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8 Hidden Fees That Make Cruises More Expensive

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Creator's Key Takeaways

what appeared as a cheap Fair can easily double or even triple by the time you finish calculating the additional costs

to stay connected for instance you'll have to Shell out extra cash for a Wi-Fi package which could end up costing you upwards of $150 for a weeklong cruise

mainstream Cruise Lines don't include alcohol in their base fairs so you will have to be prepared to either purchase each drink individually

I recently paid $1,100 on airfare in a pre-cruise hotel for a celebrity sailing

Creator's Tips & Advice

Calculate total costs including flights, Wi-Fi, and drink packages before booking a cheap cruise
Consider booking shore excursions through third parties to save money, but be aware of risks
Debate whether you need a drink package based on your drinking habits and itinerary
Prepay gratuities during booking to avoid automatic charges on your onboard account

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing about add-on costs like Wi-Fi and alcoholBe aware that these are extra expenses and plan accordingly
Missing the ship due to flight delaysBook a pre-cruise hotel to avoid this risk

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the hidden fees that make cruises more expensive?
QHow can you avoid overspending on a cruise vacation?

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Value Pricing2½ Sad BaconWifi Connectivity2 Sad BaconDrink Package1½ Sad BaconExcursions1 Sad BaconDining Specialty1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Activities2 Sad BaconBooking Process1 Sad Bacon

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YouTube Video Description

Though cruise fares encompass a range of expenses including accommodations, entertainment, onboard activities, dining, and more, they're rarely all-inclusive. What appeared as a cheap fare can easily double or even triple by the time you finish calculating the additional costs, including flights, alcoholic beverages, shore excursions, and more.  Those new to cruising might not know about all the add-ons that cruise lines charge for. To stay connected, for instance, you'll have to shell out extra cash for a Wi-Fi package, which could end up costing you upwards of $150 for a weeklong cruise.  Similarly, mainstream cruise lines don't include alcohol in their base fares, so you will have to be prepared to either purchase each drink individually throughout the sailing and settle your onboard account at the end of the cruise, or buy a beverage package.  Before jumping on a cheap cruise fare, here are 8 fees, as well as one sneaky hack employed by the cruise lines, that will make your vacation more expensive.  Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog