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I Saved Hundreds Using These 9 Cruise Tips

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Optimal Cruising
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πŸ‘οΈ 972 viewsπŸ“… 6 months ago⏱️ 15:22
What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

These nine tricks are not advertised, but they save me hundreds of dollars every time I cruise.

I saved a $100 per person by booking shore excursions on my own instead of directly with the cruise line.

You can buy eim cards for very cheap... it'll last you your whole trip instead of paying 20 $25 a day for cruise ship Wi-Fi.

If you're flying into the airport on the day of and then you have an expense of a taxi or an Uber to the cruiseport, I mean, why not just take that money and put it towards a hotel, get there the day before and relax?

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check cruise prices on multiple sites and monitor for 2 weeks.
βœ“Book independent shore excursions instead of through the cruise line.
βœ“Fly in the day before your cruise to avoid missing the ship.
βœ“Sign up for the cruise line's casino promotion program to track play for perks.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the ship due to flight delays β€” Fly in the day before and stay at a hotel near the port.
Not knowing if they want a package before boarding β€” Pre-book any packages to save 15-40%.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I save money on my next cruise?
QWhat are some lesser-known strategies to avoid overspending on a cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Lavo, Italy2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Leaning Tower of Pisa excursion ($35 per person)
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