HOW TO BUDGET FOR YOUR FIRST CARNIVAL CRUISE IN 2026
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most clu cruises Clues my name is Ruben and I am not a cruise expert but I play one on TV
Carnival charges $16 per person per day for a standard State room and $18 per person per day for sweet State room
I purchased a cruise and got third-party insurance for a cruise that I was supposed to take next month but I had to cancel
if you will drink six alcoholic beverages or more every day then the drink package is definitely something to consider
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You need to watch this video if you are planning your first Carnival cruise in 2026 to make sure you find out about the hidden costs of cruising. You are probably thinking about your budget, but there is so much more to consider. We are going to talk about what is included in your Carnival cruise, what things you need to pay for, timing for what you pay and when, as well as optional add-ons that can add to your bottom line. I highly recommend using a Carnival Personal Vacation Planner. If you don't already have one, check out Remington Hart: 305.599.2600 extension 82708. This video isn't sponsored by him or Carnival, that's just who I use personally. But tell him I sent you and maybe they will sponsor me! ;) 🔔 Subscribe for more Carnival cruise content: https://www.youtube.com/@ReubensRandomSandwich?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/reubensrandomsandwich/ 💬 Let me know what you think in the comments! Check out these videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27AeDmnfUGG9xaI__p0q2VQ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V24tfv3XvTohdPNu0NVutTWi https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V26Wcyq-8in89HLZI6xhw5-C https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25j2I5oTTsBAzd4-CZbmgmv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27KGz9YMfZgqpcdzsf4C9i2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V2619ijMZnjcVh_L7w_JxZEc https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25UycisFVWyGgUmUVD1LnOZ These are affiliate links to Amazon products that I have all personally purchased and bring on all my cruises! If any of these are helpful, please purchase with my affiliate link below as I do get a small commission that helps support me and my channel: Luggage Tag Holders - https://amzn.to/4lee3A3 Extension Cord - https://amzn.to/41Wff21 International Power Adapter - https://amzn.to/41XWQlp Magnetic Hooks - https://amzn.to/4iWPJ3y Portable Travel Fan - https://amzn.to/4iAooEH Air Freshener - https://amzn.to/4l0XnMg Poo Pourri - https://amzn.to/4bWIeHH Towel Clips - https://amzn.to/4chCGrv Apple International Travel Adapters - https://amzn.to/4l0QvOU PS - I received no sponsorship money for making this video. I do get some money from the YouTube partner program. But if you WANT to sponsor a video, let me know!! 0:00 Everything You Need to Know to Budget for Your First Carnival Cruise 1:21 1. What's Included With Your Cruise 3:41 2. Things You NEED To Pay For 6:45 3. Travel to Your Cruise 7:32 4. Payment Timing 9:12 5. Other Additional Expenses