{"id":99902,"date":"2026-10-23T11:22:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/cargo-ship-travel-cost"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:22:13","slug":"cargo-ship-travel-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-travel-cost","title":{"rendered":"Combien co\u00fbte un voyage \u00e0 bord d'un navire de fret ? Tarifs 2026 par itin\u00e9raire"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"How Much Does Cargo Ship Travel Cost? 2026 Prices by Route\",\n            \"description\": \"How much cargo ship travel costs in 2026: daily rates, example prices for UK&ndash;USA, Europe&ndash;Asia, Australia and South America, and the extra fees to budget for.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/cargo-ship-travel-cost\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/cargo-ship-travel-cost-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\": \"How much does cargo ship travel cost per day?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Typically about &euro;90&ndash;&euro;150 per person per day in 2026, including cabin and meals.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How much is a cargo ship trip across the Atlantic?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Roughly &euro;1,000&ndash;&euro;1,900 per person for a 9&ndash;14 day crossing from Europe to North America.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Are meals included on a cargo ship?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes. All meals are included, usually eaten with the officers.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Is cargo ship travel cheaper than a cruise?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Not usually. It costs about the same per day as a mid-range cruise, but offers a very different experience.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"What extra costs are there?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Required deviation and medical insurance, port and agency fees, visas, and travel to the port.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Derni\u00e8re mise \u00e0 jour : 23 octobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>Cargo ship travel is usually priced per person, per day.<\/strong> In 2026 most voyages cost roughly <strong>&euro;90&ndash;&euro;150 per person per day<\/strong>, including your cabin and all meals. That makes a 10-day Atlantic crossing similar to a mid-range cruise, and a long voyage to Asia or Australia a big but memorable investment. Here is what cargo ship travel costs by route, and what else to budget for.<\/p>Typical daily rates in 2026<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Cabin type<\/th><th>Typical price per person per day<\/th><th>Remarques<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single cabin<\/td><td>&euro;110&ndash;&euro;150<\/td><td>Solo travellers pay a little more per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double cabin, per person<\/td><td>&euro;90&ndash;&euro;130<\/td><td>Two people sharing an officer-style cabin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Owner&rsquo;s cabin or suite<\/td><td>&euro;120&ndash;&euro;170<\/td><td>Larger cabin, sometimes with a separate lounge<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Indicative prices. Rates vary by shipping line, ship, route and season.<\/em><\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays18-1024x476.jpg\" alt=\"Cargo ship at twilight\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Cargo ship at twilight\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Most freighter fares are priced per person, per day at sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Example voyage prices by route<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Itin\u00e9raire<\/th><th>Typical length<\/th><th>Prix indicatif par personne<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>UK or Europe to the US East Coast<\/td><td>9 \u00e0 14 jours<\/td><td>&euro;1,000&ndash;&euro;1,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Europe to Canada (Montreal or Halifax)<\/td><td>9 \u00e0 14 jours<\/td><td>&euro;1,000&ndash;&euro;1,900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Europe to Iceland<\/td><td>5&ndash;10 days<\/td><td>&euro;600&ndash;&euro;1,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Europe to South America (Brazil, Argentina)<\/td><td>25&ndash;35 days<\/td><td>&euro;2,600&ndash;&euro;4,800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Europe to Singapore or China<\/td><td>25&ndash;40 days<\/td><td>&euro;2,700&ndash;&euro;5,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Europe to Australia or New Zealand<\/td><td>35&ndash;50 days<\/td><td>&euro;3,800&ndash;&euro;7,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round-the-world voyage<\/td><td>80&ndash;120 days<\/td><td>&euro;8,000&ndash;&euro;16,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Indicative 2026 ranges. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/how-to-book-a-cargo-ship-voyage\/\">how to book a cargo ship voyage<\/a> for how fares are quoted.<\/em><\/p><h2>What&rsquo;s included in the fare<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Your cabin<\/strong>, usually with a private shower and toilet, and often with a window<\/li><li><strong>All meals<\/strong>, eaten with the officers in their mess<\/li><li><strong>Bedding and towels<\/strong>, changed regularly<\/li><li><strong>Use of the ship&rsquo;s facilities<\/strong>, which can include a lounge, small gym, sauna or pool on some ships<\/li><\/ul><p>Drinks, snacks from the ship&rsquo;s store and laundry may be extra.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_308496369-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Deck officer on a cargo ship\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Deck officer on a cargo ship\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Your fare includes your cabin and all meals with the officers.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Extra costs to budget for<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Extra<\/th><th>Typical cost<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Deviation and medical insurance (required)<\/td><td>&euro;80&ndash;&euro;300+ depending on voyage length and age<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Port fees and agency charges<\/td><td>&euro;50&ndash;&euro;200 per port<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Booking fee<\/td><td>Varies by agent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visas<\/td><td>Depends on your nationality and the ports<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Travel to and from the port<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drinks and the ship&rsquo;s store<\/td><td>Usually a small amount per week<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>Most shipping lines insist on special <strong>deviation insurance<\/strong>, which covers the cost if the ship has to change course for you, for example in a medical emergency. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-travel-insurance\/\">cargo ship travel insurance guide<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Why prices vary<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Route length:<\/strong> longer voyages cost more in total but sometimes less per day.<\/li><li><strong>Cabin type:<\/strong> owner&rsquo;s cabins cost more.<\/li><li><strong>Season:<\/strong> some routes are more in demand in summer.<\/li><li><strong>Availability:<\/strong> most ships take only 2&ndash;12 passengers, so popular voyages fill early.<\/li><li><strong>One-way vs return:<\/strong> round trips are often better value than two separate legs.<\/li><\/ol><h2>Is cargo ship travel worth the money?<\/h2><p>Compared with flying, it is expensive. Compared with a cruise, it is similar per day, but completely different. There are no casinos or shows, but you get open ocean, real working life at sea, and time to rest. Compare the two in <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-vs-cruise-choosing-your-ideal-maritime-holiday\/\">cargo ship vs cruise<\/a>.<\/p><p>Ready to plan? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-travel-guide\/\">cargo ship travel guide<\/a> and see <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/compagnies-maritimes-transportant-des-passagers\/\">which shipping lines take passengers<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Foire aux questions<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>How much does cargo ship travel cost per day?<\/h3><p>Typically about &euro;90&ndash;&euro;150 per person per day in 2026, including cabin and meals.<\/p><h3>How much is a cargo ship trip across the Atlantic?<\/h3><p>Roughly &euro;1,000&ndash;&euro;1,900 per person for a 9&ndash;14 day crossing from Europe to North America.<\/p><h3>Are meals included on a cargo ship?<\/h3><p>Yes. All meals are included, usually eaten with the officers.<\/p><h3>Is cargo ship travel cheaper than a cruise?<\/h3><p>Not usually. It costs about the same per day as a mid-range cruise, but offers a very different experience.<\/p><h3>What extra costs are there?<\/h3><p>Required deviation and medical insurance, port and agency fees, visas, and travel to the port.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Get a price for your voyage<\/strong><p>Tell us your route and dates, and we&rsquo;ll quote you for a cabin on a working cargo ship.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/sinformer-pour-une-croisiere-cargo\/\">Obtenir un devis de voyage \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>Combien co\u00fbte le transport par cargo en 2026 : tarifs journaliers, exemples de prix pour les liaisons Royaume-Uni-\u00c9tats-Unis, Europe-Asie, Australie et Am\u00e9rique du Sud, ainsi que les frais suppl\u00e9mentaires \u00e0 pr\u00e9voir dans votre budget.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99901,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[356,1027,357],"tags":[955,1470,1711,1710,1155],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99902"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99902"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99902\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99903,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99902\/revisions\/99903"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99902"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99902"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99902"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99902"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}