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Allure of the Seas, How Much Our Week-Long Mediterranean Cruise Cost Us

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👁️ 129 views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 10:54
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❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · 7 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's worth every penny. I'd just spend all that again because it was amazing.

I still think the cruise was such a good deal.

We saved so much from booking a a guaranteed balcony cabin.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a guaranteed balcony cabin to save money.
Monitor drink package prices daily and rebook if they go down.
Use Tesco Clubcard points to reduce hotel costs.
Book welcome pickups for airport transfers for peace of mind.
Share a Wi-Fi package between devices to save money.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How much extra will I spend beyond the cruise fare?Budget for flights, hotels, transfers, drink packages, Wi-Fi, and dining packages.
Is a guaranteed balcony cabin worth it?Yes, it can save money and you might get a good cabin location.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much does a week-long Mediterranean cruise cost?
QWhat are the typical expenses beyond the cruise fare?
QHow can you budget and plan for a cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Barcelona4 Happy Bacon
Top: Sagrada Familia tour (£44)
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YouTube Video Description

In today’s video, I’m diving into how much a cruise really costs. Following on from our last vlog, where I broke down exactly how much I spent on drinks aboard Allure of the Seas, this episode is all about the full cost of the cruise itself. 💷 We’ll look at everything, from the price of the cruise and our flights into Barcelona to hotel stays, airport parking, drinks packages, Wi-Fi, transfers, and everything in between. I’ll also explain how we saved hundreds using things like Tesco Clubcard points, and how I tracked prices to get the best deal on extras like the drinks package. ✈️ We flew with EasyJet, stayed at the Premier Inn the night before, booked a guaranteed balcony cabin for the first time, and used Welcome Pickups for our transfer in Barcelona. I’ll share exact figures and a full breakdown of our holiday budget so you can plan your next cruise with confidence, whether you're heading off as a couple or cruising with your kids. 📲 Plus, I’ve got some quick tips for saving money onboard and pre-cruise, and I’ll link to our podcast and hotel review in the description below. If you're planning a cruise from Europe, especially from Barcelona, or you're just curious about the real cost of cruising as a family (or couple!), make sure you keep watching! 🔗 Useful Links: 🎧 See the Podcast Here: https://magicallycruising.com/ See Allure of the Seas After Her Dry Dock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YX1cbxJ_Q8 🍹 Planning a Drinks Package? See how much we drank on a sea day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoEWVPrgTp8 Check out the H10 Madison in Barcelona https://minitravellers.co.uk/review-hotel-h10-madison-barcelona-in-the-gothic-quarter/ Find us at Mini Travellers 🌍 https://minitravellers.co.uk/ See our Airport picnic tips 🧺 https://minitravellers.co.uk/pack-a-picnic-if-you-are-flying-with-kids/ Ad / Affiliates Search Apartments at Booking.com 🏨 https://booking.stay22.com/minitravellers/JhFOevYo0u Check out Hotels.com to use Tesco Clubcard Vouchers 🛏️ https://hotelscom.stay22.com/minitravellers/BnG9BmuMw2 Book Taxi Transfers With Welcome Pickups 🚖 https://www.welcomepickups.com/airport-transfer-book/?tap_a=26297-438366&tap_s=6296334-e6b801