Let's take a look at some of the cheapest Pacific Cruises

Cruises are more popular than ever, and no longer the preserve of the rich or the elderly. And one of the top destinations for cruising is the Pacific Ocean. With stunning destinations such as Alaska, Australia and Hawaii, this part of the world is dripping with gorgeous scenery, friendly locals and calm, peaceful seas. And taking a cruise doesn't have to be expensive, here's a look at some of the cheapest Pacific Cruises around.

The cheapest Pacific Cruises tend to leave from Los Angeles, taking in Hawaii and Mexico. Princess Cruises currently offer a 14 night cruise to these destinations starting at £895 for an outside room on board the sumptuous Golden Princess ship. Guests enjoy visits to Maui, Honolulu, Ensenada and Los Angeles.

Alternatively, cruises leaving from Australia can also be bought cheaply. Princess Cruises also offer a cruise visiting New Caledonia, Fiji, Vanuatu and Brisbane for only £943 for 11 nights. This cruise uses the modern Sun Princess ship, a large vessel boasting an open air movie theatre, staterooms and a wide variety of entertainment and leisure options.

A cheap way to sample the outermost reaches of the Pacific for less than £2000 is to visit the Galapagos Islands on the Celebrity Cruises ship the Xpedition. £1838 buys you 7 nights cruising around the protected archipelago first made famous by Charles Darwin's pioneering study of the habitat. On the trip you will see stunning waterfalls and rainforests, and get up close and personal with Iguanas, tortoises and cormorants. This cruise is perfect for those interested in nature, science and history, or just for those who wish to get away from it all and get back in touch with the wild.