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The 5 Hidden (And Unavoidable) Costs Of Cruising

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👁️ 266K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 7:14
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Creator's Key Takeaways

on average people spend at least $500 per person on board the ship per seven days

gratuities are increasingly auto added on to your bill by the cruise lines

the internet on board cruise ships is very expensive

speciality restaurants can be on the low end just ten dollars or so that it can go right up to $75 or more

Creator's Tips & Advice

Budget for gratuities, which can cost around $100 per person per 7 days
Consider drink packages to control beverage costs
Plan excursions in advance and consider independent options to save money
Be mindful of internet costs and look for packages

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected costs adding upLook beyond the fare and budget for gratuities, drinks, excursions, internet, and discretionary spend

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the hidden costs of cruising?
QHow can I avoid blowing my cruise budget?

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YouTube Video Description

Tips On Avoiding Blowing Your Cruise Budget. In this video learn about the five biggest hidden and unexpected costs you will incur on board your cruise ship that can mount up and significantly increase the cost of your vacation. Cruise industry experts say that the average cruise passenger will spend at least $500 per person on board the ship across a seven day cruise, and most much more In this video I talk about the five things you need to be prepared for, and how to minimise these - especially as it is hard to avoid spending anything on each of these. Support Tips For Travellers and book your next cruise through CruiseDirect using this link: http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruisedirect . You will get the best and lowest price around. I get a small commission but you pay nothing extra. I would love you to give the video a "thumbs up" and if you subscribed to the channel now: http://bit.ly/TFT_YouTube2 Every week Tips For Travellers shares videos to help you make the most of your precious travel time and money on both land and at sea. First-hand travel inspiration, advice and tips based on the over 20 years I have been travelling every month. Follow me on all social media platforms. Search there for "TipsForTravellers" or "Gary Bembridge"