Is Your Cruise Really All-Inclusive? The Hidden Costs Nobody Warns You About
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I recently booked a Panama Canal cruise and I had a little sticker shock even though I've taken over 40 cruises when I saw all of those port fees and those taxes because Panama is notorious for them.
On most lines, daily gratuitities range from about $16 to $25 per person per day depending on the cabin class.
I will buy one internet package, the highest package, and I will share it with myself and with my children.
The one cruise line that I think is worth buying the drink package, the only cruise line that I ever buy the drink package, in fact, is Holland America Line.
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You step onto the ship ready to relax, but by the end of the cruise, your onboard bill is screaming louder than the sail-away party. Sound familiar? Let’s pull back the curtain on all the sneaky ways cruises drain your wallet. If you like cruising but don’t like wasting money, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Bring a notebook or your Notes app—you’ll want to keep track. **FREE Casino Cruises** https://urcomped.com/Affiliate/LandingPage/60?src=profmelissa **Best Credit Card for Cruisers** https://www.capitalone.com/credit-cards/lp/referrals/?referralCode=9W5Y0T8W&customerName=Kelley&programCode=3014&pId=923812&oC=COFR58RSsw **CHAPTERS** (0:00) Why do cruises feel “all-inclusive” until your bill arrives? (1:29) Are gratuities optional or expected? (3:25) Who benefits from your gratuities? (4:21) What’s the best (and worst) way to tip crew members? (6:28) Is cruise ship Wi-Fi worth the price—or just highway robbery at sea? (9:55) Are drink packages a good deal or a trap in disguise? (13:07) How do port days affect the value of your drink package? (15:08) Why could using a debit card cost you even more on a cruise? ----------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this video in audio form? Stream my podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple ----------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProfMelissaCruises/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman/ ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes, my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️