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14 Cruise SECRETS the Cruise Lines Won't Tell you!

Fraser at Sea
Fraser at Sea
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👁️ 3K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 20:38
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've taken more than 50 cruises now, and in that time, I've come to realise that there are some HUGE secrets out there that experienced cruisers know about, and it saves them hundreds or even thousands each time they take a cruise!

First, either plan to board your cruise ship a little bit after check-in opens or towards the end of the check-in window.

The onboard prices will often drop on port days on a day at sea.

It's often cheaper to book a lower grade of cabin or stateateroom and then bid for an upgrade than it is to book the more premium cabin or stateateroom in the first place.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book an embarkation slot about an hour after check-in opens or at the end of the window to avoid crowds.
✓Take advantage of discounted spa treatments on port days.
✓Wait to shop in onboard stores until later in the cruise for potential promotions.
✓Factor in the cost of Wi-Fi when considering large onboard purchases.
✓Check if shops in port are locally owned before buying souvenirs.
✓Monitor package prices after booking for potential refunds or onboard credit.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin bed configurations differ from hotels — Check if your cabin has fixed twin or double beds and understand how beds are arranged for four people.
Feeling sick after the cruise (land legs) — Don't worry; it's a temporary sensation similar to seasickness and not a virus.
Unexpected additional charges onboard — Do basic research and budgeting before the cruise to understand what you might want to purchase.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I save money on my next cruise?
QWhat are the secrets that cruise lines don't tell you?
QHow can I avoid common cruise traps?
QWhat should I know before my first cruise?

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#Cruise Before you even step onboard a cruise ship, there’s so much that you need to think about. I’ve taken more than 50 cruises now, and in that time I’ve come to realise that there are some HUGE secrets out there that experienced cruisers know about, and it saves them hundreds or even thousands each time they take a cruise! In this video, I’m going to share some of these cruise secrets with you, in the hope that you can save money on your future cruises. I can almost guarantee you that you won’t hear most of these secrets from the cruise lines, so listen up! From how to save money on your spa treatments and drinks packages, to avoiding ‘tourist traps’ at cruise ports, we’re going to cover it all in this video. If you enjoy this video, then please support my channel by clicking both the THUMBS UP and the SUBSCRIBE buttons! Looking to book a cruise? Why not check out the search engine that I use: 'World of Cruising': https://tidd.ly/4s9BBbA (ad) Video Chapters Introduction - 00:00 Cruise Secret 1 - 01:10 Cruise Secret 2 - 03:13 Cruise Secret 3 - 04:09 Cruise Secret 4 - 06:10 Cruise Secret 5 - 07:48 Cruise Secret 6 - 09:01 Cruise Secret 7 - 09:48 Cruise Secret 8 - 11:09 Cruise Secret 9 - 12:45 Cruise Secret 10 - 14:04 Cruise Secret 11 - 16:08 Cruise Secret 12 - 17:03 Cruise Secret 13 - 18:14 Cruise Secret 14 - 19:14 SUPPORT FRASER AT SEA - come and find me on the platforms below: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-SoYHDs8kBPwN9MSwSSew INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fraseratsea/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fraseratsea PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FraseratSea FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/p/Fraser-at-Sea-61560127220226/ Looking for my Amazon store? https://www.fraseratsea.com/buy-your-cruise-essentials Want to see even more? Head over to my website: https://www.fraseratsea.com/ Join my 2027 Group Cruise! https://tidd.ly/4rO7UNh #CruiseShip #CruiseLife #CruiseShips #CruiseTips #CruiseVacation #CruiseVlog #LivingOnCruiseShips #LuxuryLifestyle #Vlog