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Hidden Ways to Save Money on Your Next Cruise

Carnival Cruising Podcastaways
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Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice🥈Expert Creator
Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Carnival does not offer sailaway cocktails for free so if you are cruising Carnival and you do not have a drink package be prepared

Do not buy a Shore Excursion for every port you may not know this but you could find a lot more crap to do at the port

If you are not a big drinker and you don't think that you are going to be drinking more than set amount of drinks a day typically it is between seven and eight to break even

Not putting your phone on airplane mode yep great conversation guys way to go

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not buy too many shore excursions for every port
Avoid buying the drink package if you are not a big drinker
Bring a 12-pack of soda or canned water to save money
Do not buy toiletries on the ship as they are expensive
Use a points card for onboard spending to earn rewards
Ask for spa treatment discounts on port days

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overbooking shore excursionsDo not buy a shore excursion for every port; explore independent options
Wasting money on drink packagesCalculate break-even point; only buy if you drink more than 6-7 drinks a day
Forgetting essential toiletriesBring a first aid kit and essentials to avoid expensive onboard purchases

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can first-time cruisers save money on their next cruise?
QWhat are common money mistakes first-time cruisers make?
QHow can you avoid overpaying for shore excursions?
QIs the drink package worth it for non-drinkers?
QWhat are the best ways to get discounts on spa treatments?

Topics Covered

Dining Bars Drinks1½ Sad BaconExcursions1 Happy BaconDrink Package½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program1 Sad BaconDining Main½ Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconShip Condition½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona1 Happy Bacon
Top: Sagrada Familia visit ($27 for adults)
Cozumel½ Happy Bacon
Galveston½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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YouTube Video Description

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