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9 Things I Don't Pay Extra for on Carnival Cruises To Save Money

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Creator's Key Takeaways

as someone who cruises frequently I have found that by avoiding certain add-ons I'm able to save a significant amount of money on my Carnival Cruises

I don't fully restrict myself though what's the point of going on a vacation if you can't indulge a little bit

I normally don't stay in balcony cabins for most of my cruises I've stayed in interior cabins though they are the smallest accommodation on board and lack natural sunlight

I never buy professional pictures more often than not I'll disembark having not purchased any professional photos costing a minimum of $13 for each bun shot

Creator's Tips & Advice

Avoid balcony cabins and choose interior cabins to save money
Skip professional pictures to avoid high costs
Don't splurge on specialty restaurants when complimentary options are available
Purchase sunscreen before the cruise to avoid onboard prices

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling pressured to splurge on specialty restaurantsNew cruisers shouldn't feel pressured as there are plenty of complimentary dining options

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat things can I avoid paying extra for on a Carnival cruise to save money?
QHow can I enjoy a Carnival cruise without splurging on add-ons?

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As someone who cruises frequently, I've found that by avoiding certain add-ons, I'm able to save a significant amount of money on each of my Carnival cruises. From professional pictures to spa treatments and shore excursions, here's a list of some other things I don't pay extra for on my Carnival cruises. 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 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog