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How To Save Money On A Cruise Ship

Cruise West Coast
Cruise West Coast
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👁️ 15 views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 1:05:04
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the cruise lines make it so easy for example i have someone that booked an alaskan cruise um seven months ago for 2021 september okay well they just had to pay the deposit which there was a deal going on and there was three of them but the kid was free so it ended up being a hundred dollars

you can pay gradually and then when 90 days comes well it used to be 120 you had to pay in full at 120 days on norwegian and now they've moved it to 90 days so you you can pay every month at your own speed to pay off this cruise

i would say as a general rule of thumb if you're going on a week-long cruise budget i'd say an extra hundred to two hundred dollars per person just for tipping

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book shorter sailings on older ships to reduce costs
Buy cruise line gift cards monthly to force savings, especially if they offer discounts
Drive to the port instead of flying to save on airfare
Budget an extra $100-$200 per person for tipping on a week-long cruise

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what onboard costs will be extraResearch your specific ship's offerings and don't assume everything is included in the base fare

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I afford a cruise vacation?
QHow do I budget for cruise expenses like excursions and onboard costs?
QWhat are the best ways to save money on cruise payments and tipping?

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YouTube Video Description

Join us for a live discussion with Heather from FlowVoyages.com, Cruise Industry Expert Ashley K, and James from CruiseWestCoast.com as we talk about ways that people can save for a cruise vacation as well as save money on excursions, on-ship expenses and more.