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What's NOT Included in the Cost of a Cruise? - The Hidden Costs of Cruising

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👁️ 26K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 12:46
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Creator's Key Takeaways

so we put together a list of things that you may not know are not included in your cruise so the hidden costs of cruising to save you some money

gratuities are tick tips if you're in english in the uk these are not included in the cost of your cruise

you have to factor this in when you're budgeting for your cruise think about the type of person that you are if you're a big drinker

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Factor gratuities into your budget, as they are auto-added to your bill.
✓Research local companies for shore excursions to save money.
✓Book a Wi-Fi package on board instead of paying per minute.
✓Take your own medications and ensure travel insurance includes cruise cover.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected gratuities — Make sure you put this into the cost of your budgeting.
High cost of drinks — Think about whether a drinks package is beneficial for you.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the hidden costs of a cruise?
QHow can I budget for extra charges on a cruise?

Topics Covered

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Planning to take a cruise, but worried about costs spiraling out of control? Don't worry - we are here to help! We reveal some of the biggest hidden costs of cruising, along with money-saving tips so you can cruise without breaking your budget. Discover how to plan for gratuities and other extra charges so that you don't get caught out. Watch this video now for the ultimate guide to staying in budget on your cruise vacation! ⭐ Show your support and get exclusive access to videos, a live zoom chat, postcards, your name on our videos, and more! Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid 🏥 Get TRAVEL INSURANCE for your cruise (Affiliate link): https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101ljbgs/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.staysure.co.uk%2Fcruise-travel-insurance%2F 🚢 Book CHEAPER Shore Excursions with Viator (Affiliate link): https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00089568&mcid=42383&medium=link ▶️ Check out our Cruise Tips and News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideCruise 📧 Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy 📸 Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/cruisewith 📖 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisewith ✉️ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk 00:00 Intro 00:23 Gratuities 01:19 Drinks 02:45 Shore Excursions 03:53 Port Transfers 05:03 Dining 06:05 Entertainment and Activities 07:03 Laundry 08:47 Wifi 09:51 Medical Care 11:50 Summary #cruise #vacation #budget #benanddavid