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Cruise tips! Stop wasting money on cruises, drink packages and dining packages on Oasis class ships

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Creator's Key Takeaways

If you sail on Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas May 10th instead of May 24th, you could save up to $850.

The average bottle of wine costs $55. So just just with you carrying on your wine, carrying on your soda is $152 savings just by carrying that stuff on.

You can always wheel and deal because they want they really want you to be in there. They want to fill those restaurants up.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book cruises 18 months to a year in advance for better prices and room selection.
βœ“Be flexible with sailing dates to avoid holiday price hikes.
βœ“Sign up for Royal Caribbean email alerts to receive sales and onboard credit offers.
βœ“Bring 12 cans of soda/water and two bottles of wine per room to save money.
βœ“Use the cruise planner app to book drink and dining packages at discounted rates.
βœ“Look for 'cocktail of the day' specials in lounges to save on individual drinks.

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Cost of specialty dining and drinks β€” Use the app to book in advance for discounts or 'wheel and deal' onboard for even deeper savings.
Room types β€” If an interior is much cheaper, you can 'royal up' to a balcony and still save money overall by booking early.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I save money on Royal Caribbean cruises?
QHow much can I save on drink and dining packages?
QIs it worth buying a drink package?
QWhen is the best time to book a cruise?

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Time stamps 0:00 - 0:11 intro 0:12 - 0:51 Cruise booking 0:52 - 3:43 Be Flexible 3:44 - 6:58 Drink Savings 6:59 - 8:44 Dining savings 8:45 - 10:41 Breakdown for $850 savings Today, we share on you can save money on Royal Caribbean Allure of the sea's cruises, drink packages and dining packages. All you have to do is book early, be flexible on when you sail, using the Royal Caribbean cruise planner APP to book your drink packages and dining packages. Plus, we dive into how much you can actually save if you carry on wine bottles, soda and water bottles. We even break down how much you can save if you sail in May. Save your money so we can all cruise more and more. With cruising being so popular right now we want to guide you through the process. Planning a vacation is a daunting task, especially when the vacation is moving. So, come along as we share our insights and experiences geared toward the fabulous 50-somethings. The time to savor life is NOW! We are focusing on the 50-year-old cruisers going forward. Our want to have fun and share our experience of cruising in our teens, 20s, 30s, 40 and 50s with all of you. Follow us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weshoredid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weshoredid/ Email: weshoredid@yahoo.com We would love you to be part of the show. Please email us your stories, ideas, and comments. Travel agent information. Please mention the weshoredid YouTube channel. Jeff and Katie Koons 903-421-6377 jeff.koons@cruiseplanners.com