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The Cost Series: The TOTAL Cost of Going on a Weekend Cruise | Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas

The Weekend Cruiser
The Weekend Cruiser
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👁️ 12K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 11:09
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Caribbean · 3 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the freedom of the seas and for two people you can get into a interior room starting at only 360 dollars for the entire weekend

if you are going to alaska this is one of the places that has the highest port fees and taxes and they're going to come in i think they're coming in around 200 these days

the deluxe package which is all of your alcohol up to 13 per drink included now this comes at a price so if you are looking at buying the deluxe beverage package it's going to run somewhere between 70 to 90 per night

make sure that you are getting the voom plus surf and stream because if you get just the introductory package it will not function for you and will not work

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use a travel agent to help book your cruise
Budget for port fees and taxes, which can be $100-$120 per person
Purchase the full internet package (Voom Plus) for functionality
Monitor drink package prices as they can go on sale

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected costs beyond cruise fareConsider expenses like drink packages, internet, specialty dining, and excursions when budgeting
Port fees and taxesBudget an additional $100-$120 per person for port fees and taxes

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much does it cost to go on a weekend cruise?
QWhat are all the expenses to consider when booking a Royal Caribbean weekend cruise?

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YouTube Video Description

How much does it cost to go on a weekend cruise? This is the biggest question I get! However, if considering a weekend cruise, the cost are much more than jus the cruise fare and there are a lot of other expenses you need to consider when booking a Royal Caribbean Weekend Cruise including drink package, internet, specialty dining, and excursions. To ensure you understand and are prepared for the various cruise related expenses that will pop up, this is a comprehensive video letting you know what you can expect to pay for a weekend cruise (or longer). Most of this information is for Royal Caribbean and more specifically, the weekend cruise on Freedom of the Seas but the concepts can be used with any cruise line and cruise ship. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 01:08 Booking the Cruise and Pre-Cruise Cost 03:16 Traveling to the Cruise Ship or Cruise Terminal 05:07 Likely Onboard Expenses 08:59 Optional Onboard Expenses BEST AMAZON Purchases for a Cruise (Affiliate Links): 1) Multi Plug Outlet: https://amzn.to/3u5hxwd 2) Travel Charger (my personal one): https://amzn.to/3K1Cuh4 3) Push Pin Magnets: https://amzn.to/3iSRlOY 4) Beach Towel Clips https://amzn.to/3qU9MqJ 5) Travel Size Sunscreen (3oz. for planes) https://amzn.to/3tXZYhy DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with content each week!