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11 Key Ways Passengers WASTE Money While Cruising

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👁️ 5K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 9:17
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Creator's Key Takeaways

first things first one of the best things about a cruise is that it offers an affordable vacation

they don't stay at a hotel with a parking package if you were driving to a port

they buy a drink package wait didn't i just say people waste money by not buying a package

they don't take advantage of bringing wine or champagne if you drink wine or champagne then don't forget to bring a bottle

Creator's Tips & Advice

Stay at a hotel with a parking package to save on parking fees
Do the math before buying a drink package to ensure it's worth it
Wait for souvenirs to go on sale on the ship
Bring your own bottle of wine or champagne to avoid high onboard prices
Bring enough cash to avoid ATM fees on the ship
Don't forget toiletries and medicines at home to avoid inflated ship store prices

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Wasting money on unnecessary packagesDo the math before buying a drink package and consider if you'll use it fully
Forgetting items at homePack toiletries and medicines you might need to avoid inflated ship store prices

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the biggest ways cruise passengers waste money?
QHow can passengers avoid wasting money on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Drink PackageMehValue PricingMehSpa Fitness1½ Sad BaconPort Destination½ Happy BaconBooking Process1½ Happy Bacon

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major port in america1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

No one likes to waste money, but on a cruise ship it can happen. That's because when you are at sea, things aren't quite the same as they are back home. There are tons of opportunities to spend money on and off the ship, and usually at prices that are much higher than you're used to. But, you don't have to see your money go to waste. A few simple things you can know will help you keep more of your hard-earned cash. Links mentioned in the video: Park & Cruise Hotels for Every Major Port in America https://cruzely.com/park-cruise-hotels-for-every-major-port-in-america/ Drink Package Calculator https://cruzely.com/cruise-line-drink-package-calculator/ 0:46 Not staying a hotel with a parking package 1:36 Not buying a drink package 2:26 Buying a drink package 3:09 Buying things not a sale 3:43 Not buying packages before boarding 4:23 Not bringing wine or champagne 5:09 Paying ATM fees on the ship 5:48 Forgetting things at home 6:38 Not doing the math on upgrades 7:17 Paying spa prices for a simple massage 8:04 Gambling too much on the ship (low payouts) #cruise #cruisetips