rip offs on a cruise ship - maybe even scams

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The creator provides advice on avoiding unnecessary expenses and potential scams while cruising. She warns against purchasing souvenirs immediately upon boarding, noting that items frequently go on sale later in the trip. To save money, she suggests bringing personal items like sunscreen and aspirin from home and ordering cases of water in advance rather than buying individual bottles on deck. Regarding spa services, she mentions that teeth whitening can often be found cheaper elsewhere. The video also addresses shore excursions, advising travelers to check if destinations like beaches are easily accessible via taxi to avoid high excursion fees. Additionally, the creator discusses the progressive bingo jackpot, suggesting that winners rarely appear until the final night. Finally, she examines casino behavior, explaining that early jackpots may be used to encourage word of mouth and continued gambling. She recommends that if a passenger wins early in the cruise, they should avoid the casino for the remainder of the trip to prevent losing those winnings.
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never ever buy the very first thing you see in the cruise wait to see if it goes on sale
if you win avoid the casino the rest of the time because they'll just take your money back almost guaranteed
beaches are often very easy to get to without having to book an actual excursion
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