I Saved Hundreds Using These 9 Cruise Tips
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These nine tricks are not advertised, but they save me hundreds of dollars every time I cruise.
I saved a $100 per person by booking shore excursions on my own instead of directly with the cruise line.
You can buy eim cards for very cheap... it'll last you your whole trip instead of paying 20 $25 a day for cruise ship Wi-Fi.
If you're flying into the airport on the day of and then you have an expense of a taxi or an Uber to the cruiseport, I mean, why not just take that money and put it towards a hotel, get there the day before and relax?
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I saved $887 on my last cruise using these 9 simple tricks—and you can too. Most cruisers overpay because they don't know these strategies exist. In this video, I'll show you exactly how to save hundreds on your next cruise vacation without sacrificing any of the fun. 🌴 Plan Your Cruise Like a Pro: 🧭 Book with My Recommended Cruise Travel Agent ➡️ https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101449107-11926423 🛳️ Shore Excursions Cheaper and Better with Viator ➡️ http://vi.me/xqeDJ 🛳️ Shore Excursions Group GUARANTEES You Won't Miss Your Ship ➡️ http://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1806165&data=garynancyward@gmail.com 🛡️ Travel Insurance I Personally Recommend ➡️ https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101449107-11454010 ⚠️ These are affiliate links, which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. I only recommend what I’ve used or truly believe in! 👍 SUBSCRIBE for weekly cruise vlogs, tips, secrets, savings, and reviews from our cruising family. 🎥 Watch more videos from @OptimalCruising — we’re here to help you cruise smarter, save money, and have more fun at sea! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Monitor Pricing 02:40 - Bring Drinks 04:04 - Independent Excursions 06:15 - Travel E-Sim 08:03 - Embarkation Lunch 09:27 - Pre-Book Packages 10:46 - Spa Treatments 11:51 - Flying A Day Early 13:35 - Casino Promotions 🔍 Hashtags: #cruisetips #cruisehacks #cruiseplanning 🎶 Music Credit: Music by Gary Ward @GaryWardMusic 📢 Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel!