The Ricardo’s European cruise episodes were filmed over December 1955 to January 1956 with a promotional deal with American Export Lines. Lucy is seen above with a brochure giving a starting price of $520.00 US.  You can read more about the original advertised offer in the vintage ad below.

 The round trip low fare Cabin Class was $520 and First Class was $670. Using the inflation calculator those prices are equivalent to over $4,600 and $6,000 respectively in 2016 dollars. You could chose up to six ports to visit during the twenty day round trip and enjoy great food, dance to professional orchestras and see first run movies. The S.S. Constution also featured in the movie An  Affair to Remember starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr.