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How Much Money Do You Need on a Cruise?

Professor Melissa
Professor Melissa
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 3K views๐Ÿ“… 1 years agoโฑ๏ธ 5:27
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice๐Ÿ…Authority Creator

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

it's impossible to provide a one-size fits all advice about how much money to bring on a cruise

a convenience of cruising is that all of your onboard charges are simply build to the card attach to your stateroom account

I once booked an Excursion in bise and I just assumed they would take credit cards as payment and I got all the way to the destination ended up in a very awkward spot

while most Port souvenir vendors will take cards paying cash might save you money because that vendor might give you a discount for paying cash

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Plan for cash for tips, including singles and smaller bills
โœ“Verify if independent tour operators accept cards or only cash for excursions
โœ“Consider paying cash for souvenirs to potentially get discounts

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing if cash is needed on a cruise โ€” Onboard charges are cashless; only need cash for tips and port visits
Currency conversion for international cruises โ€” Most ports accept US currency; verify with vendors for condition of bills

Questions This Creator Answers

QDo I need cash on a cruise?
QDo I need to convert currency from USD prior to my cruise?
QHow should I budget for cruise expenses?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing1 Happy BaconExcursionsยฝ Sad BaconPort Destinationยฝ Happy BaconService Crew1ยฝ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam
Antigua
Bise2 Sad Bacon
Top: Excursion in Bise
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

While cruises are (mostly) all-inclusive, there are other things on your cruise vacation that may require some expenditures. In this video, we'll cover all of that and more! You can also read my cruise tipping and money guide on my blog here https://profmelissa.com/cruise-tipping/. In this video, we will cover: 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Do I need cash on a cruise? 00:57 Do I need to convert currency from USD prior to my cruise? 2:06 How should I budget for cruise expenses? ------------------------------------------------- LINKS ๐Ÿ›ณ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop ๐Ÿ›ณ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent ๐Ÿ›ณ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card ๐Ÿ›ณ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book ๐Ÿ›ณ Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ ๐Ÿ›ณ Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe ๐Ÿ›ณ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. โ™ฅ๏ธ