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7 things you should NEVER buy on a cruise ship!

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πŸ‘οΈ 77K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 6:09
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Caribbean Β· 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

cruise ships are notorious for sales that seem too good to be true particularly when it comes to watches

spa treatments on a cruise ship aren't cheap

prices on board and import are far more expensive than ordering a pack off Amazon or running to my local Walmart

souvenir beverage cups are often a waste of money

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Do your research before buying watches or jewelry on a cruise ship
βœ“Look for spa deals at port destinations instead of booking on the ship
βœ“Build your own DIY first aid kit to avoid inflated prices for medications
βœ“Bring more sunscreen than you think you'll need to avoid high onboard prices
βœ“Consider purchasing a ship model or other souvenir with long-term value instead of beverage cups

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Underestimating the amount of sunscreen needed β€” Bring more sunscreen than you think you'll need to avoid high onboard prices

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the seven things you should never buy on a cruise ship?
QWhy are cruise ship purchases often overpriced?
QHow can you save money on a cruise by avoiding certain purchases?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Cozumel1 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

From exploring new ports of call to soaking up the Caribbean sun on the pool deck during a day at sea, there's no shortage of activities to enjoy on a cruise. While onboard, however, it's easy to get swept up in the excitement of shopping. From overpriced medications to useless specialty beverage cups, here are 7 things you should never buy on a cruise ship. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog