How to Get FREE Stuff on Your Cruise — Drinks, Gifts, Onboard Credit & Hidden Perks
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I've lived on cruise ships since December 2022 and on 12 different cruise lines and over 60 ships.
You can get onboard credit by booking with the right travel agent.
On the first day of boarding your ship, you should take the time to do the tours and go to all of the welcome events.
The more you participate, the better chance that you have to win things.
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Planning a cruise and want to know how to get FREE stuff onboard? In this video, we share over 20 proven cruise hacks to help you get free drinks, free onboard credit, spa perks, gifts, classes, loyalty rewards, and hidden cruise freebies that most passengers completely miss. After years of full-time cruising and sailing on dozens of ships, we’ve learned exactly where to find free cruise perks — from embarkation day events and casino giveaways to welcome parties, guest services tricks, free fitness options, loyalty benefits, and even surprise birthday gifts from cruise lines. Whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a seasoned traveler, these cruise tips will help you save money and maximize value on your next cruise vacation. Inside this video: ✔️ How to get free onboard credit ✔️ Cruise events with free drinks & giveaways ✔️ Free spa & gym opportunities ✔️ How to find hidden cruise freebies onboard ✔️ Free classes, lectures & enrichment programs ✔️ Loyalty perks & surprise cruise gifts ✔️ Free cruise activities most people ignore If you love cruise tips, cruise hacks, and real advice from long-term cruisers — this video is packed with practical strategies you can actually use on your next sailing. #cruisetips #cruisehacks #freestuffonacruise #kirktoristory #princesscruise CHAPTERS: (Skip Ahead To Your Favorite Cruise Tip!) 0:00 How To Get FREE Stuff on a Cruise (Drinks, Gifts, Perks & More) 0:36 How To Get FREE Onboard Credit on Your Cruise 1:52 Embarkation Day Welcome Events With Free Drinks & Giveaways 2:55 Cruise Ship Games & Activities That Give Free Prizes 4:10 Cruise Ship Shops & Retail Events With Free Giveaways 5:05 Free Spa Access, Fitness Classes & Gym Perks on a Cruise 6:30 Guest Services Hacks — Ask for Free Items & Perks 7:00 Ask Your Cabin Steward for Free Cruise Essentials 7:46 Casino Freebies & Complimentary Cruise Perks 9:09 Cruise Events With Free Drinks & Tastings 9:39 Join Cruise Facebook & Social Groups for Free Meetups & Gifts 10:11 Free Birthday & Celebration Gifts on Cruise Ships 10:52 Perform Onstage or Participate for Free Cruise Rewards 11:47 Cruise Loyalty Programs — Free Perks & Benefits Explained 12:43 Free Cruise Classes, Workshops & Guest Lectures 13:51 Comment Cards & Surveys That Lead to Free Perks 14:29 Volunteer Activities & Charity Events With Free Bonuses 15:07 Final Cruise Freebie Tips & Summary HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) LINKS: 🔗3 Common Questions That Cruisers Ask Us https://youtu.be/podZ7N-IuOM 🔗Playlist of Things To Do On A Cruise https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7vAI8bcMKDwk6WooixMC2BmkoUxQN5M 🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise https://youtu.be/8rRHHR-gGZU 🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=i1Y1EVC4L50grRbF 🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise https://youtu.be/FZMz1pKyzSo?si=P5FVzesbTY1MxR-T 🔗Get Elite Status In 19 Days https://youtu.be/a8R5W-v5Z6s?si=69Ph-NC5_VyQvxJw 🔗Last Minute Cruise Deal Website Search https://youtu.be/gky3UDoq9do ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21!c92e68b1c1!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH V VOYAGES? Use my link and we both get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcarter!11ab187b26!n KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkTori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1 This Video was made for you by KirkToriStory