5 Most Overrated Things About Cruising That Waste Your Money
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In my opinion, the drink package is the single most hyped on waste of money in all of cruising.
When you book an excursion through a cruise line, you are paying a significant markup for what is almost always the same exact tour you could book on your own for less money.
The ship is brand new to you. Some of the other areas of the ship aren't as crowded yet because everyone's out on the Leo deck.
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Are some of the most popular cruise “must-dos” actually costing you more while giving you less? Professor Melissa breaks down five of the most hyped cruise experiences and explains where they fall short, who they might still work for, and what smarter alternatives look like. The goal is not to avoid fun, but to make better decisions so your cruise feels more relaxed, more personal, and better aligned with how you actually travel. ***FREE Casino Cruise** https://urcomped.com/Affiliate/LandingPage/60?src=profmelissa **Private Driver Recommendations** https://www.profmelissa.com/drivers **CHAPTERS** (0:00) Why are cruise “must-dos” often overrated? (0:58) Are sail-away parties worth the crowd and chaos? (2:54) Is the drink package really a good deal? (6:04) Are cruise ship spas worth the high prices? (8:25) Do onboard photo packages still make sense today? (10:46) Are cruise line excursions overpriced compared to independent tours? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳️ Get my Travel Insurance Guide for Cruisers: https://profmel.com/insurance 🛳️ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳️ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳️ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳️ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳️ Grab my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planner: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳️ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professormelissa ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️