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rip offs on a cruise ship - maybe even scams

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 209K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 8:45

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Editorial Summary

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.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

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

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Wait to buy souvenirs until they go on sale later in the cruise
βœ“Order water cases ahead of time for better savings
βœ“Book private beach excursions locally instead of through the cruise line
βœ“Play bingo only for fun and wait until the final night for the jackpot

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overpaying for souvenirs β€” Wait to see if items go on sale later in the cruise
Wasting money on shore excursions β€” Check if beaches are accessible via cheap taxi instead

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common rip-offs on a cruise ship?
QHow can I save money on a cruise?
QAre cruise ship casinos rigged?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3 Sad BaconExcursions1Β½ Sad BaconEntertainment Casino3Β½ Sad BaconSpa Fitness1 Sad Bacon

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Top: private beach excursions ($75 a person)
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