5 Onboard Hustles Cruisers Never See Coming!
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The cruise lines all-inclusive promise is a lie.
They use their authority to manipulate us. Their goal to scare us, waste our time, and extract more of our money.
I'm going to show you how to spot, and more importantly, how to avoid five of the biggest onboard cruise ship hustles.
If you're not willing to throw down hundreds or even thousands of dollars or at least cycle that much through the play, you're not going to get these kind of offers.
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When you step onto your cruise ship you should be safe from scams, right? Think again! Cruise ship hustles are nothing new, but they are getting more aggressive and in some instances resembling real scams. Let me show you what to look out for so that you can avoid the biggest hustles in the cruising industry. 💰 The Best Cruise DEALS You Can Book Right Now! Get your free copy here ➡️ https://forms.gle/Xo6ADM5uh7PEUVuC6 🌴 Plan Your Cruise Like a Pro: 🧭 Book with My Recommended Cruise Travel Agent ➡️ https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101449107-11926423 🛳️ Shore Excursions Cheaper and Better with Viator ➡️ http://vi.me/xqeDJ 🛍️ Our Amazon Shop! Get Your Essential Cruise Items Here ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/optimalcruising 🛳️ Shore Excursions Group GUARANTEES You Won't Miss Your Ship ➡️ http://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1806165&data=garynancyward@gmail.com 🛡️ Travel Insurance I Personally Recommend ➡️ https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101449107-11454010 ⚠️ These are affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. I only recommend what I’ve used or truly believe in! 👍 SUBSCRIBE for weekly cruise vlogs, tips, secrets, savings, and reviews from our cruising family. 🎥 Watch more videos from @OptimalCruising — we’re here to help you cruise smarter, save money, and have more fun at sea! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Shopping Lecture 03:00 - Spa Scam 05:20 - Art Scam 07:46 - Jewelry Trap 09:45 - Black Hole 🔍 Hashtags: #FirstCruise #cruisetips #cruisevlog #cruiseship #cruise 🎶 Music Credit: Music by Gary Ward @GaryWardMusic 📢 Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel!