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The Best Ways to Cruise on a Budget

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Creator's Key Takeaways

If you are in the military or if you retired from the military or if you've served in the military and have an honorable discharge, you can get you some onboard cash on some cruise lines.

If you buy 100 shares, I don't know if all the cruise lines do this or not, check yours, but anything in the Carnival family, Princess, Holland America, etc. If you're stockholder and you have 100 or more shares, that same credit you got for the military, you get for stockholder, too.

We typically just do one device between the two of us. That works for us, but not for everyone.

If you book today, make sure that you understand that sometimes they say if you book today and have that service today, you get that price.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Ask for onboard credit if you are military or a stockholder.
βœ“Buy excursions and specialty dining online before cruising for discounts.
βœ“Use cash envelopes for each port to control spending.
βœ“Research port prices and haggle for better deals.
βœ“Tip room service stewards with cash for better service.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Blowing the budget while cruising. β€” Use onboard credit, package savings, and cash budgeting methods to stay on track.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I save money on a cruise?
QWhat are the best ways to budget for a cruise?
QHow do I get onboard credit?
QWhen should I buy drink packages?
QHow can I control cash spending on ports?

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This video provides some great tips about cruising on a budget. How to budget your expenses before you board ship and cash you need to take with our on your next cruise. We have used everyone of this tips on the varies cruises we have taken on Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruise lines. Whether you are a first time cruiser or not this video provides helpful tips so you don't blow the budget while cruising.