite Maui hotels .

Here's one cost comparison breakdown of Costco Travel's deal versus booking directly:

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Even without including the additional benefits, you're already saving more than $400 via the Costco deal. Add in the value you get from the card, daily breakfast and resort credit (which is more than $1,000 in value if you maximize all benefits), and you're looking at $1,442.45 in savings by booking through Costco Travel versus directly.

And since Hotel Wailea isn't a member of any major hotel loyalty program, booking through Costco Travel wouldn't mean missing out on elite night credits or other loyalty program benefits.

Here's another example — this time for a Universal Orlando theme park trip from June 4-6 for one adult and two children from Houston. The total cost when booking each part (hotel, tickets and airfare) individually came to $2,701.35, while booking it as a package via Costco saved just over $300.

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That's a fair amount of savings you could use for some frozen butterbeer or even a new wand inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter .

When is Costco Travel not worth it?

Not every offer on Costco is worth booking.

For one, you won't necessarily find the same availability on Costco Travel. For example, flights booked through Costco may have some seats blocked off, and certain dates for hotel stays may be unavailable. Additionally, not all rental car companies are bookable through Costco Travel (such as Hertz*, which is my preferred rental car company due to the perks I get through my Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ).

Plus, some hotel stays have a minimum stay requirement. If you're on the hunt for a long weekend getaway, you may not be able to take advantage of some Costco Travel deals.

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Even when you do find availability, you should always price-check what you can find by booking directly or through your credit card travel portal and hotel programs.

After booking our fantastic stay at TRS Coral just north of Cancun through Costco, I looked at booking through Costco again in 2023 when planning our annual beach vacation.

While Costco had a deal available for the same resort, we happened to be booking when the resort chain was having a Mother's Day sale for anyone booking directly. We were able to try out a new TRS resort closer to Playa Del Carmen, TRS Yucatan; we saved more than $100 on an even nicer suite than Costco Travel offered by booking directly (even when considering the Digital Shop Card we would have gotten by booking with Costco).

Something else to consider when booking hotels through Costco Travel is loyalty program rewards and elite status. There are a lot of hotels available to book through Costco Travel that are part of major loyalty programs, from Hyatt Honors to Marriott Bonvoy to IHG One Rewards and more. But booking through Costco Travel — just like booking through most other third-party services such as Expedia — means you likely won't earn loyalty rewards, elite night credits or have any elite night benefits honored.

You'll also have to use Costco customer service if you run into any issues rather than going directly to the brand. This is especially important when considering booking a vacation package that includes flights, given the higher potential for delays or cancellations.

Why I love Costco Travel

I am typically a staunch proponent of booking directly, but Costco Travel is an exception. I've found that the benefits I can get by booking some trips via Costco outweigh the cons (some of which include having to go through Costco for any customer service help or occasionally losing out on elite night credits).

Digital Costco Shop Cards

My favorite thing about booking trips through Costco Travel is the Digital Costco Shop Card I get after booking. The card's value varies from trip to trip (generally depending on how expensive the package you book), but you can get hundreds of dollars back to use at Costco.

The Digital Costco Shop Cards can be used for Costco warehouse purchases (a game changer with grocery prices so high due to inflation), but you can also use them toward future Costco Travel bookings. And remember — Costco doesn't just carry bulk grocery items. You could use a Digital Costco Shop Card to buy a new flat-screen TV for movie nights and game days, a new outdoor patio setup ahead of summer or even Costco Pharmacy prescriptions.

I admittedly don't use Costco for groceries often (buying in bulk doesn't make a lot of sense for someone who lives alone), but I have used shop cards to help pay for Christmas presents and future Costco Travel trips. I've actually been looking into using my most recent Digital Costco Shop Card on a new pair of AirPods and a new TV mount for my living room.

Deals on non-points hotel stays and all-inclusive resorts

When I'm looking at booking a hotel stay at a brand like Hyatt or Marriott, I generally choose to book directly in order to earn elite night credits and points. However, when looking at properties not part of a major loyalty program, Costco Travel is often a go-to anytime I can find a deal.

Costco Travel has a nice deals section, and I usually look there first if I'm not sold on a specific destination for a getaway. While deals found on Costco generally have a narrow booking window, I've found that many offer a lot of flexibility for the actual trip dates.

A few examples of limited-time deals for January include Hotel Wailea from the example earlier in this guide, all-inclusive resorts in Mexico's Riviera Maya, and Disney and Universal theme park packages.

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Simplifying group vacations

I'm often the travel planner in my friend group (which makes sense, considering what I do for a living), but not everyone is an avid points and miles user like myself. For group trips where we're splitting the cost of hotel rooms among multiple people, it often doesn't make sense to use points and miles to book.

Costco Travel vacation packages offer a way for all of us to save money, and it makes narrowing down potential destinations and hotels easier. Rather than everyone having to spend hours researching ideas and prices from across the internet — which might be my idea of a fun Wednesday night but isn't for some of my friends — I typically just send them to Costco Travel to see if any of the featured deals catch their eye.

Having reservation information for multiple aspects of a trip, such as a hotel and rental car package, makes sharing and saving the itineraries a breeze.

Bottom line

Whether or not you currently have a Costco membership, you shouldn't dismiss Costco Travel as just another online travel agency.

If you know where to look and are willing to price-check the deals you find, you can save a lot of money with Costco Travel deals. I've personally had a lot of success booking friends getaways to popular destinations like Mexico through Costco. Using the service has helped me save on other expenses with the Digital Costco Shop Card I've gotten with my bookings.

For me, the $60 annual membership fee to Costco has been more than worth it to utilize Costco Travel.

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10 Surprising Benefits To Booking A Cruise With Costco Travel (10 Facts That'll Make You Stay Away)

When compared with longtime travel companies, Costco seems to hold its own with the occasional better offer.

Vacation season is just around the corner! While chilly winds whip past us and snow piles up at our doors, we're too busy dreaming about sunny islands and warm sand under our feet.

The most complicated process of booking a vacation is usually the actual 'booking' part, but luckily, technology has given way to an almost instant process. With so many sites, companies, and deals to sort through, one stands out above the rest: Costco Travel.

Since so many people already have Costco memberships, it just makes sense to take advantage of the deals they already offer their members.

The only question we have is this: Is it actually worth it? When compared with longtime travel companies, Costco seems to hold its own with the occasional better offer. Alternately, there are also some things that make us a bit hesitant about hitting that 'book' button.

20 Worth It: Their Travel Agents Are Genuinely Helpful

Not every travel agent is friendly when it comes to playing 21 questions about booking, especially when it comes to cruise lines. Additionally, travelers may find that it's nearly impossible to get a human being on the phone. Costco Travel has both friendly, helpful agents, as well as real-life people rather than androids.

19 Not Worth It: Travel Costs Plus The Cost Of A Costco Membership

While Costco memberships cost as low as sixty bucks per year (that's only five dollars a month), as opposed to going with an outside agency, customers are paying the Costco membership as well. Executive members receive additional, worthy travel perks, meaning that $120/year is in addition to the cost of a travel package.

18 Worth It: Location Options Are Fairly Decent

Costco has made it their goal to offer competitive locations as far as cruise travel goes, and they do offer some unique packages that might pique the interest of those seeking something different. However, they also offer traditional cruise options for families and groups.

17 Not Worth It: Travel Insurance Is Pretty Pricey

In comparison with travel insurance outside of Costco, the company's prices are pretty steep. They also won't necessarily cover travelers outside of a certain mile range, complicating things further. Of course, you could skip travel insurance, but most companies don't recommend it.

16 Worth It: Only One Traveler Needs To Have A Costco Membership To Enjoy Travel Perks

A pleasant surprise is that when traveling with a group, only one person is required to have an active Costco membership in order to reap the rewards. That might make Costco worth it despite the cons - it's an easy, simple, and convenient way to book a trip without going through a third party.

15 Not Worth It: Included Extras Are Only For Executive Members

Executive members pay $60 more a year and as such, do have access to additional perks that aren't available to Gold and Business members . This can be a steep price to pay simply to reap rewards for one trip; it might be worth it if you travel often but if not, this is definitely a downside.

14 Worth It: Costco Offers Cash Cards As Part Of Their Commission Returned To Customers

Costco has a neat program where they return 'cash cards' to customers as a perk of booking with them. These cash cards do vary, but many of the time they're just over $100 or more. They're procured with the commission that Costco makes from your booking, and it's a neat perk available to all members.

13 Not Worth It: Their Excursion Options Are Very Limited

When booking with an outside party or sometimes, directly through the cruise line, travelers usually have a decent number of excursions to choose from. These can be redeemed at each stop along the cruise and are generally varied, but Costco doesn't offer too many options in this category.

12 Worth It: Activities Can Be Chosen With Credits Included In The Package

Just as with their other travel packages , Costco offers travel credits for cruises, too. These credits can be applied on-board to various activities and entertainment, and really come in handy as an added perk. It's also something you're not likely to see from another travel agency.

11 Not Worth It: Credits On-Board Can't Always Be Cashed Out After The Trip

More often than not, travelers will have the option to cash out any credits that go unused. However, that's not always the case. Credits are based on each individual package and depend on how a customer chooses to build it, therefore, the issue may arise that you're stuck with cruise credits after you've off-boarded.

10 Worth It: 'Hot Buys' Are Often Great Deals

'Hot Buys' are Costco's version of budget-friendly and special deal packages. These are definitely worth it mainly because they do come at such competitive prices. Since Costco offers last-minute vacation options as well, these are a great thing to check out regardless of your vacation time frame.

9 Not Worth It: Certain Promotions Only Come With Certain Room Selections

When booking a cruise, it's required that travelers choose which room type they'd like to stay in. For solo passengers or those on a budget, this could be an issue when it comes to extra perks. Some are only associated with certain rooms, and it's all dependent on cruise lines and availability.

8 Worth It: Package Options Are Varied And Unique

One thing Costco prides itself on as far as cruises are the options they offer to those looking to book something exciting. They offer plenty for everyone and there's really no limit to where you can go and which ship size you choose. Working with many different cruise lines helps them to achieve and awesome options list.

7 Not Worth It: Promotions vs. Overall Price When Compared To Other Companies

One thing to note is that Costco may not offer as competitive pricing options as some others depending on the time of year and availability. Their options may be limited as far as promotions go, so this is one reason to do some heavy research and shop around before dropping an extra $300 for no reason.

6 Worth It: Costco Packages Offers Options For 11 Cruise Lines

Everyone loves options, right? With Costco Travel, those seeking a cruise will be ecstatic to find that they can choose from 11 different cruise lines. Of those 11, included are: Azamara, Carnival, Celebrity, Crystal, Cunard, Disney, Holland, Norwegian, Princess, Regent, and Royal Caribbean. All you need to do is choose and click!

5 Not Worth It: Gold Star Members Have Fewer Perks Than Executive Members

Those with Executive Costco memberships do pay an extra $60 a year to get those perks, but it is unfortunate that Costco Gold Members don't have the same perks. While Costco Travel does offer competitive pricing and respectable options, all of those options depend on your actual Costco membership.

4 Worth It: Costco Is Usually Worth It For All-Inclusion Travel Options

A great perk of Costco Travel is its all-inclusive travel options. Not all of us live near a cruise ship port, therefore airfare is required, right? We've got good news. Costco does offer airfare options for those who don't want to hassle of booking everything separately - they also offer limited car rentals.

3 Not Worth It: Airfare Can Be Included But Isn't Always Worth It

The downside of booking airlines through Costco is that their airfare might not be saving us much money. It's a decision of convenience over money-saving, which is more of a personal choice. If you don't mind paying a bit extra, then it might be worth it to just book everything together without searching elsewhere.

2 Worth It: Costco Honors Bookings Done Directly Through Cruise Lines

If customers book a cruise directly through one of the affiliated cruise lines, Costco will usually honor the booking and provide the same price. This is an amazing benefit of booking with Costco, as they can make the transition as seamless as possible.

1 Not Worth It: Costco Does Not Honor External Flight Bookings

However, this is limited to cruise lines only - airfare is not included in the list of things Costco will honor as a travel package. There are many options when booking with them, but it all depends on how and what you're looking to spend - and the ease of your travel planning.

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How Much I Saved Booking a Cruise Through Costco Travel

Last Updated on July 1, 2022

Yesterday, I booked a cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas for a 7-night Alaskan Experience in May 2022. Alaskan cruises have been on our wish list for a while now, and after a year of being trapped at home with no travel, it seemed like next year would be a perfect time to try one: beautiful mountain views, whales, moose, adventurous excursions. Sign me up!

In the past, when planning a cruise, I’ve either booked directly through the cruise line or through a travel agent. This time, I tried Costco Travel and ended up saving quite a bit of money.  

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About Costco Travel

To be clear, Costco is NOT a sponsor of this post, and it’s NOT a paid endorsement for them. As my friends and family know all too well, I always talk about Costco’s extra benefits. I purchased my last two cars through the Costco Auto Program. I bought my dishwasher and oven through their website and got free installation. I’ve purchased preprinted checks through them at a much better price than I saw elsewhere. Long story short, Costco offers outstanding deals if you look for them. 

If you’re a Costco member, you can book travel or rental cars through the website CostcoTravel.com . It’s technically a separate company from Costco, and you won’t see any of these offers in the Warehouse. Still, the vendor has to go through a pretty stringent selection and review process to get to use the Costco name, and they must offer certain deals and benefits to Costco customers. I’ve booked rental cars through this website in the past and had a great experience and got a great price. 

Why I booked this cruise through Costco Travel

Honestly, I intended to book my cruise through Royal Caribbean’s website. I started my search on the Royal Caribbean website and identified the ship and itinerary that was important to me. Because it’s colder and rainy in Alaska, I wanted a ship with enough to do inside. The Ovation of the Seas was perfect. Two indoor pools, bumper cars, an esplanade (this ship’s version of Royal Caribbean’s famous Promenade), and the pièce de résistance; a glass-enclosed adults-only solarium that looks over the front of the ship that just screamed Alaska.

I went through the whole process and was about to book only to be greeted with a blank white screen error screen. I refreshed and tried again, the same. I tried to start from scratch, and nothing; Royal Caribbean’s site kept crashing. I was all ready to book the cruise at that moment, so I thought I’d try an alternative, and Costco Travel was the first that came to mind. 

Glass-enclosed solarium in Alaska on the Ovation of the Seas

Costco Travel cruise booking process

Costco Travel’s website seems a bit dated in their navigation, but at least it works (compared to Royal Caribbean’s site). It’s a very traditional website; you’re not going to find fancy chatbots or pop-ups trying to upsell you or move you along the process. There are no bells and whistles, but honestly, do you need any? 

I searched through the cruises and found the one I was looking at previously. Right up front, the website listed this itinerary as a “Kirkland Signature Cruise,” which meant it had special prices and benefits. I couldn’t see what those benefits were until I created an account with my Costco membership number. I logged into my account and continued through the screens. Most of the process was pretty standard for a cruise booking website. You start by picking your sailing, then entering the number of guests and the type of room you want. The only part that got confusing was when I had to choose the actual cabin. 

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I selected a balcony room, and a map came up with a highlighted room. Looking at the picture, it looked like there were no other rooms available and this was the only one I could choose. I like to see all my options when I book, so I scrolled down and found a white box that said, “Choose Different Stateroom.” The page refreshed and then showed me all the possible rooms on that deck and let me switch deck. There were quite a few other rooms available that I wouldn’t have known about initially. The button does the trick, but I just wish the button was more straightforward, or like other websites, it just shows all possible rooms.

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After that, I just put in my information and credit card, and I was set. Alaska, here I come! Just a note, if you are a Costco Executive Member (that’s a black card), you’ll get 2% of this cost back at the end of the year! 

How much Costco Travel saved me on this cruise

I honestly wasn’t prepared to save a lot when I started, but after I selected the room I wanted, I was pleasantly surprised with the deal. If you look at the out-of-pocket cost, or what will show up on my credit card, booking through Costco Travel saved me $260 or about 8% . That alone is pretty impressive. You can see the comparison below:

Not only was the cruise $260 than Royal Caribbean’s website, but I also received several perks like a $50 onboard credit, two free soda packages (valued to be $149 for this cruise), a free spa treatment for 1 ($100 value), and a $190 gift card to Costco.

Extra Perks:

I saved $749 compared to booking directly through Royal Caribbean. Now, if you don’t use all these perks, they’ve of no value. For sure, I’ll use the $190 Costco Gift Card, Shipboard Credit, and I would have purchased a soda package for myself, so that means it saved me $575 in total or 17%. That’s a killer deal. 

Planning my cruise activities through Royal Caribbean

Within minutes, I received the confirmation email from Costco Travel. It included a cruise line confirmation number that I was able to put into the Royal Caribbean website. It linked that cruise to my account, and minutes later, the cruise showed up in my cruise planner just like if I booked it through Royal Caribbean. I could then book excursions, wifi, drink packages, etc. By booking through Costco Travel, though, I can’t change dining times, guest names, or request room changes on the Royal Caribbean website. For that, I’d have to contact Costco Travel, but that is pretty rare for me anyway.  

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Your mileage may vary

Is Costco Travel going to save you hundreds on every cruise you look at? No, I highly doubt that, but based on my experience, it’s an option worth considering, especially if you’re a Costco member already. For my cruise, it saved me money and gave me a few additional perks. Do your homework and price it out a few ways to see what your best deal.  

Overall, the process was simple, painless, and saved me money. I’ll update this post as the cruise gets closer to let you know how it goes and how the experience with Costco Travel pans out. 

Update – 7/7/2021 – Scoring a price drop

Every once in a while, I check on the price of the cruise. To do that, I have to go to Costco Travel and complete a mock booking. I try to pick cabins nearly identical to mine, so I’m comparing apples to apples. Today, I noticed the price looked lower. It’s hard to be sure, though, because of all the stipulations, so I gave them a call to see.

Their automated system said it’d be about 20 – 30 minutes to speak to a representative, so I put my phone on speaker and waited. This time can vary a lot; I called once before and got an agent in 5 minutes; other times, it was an hour, so I hung up and called later. In COVID times, your wait time will be all over the place, and I totally understand that.

After 25 minutes, an agent picked up. She was friendly and, using my Costco travel booking number, pulled up all the information to confirm. I said that it looked like the cruise was cheaper on the website and is it possible to make a price adjustment. She looked at my reservation and ran the numbers, and said it looked like I was correct. She put me on call and then called Royal Caribbean to see about the adjustment. She was on hold for about 20 minutes waiting for a Royal Caribbean representative but kept coming back every 5 minutes to let me know she was still working on it. When she finally got someone, she confirmed the lower price, which saved me $275. She sent me an email with the confirmation and updated price and waiting to make sure I received it. All the selections I’d made previously with Royal Caribbean (dining time, internet package, etc), stayed precisely how they should be.

Overall, it took me about an hour to save $275, so it was totally worth it. While there was a bit of a wait, it’s understandable with all the COVID changes going on. The Costco Travel representative was friendly, efficient, and competent. The one downside is that I had to be actively looking for this price drop. Some travel agencies will automatically do this for you, but apparently, that’s not part of Costco Travel’s services.

Update 9/1/2021 – Another price drop

Here’s a helpful tip. Once you book a cruise, look for your sailing’s Facebook group. These groups are not affiliated with the cruise line and are often created by a fellow passenger, but it gives you a great place to get ideas and input about your specific cruise. Today, someone in the Facebook group for this cruise posted that they saw a price decrease today. I repriced the cruise on Costco Travel’s website, and saw the price was now $220 lower. I called up Costco Travel and was connected to an agent in about 5 minutes. He verified that I could be eligible for the price drop and then he called Royal Caribbean to get it changed. He was on hold about 35 minutes to make that change, but kept checking in to let me know he was waiting on the cruise line. Overall, it took me 40 minutes on the phone to save another $220. Overall the process with Costco Travel was simple and I still am really impressed with the service. Again, the only thing I wish is that they monitored the prices and adjusted them accordingly.

Update 6/10/2022 – Costco Travel cruise was a success!

Our Alaskan Cruise through Costco Travel was a success. We had an amazing time ( read more here ). In the end, booking through Costco Travel was not much different than if I booked through Royal Caribbean. The letter below was left in our cabin around 6 PM on the first day. It was accompanied by coupons for the spa and the soda packages. There was no hassle in using the coupons. The one down side was that for the soda package, they couldn’t activate it until I gave them my coupon. I didn’t receive the coupon until 6 PM so that meant I had to go from 10 AM (when we boarded) until 6 PM without a soda. As a caffeine addict, it was rough, but not the end of the world. Two weeks after we arrived back home, we received our $190 Costco Gift Card as promised as part of the deal.

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Costco Travel can be right for you if…

  • You have to be a member to see the pricing and book a cruise. Plus, Executive members get 2% back on travel through this website
  • If you know what you want in a cruise and what to expect when booking, then this is no different than many other websites
  • You can find excellent deals on the website, especially if you’re flexible.

You might want to avoid booking a cruise through Costco Travel if you…

  • If you’re new to cruising and don’t want to do the research, you might be better off using a travel agent. Do you need a passport? Which dinner seating is best? If you have many random questions and don’t want to spend time on the internet, a travel agent is a better fit for you.
  • The website experience isn’t great for booking more than 2 cabins. If you’re booking a cruise for more cabins, you can call them although I’d suggest using a travel agent who can act as a point person with everyone.

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Randy Young

Randy Young is the founder and editor-in-chief at Cruise Spotlight. He has been in marketing for 19 years and has been cruising for just as long. Over the years, he's worked with products like TVs, copiers, light bulbs, and EV chargers, but cruising has always been his passion. There's nothing Randy likes more than the first couple of hours on a ship, exploring every nook and cranny and seeing how it's different from everything else out there. He's known for providing detailed and analytical coverage of cruising to help cruisers get a comprehensive picture of a ship's offerings.

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Your Costco membership can get you more than bulk packages of toilet paper and $5 rotisserie chickens.

If you're a Costco member, you can book hotels, cruises, rental cars, and all-inclusive packages online through Costco Travel .

The Costco Travel website offers vacation packages at luxury resorts in destinations including Tahiti, French Polynesia; Cancún, Mexico; Costa Rica, and Hawaii, and cruises with companies such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean , and Princess, at heavily discounted prices.

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A Costco Travel vacation package at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Maui, Hawaii, offers five nights for the price of four and includes the flight, rental car, a room with a partial ocean view, and the hotel's daily breakfast buffet.

The entire vacation package costs $4,851.45 when booked through Costco Travel. When booking the same room and dates directly through the Hyatt Regency's website, the hotel reservation costs $5,331.78 — without airfare to Maui or a rental car.

For smaller-scale trips, if you rent a car through Costco, additional driver fees are waived when renters book through Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, or Avis, Costco Travel's rental-car FAQs page says .

To book a trip, members need to make a profile on Costco Travel's website separate from the one they use to shop for other items.

Booking trips through any third-party website is inherently riskier than booking directly. If any unforeseen circumstances come up, it can be difficult to make changes or receive refunds.

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Posted: October 28, 2023 | Last updated: October 28, 2023

<p> Need a vacation? Your Costco membership might be able to help you find a great deal on a place you actually want to visit, regardless of the reason you need a trip. </p> <p> Check out these family-friendly vacations that you can book through Costco Travel and get some extra savings. Using one of the <a href="https://financebuzz.com/top-travel-credit-cards?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=1&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=top+travel+credit+cards&synd_backlink_position=1&synd_slug=top-travel-credit-cards">top travel credit cards</a> could help you save even more.</p><p>  <a href="https://financebuzz.com/top-travel-credit-cards?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=1&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=Compare+the+best+travel+credit+cards+for+nearly+free+travel&synd_backlink_position=2&synd_slug=top-travel-credit-cards">Compare the best travel credit cards for nearly free travel</a>   </p>

Need a vacation? Your Costco membership might be able to help you find a great deal on a place you actually want to visit, regardless of the reason you need a trip. 

Check out these family-friendly vacations that you can book through Costco Travel and get some extra savings. Using one of the top travel credit cards could help you save even more.

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<p> Cruises offer great family-friendly treats like excursions and onboard activities. Costco’s version of a Mexican cruise starts with boarding a Carnival cruise ship in San Francisco for five days of relaxing in the sun.</p> <p> One of the best <a href="https://financebuzz.com/shopper-hacks-Costco-55mp?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=2&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=Costco+hacks&synd_backlink_position=3&synd_slug=shopper-hacks-Costco-55mp">Costco hacks</a> is that you can earn a gift card for booking through the warehouse retailer. </p><p class="">  <p class=""><a href="https://financebuzz.com/extra-newsletter-signup-testimonials-synd?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=2&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=Get+expert+advice+on+making+more+money+-+sent+straight+to+your+inbox.&synd_backlink_position=4&synd_slug=extra-newsletter-signup-testimonials-synd">Get expert advice on making more money - sent straight to your inbox.</a></p>  </p>

Cruises offer great family-friendly treats like excursions and onboard activities. Costco’s version of a Mexican cruise starts with boarding a Carnival cruise ship in San Francisco for five days of relaxing in the sun.

One of the best Costco hacks is that you can earn a gift card for booking through the warehouse retailer.

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<p> Head to the great Pacific and Hawaii with this Costco trip to Oahu. The package includes a beach-side hotel in Waikiki Beach for ocean surf as well as swimming pools with a water slide. </p> <p> Perks of booking through Costco include a lei greeting at the hotel and having your resort fees covered as part of your booking. </p>

Oahu, Hawaii

Head to the great Pacific and Hawaii with this Costco trip to Oahu. The package includes a beach-side hotel in Waikiki Beach for ocean surf as well as swimming pools with a water slide.

Perks of booking through Costco include a lei greeting at the hotel and having your resort fees covered as part of your booking.

<p> You can get plenty of extras at the Garza Blanca Cancun when you book a trip for the family through Costco. </p> <p> Your membership may include a complimentary room upgrade or resort credit depending on the type of accommodations you choose. You’ll also get a Costco gift card when you book through the warehouse retailer. </p> <p class="">  <a href="https://financebuzz.com/money-moves-after-40?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=4&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=10+brilliant+ways+to+build+wealth+after+40&synd_backlink_position=5&synd_slug=money-moves-after-40">10 brilliant ways to build wealth after 40</a>  </p>

You can get plenty of extras at the Garza Blanca Cancun when you book a trip for the family through Costco.

Your membership may include a complimentary room upgrade or resort credit depending on the type of accommodations you choose. You’ll also get a Costco gift card when you book through the warehouse retailer.

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<p> This all-inclusive resort includes unlimited meals and 24-hour room service as well as a kids club to send your little ones if you want a break. </p> <p> The package also includes access to nature parks and tours so you can explore the area or simply relax at the Hotel Xcaret Mexico. Plus, buy your trip with the right credit card and you could <a href="https://financebuzz.com/top-travel-credit-cards?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=5&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=earn+cash+back&synd_backlink_position=6&synd_slug=top-travel-credit-cards">earn cash back</a> while taking advantage of the good deals. </p>

Riviera Maya

This all-inclusive resort includes unlimited meals and 24-hour room service as well as a kids club to send your little ones if you want a break.

The package also includes access to nature parks and tours so you can explore the area or simply relax at the Hotel Xcaret Mexico. Plus, buy your trip with the right credit card and you could earn cash back while taking advantage of the good deals. 

<p> Is there any family vacation quite like a trip to Walt Disney World? Check out the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort for all your Disney needs with discounts through Costco. </p> <p> Booking through Costco can get you an early theme park entry, a complimentary room upgrade, and some free meals for your kids at the resort. </p>

Walt Disney World

Is there any family vacation quite like a trip to Walt Disney World? Check out the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort for all your Disney needs with discounts through Costco.

Booking through Costco can get you an early theme park entry, a complimentary room upgrade, and some free meals for your kids at the resort.

<p> Another theme park highlight in Florida is Universal Orlando. You can take advantage of all it has to offer with a stay at Universal’s Adventura Hotel. </p> <p> You can pick up Universal Orlando tickets with this package through Costco and also enjoy a $50 Universal Orlando resort gift card if you have a Costco membership. </p><p class="">  <a href="https://financebuzz.com/retire-early-quiz?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=7&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=Will+you+be+able+to+retire+early%3F+Take+this+quiz+to+find+out.&synd_backlink_position=7&synd_slug=retire-early-quiz">Will you be able to retire early? Take this quiz to find out.</a>  </p>

Universal Orlando

Another theme park highlight in Florida is Universal Orlando. You can take advantage of all it has to offer with a stay at Universal’s Adventura Hotel.

You can pick up Universal Orlando tickets with this package through Costco and also enjoy a $50 Universal Orlando resort gift card if you have a Costco membership.

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<p> Take advantage of the California sun with your family at San Diego’s Mission Bay resort. Check out Costco’s deal for families, which includes $45 in resort credit.  </p> <p> You can also have your resort fees waived if you book through Costco Travel, which can help you <a href="https://financebuzz.com/lazy-money-moves-55mp?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=8&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=keep+more+money+in+your+bank+account&synd_backlink_position=8&synd_slug=lazy-money-moves-55mp">keep more money in your bank account</a>.</p>

San Diego, California

Take advantage of the California sun with your family at San Diego’s Mission Bay resort. Check out Costco’s deal for families, which includes $45 in resort credit.

You can also have your resort fees waived if you book through Costco Travel, which can help you keep more money in your bank account .

<p> You don’t have to stay at a theme park to enjoy a Disney vacation. In fact, Costco can book you a Western Caribbean vacation on a Disney cruise if you want to head out on the water. </p> <p> A great Costco perk for booking through the retailer is a Costco gift card to help you stock up on travel essentials before you head out for a fun family cruise. </p>

Western Caribbean

You don’t have to stay at a theme park to enjoy a Disney vacation. In fact, Costco can book you a Western Caribbean vacation on a Disney cruise if you want to head out on the water.

A great Costco perk for booking through the retailer is a Costco gift card to help you stock up on travel essentials before you head out for a fun family cruise.

<p> Want to try something a little more unusual? Pack up the family and head to Fiji to really get away from it all. </p> <p> Booking your vacation through Costco includes water sports and meals while you’re at the resort. And Costco’s price also covers airfare and access to Fiji Airways’ departure lounge. </p><p class="">  <a href="https://financebuzz.com/southwest-booking-secrets-55mp?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=10&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=9+nearly+secret+things+to+do+if+you+fly+Southwest&synd_backlink_position=9&synd_slug=southwest-booking-secrets-55mp">9 nearly secret things to do if you fly Southwest</a>  </p>

Want to try something a little more unusual? Pack up the family and head to Fiji to really get away from it all.

Booking your vacation through Costco includes water sports and meals while you’re at the resort. And Costco’s price also covers airfare and access to Fiji Airways’ departure lounge.

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<p> If you want to stick closer to home, try Costco’s deal with the Hyatt Regency hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. The hotel boasts a water playground, spa, and golf course for all your sporting needs. </p> <p> You can also get waived resort fees, complimentary breakfast, and a rental car included in your package when you book through Costco. </p>

Scottsdale, Arizona

If you want to stick closer to home, try Costco’s deal with the Hyatt Regency hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. The hotel boasts a water playground, spa, and golf course for all your sporting needs.

You can also get waived resort fees, complimentary breakfast, and a rental car included in your package when you book through Costco.

<p> Take a trip to Tahiti with the family and stay at a luxury bungalow out on the water for a unique vacation experience. </p> <p> Your Costco booking includes airfare, breakfasts and dinners, and a complimentary mini-bar. You can also get a lei greeting for the whole family when you arrive for your trip away from the everyday world.</p>

Take a trip to Tahiti with the family and stay at a luxury bungalow out on the water for a unique vacation experience.

Your Costco booking includes airfare, breakfasts and dinners, and a complimentary mini-bar. You can also get a lei greeting for the whole family when you arrive for your trip away from the everyday world.

<p> Take a four-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. The trip from Los Angeles includes two days at sea and a stopover at Ensenada on the Baja peninsula of Mexico. </p> <p> There are plenty of onboard activities for kids as well as adults. You’ll also get a Costco gift card if you book with their travel department. </p><p class="">  <a href="https://financebuzz.com/manage-money-retirement-with-500000?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=13&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=5+things+you+need+to+know+before+retiring+with+%24500%2C000&synd_backlink_position=10&synd_slug=manage-money-retirement-with-500000">5 things you need to know before retiring with $500,000</a>  </p>

Take a four-night cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. The trip from Los Angeles includes two days at sea and a stopover at Ensenada on the Baja peninsula of Mexico.

There are plenty of onboard activities for kids as well as adults. You’ll also get a Costco gift card if you book with their travel department.

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<p> Check out several ports in Italy, France, and Spain with a trip on the Norwegian Epic cruise ship.  </p> <p> The cruise stops in many cities, including Cannes, Barcelona, and Rome. The vacation also includes a Costco gift card if you book with Costco Travel. </p>

European cruise

Check out several ports in Italy, France, and Spain with a trip on the Norwegian Epic cruise ship.

The cruise stops in many cities, including Cannes, Barcelona, and Rome. The vacation also includes a Costco gift card if you book with Costco Travel.

<p> Head to Costa Rica and the all-inclusive Westin Reserva Conchal.  </p> <p> If you book through Costco, your stay will include five nights in a deluxe junior suite as well as meals and a kids club for extra fun for your little ones.</p>

Head to Costa Rica and the all-inclusive Westin Reserva Conchal.

If you book through Costco, your stay will include five nights in a deluxe junior suite as well as meals and a kids club for extra fun for your little ones.

<p> Another tropical oasis you may want to take the family to is the Dominican Republic.  </p> <p> The Majestic Elegance is an all-inclusive resort on the beach for plenty of fun along with a stocked mini-bar and meals that are all included. You can also get a Costco gift card if you book your trip through Costco Travel.</p>

Dominican Republic

Another tropical oasis you may want to take the family to is the Dominican Republic.

The Majestic Elegance is an all-inclusive resort on the beach for plenty of fun along with a stocked mini-bar and meals that are all included. You can also get a Costco gift card if you book your trip through Costco Travel.

<p> Take advantage of your Costco membership to get some extra perks on your next trip, especially if you have an Executive Membership.  </p> <p> You can also get more perks and points if you use the <a href="https://financebuzz.com/top-credit-cards-for-costco-shoppers?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=17&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=best+credit+cards+for+Costco&synd_backlink_position=11&synd_slug=top-credit-cards-for-costco-shoppers">best credit cards for Costco</a> when you shop at the warehouse retailer. </p><p>And don’t forget to check out Costco for things you might need for your trips like swimsuits, pool toys, or books. You might be surprised what you can find at Costco, especially during the right season. </p> <p>  <p class=""><b>More from FinanceBuzz:</b></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.financebuzz.com/shopper-hacks-Costco-55mp?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=17&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=6+genius+hacks+Costco+shoppers+should+know&synd_backlink_position=12&synd_slug=shopper-hacks-Costco-55mp">6 genius hacks Costco shoppers should know</a></li> <li><a href="https://financebuzz.com/recession-coming-55mp?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=17&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=9+things+you+must+do+before+the+next+recession.&synd_backlink_position=13&synd_slug=recession-coming-55mp">9 things you must do before the next recession.</a></li> <li><a href="https://financebuzz.com/offer/bypass/637?source=%2Flatest%2Fmsn%2Fslideshow%2Ffeed%2F&aff_id=1006&aff_sub=msn&aff_sub2=&aff_sub3=&aff_sub4=feed&aff_sub5=%7Bimpressionid%7D&aff_click_id=&aff_unique1=%7Baff_unique1%7D&aff_unique2=&aff_unique3=&aff_unique4=&aff_unique5=%7Baff_unique5%7D&rendered_slug=/latest/msn/slideshow/feed/&contentblockid=2708&contentblockversionid=18929&ml_sort_id=&sorted_item_id=&widget_type=&cms_offer_id=637&keywords=&ai_listing_id=&utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=17&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=Can+you+retire+early%3F+Take+this+quiz+and+find+out.&synd_backlink_position=14&synd_slug=offer/bypass/637">Can you retire early? Take this quiz and find out.</a></li> <li><a href="https://financebuzz.com/extra-newsletter-signup-testimonials-synd?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&synd_slide=17&synd_postid=14183&synd_backlink_title=9+simple+ways+to+make+up+to+an+extra+%24200%2Fday&synd_backlink_position=15&synd_slug=extra-newsletter-signup-testimonials-synd">9 simple ways to make up to an extra $200/day</a></li> </ul>  </p>

Bottom line

Take advantage of your Costco membership to get some extra perks on your next trip, especially if you have an Executive Membership.

You can also get more perks and points if you use the best credit cards for Costco when you shop at the warehouse retailer. 

And don’t forget to check out Costco for things you might need for your trips like swimsuits, pool toys, or books. You might be surprised what you can find at Costco, especially during the right season. 

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Are you a nudist? Knitter? Golden Girls fan? There’s a cruise for that.

Whether you’re a swinger or just want to practice your golf swing, theme cruises have something for everyone.

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Kaity Talley saw the announcement and knew she had to get on board: A cruise exclusively for Hallmark Christmas movie fans? With cookie decorating, tree lighting, movie marathons and karaoke ?

“I got super lucky,” said Talley, 36, of Ontario, Calif. She landed a booking time that got her a spot on the cruise that turned out to be Taylor-Swift-concert- level popular. After it sold out quickly, organizers added a second voyage, which also sold out.

Talley, a Costco manager who also makes TikToks about cruises, expects to bring an entire Christmas wardrobe, ugly sweaters and all: “I’m going to be very corny on this cruise.”

The Hallmark cruise will make its maiden voyage in November, but it’s hardly the first event to gather an extremely niche community of fans and send them out to sea. Theme cruises have catered to groups as diverse as cat lovers , headbangers , Trekkies , conservative activists and zombie aficionados .

There are clothing-optional cruises, faith-based cruises, swingers cruises and cruises for people who want to practice their golf swing .

“If there’s something out there that people like to do, there’s probably a cruise about it,” said Chris Gray Faust, executive director of the news and review site Cruise Critic .

Theme cruises can take many forms, from a small group tucked into a larger sailing to a full-ship takeover. Some are put on by the cruise lines, but most are organized by a travel agency or production company that blocks rooms and venues or charters the entire ship. Those sailings must be purchased through that third party.

Trips are often scheduled during off-peak times, such as January through March or October and November. Prices are higher than a standard cruise, generally reflecting the extra programming or additional perks that passengers get.

Experts say specialty sailings have exploded in recent years as cruise lines have expanded and consumers have sought out more meaningful ways to travel.

“Overall, the travel industry is getting so much more experiential in a number of ways, and theme cruises are the ultimate experiential vacation,” said Chris Hearing, a partner and executive director at Entertainment Cruise Productions , a major organizer of theme cruises. “You get immersed, in our case, in week-long theme cruises where from the moment you walk on the ship, you are surrounded by people that are completely into Star Trek or Comic-Con or motorcycles or ’80s or ’90s music.”

Another producer, Sixthman , got its start in 2001 with a rock-themed event featuring Sister Hazel. This year, the group will pull off 23 cruise events, and the schedule calls for 27 next year, said CEO Jeff Cuellar.

A gateway for cruise newcomers

As the cruise industry builds more ships and tries to cultivate new audiences to fill them, Gray Faust said theme cruises often serve as an entry point.

“It brings a lot of first-time cruisers into the fold,” she said. “They’re fans of whatever the theme is. The fact that it’s on a cruise is almost secondary.”

Howard Moses, a travel adviser, created a site called themecruisefinder with a business partner several years ago and said there are more than 700 cruises listed at any given time, from small groups to full-ship charters.

“It has blossomed in the last I would say 10 to 12 years,” he said.

Talley, who booked the Hallmark Christmas cruise, said theme cruises got her hooked on sailing. She spoke to The Washington Post from Miami after departing a chef-focused cruise and right before boarding a regular sailing on another cruise line. She has been on the Sail Across the Sun cruise, featuring Train and several other acts, four times.

“There’s just concerts happening the entire time,” she said.

Swifties, Trekkies and crafters

Some event production companies sell the opportunity to be in close quarters with the objects of fan affection. Sixthman, which is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line, pitches the events to singers, chefs and others as a way to interact with their die-hard fans who will follow and support them anywhere. And for those fans, it’s a tough chance to pass up.

“You’re not just spending an afternoon, you’re spending your vacation with them from breakfast to lunch to dinner to cocktails and activities,” Cuellar said.

Even though the Hallmark Christmas cruise — which is being put on by Sixthman — hasn’t named the stars who will sail, Cuellar said the event was the fastest sellout in the company history.

“Within like 48 hours of the first sellout, there were people already putting mugs on Etsy that said, ‘I survived the Hallmark presale,’” he said. “You talk about a passionate audience.”

Other cruises are entirely fan-driven, without the presence of any stars.

Jessica Malerman and two friends and fellow travel agents came up with the “In My Cruise Era” trip in October during another group cruise with their agency, Marvelous Mouse Travels . There’s no affiliation with the Taylor Swift empire, but the trip has already sold the maximum 199 staterooms it reserved on megaship Allure of the Seas in October 2024.

Events will include dance parties, trivia, cocktail parties, friendship bracelet swapping and karaoke.

“What people want is the connection and they want to make friends and they want to go on vacation and have a sense of community,” Malerman said.

Chad Kampe, the owner of Flip Phone Productions, put on the first — and second — Golden Fans at Sea cruises in early 2020 after organizing a “Golden Girls”-themed bar crawl several years before. The company produces drag shows across the country.

The sailings have included themed dances, costume contests, caftan welcome parties, scavenger hunts, performances from the Golden Gays drag troupe, appearances from people with ties to the show and some very competitive trivia sessions.

“The ‘Golden Girls’ trivia is the most intense trivia you’ve ever seen,” Kampe said.

The events take place on regular voyages, meaning passengers might end up surprised by the surplus of Blanches, Dorothys, Roses and Sophias. In year one, Kampe said a biker group was also on board.

“They loved us,” he said.

Many theme cruises are organized around hobbies or other special interests.

Melissa Gower, founder of Craft Cruises , organizes an average of 10 knitting cruises a year. The knitters and their needles don’t take over the whole ship, but the sailings include instructors, social gatherings and “private fiber-related tours,” she said.

“I have people who traveled with me in 1999,” Gower said. “They’ve been on 30-plus knitting cruises, and they’re still booking travel with us.”

How to find (or avoid) a niche cruise

The Theme Cruise Finder website allows people to search according to category for upcoming trips. Often, sales will open up during an event for the people on board, so it can be difficult to get a reservation on a popular repeating cruise.

Gray Faust said travelers will often comment on Cruise Critic forums about their surprise at being on the same ship as some kind of group. She said a friend ended up on a cruise with Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans “and she hates Tampa Bay.”

In 2016, more than 1,500 vacationers who thought they were taking a regular Bahamas cruise ended up sharing space with then-Patriots player Rob Gronkowski and fans on Gronk’s Party Ship.

Gary Bembridge, a cruise YouTuber who runs the site Tips for Travellers , recommends people search online for the name and date of a cruise they’re considering to see if a theme cruise shows up at the same time.

Moses, one of the founders of the theme cruise site, is co-president of a separate business, The Cruise & Vacation Authority , which organizes theme cruises as one of its services.

“In general, theme cruises are way more fun than a regular cruise because you’re traveling with like-minded people,” he said.

And if someone isn’t like-minded on a shared ship, he said the theme group tries to be understanding.

“We try to be very respectful of the other guests on board,” he said.

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Passengers beware: It’s not all buffets and dance contests. Crime data reported by cruise lines show that the number of sex crimes has increased compared to previous years. And though man-overboard cases are rare, they are usually deadly .

The more you know: If you’re cruise-curious, here are six tips from a newcomer. Remember that in most cases, extra fees and add-ons will increase the seemingly cheap price of a sailing. And if you happen to get sick , know what to expect on board.

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