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Carnival Cruise Line Traps People Are Still Falling For

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👁️ 10K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 14:53
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the drink package was way cheaper on Princess than it was on Carnival.

they will cut you off at a certain number of drinks per day.

you can bring one bottle of of wine or champagne per person in your room.

they've realized that when they have unsold staterooms instead of just upgrading people for free, they can get people to bid on this.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Calculate how much you'll drink, especially on port days, before buying a drink package.
Bring your own drinks on board, including wine and sodas, to save money.
Avoid raffles and presentations that are selling opportunities.
Share a single Wi-Fi package instead of buying multiple.
Do the math on bundled packages to ensure you're not overpaying.
Check your invoice throughout the trip to catch mistakes early.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not realizing you can bring drinks on board.Bring one bottle of wine or champagne per person and sodas in a 12-pack.
Overpaying for drink packages.Calculate your drinking habits and consider paying per drink instead.
Getting confused by additional tip prompts.Remember you've already paid gratuities; additional tips are optional.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common Carnival Cruise Line traps that people still fall for?
QHow can I avoid overspending on a Carnival cruise?
QWhat are the limitations of Carnival's drink package?
QHow can I save money on Wi-Fi and drinks?

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