9 Cruise Rip-Offs Smart Cruisers Always Avoid
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The biggest rip-off on a cruise ship is not the drink package or the Wi-Fi. It's the things they give you for free because those free giveaways are designed to open your wallet before you even realize you're spending.
One of the biggest providers of these art auctions is Park West Galleries. Now, this company was actually involved in a major fraud lawsuit not too long ago, which they lost.
These port shopping talks are designed to rip passengers off. For starters, any stores that are being recommended by the cruise staff at these talks are paid advertisers.
When you go to the bar, if you don't have that drink package and you order a $15 cocktail, that's automatically $18.
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From art auction fraud to the invisible 20% tax on everything, these are the onboard traps designed to move money from your wallet to the cruise line's bottom line. Don't be a victim, use these cruise tips to protect yourself. Most of them don't even look like rip-offs. They look like perks. They look like deals. They're not. 💰 The Best Cruise DEALS You Can Book Right Now! Get your free copy here ➡️ https://forms.gle/Xo6ADM5uh7PEUVuC6 🌴 Plan Your Cruise Like a Pro: 🧭 Book with My Recommended Cruise Travel Agent ➡️ https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101449107-11926423 🛳️ Shore Excursions Cheaper and Better with Viator ➡️ http://vi.me/xqeDJ 🛍️ Our Amazon Shop! Get Your Essential Cruise Items Here ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/optimalcruising 🛳️ Shore Excursions Group GUARANTEES You Won't Miss Your Ship ➡️ http://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1806165&data=garynancyward@gmail.com 🛡️ Travel Insurance I Personally Recommend ➡️ https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101449107-11454010 ⚠️ These are affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. I only recommend what I’ve used or truly believe in! 👍 SUBSCRIBE for weekly cruise vlogs, tips, secrets, savings, and reviews from our cruising family. 🎥 Watch more videos from @OptimalCruising — we’re here to help you cruise smarter, save money, and have more fun at sea! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Art Auctions 03:29 - Port Shopping Talks 06:04 - Drink Packages 08:31 - Wi-Fi 10:15 - Shore Excursions 11:48 - Specialty Dining 13:23 - Onboard Medical Center 14:54 - Cruise Line Transfers 15:48 - The Pile On 🔍 Hashtags: #cruisemistakes #cruisetips #cruisehacks #smartcruiser #cruiseripoffs 🎶 Music Credit: Music by Gary Ward @GaryWardMusic 📢 Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel!