10 HIDDEN COSTS OF CRUISING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING YOUR NEXT TRIP!

Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCruise1?sub_confirmation=1 We love to cruise because it is a great vacation value. For one price, your trip includes many of the onboard amenities, dining, and entertainment. However, not EVERYTHING is covered in your cruise fare. There are several additional costs the cruise lines don’t tell you about. Don’t worry, we are here to help you budget your trip with our 10 hidden costs of cruising. If you enjoy the video, please make sure to give it a BIG THUMBS UP! Cruise costs are usually advertised as per person, per trip. However, read the fine print. Once you select a cabin and go to checkout, you will notice additional Port Charges and Taxes added to each individual's price. These cruise add-ons can cost anywhere from $75 to $250 more per person, depending on the length of the cruise and ports of call. Other additional cruise costs the cruise lines don’t tell you about are the daily gratuities. Almost all cruise lines charge passengers a flat fee, around $12-$18, per day, to cover tips for the hardworking crew. These costs are split among staff in the dining room, your stateroom attendant, and more. There are even more hidden costs of cruising when you purchase items on a cruise. Whether it is a spa treatment, alcoholic beverage, or specialty dinner, the cruise lines will charge you a service charge. This hidden cost of cruising is an extra 15-20% of the cost. Even some cruise planner items, such as drink packages, will also charge you this additional cruise cost. While many things onboard the ship are included, there are additional activities that cruise lines will charge you for during your trip. Fitness classes, mixology seminars, some entertainment, and other activities like go-karts and laser tag will cost you additional money on a cruise. Plus, most modern cruise ships now offer up-charge dining venues. These specialty restaurants are in addition to the complimentary venues which often include the buffet, main dining room, and other casual spots. Other additional cruise costs include WiFi. Like many luxury hotels, internet access is not included in your cruise fare for many contemporary cruise lines. Cruise lines also charge extra for shore excursions and tours while ashore. Read More About the Hidden Costs of Cruising Back on the Blog: https://eatsleepcruise.com/2020/08/10-hidden-costs-of-cruising/ Top Cruise Videos: Top New Cruise Ships 2021: https://youtu.be/XtqW0X5GrGE Complete Breakdown of CDC Conditional Sail Order: https://youtu.be/yj6sfQDGw-w ALL Changes Coming to Royal Caribbean: https://youtu.be/e0HeCvB28jU Disney During the Pandemic: https://youtu.be/qKw0vR-JiA0 What it is Like Cruising During COVID-19: https://youtu.be/eg9sqtBfdRc Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel above to get the latest cruise tips, cruise reviews, packing guides, port guides, travel tips, and more. Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.” Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise Promotional Video and Photos Courtesy of Royal Caribbean Group, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Viking Cruises. Royalty-Free Music Courtesy: https://www.epidemicsound.com/