How To Get Free Stuff On A Cruise | 12 Tips
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The creators provide various strategies for passengers to obtain complimentary items and experiences while on a cruise. One primary method involves volunteering for shipboard events, such as art shows or competitions like belly flop contests, which can result in prizes like champagne or specialty dining credits. Attending art auctions and captain's cocktail parties are also noted as ways to receive artwork or beverages. The video suggests that shopping at specific port locations, such as jewelry stores, can yield small collector items. Loyalty to a specific cruise line is highlighted as a significant way to earn benefits, including welcome back parties, free water, and stateroom gifts through loyalty programs. Additionally, the creators recommend participating in liquor tastings, filling out comment cards for potential raffles, and attending timeshare presentations or spa demonstrations to receive free samples. Finally, the creators advise passengers to closely monitor their daily cruise planners to find scheduled free activities like pamper parties and to participate in various shipboard raffles held in shopping areas.
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volunteer you'd be surprised the next place you'll find some free stuff is actually at the art auctions
if you sell with the particular cruise line more than once they'll actually give you guys a welcome back party which you guessed it includes a more free booze
they will not only give you some free drinks but they'll give you free bottles of water in your stateroom if you are platinum for instance on Carnival
you can actually potentially win a free cruise with a raffle or something only takes 10 seconds to do it might be worth it
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