10 COMPLETE WASTES OF MONEY ON A CRUISE | How to Save Money on a Cruise!
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The creator provides a guide to avoiding unnecessary expenses during a cruise vacation to help travelers save money. The video identifies ten specific areas where passengers often overpay for services that offer limited value. These include priority boarding packages, professional onboard photography, and alcohol drink packages, which the creator notes often require high consumption to break even. The video also advises against participating in onboard art auctions, booking shore excursions directly through the cruise line, and paying for upcharged classes or seminars. Regarding dining, the creator suggests sticking to complimentary buffet and main dining room options rather than specialty restaurants or menu upgrades. Additional warnings are given regarding onboard spa treatments, duty-free shopping, and casino gambling. The creator concludes that by researching local tour operators, utilizing free onboard entertainment, and avoiding high-margin retail and gaming, cruisers can significantly reduce their total trip cost.
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priority boarding is a complete waste of money on a cruise
purchasing these onboard pitchers is not worth the money on your cruise
for many cruisers the answer is probably no
please skip these completely don't waste your time
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