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ROYAL CARIBBEAN What I THOUGHT I'd pay vs ACTUALLY paid

Christine Lozada
Christine Lozada
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👁️ 944 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 7:06
What This Creator Said
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Caribbean · Fall · 7 nightsFrom south florida

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Creator's Key Takeaways

whoa i just got such a steal 980 for a cruise for two people for seven nights on royal caribbean

i paid more for the drink package and internet than i did for the cruise

what an awesome time this cruise was it was absolutely worth it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book during off-season (September, October, November) for better rates
Consider the unlimited dining package if you want flexibility on sea days
Price out drink packages and internet to see if they make sense for your usage
Bring cash for additional gratuities to staff

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected added expenses after bookingPlan ahead for specialty dining, drink packages, and gratuities
Interior room vs. balcony trade-offsInterior rooms can be fine since you spend time on the ship, but consider upgrades

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat did the creator actually pay for the cruise and extras?
QWas the cruise worth the total cost?
QHow can you plan ahead for added expenses on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3½ Happy BaconDrink Package2½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconBooking Process3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

south florida3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I thought I got a steal booking a cruise, but there were A LOT of added expenses I didn’t expect until AFTER I booked the cruise. Was it worth it? Heck yah. I made this video to help YOU plan ahead for your own trip and know what to expect. Cost is a large part of the decision when we travel and I want to help you be smarter traveler! This includes taxes and REQUIRED gratuities Cruise $1126 Specialty dining (with gratuities) $509 Drink package (with gratuities) $1574 Required $14.50 gratuity per person per night $203 Grand total $3412 (or $243 per person per night) I originally thought it was going to be $80 per person per night. Oops! I’ve simplified it so you can have the closest comparison to your own trip.. What’s NOT included in the above: - Spa services we had - Additional gratuity we paid in case - Excursions - Port parking 🎥 SEE THE ENTIRE PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzT02c_yTYsUS1u_22hIYrOuGCCRksXmB 💰See the latest DEALS for Royal Caribbean with Cruise Critic! https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100332864-13973734?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cruisecritic.com%2Fcruiseto%2Fcruiseitineraries.cfm%3Fcl%3D32 —————————————————— 🙋🏻‍♀️Let’s CONNECT! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christinelozada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinelozada Twitter: http://twitter.com/christinelozada Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/christinelozada Tiktok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJhDFPfC/ 🎥 Learn how to FLY DRONES with me http://www.youtube.com/dronewithcl —————————————————— 🤓 I’m Christine and I keep it REAL💯 and REAL FUN. I do A LOT of research before I travel and I take EVERYTHING I learned and EVERYTHING I experienced and I make the travel videos I WISH I GOT TO SEE. That’s what you’re seeing in this video and I hope it helps! 📱I created the first 100 YouTube videos of this channel using just my iPhone. I’ve (kinda) updated a few things since then… 🎒 MY VLOGGING GEAR: https://kit.co/christinelozada/vlog-like-me-me-meee Read through our YouTube disclaimer policy here: https://www.christinelozada.com/disclaimer —————————————————— ⏰ WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO 0:00 Intro 1:01 Money saving tip 1:36 Finding your most cost effective cruise 2:52 Initial cost recap 3:46 Specialty dining package 4:20 Drink package 6:00 Was it worth it 6:37 Total cost breakdown #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeaninternational #cruise #cruisetravel #harmonyoftheseas