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11 CRUISE Purchases You Should NEVER Put on a Credit Card!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Not every purchase should go on a credit card. In fact, some of the most common buys on board are the exact ones season cruisers avoid charging.

Excursions booked on board are almost always marked up heavily. That $100 snorkeling trip, the local guide might only be charging about $60 if you book directly online or at the dock.

Cruise ship Wi-Fi is one of the worst value for money purchases you can put on a credit card. First, it's expensive. A family of four could easily rack up $4 to $600 just for basic connectivity.

The smarter alternative is to bring a small amount of local currency in advance or use a debit card at ATMs in port where fees are lower and you won't rack up interest.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Bring local currency or use a debit card in port instead of onboard cash advances.
โœ“Research duty-free prices before cruising and avoid impulse buys.
โœ“Pre-book excursions online or with independent operators to avoid markups.
โœ“Book spa treatments in port or wait for discounts on port days.
โœ“Buy Wi-Fi packages in advance for discounts or use free Wi-Fi in port.

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

Overspending on credit cards due to easy swiping and vacation mindset. โ€” Use cash or debit for certain purchases, research prices, and book in advance to avoid impulse buys.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat cruise purchases should you never put on a credit card?
QHow can you avoid financial hangovers from cruise spending?
QWhat are smarter alternatives to common onboard purchases?

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