THE REAL COST OF AN ALL INCLUSIVE CRUISE
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The creator examines the actual expenses incurred during an eight-day Virgin Voyages cruise on the Scarlet Lady. While the cruise is marketed as all-inclusive, featuring over 20 food venues, essential drinks, tips, and basic Wi-Fi, the creator tracks various additional costs that arise during the journey. These include pre-cruise hotel stays, transportation, and tips for baggage handlers. Once on board, expenses stem from casino tournaments, bingo, hair services, and premium Wi-Fi upgrades. The creator also details costs for shore excursions, such as a beach tour in Puerto Plata, and the use of a bar tab. After the cruise concludes, a final breakdown reveals a total expenditure of approximately $1,940 in additional costs beyond the initial cruise fare. Despite these extra fees, including a convenience charge for casino transactions, the creator concludes that the trip was a success, noting a significant win on a slot machine that helped offset some of the spending.
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The cruise cost $3,000 for a central sea terrace room, which is right about here.
We did get $200 worth of sailor loot included.
Probably the best day of the eight days that we've been here on the cruise.
I would come back just for biminy. It was really, really good.
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