15 Costly Cruise Mistakes To Avoid On Your Next Trip!

No one likes overpaying for a cruise. Yet, we find that even expert cruisers still make several costly mistakes when planning their trips. To help you save money on a cruise, we put together this list of the ways you might still be overpaying for your vacations. Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCruise1 15 WAYS YOU'RE STILL OVERPAYING FOR A CRUISE 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Cruising During Peak Times 1:58 Booking at the Wrong Time 3:15 Picking the Wrong Ship 4:48 Selecting a Specific Cabin 5:42 Upgrading Your Cabin Type 6:41 Opting for a Traditional Cruise 7:58 Booking Directly with the Cruise Line 9:18 Missing Out on Cruise Line Deals 10:48 Forgetting About Shorter Cruise Options 12:03 Cruising Far from Home 13:03 Paying Full Price for Add-Ons 14:48 Getting a Drink Package 16:00 Paying for Organized Excursions 17:05 Buying Packages Onboard the Ship 18:07 Not Taking Advantage of Loyalty Programs HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON A CRUISE If you avoid these 15 common cruise mistakes, you will certainly save money on a cruise. The number one blunder we see people making is cruising during peak times. To cruise for cheap, select shoulder season or off- peak times. You will certainly want to avoid holidays and school breaks. Further, when you book can often save money on a cruise ship. Booking early often gets you the best rate (and the best cabin). This is especially true on newer and larger vessels or desirable itineraries. We usually book 8 or more months in advance and have yet to have our cruise fares get cheaper over time! Picking the wrong ship can be a costly cruise mistake as well. If you are not going to use the attractions or don't need all the amenities, spending extra for a ship with these bells and whistles isn't worth it. Selecting a guaranteed stateroom is another big way you can save money on a cruise ship. Opting for the cruise line to choose your cabin can save hundreds of dollars. Or, go with an inside room for even more savings. These are the least expensive cabins on any cruise ship. Of course, if you are prone to motion sickness, this option might not be best for you. Another way we see people waste money on a cruise is booking a traditional 7-day cruise itinerary. You can save money with shorter cruises. Or, pay significantly less per day with repositioning cruises. These often have the greatest value of any cruise. Of course, timing your booking wrong is another costly cruise mistake. Make sure to time your purchase when the cruise lines are running promotions. Further, take advantage of a knowledgeable travel advisor who can often bundle deals for you. Packaging together cruise line sales with travel advisor promotions is a simple way to get upgrades, onboard credit, or other perks. This can mean even more savings. Another cruise mistake travelers make is waiting to book packages and tours. A surefire way to overspend on a cruise is to book once onboard the ship. You will most certainly get a better deal if you book pre-cruise. Monitoring sales in your online cruise planner will ensure you are getting the best price for items like drink packages, shore excursions, and specialty dinners. You can save even more money, gasp, by not purchasing these add-ons AT ALL! If you enjoy the video, please give it a BIG THUMBS UP! GET MORE MONEY SAVING CRUISE TIPS ON THE BLOG: ttps://eatsleepcruise.com/how-to-cruise-for-cheap-top-tips-and-advice TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE: 31 Cruise Mistakes You Never Want to Make: https://youtu.be/6MHk9_3YbmM 10 Best NEW Cruise Ships for 2023: https://youtu.be/hgh0yWQ_FwI 25 Expert Alaska Cruise Tips: https://youtu.be/wsQggXltN90 SUBSCRIBE to our channel above for the latest cruise tips, cruise reviews, packing guides, port guides, travel tips, and more. Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.” Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatsleepcruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise Royalty-Free Music Courtesy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Some Promotional Video Courtesy of respective cruise lines