All payment methods available on Ticketcrociere: a solution for every traveler

Booking a cruise means organizing an important holiday, often with a significant financial investment: according to Ticketcrociere, in the first six months of 2026, the average cost per person for a cruise was 1,490 euros, while the average spending per booking reached 3,611 euros.

The Genoa-based web agency – also owner of the brands Ticketferries.com and Ticketprivatejet.com – offers customers a wide range of payment methods designed to meet the needs of travellers from different markets and with varying budgets. From traditional credit cards to bank transfers, up to “Buy Now, Pay Later” solutions, every customer can choose the method best suited to their habits.

The integration of various payment systems is a strategic element for an increasingly international market: it makes booking simpler and more accessible, adapting to the preferences of individual countries and new digital purchasing methods. Ticketcrociere thus accompanies the customer throughout the booking process, offering a secure and personalized experience.

Credit cards and digital wallets: the most popular methods

Credit and debit cards represent the most used solution for online purchases. Ticketcrociere supports the three main international circuits – MasterCard, Visa, and American Express – guaranteeing secure and protected payments through authentication systems compliant with the latest standards. For the approximately 3,500 bookings made on the platform in the first six months of the year, the credit card was the most used payment instrument, chosen for cruise payments by a share of the public between 53 and 56%.

Alongside traditional cards, digital wallets are also gaining ground, increasingly popular among those who purchase from smartphones or tablets. These tools – on Ticketcrociere it’s possible to finalize transactions with Paypal, Google Pay, Revolut Pay, and Apple Pay – allow payments to be completed in a few seconds without manually entering card details, making the purchase experience even more immediate.

Buy Now, Pay Later: leave now and pay in instalments

In recent years, deferred payment solutions known as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) have become established. Ticketcrociere also offers the possibility to use these tools thanks to partnerships with operators Scalapay, HeyLight, and Klarna, allowing those who book a cruise to divide the cost of the holiday into interest-free instalments, within the limits provided by the service.

Ticketcrociere’s historical series show that in the three-year period 2023-2025 and in the first four months of 2026, the use of BNPL instruments – led by Scalapay – has consolidated, standing at percentages between 35 and 40%, second only to credit cards.

The possibility of planning family budgets with greater peace of mind and making cruise bookings even more accessible is accelerating the use of these payment methods: according to a recent survey commissioned by Facile.it to the Emg research institute, in the first five months of 2026, financing for Italian holidays worth a total of approximately 170 million euros was disbursed.

Solutions dedicated to international markets

In addition to methods commonly used in Europe, the Ticketcrociere platform – now navigable in 18 languages – integrates specific systems for some foreign markets. For the Chinese market, for example, tools such as Alipay and WeChat Pay are available, which have now become the standard for digital payments in a country that, as is well known, relies almost exclusively on national payment systems.

Bank transfer: the ideal choice for large amounts

Finally, those who prefer to use their bank account or wish to manage more significant payments – such as those required when booking world tours or luxury ship suites – can always resort to a bank transfer, a classic but timeless solution that allows for complete control over the transaction. Generally, cruisers who book well in advance and those who prefer not to use payment cards also opt for bank transfers.