The Cruise Ship Wifi Scam (What They Hope You Don't Find Out)
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cruisers are getting completely ripped off by cruise ship Wi-Fi. The cruise lines want you to believe you're getting a bargain at $35 a day. You're not.
If you book a cruise and you don't think much about the Wi-Fi until you get on board and you realize you want it, you'll be paying 40 to 60% more
One thing I've learned after decades of cruising is that the technology is constantly changing and sometimes that works in our advantage.
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