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The REAL Hidden Costs of Cruising - The Conscious Cruiser Podcast (Episode 16)

Alisa's Adventures in Cruising
Alisa's Adventures in Cruising
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👁️ 135 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 33:55
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the gratuities are the are the big one that you know I I know people have probably heard that they are going to be added but you're the firsttime cruiser you're not really sure and you need to budget for that

you do have to figure in your air Fair your train Fair your bus Fair however you're getting to to that port and hopefully you're getting there at least a day early

the hidden cost really becomes when you try to compound all of these packages oh my God now you're spending $1,000 on soda beer wine coffee your drink packages

if you take them to the dining room they're going to charge you 20 25 bucks corkage fee for you to have that bottle of wine at your table

Creator's Tips & Advice

Prepay gratuities to avoid surprises at the end of the cruise
Budget for transportation to the port, including flights and overnight stays
Choose only the packages you need (Wi-Fi, drink packages) to avoid overspending
Bring cash in small bills for tips and port expenses
Use the envelope method to budget per port or per day

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Gratuities being added unexpectedlyPrepay gratuities or budget for them in advance
Drinks offered on board may not be freeConfirm if a drink is complimentary before accepting

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the hidden costs of cruising?
QHow much spending money should I bring on a cruise?
QWhat extra charges should I be aware of before booking?

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