How Royal Caribbean Tricks You Into Spending More Money
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Matt from the Royal Caribbean blog discusses various marketing strategies used by the cruise line to encourage passenger spending. He notes that while all for-profit companies aim to maximize revenue, travelers can make more informed decisions by understanding these tactics. The creator suggests looking for refurbished ships or using the cruise deals page on the official website to find better value. He also recommends setting budgets for retail and souvenir shopping to avoid overspending. To mitigate the pressure of booking future vacations while on board, he advises selecting refundable cruise fares. Regarding the Crown and Anchor Society loyalty program, the creator warns against booking extra cruises solely to reach higher status tiers, as the costs of travel often outweigh the benefits. Additionally, he suggests researching third-party shore excursions to find potentially cheaper or less crowded options. Finally, the video examines the drink package, noting that while it can be a money saver, it requires a high daily consumption rate to be a worthwhile investment. He concludes that being aware of these strategies allows passengers to spend their money more intentionally.
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Royal Caribbean promotes the newest ships in their Fleet if you've seen a royal caran commercial anywhere you've probably seen photos of their newest latest most amazing ships
the key to avoiding spending a ton here is to set a budget heck set a budget for the kids too
one good strategy to protect yourself against this is to book a refundable cruise Fair
do yourself a favor and research excursions provided by third-party providers A lot of the time the same excursions Roy Caribbean offers can be found through other parties for sometimes significantly less money
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