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the hidden costs of cruising

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 71K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 11:18
What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the cruise advertise all inclusive and is it really allinclusive well it can be but it's not

overall gratuities on my last Cruise my gratuities were $18 a person for all seven days

the average Shore Excursion runs you around $100 per person when you book through the cruise line

the average cost of most treatments in the Spas are around $150 a person

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book shore excursions through the cruise line to ensure the ship waits for you if you're late.
βœ“Consider skipping specialty dining, spa treatments, and fitness classes to save money, but know that experiencing them adds to the cruise enjoyment.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Surprise by hidden costs like gratuities, spa treatments, and upgraded dining β€” Research and budget for these extras in advance to avoid sticker shock.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much extra do hidden costs add to an all-inclusive cruise vacation?
QWhat are the typical hidden costs on a cruise?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description↓

the hidden costs of cruising. cruise lines advertise all inclusive vacations. But there are a lot of hidden costs in taking a cruise. first time cruiser's are often surprised by the hidden cost's everything from gratuities to spa treatments to up graded dining. If your new to cruising surprise hidden cost's can really affect your vacation the question is how much extra do this hidden costs add to the so called all inclusive vacation? In this video I not only talk about the things that are added on but break down the real cost of each item so you will have a real dollar value of the hidden costs of your cruise. looking for more tips on cruising and travel in general? check some other tip videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXI8D72GDxDww2oE9DPoG7A