{"id":99917,"date":"2026-10-23T11:26:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/cargo-ship-travel-for-couples"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:26:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:26:43","slug":"cargo-ship-travel-for-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/cargo-ship-travel-for-couples","title":{"rendered":"Cargo Ship Travel for Couples: A Different Kind of Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Cargo Ship Travel for Couples: A Different Kind of Holiday\",\n            \"description\": \"Cargo ship travel for couples: double and owner's cabins, prices, the best routes for couples, honeymoons and retirement trips, and tips for life at sea.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/cargo-ship-travel-for-couples\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/cargo-ship-travel-for-couples-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can couples travel together on a cargo ship?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes. 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Oktober 2026<\/p><p><strong>A cargo ship voyage gives couples something rare: real time together.<\/strong> There&rsquo;s no rushing between attractions and no crowds, just the ocean, good meals and long, unhurried days. It&rsquo;s popular for honeymoons, anniversaries and retirement adventures. Here&rsquo;s how cargo ship travel works for couples.<\/p>Cabins for couples<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Cabin<\/th><th>What it&rsquo;s like<\/th><th>Typical price per person per day<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Double cabin<\/td><td>Officer-style cabin with a double or two beds and a private bathroom<\/td><td>&euro;90&ndash;&euro;130<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Owner&rsquo;s cabin<\/td><td>Larger cabin, often with a separate sitting area and more windows<\/td><td>&euro;110&ndash;&euro;160<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Indicative 2026 prices. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/cargo-ship-travel-cost\/\">how much cargo ship travel costs<\/a> for route prices.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Ask for the owner&rsquo;s cabin<\/strong> if it&rsquo;s available. It is usually the best cabin passengers can book, and worth the extra on a long voyage. Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/frachtschiff-unterkunft-und-frachter-kreuzfahrt-kabinen\/\">cargo ship cabins<\/a>.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_310398717-1024x358.jpeg\" alt=\"Aerial view of the sea at sunset\" width=\"1024\" height=\"358\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Aerial view of the sea at sunset\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Sunsets at sea are a daily ritual for many couples.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Best routes for couples<\/h2><ul><li><strong>A North Atlantic crossing (9&ndash;14 days):<\/strong> a great first voyage, from Europe to the US or Canada<\/li><li><strong>Europe to South America (4&ndash;5 weeks):<\/strong> warm weather and fascinating ports<\/li><li><strong>Iceland (1&ndash;2 weeks):<\/strong> dramatic scenery and northern skies. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/iceland-without-flying\/\">Iceland without flying<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Mediterranean voyages:<\/strong> shorter trips with sunny ports. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/mediterranean-freighter-voyages\/\">Frachtfahrten im Mittelmeerraum<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Round the world (3&ndash;4 months):<\/strong> the ultimate retirement adventure. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/round-the-world-by-cargo-ship\/\">round the world by cargo ship<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Cargo ship vs cruise for couples<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Frachtschiff<\/th><th>Cruise ship<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Passengers<\/td><td>2&ndash;12<\/td><td>Hundreds or thousands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entertainment<\/td><td>None; you make your own<\/td><td>Shows, bars, casinos<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meals<\/td><td>With the officers, set times<\/td><td>Many restaurants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Atmosphere<\/td><td>Quiet, authentic, working ship<\/td><td>Busy, organised<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Am besten geeignet f\u00fcr<\/td><td>Couples who love peace and the sea<\/td><td>Couples who want activity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>More in <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/cargo-ship-vs-cruise-choosing-your-ideal-maritime-holiday\/\">cargo ship vs cruise<\/a>.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays12-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"Luftaufnahme eines Containerschiffs im Hafen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"706\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Luftaufnahme eines Containerschiffs im Hafen\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Port calls offer the chance to explore together.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Honeymoons and special occasions<\/h2><p>Some couples choose a freighter for a honeymoon or anniversary because it is so different. Let your booking agent know: crews sometimes mark the occasion with a special meal or cake.<\/p><h2>Tips for couples at sea<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Bring games, books and films<\/strong> for the evenings.<\/li><li><strong>Plan some time apart:<\/strong> a book on deck while your partner visits the gym or bridge.<\/li><li><strong>Pack layers<\/strong>, because decks can be windy and cold even in summer.<\/li><li><strong>Check both your medical certificates and insurance<\/strong> early. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/freighter-travel-age-limits-and-medical-certificates\/\">age limits and medical certificates<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Agree on how connected you want to be.<\/strong> See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wifi-on-cargo-ships\/\">WLAN auf Frachtschiffen<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol><p>Travelling alone? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/solo-travel-on-a-cargo-ship\/\">solo travel on a cargo ship<\/a>.<\/p><h2>H\u00e4ufig gestellte Fragen<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>Can couples travel together on a cargo ship?<\/h3><p>Yes. Many ships have double cabins and owner&rsquo;s cabins for couples.<\/p><h3>How much does cargo ship travel cost for a couple?<\/h3><p>Usually about &euro;90&ndash;&euro;160 per person per day, depending on the cabin.<\/p><h3>Is a cargo ship good for a honeymoon?<\/h3><p>For couples who love peace, the sea and something different, yes.<\/p><h3>What is an owner&rsquo;s cabin?<\/h3><p>A larger cabin, often with a sitting area, originally kept for the ship&rsquo;s owner.<\/p><h3>Which route is best for a first voyage as a couple?<\/h3><p>A North Atlantic crossing of 9&ndash;14 days is a popular first voyage.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Plan a voyage for two<\/strong><p>Ask us about double and owner&rsquo;s cabins on cargo ships.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/anfrage-fur-eine-frachtschiffreise\/\">Angebot f\u00fcr eine Reise anfordern \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cargo ship travel for couples: double and owner&#8217;s cabins, prices, the best routes for couples, honeymoons and retirement trips, and tips for life at sea.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99916,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1028,356,1457],"tags":[361,1720,1155,1721,1722],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99917"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99917"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99917\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99918,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99917\/revisions\/99918"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99917"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}