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Cruise Offers 1.0

Cruise Offers

Last updated: 05-Aug-2026
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Cruise Offers API

The Cruise Offers API provides real-time pricing and availability for TUI cruise packages to third-party agents. Consumers can search for a destination through the TUI API gateway and receive current cruise offers.

NOTE: TUI Marella & River Cruises are both currently supported by the cruiseOffers API.

API Endpoints

Environment URL
LIVE https://prod.api.tui/cruiseOffers/cruiseOffers_v1

API Methods

Method: GET

{
  "cruiseOffersRequest": {
      "xmlns": "http://tuiuk.com/xsd/cruise/cruiseoffers/v1",
      "cruiseType": "Fly Cruise",
      "maxResultCount": "2",
      "departureAirportCode": "LGW",
      "destination": [{
          "countryCode": "BRB"
      }, {
          "countryName": "Barbados"
      }, {
          "regionCode": "L04304"
      }, {
          "regionName": "Caribbean"
      }, {
          "itineraryCode": "440505"
      }, {
          "itineraryName": "A Taste of Paradise"
      }, {
          "shipCode": "055414"
      }, {
          "shipName": "Marella Celebration"
      }, {
          "portOfCall": "St John's"
      }],
      "isFlexible": "true",
      "departureMonth": 01,
      "departureYear": 2021,
      "duration": {
          "numOfDays": 7
      },
      "numOfAdults": 1,
      "numOfChildren": 2,
      "childAgeOnReturn": ["11", "13"],
      "sellingMarketCode": "UK"
  }
}

HTTP Headers

Header Name Value
x-api-key <your-api-key>
Accept application/json;cruiseOffers;version=1.0
/

Search Input Parameters

Search parameters should be submitted in the same order and are case sensitive.

Field Data Type Description Sample/Values
cruiseType String(Enumerated) Type of cruise. We have 3 types of cruise supported by Api like 1. Fly Cruise 2. Ex-UK Cruise 3. Cruise - Cabin Only Fly Cruise
maxResultCount Number Maximum number of offers to be returned. This is facilitated so that the consumer can select the limit of offers returned from API. 100
departureAirportIATACode String(3 Chars) Standard IATA Airport code. LGW
departurePortCode String Standard Municipal region code. GRCFU
destination Complex element A complex node to specify the desired destination either a country, region, itinerary, ship or portOfCall
destination/countryCode String Country code IND
destination/countryName String Country Name India
destination/regionCode String TUI Specific 6 digit region code L34381
destination/regionName String region name Western Mediterranian
destination/itineraryCode String TUI Specific itinerary code 440505
destination/itineraryName String itinerary name A Taste of Paradise
destination/shipCode String TUI Specific 6 digit ship code 055414
destination/shipName String ship name Marella Celebration
destination/portOfCall String ports of call with in the itineraries Sorrento
abtaCode String Agent number Not all agents will have Abta code and hence if this field is not populated then it will be defaulted to web Abta code.
cabinType String TUI Specific cabin types Currently this feature is not supported.
IsFlexible Boolean Indicator to denote whether the search to be flexible or exact. If this parameter si set to true then +/- 1 month flexiblity is considered. FALSE
departureMonth Number 2 digit number 01
departure Year Number 4 digit ISO standard year yyyy. 2019
duration/numOfDays Number cruise duration 7
numOfAdults Number Number of travelling passengers whose age is greater than or equal to 18 4
numOfChildren Number Number of travelling passengers whose age is less than 18 at the time of travelling 2
childAgeOnReturn Number Array Array of numbers to capture the age of every child travelling. 10,11
sellingMarketCode String enumerated Search by correct market code and possible values are Values possible : IRL - Ireland UK - United Kingdom. UK

Response Parameters

Every response includes a standard HTTP status code. A successful request returns 200 OK; failed requests return an appropriate 4xx or 5xx code together with the error structure described below.

Field Data Type Description Sample
cruiseOffersResponse/offersAvailable Number Number of offers available for the selected date range and destination 100
cruiseOffersResponse/maxResultCount Number Maximum number of offers to be returned as specified in the request by API consumer. This is facilitated so that the consumer can select the limit of offers returned from TUI API. If a valid integer is populated in the request then the value of offersAvailable will be same as maxResultCount. If not populated in the request the value is defaulted to 0. 100
cruiseOffersResponse/party/numOfAdults Number Number of travelling passengers whose age is equal to or greater than 18 years 6
cruiseOffersResponse/party/numOfChildren Number Number of travelling passengers whose age is less than 18 years and greater than 2 Years. If no children are travelling then this field is defaulted to 0. 2
cruiseOffersResponse/party/numOfInfants Number Number of travelling passengers whose age is less than 2 years. If no infants are travelling then this field is defaulted to 0. 1
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/cruiseType String(Enumerated) Cruise type as selected in the request. 1. Fly Cruise 2. Ex-UK Cruise 3. Cruise - Cabin Only Fly Cruise
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/cruisePackageID String This is an internal ID created for every unique package. 15369072000001536925500000TOM451615375342000001537538400000TOM4517883054863/3/1352/7ZI01
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/cruisePackageStartDate Date Start date of the cruise offer. ISO Date format i.e., yyyy-mm-dd 2018-09-14
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/departurePortCode String Standard Municipal region code GRCFU
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/arrivalPortCode String Standard Municipal region code GBNCL
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/duration/numOfDays Number Duration of the cruise package. 7
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/prices/currencyCode String Currency code returned in the offer GBP
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/prices/currencyName String Name of the currency returned for every offer Sterling Pounds
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/prices/totalPrice String Total price of the offer 768.3
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/prices/totalPricePerPerson String Price of the offer displayed per travelling passenger 100.
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/prices/deposit String Deposit for the offer 100.
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/prices/discount String Discount offerred by TUI for the offer. 75
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/prices/discountPerPerson String Discount offerred by TUI for the offer per travelling passenger 20
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/countryCode String Country code to which the offer returned belongs to BRB
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/countryName String Country Name Barbados
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/regionCode String TUI Specific 6 digit region code to which the cruise offer belongs to L04304
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/regionName String Region Name Caribbean
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryCode String Unique code maintained in TUI for every itinerary. 440505
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryName String Itinerary Name A Taste of Paradise
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryType String Itinerary type like back-back-cruise, one way fly cruise etc. Back Back Cruise
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/sailingDate Date cruise sailing date 2018-09-14
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryDuration Number Duration of the itinerary 7
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryDays Complex Node(Repeating) This describes the details of the itinerary like each days details.
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryDays/day Number each day's details of the itinerary 1
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryDays/timeInPortFrom Time Time starting from the port. ISO Time. 07:00:00
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryDays/timeInPortTo Time Time reaching to the port. ISO Time. 23:00:00
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryDays/portOfCallName String Port Of Call Koper
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryDays/portOfCallDescription String A short description of the Port of call Set along a wide horseshoe-shaped bay, Koper's a Medieval town where old and new go hand-in-hand. Lose yourself in the maze of streets, passing historical sights and browsing chic shops along the way.
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryDays/contentItem ComplexNode This node captures the image URL of the port of call
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryDays/contentItem/name String Port Of Call Image "Port Of Call Image"
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/itineraryDays/contentItem/url String url of the image https://cdn.content.tuigroup.com/adamtui/2016_9/28_17/79544ba3-1995-4f87-9aa0-a68f0124c54b/LIB_SHU_13_F1412WebOriginalCompressed.jpg?i10c=img.resize(width:1080);img.crop(width:1080%2Cheight:608)
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/shipCode String TUI's specific 6 digit ship code 055816
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/shipName String Ship Name Marella Discovery 2
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/shipDescription String A brief description about the ship Marella Discovery 2 is the sister ship to Marella Discovery – and this is why their names are so similar. Having two ships means you’re able to pair a wider choice of itineraries with the exciting features offered by this larger, more contemporary style of vessel. These include an outdoor cinema, a rock climbing wall, a minigolf course, an indoor pool and a glossy atrium. Not to mention the range of bars, excellent dining scene and night-time shows enhanced by up-to-the-minute technology. Just like Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2 is All Inclusive as standard. So, drinks, including prosecco and cider, meals in a selection of restaurants and most onboard activities are included in the cruise price. Flights and tips are both part of the package, too.
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/shipFacilities String A brief description about the facilities available in the ship • 6 restaurants • 7 bars • 2 lounges • Casino • 4 whirlpools • 2 swimming pools • Minigolf • Rock climbing wall
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/shipUSPS String Unique selling points of the ship Everyone goes All Inclusive.
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/numOfCabins Number Number of cabins in the ship 918
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/cabinType/code String Cabin code ZI01
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/cabinType/name String Cabin name Inside Cabin
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/deckNumber String Deck number Decks 2/3 Inside Cabin
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/boardType/code String Board basis code HB
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/boardType/name String Board basis name Half Board
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/contentItem Complex Node This node captures the Ship image url
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/contentItem/name String Name of the image url "Ship Image URL"
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/contentItem/url String Ship image url https://cdn.content.tuigroup.com/adamtui/2017_10/12_9/5992c13a-6592-4880-a239-a80a00977876/CRU_DIS2_17_F040_NEWWebOriginalCompressed.jpg?i10c=img.resize(width:1080)%3Bimg.resize(height:608)%3Bimg.crop(width:1080%2Cheight:608)
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/contentItem/name String Name of the image url "Itinerary Image URL"
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/contentItem/url String Itinerary image url https://cdn.content.tuigroup.com/adamtui/2016_9/29_12/f868e43a-1ef2-4320-9ceb-a69000d62175/LIB_SHU_14_F220WebOriginalCompressed.jpg?i10c=img.resize(width:1080);img.resize(height:608);img.crop(width:1080%2Cheight:608)
cruiseOffersResponse//cruiseOffers/contentItem/name String Deeplink to Itinerary Page Itinerary Page
cruiseOffersResponse//cruiseOffers/contentItem/url String https://www.tui.co.uk/cruise/bookitineraries/Adriatic-Explorer-055816?itineraryCodeOne=055816&itineraryCodeTwo=&shipCode=150013&mc=false&isMCTracs=false&isStayBefore=false&stayDuration=0&cruiseDuration=7&duration=7&noOfAdults=2&noOfChildren=0&childrenAge=&from[]=LGW:Airport&flexibility=true&noOfSeniors=0&when=14-09-2018&sailingDate=14Sep18&to[]=L34373:CruiseArea&packageId=15369072000001536925500000TOM451615375342000001537538400000TOM4517883054863/3/1352/7ZI01&index=1&brandType=null&addAStay=0&cabin[]=1,2&dp=LGW&bb=AI&cabinOnly=false&room=&mcId=055816\|T&searchVariant=FLY_CRUISE_ATCOM
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/originAirportCode String IATA airport code for the Departure Airport LGW
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/destinationAirportCode String IATA airport code for the Arrival Airport CFU
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment Complex( Occurs twice) Captures details of the flights for each flight route i.e., Outbound and Inbound -
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/routeCode String Route code captured with in TUI Systems for every flight route. CFULGW5BLGWCFU
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/flightNum String Flight number TOM4516
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/direction String Direction of the flight. For ex: Outbound/Inbound Outbound
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/numOfStops String Number of Transits. 0 if its direct flight else the number of transits for each segment. 0
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/flightDuration/hours Number Number of hours in the flight duration 4
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/flightDuration/minutes Number Minutes 30
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/contentItem Complex Node This node captures the Ship image url
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/carrierCode String Flight carrier code TOM
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/departure Complex(Repeating) Captures the flight departure details for every leg
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/departure/airportCode String IATA Airport code LGW
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/departure/date Date Flight departure date in ISO Format i.e., yyyy-mm-dd 2018-04-14
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/itinerary/ship/contentItem Complex Node This node captures the Ship image url
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/departure/time Time Flight departure Time in ISO Format i.e., hh:mm:ss 08:30:00
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/arrival Complex(Repeating) Captures the flight arrival details for every leg
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/arrival/airportCode String IATA Airport code CFU
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/arrival/date Date Flight arrival date in ISO Format i.e., yyyy-mm-dd 2018-04-14
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/flightSegment/arrival/time Time Flight arrival Time in ISO Format i.e., hh:mm:ss 10:30:00
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/contentItem/ Complex (Repeating) Repeating node to capture Inbound and Outbound flight logo's -
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/contentItem/name String Inbound Flight Logo or Outbound Flight Logo -
cruiseOffersResponse/cruiseOffers/flightOffers/contentItem/URL String Image URL https://www.tui-brandnet.com/static/system/modules/com.tui.brandnet.bootstrap/1.3.0/resources/img/logo.svg

Error Message Structure

In addition to the standard HTTP response code, failed API calls contain error information in the message body. Gateway errors generally relate to access control or an invalid API key, while API-generated errors describe invalid request content or downstream processing failures. Cruise Offers API error codes range from E001 to E999.

Below is the list of errors currently available in API. Kindly note this is not a definitive list as we may add the additional conditions based on the requirement. Hence, please use them for reference.

ErrorCode ErrorMessage
E001 Please enter all the required mandatory fields <cruiseType>,<departureMonth>, <departureYear>,<duration>, <numOfAdults>, <sellingMarketCode>, <destination> in the request
E002 Please specify departuire point(airportCode or portCode)
E003 Exceeding number of allowed departure points
E004 Atleast one adult must be travelling
E005 Age of all children must be specified
E006 Child age must be less than 18 years
E007 Only 9 passengers are currently supported for our web bookings.
E008 For legal reasons, the number of infants needs to be same or less than number of adults
E009 Please specify valid duration for your package
E010 Market and Geography does not match. Kindly refine your search criteria.
E011 For Cruise - Cabin Only booking, overseas port codes alone are accepted for departure. Kindly refine your search criteria.
E012 For Fly Cruise type of booking, Only departure airport codes are allowed. Kindly refine your search criteria.
E013 For Ex-UK Cruise booking , Only UK Departure points (airportcodes or portcodes) are accepted.
E014 Currently TUI Ireland cruise bookings are not supported.
E015 Unable to Connect to Search Service
E016 No matching accoms(shipID)
E017 Request not supported
E018 Invalid parameter
E019 Request timed out before search results returned

Warning Message Structure

In addition to errors, the API may return warnings. These provide supplementary information and may indicate that the search criteria should be refined or that the returned result has a minor data gap. Cruise Offers API warning codes range from W001 to W999.

Below is the list of warnings currently available in API. Kindly note this is not a definitive list as we may add the additional conditions based on the requirement. Hence, please use them for reference.

WarningCode Warning Message
W001 Unable to route to Itinerary page for the package Id<packageID>
W002 No offers available for the given destination and the selected month and year
W003 Itinerary Image URL for the Itinerary <itinerary> not available
W004 Ship image url for the ship name<shipname> not available
W005 Outbound flight logo URL for the carrierCode<carrierCode> not available
W006 Inbound flight logo URL for the carrierCode:<carrierCode> not available
W007 Not all accommodation Images are available for <accomName>
W008 Room Image not available for the room <roomName> in the hotel <accomName>
W009 Inbound flight logo URL for the carrierCode:<carrierCode> not available
W010 There are no cruise packages for the given destination<destination>

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