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Hidden Cruise Costs You Should Know About!

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👁️ 35K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 10:24
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

going on a cruise is not expensive however there is the cost of just simply going on vacation

gratuities are required they're part of the overall cruise cost

Royal allows every guest to bring up to two bottles of wine per stateroom on board a royal cre ship this is a huge Money Saver

if you're better prepared you'll have a better Royal Caribbean cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pre-pay gratuities through your travel agent to avoid onboard charges
Check receipts at the spa and bars to see if gratuity has already been added
Bring your own wine to the stateroom to avoid corkage fees
Purchase a specialty dining package before the cruise to save money
Use port Wi-Fi at bars or restaurants for cheaper internet access

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Port fees not being refunded if a port is skippedYou will actually get those port fees refunded later on
Gratuities being optionalGratuities are required they're part of the overall cruise cost
Soft drinks being includedIf you're going on a royal cing Cruise you want to have a Coke... it will cost you extra

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the hidden costs of cruising?
QWhat extra fees should I budget for on a Royal Caribbean cruise?
QAre gratuities mandatory on cruises?
QDoes Royal Caribbean charge for room service?
QHow can I save money on specialty dining?

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YouTube Video Description

Hidden fees on cruises run the gamut from mandatory taxes you’ll pay before your cruise sets sail to charges for onboard activities and amenities you assumed were included in your fare. To budget properly for your vacation, and not get caught out once you’re onboard, you’ll need to know what costs extra on a cruise. [Subscribe for more Royal Caribbean videos!] https://is.gd/p6dgx0 [Listen to our Podcast] https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast Get news, information and advice at http://RoyalCaribbean.Blog [Social Links] https://www.facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog http://twitter.com/therclblog http://instagram.com/royalcaribbeanblog