I Spent Over $4000 in Extras on a Cruise... WORTH IT?

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The creator evaluates various add-on costs incurred during a ten-day Norwegian Joy cruise to Canada and New England. After utilizing the Free at Sea promotion, she details several additional expenses including water delivery packages, Starbucks beverage packages, and premium Wi-Fi. She concludes that the water package was not practical and the premium Wi-Fi was not good value, while the Starbucks package felt overpriced due to time spent in port. The video covers onboard activities such as go-karting, virtual reality games, and laser tag, noting that the unlimited racing package provided good value for her son. She also discusses the cost-effectiveness of laundry service bags and shore excursions, which she found worthwhile for seeing new destinations. Finally, the creator reviews specialty dining experiences like Teppanyaki and Cagney's Steakhouse, noting they were delicious and worth the extra cost. The total extras for the three travelers exceeded four thousand dollars, though many of these costs were subjective based on personal preference and usage.
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I'm going to share with you which extras were worth it and which ones I really think you can skip
I did bring a refillable water bottle in any case the price for the package for 12 was about 35 dollars
I think this is definitely worth it if you want to have that experience
I would definitely skip the premium Wi-Fi if you do not need it
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