A new tool launched by Marella Cruises claims to show passengers that they could save hundreds of pounds by sailing with the Tui-backed brand compared with other cruise lines. The cruise brand claims that its deals can work out cheaper as typical extras such as flights, transfers, tips and drinks are included in the fare. The All Inclusive Cruise Calculator is free to use on the Tui website. Potential passengers are first asked to choose between visiting the Caribbean, the Mediterranean or the Canary Islands and are then given a choice between seven and 14 nights and the month they want to travel. Flights, transfers and meals can be added later. Read more: The best summer cruise deals Passengers then enter how much they plan to drink each day, before selecting additional entertainment options such as swimming pools, shows, kids’ clubs, cinemas and rock climbing walls. The tool uses Cruise Market Watch data to compare its own fares against the 2024 global average ticket price of $171.09 (£127) per passenger per day and an average gratuity of $18 (£13) passenger per day. Data from Google Flights is used for airline comparisons, while drink prices are taken from publicly available...