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6 Tips To Save Money When Working Onboard Cruise Ships

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👁️ 9K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 12:07
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Creator's Key Takeaways

working on a cruise ship in general makes it very easy to save money because we don't have to pay for rent we don't have to pay for food we don't have any bills to pay

the Internet isn't great and it is very expensive so very expensive

if you're trying to save money which I assume you are because you've clicked on this video top up do not link your card to your crew card

you as a crew member can go on a guest Excursion free of charge in exchange for giving a review to the excursions team

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Try to not buy internet on board and use free Wi-Fi in port instead.
✓Ask for crew discounts at shops and restaurants in port.
✓Take a pack lunch outside instead of buying lunch every day.
✓Top up your crew ID card instead of linking your debit card.
✓Make friends with the excursions department to get free guest excursions.
✓Limit your exposure to the crew bar to avoid overspending.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Internet is expensive and not great on cruise ships. — Try to use free Wi-Fi in port instead of buying ship internet.
It's easy to overspend on cheap crew bar drinks. — Set a budget and top up your crew ID card instead of linking your debit card.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can cruise ship workers save money while working onboard?
QWhat are the best ways to avoid overspending on a cruise ship contract?

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Value Pricing2½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Sad BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy Bacon

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