30 Best Tips to Save Money on a Cruise (Cheaper Fares, Drinks, Wi-Fi & More)
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The creator provides a comprehensive guide featuring thirty different strategies to reduce expenses before, during, and after a cruise. To secure lower fares, the video suggests sailing during school months like February or October and considering repositioning cruises or older ships. For onboard savings, the creator recommends using a drink package calculator to ensure value, purchasing internet or specialty dining packages in advance, and checking the daily planner for happy hour announcements. The video also advises against using shipboard ATMs and casinos due to high fees and low payouts. To manage costs in port, the creator suggests eating on the ship during port days, utilizing local bars for cheaper drinks, and seeking out free Wi-Fi at resorts. Additional tips include bringing pre-packaged snacks, packing essential toiletries to avoid high shipboard prices, and choosing interior cabins to save on lodging. Finally, the creator notes that booking through specific retailers like Costco may provide extra perks such as onboard credit.
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here's the thing with drink packages they can save you huge amounts of money or cause you to waste a lot of dough it all depends on how you use the package when you sail
nothing is worse than booking a cruise and then seeing the price drop good news is that you may still be in luck if this happens to you
cruise ships are notoriously tight in their payoffs you'll often find six to five blackjack and glow paying video poker
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