Cruise Spending Revealed 5 Cruises, 26 Days, 1 Budget!
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All these cruises were for two people.
the final result of what I spent out of pocket on cruises in 2025 to go on five cruises, a total of 26 days, is $8,136
or $3 basically $13 per day for two people
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How much does cruising actually cost? In this video, I break down the final, real out-of-pocket totals for five cruises in 2025 — after credits, points, onboard wins and losses, and everything people usually leave out. No “free cruise” math. No influencer fluff. Just real numbers. Here’s what I cover: Final total for each cruise How credits, points, and onboard spending changed the numbers What I actually paid out of pocket The real per-day cost for 26 cruise days for two people Final numbers: • 5 cruises • 26 total days • 2 people • $8,136 out of pocket • ≈ $313 per day for two people This is exactly why I track every dollar — so you can decide if cruising makes sense for you, not based on marketing, but on math. 👉 Full breakdown and category details are in the full video on Cruise On Demand. I pay for my cruises. No sponsors. No pressure — just data. Until next time… keep on cruising! ⚓️ Looking to book your next cruise? You can browse sailings, compare prices, and book directly through my travel agency website. When you book through this link, I’ll automatically become your travel agent and can help with questions, planning, and support at no extra cost. Cruise Travel Agent Website with Cruise Search Engine https://cruiseondemand.cruisebrothers.com/ 🌎 Book Excursions with Confidence on Viator Looking to plan your next shore day without the stress? Viator offers thousands of excursions worldwide — including Worry-Free Shore Excursions that guarantee you’ll return to your ship on time. Explore tours, check prices, and see verified reviews below: 🔗 Book Viator Excursions (including Worry-Free options) https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00006171&uid=U00669800&mcid=58086¤cy=USD 🛳 Set Sail the Virgin Way – Adults Only Ready to cruise without kids? Virgin Voyages offers a luxury, adults-only cruise experience with incredible food, Wi-Fi included, and no formal nights. Check sailings and pricing with my travel-advisor link here: 🔗 Book Your Virgin Voyage https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage?cabins=1¤cyCode=USD&agentId=253216&agencyId=450&bookingChannel=FMLINK 🏰 Disney Chase Visa – Earn Disney Dollars Toward Your Next Cruise! I earned a free Disney Cruise — and so can you! Earn Disney Dollars with every purchase. If you use the link below, you can earn a new Cardmember bonus after qualifying purchases — and I can get a bonus if you apply here and are approved for the card. 👉 Apply Here https://www.referyourchasecard.com/200x/8DC2JO4JYT Terms apply. Learn more at the link above. Terms apply. Learn more at the link above. If you need music for your own videos, you can get a free trial of Epidemic Sound with my link. It’s the library I use for all my cruise content. https://share.epidemicsound.com/pyf3ir