18 simple ways how to save money on a cruise
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Matt from Ro Blog provides a comprehensive guide featuring eighteen practical methods to reduce expenses while sailing on a Royal Caribbean cruise. The creator suggests prioritizing free dining options like the main dining room and Windjammer buffet over specialty restaurants to avoid extra costs. To save on accommodations, he recommends booking inside cabins rather than balconies or suites, noting that passengers often spend most of their time exploring the ship or ports. Other financial strategies include bringing personal medications to avoid onboard markups, skipping expensive drink packages, and utilizing the allowance for one bottle of wine or champagne per adult. For connectivity, the video advises waiting until midnight on the first day to book Wi-Fi for a pro-rated rate or seeking free internet in ports. Matt also highlights the benefits of using loyalty discounts, avoiding the casino, and booking during the shoulder season to secure lower fares. Finally, he suggests working with travel agents to access special rates and prepaying for gratuities and excursions to manage the total budget effectively.
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every dollar you save whether it's a dollar or $100 adds up quickly
the food that's served in the main dining room Wind Jammer buffet and other spots is really good
the money saved by staying in an inside cabin could be a real Difference Maker
you can save a lot of money by not risking any of it in the casino
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