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You’re OVERPAYING to Cruise! (10 Ways to Save INSTANTLY)

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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👁️ 20K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 16:11
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I actually have a cruise booked for next February. And in the last month alone, I saved over $1,000 off my initial booking by doing a daily check of the prices and claiming that lower price.

Cruise lines are masters at making us spend extra. And most of the time, we don't even notice it's happening until it's too late.

The key takeaway here is a little planning before and even during your cruise can save you hundreds, sometimes even thousands of dollars, which may be enough to pay for your next sailing.

Always make sure to check reviews, confirm what's included, and make sure that they offer a guarantee that they are going to get you back to the ship on time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check cruise prices weekly until final payment date to claim price drops.
Compare drink package cost to your realistic daily consumption before buying.
Book Wi-Fi packages in advance for discounts and consider social media plans.
Prepay gratuities to lock in current rates and avoid surprises.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected high bills at the end of the cruise due to gratuities and service charges.Prepay gratuities before sailing to budget and lock in current rates.
Overpaying for Wi-Fi due to high daily rates.Purchase Wi-Fi packages in advance for discounts and use social media plans.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I save money on my cruise?
QWhat are common mistakes that make cruises more expensive?
QWhen is the best time to book cruise add-ons?

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Did you know that you're currently PAYING TOO MUCH for your cruises? You can avoid overspending with these essential cruise secrets! This video highlights cruise expenses and offers valuable money saving cruise tips. Learn how to navigate sneaky tactics and score cheap cruise deals for your next vacation. Do not step onboard a cruise ship until you learn these cruise tips and tricks! BOOK your next shore excursion with SHORE EXCURSIONS GROUP: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1349488 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachthetravelingman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachthetravelingman Official Website: https://zachthetravelingman.com/ Official Merchandise: https://zachthetravelingman.myspreadshop.com/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more cruise ship and solo cruise videos. I cover lots of cruise ship travel - including Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and more. From the latest cruise news to cruise ship reviews, ship dining guides and food reviews, best excursions, and more! #cruise #cruisetips #cruisenews -------------- 0:00 - Introduction 01:11 - Number 1 02:58 - Number 2 04:39 - Number 3 05:58 - Number 4 07:58 - Number 5 09:07 - Number 6 10:20 - Number 7 11:37 - Number 8 12:50 - Number 9 13:45 - Number 10