Cruise: Solo travellers could be caught out by this hidden cost – could you lose out?

The handbook also offers tips for saving money when booking a cruise holiday.

The time of year that passengers book plays a crucial role in how much their ticket could cost them.

“The best way to hit up the most popular cruising destinations on the planet at a fraction of the cost is to select a sail date outside of high season,” writes an expert.

“Fares follow projected weather patterns meaning that off-season or low season fares cannot guarantee the most ideal weather – but with fares being half the price, it’s worth checking out.

“Besides, you could luck into some serious sunshine.”

The book reveals the top three cruise destinations include Alaska, Europe and Eastern Caribbean.

The best times to travel to Alaska are in May or September, for Europe it’s February or March and August is the cheapest time for the Caribbean destination.

Additionally, autumn is another great time to book cruise holidays.