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8 Things Definitely Worth It On a Cruise...and 3 Places to Save Your Money

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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

booking at least one per cruise is definitely worth the money

if you are cruising for five days or longer then the extra cost for the balcony room is definitely worth that extra money

the higher price of a new ship is worth it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book at least one shore excursion per cruise for unique experiences.
Consider a balcony cabin for cruises five days or longer.
Let the cruise line pick your cabin location to save money.
Use a drink package calculator to see if it's worth it for you.
Skip cruise line shuttles and use Uber or Lyft for flexibility and savings.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Paying for a cruise with food included but then having to pay more for specialty diningSpecialty dining offers more unique experiences and food, and the extra charge is worth it for what you get.
Shore excursions are priceyThey give the opportunity to do things you can't do back home, and booking through the cruise line makes everything easy.
Being stuck with a bad cabin location if you let the cruise line pickIn personal experience, cabins have always been in a great location when letting the cruise line choose.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat things are worth spending extra money on a cruise?
QWhat are some ways to save money on a cruise?
QAre drink packages worth it?
QShould you book a balcony cabin?
QAre specialty restaurants worth the extra cost?

Topics Covered

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What you pay for your cruise is much more than just the cruise fare. There are all sorts of extra opportunities to spend money on your trip. The good news? Many of these extras are worth it... but not all. I dive into what's worth your hard-earned money on a cruise, along with a few spots where I think you're better off saving money. Drink Package Calculator: https://www.cruzely.com/cruise-line-drink-package-calculator/ For more on cruising, be sure to visit Cruzely.com and check out our channel! 👉 https://www.cruzely.com 👉 https://www.facebook.com/cruzelydotcom/ 👉 https://www.youtube.com/c/Cruzelycom Be sure to see some of Cruzely's most popular videos: 🎥 7 Crazy Things That Don't Make Sense on a Cruise (And Why They're Like That) | https://youtu.be/qKEFaP_ZWxQ 🎥 12 Things SMART Cruise Passengers Always Do | https://youtu.be/110pBFsOvqs 🎥 How Much It Costs to Live on a Cruise Ship For a Year | https://youtu.be/2hl-H3ygx_I 🚢 Be sure to like and subscribe, and check out our other videos! 🚢 #cruise #travel